By Justina Auta Health experts have called for free treatment programmes, stronger policies and improved funding to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria across all population groups nationwide. The experts made the call during an interview and panel discussion on hypertension burden and control efforts organisedContinue Reading
Governance By Constance Athekame Experts and professionals have outlined strategies for advancing good governance and sustainable democracy in Nigeria. The experts spoke at the Professional Forum for Good Governance (PFGG) in Abuja. Organised by the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA), the event’s theme was “Nigerian Professionals and Sustainable Democracy:Continue Reading
By Mercy Sawok Public health experts have called for improved hygiene practices, access to safe drinking water, and better nutrition to curb the prevalence of diarrhoea, particularly among vulnerable populations across affected communities. They made this known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stressingContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Aviation stakeholders have urged state governments planning cargo airports to adopt workable business plans to ensure sustainability and economic value. They gave the advice in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. The stakeholders warned that building airports, particularly for cargoes,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Some medical experts have urged parents to limit the time children spend on screens to help prevent long-term eye problems as younger generation spend more time on phones and tablets. The experts who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Experts have called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, financial service providers, community leaders and development partners to deepen financial inclusion in Northern Nigeria. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Understanding Influence and Behaviour in NorthernContinue Reading
Grants By Funmilayo Adeyemi Nigerian universities have been urged to strengthen their capacity for international grants acquisition and strategic resource mobilisation to remain globally competitive, relevant and financially sustainable. The call was made by the Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Prof. Andrew Haruna, and the Managing DirectorContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Security experts who participated at the just concluded two-day high-level conference in Abuja have come up with two policy tools. The tools are to serve as practical guides for improving security communication and strengthening national cohesion. This is contained in a statement jointly issued in Abuja onContinue Reading
Insecurity: Experts want government to tackle ethnic profiling, stereotypingContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Constance Athekame Stakeholders have commended the impact of the Global Environment Facility and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (GEF-UNIDO)Industrial Energy Efficiency (IEE) and Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) Project in Nigeria. The stakeholders drawn from the academia, industry, organised private sector, NGOs and the media, gave theContinue Reading
