By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is prioritising local production of diagnostic equipment and technologies to strengthen Nigeria’s health security and reduce dependence on global supply chains. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this at the opening of a three-day NationalContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has called for strategic collaboration with the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority to advance women’s economic empowerment across the country. She said the partnership would also promote clean cooking initiatives and drive an inclusive energy transition aimedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said that weak partnerships and the lack of structured training programmes are undermining the maintenance of hospital equipment, leading to its deterioration. Salako, represented by his Special Assistant, Dr Babatunde Akinyemi, made the remarkContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, Feb. 12, 2026 (NAN) Minister of Labour and Productivity, Alhaji Muhammadu Dingyadi, has commended the Senate Committee on Labour and Productivity for its consistent oversight and support in strengthening labour administration and industrial harmony. Dingyadi gave the commendation while defending his ministry’s 2026Continue Reading
World Cancer Day: Minister, others call for investment in women-focused researchContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says his new book is aimed at correcting misconceptions, providing context, and sharing firsthand accounts of the Muhammadu Buhari’ administration. Mohammed stated this on in Abuja on Wednesday at the presentation of his book, ”Headlines and Soundbites:Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has endorsed the ongoing project entitled: “Write-A-Thon” to highlight the leadership excellence of President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement by the convener, Mr Shuaibu Ishaq, on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged the new Federal Fire Service (FFS) Controller-General, Olumode Adeyemi to transform the service. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge while decorating Adeyemi on Thursday at the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) office in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for increased commitment and action from Nigerian women towards inclusive governance, economic participation, and national development. She made the call at a One-Day Women’s Town Hall Meeting and Citizens Engagement on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking underContinue Reading
