By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria is on course to commission at least 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing projects as part of efforts to strengthen local medicines production and expand access to regional markets. Dr Abdul Muktar, National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC),Continue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter, on Wednesday inaugurated its new executive members. Alhaji Tunde Akanbi was returned and inaugurated as the chairman at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin. The election was conducted by the association’sContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Wednesday swore in four senators-elect following their victory at the just concluded by-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the new Senators-elect include Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza (APC Nasarawa North), Ikeje Asogwa (APC EnuguContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new academic programmes for Veritas University, Abuja. The university’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mr Ben Agande, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Agande said the newly approved programmes were B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB) has introduced new standards for rehabilitation practice nationwide, inaugurating digital regulatory portals and implementing major policy reforms approved by the Federal Government. Prof. Rufia Ahmad, Registrar of the board, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a news conferenceContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has inaugurated new officials to lead the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Church of Assumption, Asokoro, for a four-year tenure in Abuja. During the inauguration ceremony, Onaiyekan charged the newly elected officials to prioritise evangelisation, charity, women’s empowerment and spiritual development,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s fight against HIV and AIDS may be approaching a turning point with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug that experts say could greatly reduce new infections. Administered twice yearly to HIV-negative individuals at substantial risk, the innovation is being positioned as a critical toolContinue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli Mercy Corps, a Non – Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Wednesday, handed over a newly constructed Veterinary Clinic and a rehabilitated structure in Danmusa Local Government Area (LGA), to the Katsina State Government. The project, which included a 20,000-litre capacity upgraded solar-powered borehole, was executed under the EuropeanContinue Reading
Cancer By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has operationalised oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, strengthening Nigeria’s cancer prevention, screening and early-detection capacity nationwide. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 World Cancer Day commemoration. The event, with the themeContinue Reading
