TB By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations with the technical support from the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the UN heath agency, Nigeria’s experience shows that progress is possible when government leadership isContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The newly elected National chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said the party would fix Nigeria’s numerous challenges if elected in 2027. Baba-Ahmed said this during the inauguration of the newly elected executives at the party secretariat in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the colonial and post-colonial periods, railway infrastructure was a primary driver of urbanisation and economic development in Nigeria—railway cities and commercial hubs sprang up across the corridors. At its peak, the railway system connected farms to markets, linked cities across vastContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha/Emma’nuel Mogbede The Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigerians are yet to see the best of President Bola Tinubu, in spite of the significant milestones achieved by the current administration in the face of economic challenges. Akpabio, in his remarks at the 8th All Progressives CongressContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has committed 346 million dollars in co-financing in 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Global Fund said on Tuesday in Abuja that it planned to deliver 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug, to Nigeria by 2028. The Country Director of the fund, Mr Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, said this at the official unveiling of the long-acting HIV prevention drug.Continue Reading
Ties By Muhyideen Jimoh The European Union (EU) has pledged to deepen bilateral ties with Nigeria across security, trade, and key economic sectors amid growing global uncertainty. Mrs Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the pledge during a meeting with Bola Tinubu at his LagosContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for HealthContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the Federal Government is working hard to bring security to all parts of the country. Idris said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after observing Jumaat prayer at Yahaya RoadContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Ms Yan Yuqing, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, says the outcomes of China’s recently concluded “Two Sessions” signal expanded high-standard opening-up for Nigeria. She said this would create greater trade, investment and cooperation opportunities for Nigeria and Africa. Yuqing made this knownContinue Reading
