Catholic Priest marks silver jubilee, unveils book
2026-08-04
Catholic Priest marks silver jubilee, unveils bookContinue Reading
NBSA advocates voluntary blood donation as WHO unveils 2026 global slogan
2026-06-02
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has intensified efforts to promote voluntary blood donation across Nigeria, following the unveiling of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) campaign slogan by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Director-General of NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, made this known in aContinue Reading
Organisation unveils top 25 women voices in devt., public service
2026-05-20
By Folasade Akpan The Africa Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID), alongside partners, unveiled the Top 25 Women Voices in Development and Public Service, recognising outstanding contributions across governance, education, climate action, healthcare, and development. This was contained in a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by Ovbokhan Okuonghae,Continue Reading
Lagos unveils digital platform to boost emergency response
2026-04-27
By Fabian Ekeruche The Lagos State Government on Monday unveiled a technology-driven platform, the Lagos Emergency Responders Management System (LERMS), to enhance emergency response and coordination across the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the platform was unveiled at Alausa with officials describing it as a majorContinue Reading
PPFN unveils 7-year project to advance sexual, reproductive health rights
2026-04-01
By Daniel Oyeleke/Folasade Akpan The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has unveiled a seven-year project aimed at expanding access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services for women, adolescents and marginalised groups. PPFN President, Mr Bitrus Laori, said this at the official unveiling of the Strengthening Health SystemsContinue Reading
Nigeria commits $346m co-financing for health, unveils Lenacapavir
2026-03-25
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