By Justina Auta Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called for the expansion of health insurance coverage to vulnerable Nigerians, particularly the poor and unemployed, to strengthen the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS and malaria. They made the call at an FCT media meeting on the Global Fund GC7Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH) says no fewer than 1,600 indigent and vulnerable individuals and families have benefited from its charitable (Zakat) distribution programme. The Chief Executive Officer of MESH, Dr Aminu Hayatu, disclosed this on Monday at the second edition of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Federal Government says its Renewed Hope Agenda, through the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme (HoPE-CT), is restoring hope for vulnerable households across the country. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Experts in the environment and energy sector gathered in Abuja to advance a “Just Transition” energy plan that will benefit communities, industries and vulnerable populations in the country. NAN reports that the initiative focuses on inclusive growth, ensuring that the transition to low-carbon energy (targeting net-zero byContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The One Meal a Day for the Children Initiative (OMDCI), has pledged its commitment to improving food intake of needy children and women, to foster better living. Founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mrs Ijeoma Nwokpoku, made this known during an outreach on Monday at Amudo inContinue Reading
By Wale Adebanjo and Kemi Akintokun In the yuletide spirit, the Lafiaji Development Association (LDA), a non-governmental organisation(NGO), on Sunday distributed food items to 600 beneficiaries across the five zones in the Lafiaji area of Lagos. The Founder of the NGO, Mr Florentino Sanya, spoke during the distribution heldContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The Ebonyi government has pledged its commitment to the continuously protection of the interest of the vulnerable in the state. The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Felicia Nwamkpuma, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki.Continue Reading
