The award of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contract to Hitech Construction Ltd, owned by Gilbert Chagoury, a business partner of Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president has raised serious questions about transparency and due process in the award of the contract. In this report, Gom Mirian attempt to unveil the highest height of nepotism and incompetency surrounding…
Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the philanthropy mega foundation she established with her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. But she was quoted as saying, “I will have an additional $12.5 billion to commit to my work on behalf of women and families.” The resignation, which becomes effective on June 7, will leave…
The number of casualties resulting from an unknown disease, mostly affecting children and women, in some communities in Zamfara State has risen to 13. Findings from hospitals and government sources indicated that a total of 505 cases were recorded across Maradun, Shinkafi and Gusau LGAs. Also, checks showed that the disease had spread to Isa…
The family of Ms. Namitra Bwala, a student of Lead British International School, Gwarinpa, Abuja, has filed a civil suit against the school following a viral video showing Ms. Bwala being bullied by her fellow students. The family is seeking N500 million in damages and a public apology in two national dailies for the school’s…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. A statement sent to Africa Health Report by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the campaign, tagged #WeAreEqual, is an initiative of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD)…
The International Monetary Funds (IMF) has said to revive economies, narrowing the gap between the share of men and women work is very important According to the IMF report, only 47% of women are active in today’s labour markets, compared with 72% of men. “We estimate that emerging and developing economies could boost gross domestic…
Internet connectivity was disrupted in several East African nations on Sunday due to faults reported on the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) and SEACOM cables, Internet monitoring groups said. NetBlocks, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stated, “Network data show a disruption to Internet connectivity in and around multiple East African countries.” It…
Stakeholders in the education sector from Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe states have converged in Gombe to collaboratively tackle the issue of out-of-school children in the North East sub-region. The two-day session, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), sought to formulate effective strategies aimed at mitigating the prevalence of out-of-school children to enhance retention,…
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan wrapped up their three-day visit to Nigeria on Sunday, arriving in the country’s economic capital Lagos during a trip to promote his Invictus Games for wounded military veterans. The couple met with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and were also set to take part in a Lagos fundraiser. “He…
The Anambra State Government has taken a strong stance against environmental offenders, sealing hotels and other business premises in a bid to enforce environmental laws and protect the state’s ecosystem. The Managing Director of OCHA Brigade, Celestine Anere, who led the enforcement team on Sunday emphasised the necessity of the action, stating, “The issue of…
