UNGA 81: Tedros Warns Next Pandemic Is ‘When’, Not ‘If’
LAGOS, Nigeria – The next pandemic is inevitable, and countries must strengthen health systems before it arrives, World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom…
Ogun Assembly Passes Safe Termination of Pregnancy Bill
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing a legal framework for the safe termination of pregnancy in…
UNGA 81: Shettima Demands Two Permanent UN Seats for Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima calling…
Tinubu Unveils $7bn Ogun Port, Economic Zone Investment
OGUN, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an investment package of more than $7 billion for the proposed Gateway Deep Seaport and Ogun…
LAWMA Arrests Seven Over Illegal Dumping in Lagos Island
LAGOS, Nigeria – Seven suspected illegal waste dumpers have been arrested during an overnight enforcement operation by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in…
The Drink That Turned Deadly: Inside Ondo’s Monkey Tail Poisoning Tragedy
ONDO, Nigeria- The deadly poisoning outbreak in Ondo has exposed more than the dangers of suspected methanol-contaminated alcoholic mixtures, raising critical questions about informal…
Nigeria, Italy Push $5bn Global Education Fund
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria and Italy have stepped up efforts to mobilise $5 billion for global education financing, with Vice President Kashim Shettima urging…
Nigeria’s Kidney Disease Burden Fuels Call for National Policy
ILE-IFE, Nigeria – Nigeria needs a dedicated national kidney care policy as chronic kidney disease continues to place a growing burden on patients, particularly…
NADF Moves to Expand Non-Interest Finance for Farmers
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has begun validating a proposed Non-Interest Finance Framework aimed at widening access to agricultural financing…
Lagos Funds Local Research in Digital Tech, Medicine
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has begun providing indigenous funding for local researchers working in digital technology and medicine as part of efforts to…