Anambra Reaffirms Free Maternal Healthcare for Pregnant Women
AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free maternal healthcare services for pregnant women, urging expectant mothers to…
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Universities Urged to Turn Research into Businesses, Jobs
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s universities have been urged to move beyond academic publications and turn research discoveries into marketable products, businesses and jobs as…
Lagos Secures Host Communities’ Backing for Agbowa Recycling Facility
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has secured the support of traditional rulers and community leaders in Owu-Ikosi and Agbowa-Ikosi for the commencement…
African Health Ministers Set Priorities for Stronger Health Systems
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – African health ministers are considering new measures to strengthen health financing, expand the health workforce, improve emergency preparedness and build…
Lagos Records 36% Drop in TBA Deliveries, Seeks Action to Save Moth
LAGOS, Nigeria – Deliveries conducted by Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Lagos State fell by 36 per cent between January and July 2026, prompting…
The Trust Gap: Why Some Nigerian Parents Still Say No to Vaccines
ABUJA, Nigeria – For decades, Nigeria’s biggest vaccination challenge was getting vaccines into communities. Today, another obstacle is proving just as difficult to overcome…
Delta Police Seize Suspected Adulterated Beverages
WARRI, Nigeria – Suspected adulterated beverages have been recovered by the Delta State Police Command after operatives intercepted a vehicle transporting the products and…
Nigeria Drops 12 Places in Global Finance World’s Poorest Countries Ranking
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has fallen 12 places in the 2026 Global Finance ranking of the world’s poorest countries by GDP per capita at…
Lagos Gives Illegal Occupants Seven Days to Vacate Hospital, School Corridors
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to illegal occupants, traders and operators of makeshift structures encroaching on setbacks…
FCTA, UNICEF Push Food Nutrition Programme Ownership
ABUJA, Nigeria – The FCTA food nutrition programme has received renewed backing as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UNICEF urge leaders of…