The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has issued an urgent call for support from all tiers of government and the public to assist 40 of its members battling various stages of skin cancer. This appeal comes after the association reported the loss of 16 members to the disease in 2024. In a heartfelt New Year […]
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cocoa production sector are calling on the Federal Government to enhance support for the industry by transforming the National Cocoa Management Committee (NCMC) into a full-fledged board. They also seek funding for the National Task Force on European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and subsidized agricultural inputs for farmers to boost cocoa productivity […]
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Chinyere Almona, has praised the federal government’s establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), calling it a crucial move to improve credit access for women, youth, and small-scale enterprises. In her New Year address, Almona highlighted the potential of an effectively implemented credit […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, as the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) inaugurated a high-level committee in Osogbo, Osun State. Speaking at the event, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, expressed concern over the alarming statistics: 26,000 children aged 0-14 contracted HIV in 2023, […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API) have released a white paper outlining the framework for Nigeria’s proposed Online Harms Protection Bill. The initiative aims to address the growing challenges of online harms and ensure a safe, inclusive digital environment for Nigerians. The white paper, informed by […]
The Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), based in Abuja, will roll out a World Health Organisation (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MH-GAP) training initiative in 2025. The program aims to equip community health workers and other stakeholders in Nigeria with skills to identify, manage, and refer mental health conditions effectively. In a statement, […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide Fire Awareness and Sensitization Campaign to curb fire outbreaks during the harmattan season. The initiative, led by NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, aims to equip communities with preventive measures and response strategies to reduce fire incidents. The campaign is being executed through NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and […]
Industry leaders at the SPROUT 2024 conference hosted by GoodTenants emphasized the critical roles of technology and infrastructure in advancing Nigeria’s property sector. Held on Thursday under the theme “Pioneering the Future,” the event brought together experts to discuss solutions for challenges in property management, waste management, and urban development. Yemi Stephens, managing partner at […]
Gender-based violence continues to be a significant obstacle to sustainable development worldwide, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. According to UN Women, nearly one in three women globally—approximately 736 million—has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. This staggering figure excludes cases of sexual harassment, emphasizing […]
Smile Train, a global cleft charity, has established seven solar-powered pediatric theatres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to enhance surgical healthcare services for children. Nkeiruka Obi, Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, announced this at the 5th National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, and Nursing Plan (NSOANP) stakeholders forum in Abuja, which reviewed the […]
