The Federal Government has said that for Nigeria to stop open defecation, people must change their attitudes and take responsibility for keeping their communities clean. Mrs Elizabeth Ugoh, who works with the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, said this during a training for Open Defecation-Free (ODF) validators held in Nasarawa. She explained that sanitation is about dignity and health. People should not wait for the government to force them — using toilets and keeping them clean helps prevent sickness. She added that Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are important for preventing illness. A clean environment leads to a healthier…
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it will go on a nationwide strike starting September 10 if the Federal Government does not meet its demands. NARD’s President, Dr. Tope Osundara, revealed this in an interview with a reporter. He said the association met with the government on Monday, but the meeting did not lead to any progress. Earlier this week, NARD gave the government a 10-day deadline to meet its demands or face a strike. The doctors criticized the government for not keeping its promises. They said many resident doctors have not been paid their 2025 training…
Nestlé Waters has started a new national campaign to help people understand why clean water is important in Nigeria. The campaign was launched in Abuja and is being done together with a group called OPS-WASH, which works on water, sanitation, and hygiene. This partnership wants to involve government leaders, businesses, schools, and local communities in finding ways to deal with the dangers of dirty or unsafe water. Mr. Olatunji Olutayo, a top executive at Nestlé Waters, said the company is dedicated to using water in a safe and responsible way. He mentioned that by 2025, Nestlé wants all its facilities…
In a nation gripped by tension and political intrigue, even the simple act of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries of public figures can feel like a forgotten ritual. Yet, amidst the noise of political realignments and verbal skirmishes—such as the recent fallout between former allies Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and Mallam Nuhu Ribadu over national security and 2027 calculations—came a moment of quiet significance: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally penned a heartfelt birthday tribute to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Was I surprised? Not entirely. For over a year, speculation has swirled around the nature of the relationship between Tinubu, the former Lagos…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially opened the application process for licensed travel agencies seeking permission and slot allocation to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. According to the Commission, interested agencies are expected to submit their applications by September 15, 2025. ALSO READ Hajj 2025: Kano pilgrims board announces 5,684 seats, N8.5m as deposit ALSO READ Making smallholder farming safer, sustainable and secure for a growing world NAHCON emphasized that Saudi authorities have maintained strict timelines for Hajj preparations, warning that no extensions will be granted at any stage of the process. The Commission further drew…
The Federal Government has admitted that several Nigerian diplomatic and consular missions abroad are grappling with financial and operational difficulties, including unpaid staff salaries, outstanding rent, and debts to service providers. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed this in a statement on Monday, acknowledging that the challenges have hindered the smooth running of embassies and consulates across different countries. “The ministry is not unaware of the restrictions that financial limitations have placed on the smooth running of the missions, including the inability to pay salaries of locally recruited staff, financial obligations to service providers, rent to…
Some important people met in Abuja on Wednesday to talk about reducing carbon emissions, which are harmful to people’s health and the environment. They called for everyone to work together to cut down carbon emissions during an event called World Decarbonization Day. The theme of the event was “Accelerating Decarbonization for a Climate Secure Future.” Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, a top official in Health and Environment Services in Abuja, said too much carbon in the air is dangerous to human health and life. She said they chose World Decarbonization Day to remind people how carbon emissions can harm the air we…
The Federal Government has warned that those involved in food adulteration and forced fruit ripening in markets will soon be sanctioned. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Olatunji Bello, issued the warning during a one-day sensitization program on the forced ripening of fruits, adulterated palm oil, contaminated meat, and grains in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Bello, who was represented by the Director of Quality Assurance and Development at the Commission, Dr. Nkechi Mba, said any food seller who values profit above the safety of Nigerians will face the full…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced new steps to check rising unethical practices by unregulated digital lenders. On Wednesday, September 3, the Commission launched the Digital, Electronic, Online, or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations (DEON Consumer Lending Regulation), 2025. The new law is meant to address consumer complaints and other issues linked to digital lenders. The Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Dr. Tunji Bello, said in a statement that the new rules demand transparency, fairness, responsible conduct, data privacy, and easy ways for consumers to seek redress. He described it as an important move to regulate Nigeria’s…
The Lagos State Government has given working tools to 1,700 women through its Micro Enterprise Support Initiative, showing its strong commitment to empowering women and removing barriers that hold them back. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, spoke at the second phase of the 2025 programme organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The event took place at Blue Roof, Alausa, Ikeja. According to the governor, the programme is part of the government’s efforts to create an environment where women can succeed, have their rights protected, and enjoy more opportunities for economic independence.…