The Federal Government has clarified that it has not awarded any contract for the reconstruction of the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, despite claims that Julius Berger estimated the work to cost about ₦6.3 trillion. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Saturday in Abakaliki, when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Mohammed Idris, paid him a courtesy visit. Umahi explained that the defects on the 3rd Mainland Bridge and the Carter Bridge were not new, adding that the government had been holding discussions with stakeholders to address the problems. He noted that the 3rd…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Port Harcourt checked the flooding in some communities in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. This happened after Mr. Victor Obuzur Chukwuemele, who represents the area in government, told NEMA about the flooding and asked for help. NEMA quickly sent a team to visit the places affected by the flood. They worked with the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency (RSEMA) to see how bad the damage was and what help people needed. They found out the flooding happened because of heavy rain that lasted for many weeks. The flood damaged many homes and…
The Federal Government has warned that there could be heavy rain and possible flooding in 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between August 15 (Friday) and August 19, 2025. People living in areas along the River Benue—especially from Yola in Adamawa State, through Makurdi in Benue State, to Loko in Nasarawa State—are advised to leave their homes because water levels are rising. The Ministry of Environment said that flooding may affect 66 different places across the 13 states and the FCT. This warning came from the National Flood Early Warning Centre, part of the Federal Ministry of Environment.…
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) has trained 20 healthcare providers across Niger State on postpartum family planning (PPFP) methods to help new mothers access contraceptive services immediately after childbirth. Postpartum family planning allows women to receive methods such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) within 10 minutes of placenta delivery or within 48 hours after birth. If this window is missed, the woman can only receive the method four weeks later. “This is about getting women before they leave the labour ward,” said Dorcas Abu, the State Family Planning Coordinator. “Many don’t return for family planning after delivery, and the…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for quickly approving the rebuilding of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State. The minister spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday while visiting the Minister of Works, David Umahi.Idris said, “We are grateful to the President, and I feel very honored.” He explained that when they talked to the President about the bridge, the President immediately agreed it was important and approved it without delay. Idris said this made them very happy. He added that even though the Minister of Works is from Ebonyi State, he was one…
The Gender Educator Initiative (GEI) has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for its bold and historic adoption of the nation’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), alongside the removal of tax on sanitary towels. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, by the Founder and Executive Lead of GEI, Shafa’atu Suleman. According to GEI, this milestone is more than just a policy—it represents a victory for dignity, equity, and justice for women and girls across Nigeria. “For too long, menstruation has been surrounded by silence, stigma, and economic barriers that…
The Jigawa State Government provided free cataract surgery for two days to help 200 poor people with eye problems across the state. The government asked the patients who had the surgery to follow all instructions after the operation. This will help them heal well, avoid problems, and get the best result for their eyesight. Cataracts are still one of the main causes of blindness around the world. According to the World Health Organization, cataracts cause about 51% of blindness worldwide, affecting around 18 million people. In Jigawa State, thousands of people are living with cataracts, and many others may develop…
The Lagos State Government has held a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss a pilot Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the Lagos Water Corporation. The move is aimed at attracting private investment to improve safe and reliable water supply for residents. The meeting, themed “Attracting Investment for Improved Water Supply in Lagos State through Public-Private Partnership”, took place on Thursday and Friday at Protea Hotel, Ikeja. It brought together experts in the water sector, community leaders, private investors, and development partners. The two-day event was organized by the Lagos Water Corporation with support from WaterAid Nigeria. In his welcome address, the…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has launched a new mentorship programme to help young female engineers secure jobs and eventually grow into employers themselves. The programme, called the SheEngineers Consultancy Apprenticeship Programme (SECAP), was officially launched online on Friday to mark International Youth Day. APWEN introduced the first cohort of SECAP in partnership with the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN). Chairperson of APWEN Lagos, Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, said the programme will give young female engineers industry-level training, preparing them to become experts and leaders in the future. She explained that initiatives led…
The Federal Government and its partners have approved Nigeria’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM). The policy aims to tackle the challenges faced by women and girls during menstruation. At the validation meeting in Abuja, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described the policy as a major step to ensure menstruation does not limit the lives of women and girls. She was represented at the event by Dr. Maryam Keshinro. She pointed out that the recent tax waivers on sanitary pads by President Bola Tinubu show the government’s sensitivity to gender…