On Friday, women’s reproductive health rights activist, Dr. Ejike Oji, inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Five Million Women Database (Womendb), an initiative to address Nigerian women’s health-related challenges.
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Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has reported a record net profit of N39.9 billion for the 2024 financial year — nearly doubling its N20.6 billion profit in 2023.
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has disbursed over $2.5 billion to support nearly 300 projects across the West African subregion since its inception in 1999.
A coordinated international operation this week disrupted some of the world’s “most dangerous malware” and led to the issuance of 20 arrest warrants, the EU anti-crime bodies Europol and Eurojust said Friday.
I write this appeal from the depths of my heart to the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladelusi Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, Odundun II; the Iwarafa Mefa; and all sons and daughters of Akure, including many distinguished Nigerians. I plead for understanding and unity among all communities of the Akure District—Akure, Isolo, Isinkan, Oba-Ile, Ita-Ogbolu, Ilara-Mokin, Igbara-Oke, Ijare, and others—with particular attention to the three autonomous communities at the heart of the state capital: Akure, Isolo, and Isinkan. By Temitayo Ajila This appeal is necessary, as discord and conflict benefit no one. The persistent tension, especially between Akure and its immediate neighbours, Isolo…
Zamfara State is taking major steps to improve child welfare and rebuild critical social systems through a new partnership with the Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS) and UNICEF.www.zamfarastate.gov.ng By Usman Binji The agreement, sealed with a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to strengthen the state’s social service workforce and tackle the rising challenges of child malnutrition. The initiative comes at a crucial time, as many communities continue to face barriers to healthcare, food security, and professional social support. As part of the agreement, FUGUS will spearhead the training and accreditation of social workers, ensuring that qualified professionals are equipped…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has admitted 5,076 malnourished children in Kano State from January to April 2025.
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the project implementation committee for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), a flagship initiative aimed at addressing key challenges facing Nigerian youth.
Stakeholders of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs), have called on the Lagos State Government to endorse and implement the drafted validated policy for the welfare and rights of IDDs persons.
HIV patients in Ebonyi State can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) has opened enrollment opportunities for them into its health insurance scheme.