Women in Jigawa state have appealed for increased availability of commodities by the government, to enable women access quality and free family planning services.
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The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reopened the Ketu fruit market for commercial activities after being shut for not complying with environmental laws.
Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize in recognition of his enduring commitment to peacebuilding and democratic governance across Africa. The award ceremony, held in Seoul, South Korea, saw Dr. Jonathan receiving the Founder’s Sunhak Peace Prize, making him the first African leader to be honoured in this special category. He joins the ranks of previous laureates such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee lauded Dr. Jonathan’s tireless efforts in conflict resolution, mediation, and the promotion of democracy on the…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning following reports of health service disruptions in 70 per cent of its surveyed country offices, citing sudden suspensions and reductions in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for health.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has inaugurated a comprehensive strategy aimed at transforming health financing in Africa.
As part of its 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Programme, the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has distributed 50,000 bags of rice to poor and vulnerable families in Kebbi and Gombe States. Flagging off the distribution in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Thursday, the Kebbi State Commissioner for Special Duties, Zayyanu Aliero, described the gesture as consistent with the values of the Foundation’s founder, Aliko Dangote. “This is a commendable gesture, especially as it will improve the living conditions of the poor and most vulnerable people in the state. The distribution is a collaboration between the Foundation and…
In recognition of his unwavering support for media practitioners in the country, Governor Nasir Idris has approved the hosting of the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum’s Annual Summit by the Kebbi State Government. This approval comes just two months after Governor Idris successfully hosted the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). The Governor approved a request from the Forum’s Executive Committee, led by its Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Yelwa, during a courtesy visit at the Kebbi Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, on Thursday. Governor Idris said the decision to host the summit stems from his firm belief…
Nigeria is endowed with vast agricultural resources and a youthful population brimming with potential. Yet, despite these advantages, the country has struggled to unlock the full potential of its agricultural sector. The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) initiative, launched by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), marks a pivotal turning point in Nigeria’s agricultural narrative. This essay examines the significance, objectives, and anticipated impacts of the SAPZ initiative as it embarks on its first phase across…
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd (Energy China) and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum.
The Lagos State Government has sealed off 13 markets in the Ketu and Mile 12 areas of the state for persistently flouting the state’s waste management law.