Snakebite victims in Gombe State have appealed to the government to subsidise the high cost of anti-snake venom, warning that many lives are at risk. Speaking in Kaltungo Local Government Area on Thursday, some patients said they were forced to buy the drug at exorbitant prices due to shortages at the Snakebite Hospital. Ali Idris, from Bojude Village, said he spent N500,000 on two vials after being bitten and hospitalised for eight days. “Most patients are poor rural dwellers. Many can’t afford the treatment. We are begging the government to help us,” he said. Another victim, Abubakar Muhammed from Abuja-Bula,…
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Founder and Chairman of Zinox Technologies, Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, says Nigeria must ensure uninterrupted power supply to achieve digital transformation. Speaking at the Institute of Change Management (ICM) annual conference in Lagos on Thursday, Ekeh, represented by Chris Uwaje, pioneer of Nigeria’s National IT Policy, said reliable energy remains the backbone of infrastructure, production, and supply. “We cannot wish for change without prioritising abundant energy resources. Power supply is the backbone of the future of digital transformation,” he said, warning that Africa risks being left behind if it fails to adapt to the global shift driven by Artificial Intelligence…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it set to record a major milestone in its electric vehicle initiative by cutting down more than 120 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions by the end of 2025. The Head, Communication Unit, UNILAG, Mrs Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. She said the initiative was launched by the university in partnership with Ogata Global Resources and Chart Eco Global Services in January. “In the first half of the year, the initiative, operating with an initial fleet of 10 buses, covered more than 102,000 kilometres, achieving a reduction of…
After completing a six-year tenure as spokesperson for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in 2006—following my earlier role as Press Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance—I had a profound realisation. Having enjoyed privileged access to extensive data on the Federation Account, revenue generation, and fiscal policies, I felt a compelling responsibility to create a platform that would democratize this vital economic intelligence for the benefit of the public. The vision was clear, but the resources were painfully scarce. Then came an unexpected act of generosity that changed everything. Mallam Sule Ya’u Sule, the longest-serving Chief Press…
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The immediate past Vice Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ogun State chapter, Dr. Olumide Obube, has raised concern about the shortage of pharmacists across the country. He said the situation is weakening Nigeria’s health system and leaving millions of people exposed to unsafe drug practices. Speaking to journalists during the 2025 World Pharmacists Day, Obube explained that Nigeria has only 0.9 pharmacists per 10,000 people, far below the global average of 4.8. He noted that the shortage is even worse in some states. For instance, he said Zamfara has just 0.05 pharmacists per 10,000 people—meaning only 25…
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, development partners, and other stakeholders, has launched the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey to strengthen the fight against HIV. The survey will cover 205 areas, 6,150 households, and about 11,400 participants across the 20 local governments in Lagos. It aims to measure HIV treatment coverage and the level of viral load suppression among adults aged 15–64. The launch took place at a town hall meeting with government officials, health experts, partners, and community leaders under the theme: “Every Step Counts: Towards an HIV-Free Nigeria.” Declaring the meeting open,…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has announced plans to partner with Huawei Technologies on initiatives aimed at improving security, expanding solar energy, and enhancing education in the state. The governor disclosed this when he received a delegation from the company at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He said the proposed collaboration would bring significant benefits to the government and residents of the state. “After scrutinising your proposal, we will decide on specific areas to partner with. My government will work with you, especially on the key areas you mentioned, because they are very important to my administration,” Idris…
Experts at the International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON) have emphasized the need to leverage big data and advanced statistical methodologies to drive national development. The call was made on Wednesday in Asaba during the pre-conference workshop of the 2nd Annual International Conference of CISON, themed “Big Data and Analytics in Nigeria: Developing a National Data Ecosystem for Enhanced National Prosperity.” CISON President, Dr. Godday Ebuh, noted that sectors such as education, health, security, and news reporting are already being transformed globally by artificial intelligence and big data analytics. He warned that Nigeria is lagging…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Speaking at a reception in Abuja to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Yu said the project would transform diabetes care, reduce complications, and end Nigeria’s dependence on imported insulin. “This facility will position Nigeria as a hub for African medical biotechnology,” he said, noting it as one of the tangible benefits of China–Nigeria cooperation. He also cited the newly completed Abuja Water Supply Project, which now delivers clean water to nearly three…