A civil society organisation, The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), has called for the declaration of a state of emergency on water and sanitation in Kogi without further delay.
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A Veteran Journalist, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede has laid out plans to have a fundraising N100 million for cancer research and the treatment of cancer patients in public hospitals to commemorate her 70th birthday. The funds, according to her, would be used for people with cancer who do not have access to treatment or any hope of sustainable care. Oloyede who is the Coordinator of Lifeline Advocacy and Development Initiative disclosed her plans during a press briefing at the International Press Centre in Lagos on Thursday. The Veteran Journalist who lost her daughter, husband and five other members of her family…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to scale-up access to Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD), a reversible contraceptive device to promote expanded contraceptive method for family planning.
The Federal Government and the Sokoto State Government have recommitted to enhancing water accessibility by 50 percent, announced the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Bello Goronyo. Goronyo reaffirmed this commitment during a meeting with a delegation from the Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority in Abuja. He stressed the Ministry’s commitment to executing the agenda set by the current administration, assuring the people of Sokoto of significant improvements in this endeavour. “By the next quarter, it is anticipated that 50 per cent of the targeted population will have direct access to improved water supply.” “This would be accomplished…
Insecurity and inflation, among other hurdles, may delay Nigeria’s progress towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR). The Director-General of IPCR, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, expressed this concern in Abuja during the 7th Edition of the International Conference on Love and Tolerance in Nigeria. The conference, themed ‘Harmony through Compassion: Embracing Diversity in Pursuit of Peace’, highlighted the potential challenges Nigeria faces in fulfilling its SDG commitments. According to him, the world is currently facing a plethora of security and developmental challenges, ranging from socio-economic downturn to widening poverty chasms…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani says the need to swiftly digitalize government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) cannot be overemphasised. This was pronounced during Thursday’s meeting at the Nigeria National Council of ICT Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies meeting in Abeokuta. He noted that this would not only aid proactiveness in the business of governance but would also block fraudulent activities, help improve Nigeria’s economy and set government priorities right at all times. He added that the purpose of the meeting was to brainstorm on how best to digitalise the operations of government through…
UNICEF representative (left) making symbolic presentation to Borno Health Commissioner (right)
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved healthcare coverage for 1,403 vigilante members. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency, Dr Babagana Tijjani, announced the decision during a Thursday news conference in Damaturu, praising the initiative to bolster the effectiveness of vigilance groups. He commended the gesture aimed at boosting the morale of vigilance groups to render effective service to the people. “I’m pleased to announce with great admiration the commitment of the Yobe State Government under the able leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, who approved and paid for the enrolment of 1,403…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the new Director-General/CEO of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Dr. Olajide Idris. Alongside this, Dr. Mansur Kabir has been re-appointed as the new Board Chairperson at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), while Prof. Moji Adeyeye continues in her role as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment of Dr. Olajide Idris to lead the NCDC emphasizes President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s disease control efforts. Dr. Idris, a seasoned medical professional, brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Commissioner for Health in Lagos…
An NGO, Akanimo Cancer Foundation, on Thursday, sensitised Abuja residents on symptoms, early detection, and treatment of childhood cancer to improve chances of survival.