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…
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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.
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop sports betting in the country, and urged the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to comply with the Lottery Regulatory Commission Act, 2005.
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), through The Third-Party Advocacy Campaign (TPAC), has called for legislative agenda to address food system challenges in the country.
In a bid to propel economic growth and ensure sustainable development, Nigeria and its member-states must prioritize the development and deployment of new technologies, says Professor Olalekan Akinbo of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Akinbo, serving as a Supervisor at the AUDA-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation, shared this insight during an interview in Abuja. According to him, adopting new technologies holds the key to safeguarding the environment, enhancing productivity, generating wealth, and fostering sustainable employment opportunities. “At different levels of economic growth, innovation and technology are essential for promoting structural change. “Increasing one’s competitiveness is…
Warning the significance of parental observance, medical experts Dr. Samuel Oyeleke from the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, emphasize the importance of recognizing potential signs of illness in children. Speaking at the news conference and the walk organised by Akanimo Cancer Foundation in commemoration of the 2024 International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) said: “There are several symptoms that parents should be attentive to, including persistent headaches and changes in eye colour, swelling in any part of the body, ongoing constipation, abdominal pain, and persistent fatigue are also indicators that require attention.” He also added the significance of parents taking…