The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to officially recognize community pharmacies as Primary Health Care Centres. The group said pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals and play an essential role in delivering healthcare across the country. In a statement marking the 2025 World Pharmacists Day, ACPN’s National Chairman, Ambrose Ezeh, described the theme of this year’s event, “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” as a timely reminder of the unique role of pharmacists in ensuring quality care, expanding access to services, and strengthening Nigeria’s health system. Ezeh explained that in many communities, pharmacists…
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The Federal Government has introduced a new policy to standardize the way medicines and health products are bought across the country. The goal is to improve quality, make drugs affordable, and ensure transparency in the health system. The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mamman Ahmadu, announced this on Thursday in Abuja during the “Celebration of Success” ceremony for graduates of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Level 4 Qualification Programme. Ahmadu explained that the new policy would professionalize procurement in the health sector, eliminate fake and substandard drugs, stop waste, and end inflated contracts. He said…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to improve water supply and make delivery more efficient for millions of residents. Through the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), the government said it would partner with the private sector to repair, upgrade, and manage seven mini and micro waterworks across the state. The LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, revealed this during a stakeholder engagement. His comments were shared in a statement released on Thursday through the Lagos government’s X handle. He explained that the project aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6.1 and 6.2, which focus on providing safe, affordable water and…
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), a non-governmental organisation, has asked the Adamawa State Government to continue supporting family planning efforts. These efforts have helped 29,000 new people start using family planning between January 2023 and June 2025. This appeal was made by Dr Taiwo Johnson, TCI’s Chief of Party, during a meeting with key partners held on Thursday in Yola. The meeting was focused on helping Adamawa State become self-reliant in managing its family planning programmes. Dr Johnson, who was represented by Dr Dorcas Akila from TCI, praised the success of the programme in Adamawa and encouraged the government to keep…
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has asked for traditional medicine to be more included in Nigeria’s healthcare system. They also asked the Federal Government to officially recognise community pharmacies as centres for primary healthcare. This request was made on Thursday in Abuja during the 2025 World Pharmacists Day celebration. The event followed the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacists,” as set by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). Dr. Abubakar Danraka, who works with the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists, said pharmacists are working to make herbal and traditional medicines safe and properly regulated.…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified the status of the proposed divestment between TotalEnergies and Chappal Energies. NUPRC said ministerial consent was granted on October 28, 2024, for the transfer of TotalEnergies’ 10 per cent stake in the NNPC Ltd./SPDC joint venture, excluding OMLs 23, 28 and 77, to Telema Energies Nigeria Limited, owned by Chappal Energies. The deal covered interests in 18 oil mining leases, including OMLs 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 43, 45, 46, 74 and 79. However, Chappal Energies failed to complete the transaction despite extensions, leading to a…
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,…
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…