Dr. Arthur Igbemi, a health sector administrator, has been conferred with the Pan-African Public Service Excellence Award at the African Prestige 100 Honoris Awards in Nairobi, Kenya. The award, under the African Prestige 100 Honoris platform, recognises 100 Africans across sectors for leadership, innovation, and contributions to public service delivery and development. Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency, was honoured for reforms expanding health insurance coverage and improving access to affordable healthcare in the state. In a statement on Saturday, he said the recognition reflected ongoing reforms in Akwa Ibom’s health sector, supported by policy…
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Stakeholders at the SHEnovation Hackathon 2026 webinar on Saturday urged innovators to prioritise solution-driven ideas and investment readiness to scale sustainability-focused ventures. They highlighted that strong business models, data-backed impact, and clear value propositions are critical for attracting funding and ensuring long-term viability. The webinar, organised by the Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN), had the theme: “Business Development and Investment Readiness for Sustainability-Focused Innovators and Startups.” Participants were encouraged to tackle real economic and environmental challenges while ensuring scalability. In her welcome address, APWEN Lagos Chapter Chairman Bosede Oyekunle said the third webinar marked a…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Kwara Chapter, on Saturday conducted free malaria screening for about 200 residents of Gbagede Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara. The programme was part of activities marking World Malaria Day, themed: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” The state Chairperson of ACPN, Mrs. Munirat Bello, said residents also received free malaria drugs during the screening. “Malaria is one of the leading causes of death among pregnant women and children under five,” she said, emphasizing the crucial role of community pharmacists in counselling, controlling, and preventing malaria as…
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to malaria control, joining member states, partners, and the global community to mark World Malaria Day. The organisation made this known in a statement shared on its social media platforms on Saturday. According to WAHO, West Africa accounts for about 40 per cent of the global malaria burden, underscoring the scale of the challenge in the region. “Despite considerable progress in recent decades—driven by stronger national malaria control programmes, improved regional coordination, and sustained partner support—malaria remains a major public health challenge across the ECOWAS region,” the statement read. WAHO…
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima as the party’s presidential candidates for 2027. It was reported that the endorsement was unanimously agreed upon at a critical stakeholders’ meeting held in Maiduguri. Those present at the meeting included Gov. Babagana Zulum; the Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari; Sen. Mohammed Monguno; Sen. Ali Ndume; and the APC Deputy National Chairman, Bukar Dalori. Others were members of the House of Representatives, members of the State Assembly, former commissioners, local government chairmen, and party executives at the state and local…
Ms Emem Usoro, Deputy Governor (Corporate Services) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged graduands of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) to demonstrate discipline and excellence in their future endeavours. Usoro made the call on Saturday after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Business Administration by the university. It was reported that the CBN official received the honorary degree during a combined convocation ceremony held at Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. She advised the graduands not to be deterred by challenges and constraints they may encounter in the future. The deputy governor encouraged…
The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, says it has successfully separated six sets of conjoined twins over the past decade. The Chief Paediatric Surgeon at the hospital, Prof. Abubakar Auwal, disclosed this on Saturday during the discharge ceremony of a newly separated set of twins. Auwal said the latest procedure marked the sixth successful separation since 2013, when the hospital performed its first operation of this kind. He explained that the twins were joined at the abdomen and were separated without complications. The surgeon noted that Nigeria recorded its first conjoined twins separation in 1936 in Sokoto, adding…
Some Enugu residents have expressed concern over the rising costs of various types of fish in the state. Reporters who monitored major markets in the state capital on Saturday observed that prices of popular species such as Scumbia, Mackerel (Titus), and Croaker have increased significantly. At Ogbete Market, Titus and Scumbia now sell for between ₦4,500 and ₦6,000 per fish, depending on size and freshness, while horse mackerel goes for ₦5,000 to ₦7,500. In New Haven and Artisan Markets, a kilogram of ice fish sells for between ₦8,000 and ₦12,000, depending on type. Croaker, snapper, and barracuda now sell between…
The Association of Certified Protocol Practitioners in Nigeria (ACPPN) has called for stronger service delivery, describing protocol as a key driver of national development. Speaking on Saturday at the association’s 2026 congress in Lagos, ACPPN President Mr. Michael Ikinbor said protocol helps institutions function with order, clarity, and purpose. The congress focused on advancing excellence in public administration, corporate institutions, diplomacy, and technology through improved protocol practice. Ikinbor noted that maintaining protocol standards would strengthen institutions and support Nigeria’s broader development goals across both public and private sectors. “Protocol cuts across public administration and corporate environments, enhancing credibility, trust, and…
Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has described malaria as a preventable disease that continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly for children and pregnant women. In a message on Saturday marking World Malaria Day, Soludo called for renewed collective action against the disease. World Malaria Day is observed every April 25 to raise awareness and highlight global efforts to eradicate malaria. The theme for 2026 is “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” Soludo emphasized that the fight against malaria requires awareness, sustained action, and shared responsibility among individuals, families, and government…