MTN Nigeria has made its data billing and network operations open to public scrutiny to address ongoing consumer concerns over alleged data depletion and to rebuild trust. The Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Tobe Okigbo, announced at a “Data on Trial” press conference in Lagos that this initiative would enable Nigerians to independently examine how data is consumed and billed on the network. Okigbo explained that the exercise aims to determine whether there are genuine system issues, customer misconceptions, or areas needing better consumer education. He noted that MTN previously adopted a similar approach when customers complained about unauthorized…
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Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, announced that her Healthy Living Initiative will partner with the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) to promote HIV awareness and control across the state. She made the commitment on Saturday while hosting officials of ANSACA at her office in Awka. The visit followed reports ranking Anambra fifth among Nigerian states with the highest number of people living with HIV. She stated that the state’s current HIV rate calls for urgent, coordinated action to reduce the burden. “I have confidence in ANSACA’s capacity to lead HIV prevention, control, and public education programs across…
The Africa Green Economy and Sustainability Institute (AGESI) has emphasized the need for inclusive implementation and stronger data collaboration to achieve Nigeria’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). This was the focus of a high-level webinar organized by AGESI in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to commemorate World Environment Day 2026. During a panel session, Mr. Maximus Ugwuoke, Country Director of CarbonCraft, stated that just as no stakeholder was excluded during the development of NDC 3.0, the same approach should guide its implementation. “During implementation, nobody should be left behind,” he said. Also speaking, Mr. Moses Braimah,…
The proprietress of Young Talents Nursery and Primary School in Ilorin, Mrs. Mary Olushola, has urged parents to stop harassing teachers who discipline pupils. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, Olushola said teachers should be allowed to correct students who misbehave or disrespect authority. She noted that an increasing number of parents now storm schools to confront teachers instead of supporting efforts to instill discipline. “Most children lack proper moral upbringing and deliberately flout school rules and disrespect their teachers without remorse. “Teachers try to correct them and guide them on the right path, but some parents frown at such efforts…
A housing researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Dr. Foluke Jegede, says converting plastic waste into building materials can help address Nigeria’s housing deficit while promoting environmental sustainability. Jegede, who heads the Centre for Housing and Environmental Studies at the university, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Lagos. She explained that the university’s research team is implementing a project called “Plastic to Purpose,” aimed at transforming plastic waste into affordable, sustainable building materials. Supported by a research grant from the David Oyedepo Foundation, the project seeks to tackle plastic pollution through innovative construction solutions. “The goal is to convert…
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has distributed power tillers to farmer groups in Kaduna State, as part of efforts to promote mechanized agriculture, increase food production, and improve rural livelihoods. During the distribution to 320 beneficiaries in Kaduna, N-HYPPADEC Managing Director Dr. Abubakar Yelwa said the initiative aimed to reduce the burden of manual farming and boost productivity among smallholder farmers in communities benefiting from the commission’s programs. Yelwa commended the Kaduna State Government for adopting a cluster-based approach to distributing the equipment, noting that this strategy would ensure wider access and effective use of the…
Stakeholders across government, development organizations, civil society groups, and local communities have renewed their commitment to promoting menstrual health education and safeguarding the dignity of girls and women in Sokoto State. The commitment comes as they commemorated World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026. The event, held on June 4 at Unguwar Talakawa Community and Government Girls’ Day Secondary School, Kofar Marke, was themed “Together for a Period-Friendly World.” It served as a platform to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene management and encourage open discussions on issues affecting adolescent girls. Participants emphasized the need for accurate menstrual health education, proper use of…
The West Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (WA-MRH) initiative has adopted key strategic decisions to enhance regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medical products across the ECOWAS region. The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) announced this on its official X account on Friday, following the conclusion of the 17th WA-MRH Steering Committee Meeting held in Lomé, Togo. According to WAHO, a major outcome of the meeting was the presentation and approval of the WA-MRH Sustainability Plan 2026–2030, designed to ensure the initiative’s long-term viability and effectiveness. “The plan outlines measures for sustainability through stronger political ownership, sustainable financing, and alignment…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint six-month continental preparedness and response plan to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. In a statement issued on Friday, the organizations announced that the plan aims to mobilize $518 million to help African countries and partners enhance preparedness, early detection, and rapid response efforts. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus stated that the plan, covering June to November, brings together governments, partners, and communities under a unified “One Response” approach to strengthen outbreak response across Africa.…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Friday announced readiness to inaugurate the multi-billion-naira, 400-bed Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital within two months. He also instructed the contractor handling the construction of the state’s Orthopaedic Hospital to complete the work within four months. Zulum issued these directives during a facility tour of the sites in Maiduguri. He insisted that the teaching hospital would be completed and operational within the next 60 days. Zulum stated that over 90 percent of the work had been completed and all necessary medical equipment and installations had been procured and delivered. “The equipment for this hospital…