The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has unveiled a Digital Health System (DHS) mobile app to enhance healthcare service delivery. The hospital management deployed the app to the amenity and retainership partner units to strengthen digital healthcare services. Prof. Yusuf Jibrin, the Chief Medical Director, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by Usman Koli, Head of the Public Relations and Protocol Unit. He described the initiative as a major step towards a fully digital and patient-centred healthcare system. Jibrin said the app would enable patients to book appointments, make electronic payments, receive prescriptions, set…
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The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has launched a sensitisation campaign targeting 27,000 private school teachers for enrolment into the state’s contributory health scheme. The Director-General of KADCHMA, Abubakar Hassan, said the initiative aims to expand affordable healthcare access and accelerate universal health coverage across Kaduna State. Hassan, represented by Saidu Bala, Head of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, spoke on Tuesday in Kaduna during an engagement with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools of Nigeria (NAPPS). He said the meeting was organised to educate school owners on the benefits of enrolling their teachers in the contributory…
To sustain its ecosystem and restore the institution to its former glory, the Federal University of Education Pankshin (FUEP), Plateau State, has launched the planting of 300 trees around the campus. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday in Pankshin, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joel Wannang, said tree planting was another way of maintaining and sustaining the ecosystem. Wannang noted that though the exercise may appear ordinary, it was actually about planting hope and making the future greener and better. “In the late 70s, this university was the envy of many because of its well-planted and arranged trees. You would mistake…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged employers nationwide to prioritize the welfare, security, leadership development, and workplace training of corps members to enhance service delivery and professional growth. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, made the call on Tuesday during the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop, held simultaneously across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. In Abia, Nafiu’s address was delivered by the NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Yunusa Tanimu. The workshop, themed “Fine-Tuning Stakeholders’ Collaboration to Enhance Corps Members’ Welfare and Workplace Experience,” focused on strengthening partnerships between the scheme and employers. Nafiu stated that…
President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) to engage in constructive criticism to promote education development in the country. Tinubu, represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, made the appeal at the inauguration of the 2026 NANS Executive Council on Tuesday in Abuja. He emphasized that without the support of NANS, progress in the education sector would be hindered, highlighting the need for collaboration to foster growth. The president praised the peaceful transition in NANS leadership, noting it reflected unity within the association. “Tinubu has prioritized education…
Residents of Ikorodu on Tuesday called for urgent intervention to address poor sanitation and offensive odors at Ikorodu garage and the adjoining Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) terminal. In separate interviews, residents described the transport hub as one of Lagos’s busiest areas. They noted that the persistent accumulation of refuse at the facility posed environmental and public health concerns, demanding immediate attention from relevant authorities. They urged the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ikorodu Local Government, transport unions, and traders to collaborate on waste management and maintaining a cleaner environment. Miss Happiness Oghogho attributed the situation to weak enforcement of environmental…
Gaming expert Mr. Fisayo Oke has expressed concern over Sony’s decision to cease physical disc production for all new PlayStation games by January 2028. Oke, CEO and Founder of Gamble Alert, a responsible gaming organization, voiced his concerns in an interview with reporters on Tuesday. It was reported that Sony recently announced it would stop producing physical game discs for new releases on PlayStation consoles starting January 2028. The company explained that this decision was driven by shifting consumer preferences and industry trends away from physical discs toward digital formats. Sony stated that from January 2028, new games would be…
President Bola Tinubu has promised that the ongoing provision of clean water by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will be extended to all area councils of the territory. Tinubu, represented by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, gave the assurance while inaugurating the newly constructed Bwari Water Supply Network in Bwari on Tuesday. He noted that for years, residents of Bwari, Ushafa, and surrounding communities have relied on water from untreated boreholes and streams. The President said the inauguration of the water supply project fulfilled his administration’s promise under the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as “not merely a…
Mr Sunday Benson, Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has urged residents to embrace tree planting and environmental conservation as a collective responsibility toward building a healthier and more sustainable community. Benson gave the advice in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday to commemorate the 2026 Tree Planting Day. According to him, this year’s theme: “Trees for Lagos; Our City, Our Responsibility,” highlights the need for collective action in protecting the environment through tree planting and preservation. “The theme reminds us that every resident has a role to play in creating a greener, cleaner and more resilient…
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare and security of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and staff serving in the state. Ododo gave the assurance on Tuesday in Lokoja while receiving the NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, on a courtesy visit. The governor recalled his experience as a corps member in Imo State during the 2002/2003 service year. He said the challenges he faced strengthened his resolve to ensure a more rewarding service experience for corps members posted to Kogi. Ododo said the state government had continued to support corps members through…