MTN Ghana has expressed strong support for a government-led SIM re-registration exercise that will be rolled out in phases as part of efforts to strengthen national security and safeguard mobile subscribers. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, aims to link SIM cards to the National Identification Authority database to reduce fraud, identity theft, and other cyber-related risks. The telecom operator is working in close coordination with regulators to ensure the process is implemented smoothly and efficiently. The company says the approach will prioritise careful planning and the use of digital tools to avoid disruptions and make…
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The Ministry of Digital Transition, Postal and Electronic Communications is advancing its national digital strategy by prioritising the integration of local languages into artificial intelligence development, in a move aimed at making emerging technologies more inclusive and accessible. Led by the department of Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, the initiative is being implemented through the Permanent Secretariat of Innovation and the Awakening of Digital Emerging Technologies (SPIVTEN). A dedicated workshop began on March 24, 2026, bringing together experts from academia, linguistics, journalism, and the AI field. The workshop focuses on developing structured linguistic resources for four national languages—Moore, Dioula, Fulfuldé, and Gulmancema. These resources…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal systems organised by the Animal Welfare Club Nigeria at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Tuesday in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He said improving animal welfare is critical to enhancing productivity, ensuring public health, and meeting global best practices in livestock management. According to him, Nigeria must align its livestock policies with modern, science-based approaches that promote humane treatment of animals while increasing efficiency…
The Federal Government says it has committed 346 million dollars in co-financing in 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria programmes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention. The launch was organised by the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Control Programme (NASCP) on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the funding, approved by President Bola Tinubu, would be captured in the 2026 national budget to strengthen critical health interventions. “In the context of this major bilateral funding, the co-financing…
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s agro-food ecosystem say achieving world-class food security is attainable through intentional and sustained investment, policy consistency, and value-chain integration, transforming the sector into a globally competitive and value-driven industry. They made the assertion at the 11th Agro-food Nigeria Conference and Exhibition in Lagos, themed “Achieving World-Class Food Security in Nigeria.” The event, a West African business platform for the agro-food industry, highlighted growing opportunities and challenges within Nigeria’s food system. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the disconnect between Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential and farmers’ low incomes underscores the need for urgent reforms. Sanwo-Olu,…
As fragmentation within the healthcare sector persists, Mrs Njide Ndili, Country Director of PharmAccess Foundation, has urged community pharmacists to embrace digital systems to better connect with other health professionals. Ndili made the call while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 Continuing Education Conference organised by the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos Chapter, on Tuesday. The three-day conference has the theme: “Advancing Community Pharmacy Practice through Technology.” She noted that community pharmacists are central to the healthcare system, serving as the first point of care, yet remain largely underutilised. “Community pharmacists are a central pillar in…
The Kwara State Government has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical attitude of some council chairmen toward routine immunisation of children in their areas. The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, expressed the government’s concern at the first quarterly meeting of the Kwara State Taskforce on Immunisation on Tuesday in Ilorin. Alabi, reacting to reports of poor support from the councils, said the government would not tolerate such an attitude from any quarter. He said the state would continue to give routine immunisation and primary healthcare the highest priority. The deputy governor commended the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency for its activities,…
The Lagos State Government has called for increased agro-investment partnerships to boost the sector’s value chain. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the call in his address at the Fairtrade Messe Agrofood Fair. It was reported that the 11th edition of the fair, West Africa’s annual business platform for the agrofood industry, began on Tuesday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The fair, organised by Fairtrade Messe in collaboration with its local partner, Modion Communications, attracted agrofood stakeholders from across the world. The Netherlands is the Guest of Honour…
The Oyo State Government has phased out large waste bins placed along major roads and marketplaces as part of efforts to improve the state’s image. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Ademola Aderinto, made this known on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Oyo SSS (Oyo Sọrọ Soke S’ita) whistle-blower scheme in Oluyole Local Government Area. Aderinto said the bins, which are emptied daily at a cost running into millions of naira, had become a permanent eyesore. “It is not befitting of our image. The money spent evacuating them could fund infrastructural development, health, and education,” he said.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) and expand access to lifesaving services using innovative diagnostics, including point-of-care tests and tongue swabs. In a statement on Tuesday, WHO highlighted that these portable, low-cost tests bring TB diagnosis closer to patients, delivering results in under an hour and enabling quicker treatment initiation. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the new tools are transformative, allowing fast and accurate TB diagnosis, saving lives, curbing transmission, reducing costs, and potentially enabling testing for other diseases like HIV, mpox, and HPV. “WHO recommends using tongue swabs for patients…