Aviation stakeholders have urged state governments planning cargo airports to adopt workable business plans to ensure sustainability and economic value. They warned that building airports without clear plans could waste scarce resources needed for critical sectors like health, education, power, water, and roads. A cargo airport is designed primarily for transporting goods rather than passengers, handling items like agricultural produce, machinery, raw materials, and commercial goods. They typically feature warehouses, freight terminals, specialized handling equipment, customs facilities, and runways capable of accommodating large aircraft. Unlike passenger airports, cargo airports focus on efficiency in logistics, storage, and goods movement. Reports indicate…
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Secret Service officers rushed U.S. President Donald Trump out of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night after a shooting incident. The gunfire erupted just after 8:30 p.m., about 20 minutes after Trump and First Lady Melania made their grand entrance into the hotel ballroom. Also in attendance were Vice President James Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and many top Trump administration officials and lawmakers. The president is safe, and no injuries have been reported. Law enforcement sources…
Dr. Terfa Kene, President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), says insecurity, poverty, and systemic gaps remain major threats to public health, despite ongoing government efforts. Kene made the remarks during an interview with reporters on Sunday in Abuja. He noted that while Nigeria has faced multiple public health challenges over the years, the government’s efforts represent steps in the right direction. However, persistent structural issues continue to undermine progress, with insecurity being a critical factor affecting healthcare delivery and access in many communities. “Insecurity disrupts healthcare systems as health workers flee affected areas, leaving facilities…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Lagos State Council has accused its national leadership of attempting to impose a parallel executive, insisting that its current leadership emerged through a valid electoral process and remains the legitimate authority representing workers in Lagos. In a communique issued after its State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, the council reaffirmed that its leadership, led by Comrade Abiodun Aladetan, was “duly and validly constituted through the Lagos State delegates’ conference conducted in line with established procedures,” adding that the mandate “remains the authentic and lawful expression of the collective will of affiliates in Lagos State.” The council…
The Lagos State Government says investigations into the death of twin infants following vaccination at a primary healthcare centre have found no link between the vaccines administered and the fatalities. Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Sunday. According to him, preliminary findings indicate that the vaccines given are not responsible for the babies’ deaths. “We have conducted toxicology and post-mortem analyses, and so far, there is no evidence linking the outcome to the vaccines,” he said. Mustafa noted that the affected children were among…
Malaria remains one of the leading illnesses affecting malnourished children in Nigeria, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders. Dr. Alibaba Nuraddeen, acting Medical Team Leader with MSF in Katsina, said this while speaking to journalists to mark World Malaria Day 2026. Nuraddeen stated that malaria ranked among the top three diseases treated in the organisation’s Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Centres (ITFCs) in 2025. He noted that the centres, which cater to severely malnourished children, recorded about 26,000 paediatric admissions, many involving cases of co-infection. According to him, malaria cases were often recorded alongside acute watery…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike following fresh commitments by the Federal Government on allowances, arrears, and training funding. The decision was announced in a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held virtually on Saturday. The communiqué was signed by President Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, Secretary-General Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary Dr. Abdulmajid Ibrahim. According to the communiqué, the suspension followed high-level engagements with key government officials and stakeholders. NARD said the NEC reviewed outcomes of interventions by the Vice President and the…
The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has trained and certified 34 staff members as professional institutional rankers to enhance its global visibility and strengthen its international academic relevance. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Deputy Registrar, Centre for Information, Communication and Public Relations, Mr. Adekunle Adams. Adams said the initiative aligns with YABATECH’s long-term vision of becoming a globally recognised institution for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. He emphasized the college’s commitment to excellence, competitiveness, and international visibility. The six-week training programme, titled “Mastering University Rankings for Global Visibility,” was facilitated by the Virtual Institute…
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…
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…