The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering safe, responsive, and patient-focused healthcare services across all secondary healthcare facilities in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Abdulraheem Malik, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a routine visit to Ogidi Cottage Hospital in Ilorin. He said quality healthcare delivery is anchored on trust, safety, and mutual respect between healthcare providers and patients. Malik noted that patients must feel safe and secure in the hands of care providers, adding that the present administration places a high priority on patient-centred care. 150 Nurses recruited for state…
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The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved N1.6 billion for the implementation of the Dry Season Workers’ Agricultural Support Programme 2026. The programme is designed to provide workers with essential agricultural inputs, irrigation support, mechanization services, and extension services to maximize productivity during the dry season. State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the council meeting on Tuesday in Dutse. He said the initiative aims to boost crop yields, stabilize food supply, and reduce post-harvest losses across the state. READ ALSO: Sunbeth secures ₦200bn commercial paper approval “The state government…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday, February 27, 2026, hosted the Second Student Induction Ceremony of the Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), Lagos State Chapter. The induction formally admitted a new cohort of students into the Students Membership category of the Association, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys in Psychology. The ceremony, which was held at the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Lecture Hall, UNILAG, Akoka, took place on the sidelines of the Association’s 3rd Biennial Scientific Conference themed: Psychology and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Minds. The event attracted scholars, practitioners, and students who gathered to…
Dr. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has called for the establishment of more public hospitals across the states to decongest tertiary health institutions. Adeyemo made the call in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. According to him, the few existing facilities are insufficient to cater for the teeming population of the country. He decried the high patient volume and workload at LUTH, stressing that not all health conditions should be managed at tertiary institutions. Adeyemo criticized the performance of secondary healthcare facilities and Primary Health Centres (PHCs), noting that most of them…
Sunbeth Global Concepts Ltd., one of Nigeria’s largest cocoa exporters and a top-five non-oil export contributor, has secured approval to establish a ₦200 billion Commercial Paper Programme. Sunbeth is a leading agro-commodities sourcing and trading platform operating across key international markets. This was contained in a statement made available to reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. According to the statement, the company has launched up to ₦100 billion in Series 1, 2, and 3 Commercial Paper issuance under the programme to strengthen working capital and export operations. The proceeds will be used for inventory procurement and the execution of physical and…
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says the ban on alcohol in small pack sizes remains the best solution to tackle underage drinking. Adeyeye stated this at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the commencement of nationwide enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic drinks. The enforcement is being carried out by NAFDAC, the National Orientation Agency (NOA), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The NAFDAC boss said restricting access to sachets and small-volume bottles — which can be easily concealed — would limit…
The Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA) says it has inaugurated a statewide digital street naming and house numbering programme to ensure accurate street mapping across the state. The Director-General, Abdurrahman Yahya, disclosed this on Tuesday in Kaduna at a stakeholder engagement meeting with District Heads and other relevant stakeholders. He said the authority would partner with traditional institutions for accurate street mapping and household data capture. Yahya added that district heads and community leaders would play a central role in validating street identities and property records. READ ALSO: NESREA seals Dai Jin Jia quarry over fatal blasting…
The Gombe State government has inaugurated a taskforce to tackle misuse, abuse, and theft of nutrition commodities aimed at addressing malnutrition in the state. Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday, Deputy Governor Mr. Manassah Jatau urged taskforce members to adhere strictly to their terms of reference, stressing the importance of safeguarding the health of the population. He explained that the taskforce’s mandate includes identifying, monitoring, and sanctioning anyone diverting, hoarding, destroying, or misusing nutrition commodities intended for malnourished children and other vulnerable groups. Jatau noted that malnutrition remains a major challenge in northern Nigeria, particularly the North West and North…
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in collaboration with MedServe Cancer Center has launched Nigeria’s first immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer, marking a major milestone in the country’s cancer research and treatment landscape. The trial is being conducted in partnership with Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), with international support from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center which serves as sponsor and data coordinating centre. Additional backing is provided by the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) and the Thompson Family Foundation in the United States. The Principal Investigators of the trial are Professor Fatimah Abdulkareem, Dean, Faculty…
A 200-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, Ifeoluwa Akinmade, has committed suicide over poor academic performance. It was gathered that the medical student died after consuming a harmful substance. The UI Medical Students Association (UIMSA) confirmed the student’s death via a statement issued on Monday, March 2, 2026. The statement read: “It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother and colleague, Ifeoluwa Wisdom Akinmade, a member of the 200-level Constituency. “In this moment of profound grief, let us come together in quiet reflection and hold our…