Prof. Taiwo Adebayo, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, has called for increased funding of Nigeria’s health sector to reduce medical tourism and improve access to quality healthcare. Adebayo made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering the inaugural lecture in honour of Maj.-Gen. Obashina Ogunbiyi, organised by the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria (I-CCSN). Speaking on the theme, “Oxygen as Lifeline: Building Resilient Critical Care Systems in Nigeria,” Adebayo said the country’s critical care units required urgent revitalisation to respond effectively to medical emergencies. According to him, Nigeria’s healthcare system remains under pressure despite the growing healthcare…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday night received former Sokoto State governorship candidate, Sa’idu Umar Ubandoma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, days after the politician returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ubandoma was presented to the President by the leader of the APC in Sokoto State, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, in what party officials described as a move to further strengthen the party’s ranks in the state ahead of future political engagements. According to a statement issued by Bashar Abubakar, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, President Tinubu welcomed Ubandoma back to the APC and assured him of…
The Green Knowledge Foundation (GKF), in partnership with the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), on Wednesday unveiled an Organic Material Recovery Facility (MRF) to reduce methane emissions from organic waste. The facility, unveiled at the university’s Teaching and Research Farm, is designed to convert organic waste into valuable products while addressing environmental degradation, food insecurity, and unemployment through climate-smart agriculture. Speaking at the inauguration, GKF Executive Director Mr. Weyinmi Okotie described the project as a scalable model for transforming waste into wealth and positioning Nigeria as a leader in climate-smart agriculture and sustainable waste management. Okotie stated that the facility integrates…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday in Abuja announced it is seeking a fair, sustainable, and transparent pricing framework for fibre infrastructure sharing under Nigeria’s Dig-Once policy. This was communicated by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Mr. Nadungu Gagare, at a Stakeholders’ Forum on Developing a Pricing Mechanism and Cost-Based Structure for Sharing Ducts under the Dig-Once Policy. The NCC organized the forum. Gagare emphasized that the engagement was vital to ensure the policy’s success in accelerating broadband infrastructure deployment and promoting efficient use of national resources. He stated that the forum…
Some farmers in Gombe State have expressed concerns over erratic rainfall affecting crop production. A cross-section of farmers, who spoke in separate interviews on Wednesday, described the situation as frustrating and alarming. Mrs. Joy Ayuba, a maize grower, expressed apprehension over inadequate rains, noting that her plantation wilted in recent weeks. She said she planted millet and maize in the first week of June, but the lack of rain caused the crops to wilt. READ ALSO: Farmers push for better pineapple value-chain development “We saw rainfall only twice in June, and then it stopped. This is really bad, as many…
Dr. Esther Adegbolagun, Senior Registrar and Psychiatrist at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, emphasized that family support and a multi-disciplinary approach are key to effectively managing dementia. She spoke at a Care Haven webinar titled “Memory Loss or Normal Aging: How to Spot Dementia Early,” moderated by Dr. Omobonike Akinseye, who used case scenarios to illustrate caregiving challenges. One scenario involved an elderly man who forgets where he keeps his keys or money and accuses a family member of theft. Experts stressed that no family should face the journey alone. Care Haven was established to transform elderly healthcare in Nigeria and…
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday started training grassroots emergency responders across all 23 local government areas to enhance flood preparedness ahead of the 2026 rainy season peak. The one-day training, organized by the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), gathered members of Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) and Community Information Coordinators (CICs). The event, themed “Strengthening Grassroots Response for a Safer Kaduna State,” is part of KADSEMA’s 2026 Disaster Management and Response Strategic and Tactical Flood Mitigation Plan. Speaking at the opening, Usman Mazadu, Executive Secretary of KADSEMA, emphasized that effective disaster management relies on timely information, community coordination,…
Pineapple farmers have called for increased investment in processing facilities and export development to reduce post-harvest losses, boost farmers’ incomes, and strengthen the fruit value chain. The farmers made this appeal in separate interviews with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. They explained that a significant portion of harvested pineapples is lost before reaching consumers due to the fruit’s highly perishable nature and limited value-addition facilities. Mr. Afolabi Odunlami, a pineapple farmer, noted that many producers are forced to sell their harvest at low prices during peak production to avoid losses. “Once pineapples are harvested, farmers have a limited time to…
The rising cost of food has forced many Lagos residents to replace expensive items with cheaper alternatives as they struggle to manage increasing household expenses. In separate interviews on Wednesday, consumers said they now prioritize affordability over preference by buying less, changing meal plans, and opting for more affordable foods. Mrs. Iyabode Fakunle, a loan officer and resident of Egbeda, explained that rising food prices have shifted perceptions of what is affordable. She recalled that low-income families once had access to inexpensive options. “I remember my stepmother teasing my mother for buying cheaper fish, saying she could never eat Egun…
The Federal Government says the N95 billion Kano dam upgrade project aims to improve safety and management, boost agricultural production, and enhance food security in Nigeria. In 2024, the government established an inter-ministerial committee to evaluate about 35 dams across Nigeria for safety and management improvements. Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Enlightenment, stated this during a media inspection tour of the ongoing work at the Chalawa Goje Dam in Kano State’s Karaye Local Government Area. He explained that the government awarded a N95 billion contract for the expansion and rehabilitation of…