The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing ward-level enrollment drive to register and obtain their National Identification Number (NIN). The Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, Kayode Adegoke, made the announcement in a statement issued to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. Adegoke said the NIN remains a foundational requirement for accessing critical government services in Nigeria. Enroll at nearest ward centre now “The Commission therefore encourages all citizens and residents who have not yet enrolled to take advantage of this decentralized exercise and present themselves at designated ward enrollment centres,” he said.…
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Nigeria is preparing to introduce lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention that global health experts say could significantly strengthen efforts to curb new infections. The injection, which offers an alternative to daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), is expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). The agency says regulatory clearance has already been secured from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), while readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states, including Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom and Anambra. The introduction follows a…
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has intensified collaboration with the Zazzau Emirate Council to strengthen community engagement and boost enrollment in the state health insurance scheme. Abubakar Hassan, Director-General of KADCHMA, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, on Wednesday in Zaria. Hassan explained that the visit aimed to deepen engagement with traditional institutions, enhance grassroots participation, and improve acceptance of KADCHMA initiatives across communities. He said partnering with the emirate leadership would create a strong foundation for effective interaction with District, Ward, and Village Heads involved in community mobilization. “It…
The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Amb. Ismaila Abba, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to full regulatory compliance and operational excellence in the 2026 Hajj exercise. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by NAHCON’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Sani. Sani said Abba reaffirmed the commitment during a weekly virtual preparatory meeting with the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah in charge of International Collaboration, Dr Al Hassan Manakhra. He explained that the weekly meetings form part of sustained coordination efforts to ensure seamless arrangements for the 2026 Hajj. Key discussions: Visas, grouping,…
Nigeria has joined over 60 global regulators to establish stringent standards for AI-generated imagery, aiming to curb deepfakes and non-consensual content. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), on Wednesday in Abuja. Bamigboye said the joint initiative was coordinated by the International Enforcement Cooperation Working Group (IEWG) of the Global Privacy Assembly. He explained that the move addresses growing global concerns over privacy risks posed by AI tools capable of generating realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals. Focus on non-consensual and harmful AI…
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…
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…