The First Lady of Imo State and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer, Mrs Chioma Uzodinma, has called for an upward review of the cancer treatment support fund to reduce the financial strain on vulnerable patients. Uzodinma made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja at a symposium organized by Project Pink Blue (PPB) to mark the 2026 International Day Against Cancer. The event’s theme was: “Cancer, Conflicts and Insecurity in Nigeria: What Can We Do to Ensure Access to Cancer Care for Vulnerable Communities Amid Conflicts and Insecurity?” She advocated expanding the existing funding framework to cover more patients and…
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A new survey by civic-tech group Techsocietal shows that 79 per cent of Nigerian children aged 11–16 feel unsafe online, with 97 per cent reporting unwanted sexual advances via chatrooms, social media and email. The findings emerged at Techsocietal’s 2026 Safer Internet Day workshop for educators in Lagos, themed “AI Aware: Safe, Smart and in Control.” Programmes Manager Gabreal Odunsi told participants that 93 per cent of children in the age group access the internet daily via phones or other devices. He added: “Eighty-nine per cent have received sexual images or content online. Children are constantly connected through smartphones and…
Gbenga Adegbiji, Chief Executive Officer of Geniserve, has urged the development of resilient, AI-ready data centres to bolster Nigeria’s digital economy and draw investment from global technology giants. Adegbiji made the call during a media capacity-building training session on Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure Economy, held Tuesday in Lagos. The event was organized by The Media Training Room (TMTR) in collaboration with Africa Hyperscalers. He described data centres—backed by reliable connectivity—as the foundation of the country’s digital ecosystem. “Without these foundations, applications in payments, social media and e-commerce cannot function seamlessly,” Adegbiji said. He highlighted the growing demands from artificial intelligence workloads,…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol by N25 per litre, lowering its ex-depot/gantry rate from N799 to N774 per litre. The price adjustment was communicated to marketers last night, confirming that the new rate takes immediate effect nationwide. “This is to notify you of a change in our PMS gantry price from N799 per litre to N774 per litre,” noted the refinery. A statement by the refinery said the adjustment strengthens the competitiveness of locally refined products, as the current landing price of imported PMS from Lome stands at about N793 per…
The Mara Elephant Project (MEP) is pleased to confirm its role as a conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026), taking place from 2–6 March 2026 in Nairobi and Konza Technopolis. GCTDF 2026 themed “Technology in Service of Nature: Protecting Wildlife, Supporting People, Restoring Ecosystems” is a landmark gathering that brings together rangers, community leaders, technologists, researchers, policymakers, and youth from across Africa and the world. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore how drones, satellite sensors, GIS, and data-driven tools can be harnessed to safeguard biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and enhance community resilience. As a key partner,…
A World Bank Implementation Support Mission is currently taking place in Monrovia as part of ongoing oversight of the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project, one of the country’s most important investments in food security, jobs and coastal economic growth. Led by World Bank Task Team Leader Ngao Mubanga, the mission is focused on reviewing progress, strengthening technical delivery and ensuring that planned activities under the project are completed on time and to the required standard. The project is being implemented by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, commonly known as NaFAA. According to an official statement, the mission is…
Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has announced the arrival of its newest aircraft, the Embraer 195, marking another step in its commitment to providing safe, reliable and efficient air travel services. In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of XEJET, Mr Emmanuel Iza, the airline acknowledged the support and vision of the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, whose commitment to aviation development, it said, continues to strengthen connectivity and drive economic growth in the region. He added that the acquisition represents further progress in the airline’s expansion plans as it builds a carrier that customers can…
The President and Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Haruna Yahaya, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his remarkable strides in the fight against corruption. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 when he led other members of ICAN’s management team on a courtesy visit Olukoyede at the Commission’s corporate headquarters He praised the EFCC Chairman for recording achievements that speak not just of numbers, but international confidence. “Your have recorded significant milestones worthy of commendation. It includes unprecedented asset recovery, running into…
The wife of the Kwara Governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has called for united and sustained action against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). AbdulRazaq said that no religion or culture justifies abuse, oppression, or harmful practices. She made the call at a town hall and community advocacy meeting for traditional, religious and community stakeholders on Tuesday in Ilorin. The wife of the governor urged communities, government agencies and civil society groups to collaborate in promoting dignity, justice, compassion and respect for human life. She explained that the engagement, with the theme “Transforming Harmful Social Norms Through Community Leadership,” was aimed at strengthening advocacy and…
UN aid agencies have warned that relentless violence, famine and disease are fuelling a rising death toll among children in Sudan. The agencies, which include UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organization (WHO) and Human Rights Council, said attacks on healthcare and a lack of aid access hamper efforts to help. Heavy fighting have continued between former allies the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) UNICEF said that in parts of North Darfur more than half of all children are acutely malnourished. The warning follows the release of new data from the IPC, a UN-backed global food…