The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has received 100 Nigerian returnees from Algeria. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr. Mohammed Olatunde, Head of Lagos Operations of NEMA, on Thursday in Lagos. Olatunde added that the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) also partnered with NEMA and IOM to receive the returnees. He said the returnees arrived at about 2:40 p.m. aboard an Air Algérie flight as part of the Assisted Voluntary Return programme facilitated by IOM in collaboration with the Federal Government and NCFRMI.…
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The Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) has commenced pilot joint frontline health missions to strengthen coordination and improve maternal and neonatal care outcomes nationwide. Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of the NHSRII Sector-Wide Coordination Office, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Abuja. Umar-Sadiq said the initiative was designed to address long-standing gaps in healthcare delivery caused by fragmented implementation across institutions, particularly at the primary healthcare level. “Reform fails where coordination breaks, and nowhere is that more visible than at the frontline,” he said. According to Umar-Sadiq, the new approach brings together key actors…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding broadband access to underserved communities in Plateau State. The Head of Public Affairs, NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ukoha said the move is central to the Commission’s broader efforts to improve access to opportunities enabled by robust connectivity. “This position was reiterated during a courtesy visit by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, Ms. Rimini Makama, to the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, at the Government House in Jos.” During the visit, Makama described Plateau as a strategic and indispensable partner…
The Chief Medical Director of Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Dr. Chukwudi Njelita, has expressed concern over what he described as “the increasing prevalence” of high blood pressure among adolescents and youths in the country. Njelita spoke on Wednesday in an interview with reporters in Awka, noting that the development differs from past experiences. He said that, in the past, the ailment was more common among adults and the elderly. He added that the medical advice that people aged 40 and above should check their blood pressure every six months or monthly was no longer tenable. According to Njelita, in the…
Prof. Charles Anosike, Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has urged the private sector to increase investment in advancing weather and climate services across Nigeria and the wider region. Anosike made the call during his opening remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the World Meteorological Day celebration themed “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow,” highlighting the critical role of timely and accurate weather information. According to him, the private sector can strengthen meteorological observation systems by investing in weather stations, remote sensing technologies, data analytics platforms, AI weather models and innovative observation tools that complement national networks globally. “We recognise that…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered all International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) operating in the country to open and maintain naira settlement accounts with authorised dealer banks, in a move to tighten oversight of diaspora remittances and improve transparency in the foreign exchange (FX) market. The directive was contained in a circular dated March 24, 2026, signed by Musa Nakorji, Director of the Trade and Exchange Department, and addressed to IMTOs, authorised dealer banks, and the general public. The circular was published on the CBN’s website on Tuesday. According to the apex bank, the measure is part of…
Regular blood donation is an “anti-ageing therapy” as it promotes fresh blood circulation in the body, haematologists at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, have said. Dr Adeyemo, a Consultant Haematologist, explained that blood donation keeps the bone marrow active, which in turn helps keep individuals younger. “Blood donation is a process of body renewal because each time an individual donates a pint of blood, the bone marrow becomes more active, creating an opportunity for fresh blood circulation in the body. “So, if an individual does that regularly, it slows down ageing. “Blood donation keeps the bone marrow…
The Federation of Informal Workers Organisations of Nigeria (FIWON) has urged the Federal Government to provide matching pension contributions and subsidised health insurance for informal workers. FIWON General Secretary, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, made the call during a rally in Abuja on Wednesday while speaking with journalists. Participants at the rally carried banners with inscriptions such as “Contributory pension with government support” and “Effective social protection is a right,” demanding a 50:50 pension contribution arrangement. In a letter submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, Komolafe called for the extension of social protection to millions of…
The Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED) has attributed the recent decline in power supply across its franchise areas to a significant drop in electricity allocation from the national grid. Mrs Saratu Dauda, Head of Corporate Communications of the company, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Jos. Dauda said the reduction in electricity allocation from the national grid had directly affected the volume of power available for distribution to customers. “The reduction in power supply is a result of decreased allocation from the national grid. “As a distribution company, our capacity to supply electricity depends on what is…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth. Maiha stated this at a conference on animal welfare and sustainable animal systems organised by the Animal Welfare Club Nigeria at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Tuesday in Ile-Ife, Osun State. He said improving animal welfare is critical to enhancing productivity, ensuring public health, and meeting global best practices in livestock management. According to him, Nigeria must align its livestock policies with modern, science-based approaches that promote humane treatment of animals while increasing efficiency…