The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, has received a donation of equipment and educational materials from the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) Programme. In a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, the hospital said the donation was aimed at strengthening neonatal care, clinical education, and data management in the Department of Paediatrics. The items, presented at the Newborn Unit (NNU), LUTH, included two desktop computers, two Smart LG television screens, two stabilisers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, tripod stands, webcams, and infection prevention posters. Prof. Chinyere Ezeaka, Head, Department of Paediatrics, LUTH, and Principal Investigator/Country Lead of the NEST360…
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The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to review the Abuja Master Plan without compromising designated parks and green areas. The President of REDAN, Akintoye Adeoye, made the appeal in an exclusive interview with reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeoye, the paramount ruler of Okeigbo community in Ondo State, advocated the redevelopment of low-density neighbourhoods into high-rise buildings as an alternative to encroaching on parks and environmentally sensitive areas. He noted that redevelopment has enabled many cities worldwide to accommodate growing populations while preserving green spaces and…
Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, Director of Public Health at the Kwara Ministry of Health, has said that about 60 per cent of malaria cases in the state are linked to environmental factors. Fakayode stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin at the Kwara State Malaria Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Quarterly Meeting and the inauguration of the Malaria ACSM Working Group. Represented by the Kwara Malaria Control Coordinator, Dr Kazeem Oladapo, Fakayode explained that malaria transmission is largely driven by environmental conditions that enable mosquitoes to breed and survive. He noted that more than half of all malaria cases in Nigeria…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has released a provisional bond auction calendar, indicating that the Federal Government plans to raise approximately N4 trillion from the domestic debt market in the third quarter of 2026. The issuance programme, released to investors on Monday, June 29, covers three auction dates — July 20, August 17 and September 14 — and will be executed through the reopening of existing FGN bonds rather than the issuance of new instruments. Under the July 20 schedule, the DMO will offer three securities: the 22.60% FGN JAN 2035, the 16.2499% FGN APR 2037 and the 15.45% FGN…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday strengthened collaboration to improve flood preparedness and waterway safety. The agreement was reached when staff of the Kaduna Area Office of NIWA paid a courtesy visit to the NEMA Kaduna Operations Office. Kaduna Area Manager of NIWA, Muhammad Bala, said closer collaboration had become imperative as the rainy season increased the risk of flooding and other water-related emergencies. READ ALSO: Expert calls for stronger African voice in climate talks He noted that the partnership between the two agencies had continued to improve emergency response and…
A climate justice ambassador and food security expert, Mr Oluwatobiloba Ojuoluwa, has called for stronger representation of African countries and other Global South nations in international climate negotiations. Ojuoluwa made the call in an interview with reporters in Ibadan on Tuesday. The climate justice advocate said true climate justice could only be achieved when all countries have equal opportunities to influence decisions that affect their people. He noted that despite growing recognition of Africa’s role in climate discussions, key decisions are still largely driven by developed countries. According to him, climate justice is not only about addressing the impacts of…
Some farmers in Plateau State have appealed to governments at all levels to subsidise fertiliser and make it readily available to boost food production and reduce hunger. The farmers, who spoke with reporters on Tuesday in Pankshin Local Government Area, said affordable fertiliser would significantly increase crop yields and help curb hunger. They noted that although governments at the federal, state, and local levels were encouraging food production, the high cost of fertiliser in the market remained beyond the reach of most peasant farmers. Mr Wangshak Wutok, a father of four, said many farmers were discouraged from engaging in farming…
The Acting Head and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Dr Dalhatu Aminu, says the proposed establishment bill will strengthen, rather than duplicate, Nigeria’s public health security system. Aminu stated this on Tuesday in Zaria while briefing newsmen on the sidelines of a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Infectious Diseases. The public hearing was held for the consideration of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (Establishment) Bill. He explained that the bill seeks to transform the former National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Training Centre (NTBLTC),…
The founder of PRNigeria and Chief Executive Officer of Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), Yushau A. Shuaib, has vowed to challenge the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed his ₦1 billion lawsuit against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) over his withdrawal from the institute’s Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako, who delivered the judgment on Monday, held that NIPSS acted within its disciplinary powers after determining that Shuaib breached the institute’s confidentiality regulations. The court also ruled that his apology issued on behalf of PRNigeria over a publication considered…
The Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Mr Lateef Ashimi, has declared zero tolerance for illegal waste disposal. Ashimi issued the warning on Monday during an inspection tour of canals, streets, and public infrastructure in the area. The inspection followed Sunday’s heavy rainfall, which raised concerns over flooding and environmental hazards across affected communities. The chairman led officials to assess waterways connecting communities, schools, and major public facilities within the council area. He warned residents against dumping refuse into drainage channels and identified environmental hotspots requiring urgent attention. Ashimi directed the Supervisor for Environment and the Environmental Department…