Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged graduates of College of Nursing Science and Health Technology Nsukka (CNSHTN) to be good ambassadors wherever they find themselves. Mbah made the call in Nsukka on Friday during the maiden convocation of the college in which 264 bagged National Diploma, Higher National Diploma and professional certificates of the institution. “I encourage you to go forth as good ambassadors of the college and state, by being agents of change, compassionate, disciplined and always committed to excellence, “he said. Mbah, the visitor of the College, was represented by Prof George Ugwu, Commissioner for Health…
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that its health insurance agency surpassed the annual Ministerial deliverables enrolment target of 25,000 residents under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Dr Babagana Adam, Permanent Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), said the FCTA Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) achieved the milestone through strategic collaboration with key stakeholders. He made the disclosure during a keynote address on Friday in Abuja, at a medical outreach and market sensitisation organised by FHIS to mark the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, celebrated globally on Dec. 12. Adam explained that the 2025 health insurance…
The Federal Government says achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not only a health priority but also an economic strategy capable of improving productivity and driving inclusive national development. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the statement on Friday in Abuja at a media conference commemorating the 2025 UHC Day. Marked globally on Dec. 12, the 2025 theme is: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” According to Pate, UHC is a strategic imperative embedded within Nigeria’s broader economic development aspirations. He said political prioritisation of health was evident in President Bola Tinubu’s commitment…
22Bet Nigeria, a betting platform on Friday distributed 200 food boxes to vulnerable residents of Ebute Metta as part of its Christmas outreach initiative. Speaking during the outreach, Mr Fikayo Ogunfuye, Country Director of 22Bet Nigeria, said that the initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting underprivileged communities. Ogunfuye said the company partnered with the Lagos Food Bank on the initiative, having selected no fewer than 200 beneficiaries, including widows, widowers, retirees and low-income earners. He said the food boxes, each valued at over N200,000, contained cereals and other stable food items suitable for families and children. “This initiative was…
Netflix’s massive $72 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery has sent shockwaves through Africa’s pay-TV market, especially for MultiChoice. The deal, announced last Friday, immediately raised alarms because Warner Bros. Discovery is MultiChoice’s biggest supplier of premium international content. And with negotiations already strained, this takeover has thrown DStv and Showmax into their biggest content crisis in years. Before Netflix swooped in, MultiChoice had already warned subscribers that 12 popular channels, including CNN, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Africa, and Investigation Discovery, could disappear at the end of December. Talks with Warner Bros. Discovery hit a wall over renewal…
Anambra State has emerged as Nigeria’s top performer in digital innovation, winning four awards at the 13th National Council on Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (NCCIDE). Mr. Fred Agbata, Managing Director of the Anambra State Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Agency, announced the achievement on Friday in Awka. The award ceremony, held from Dec. 8 to Dec. 12 in Jos, Plateau State, reviewed national digital progress and explored strategies to drive inclusive digital transformation. The event carried the theme: “Accelerating Inclusive Digital Transformation: Bridging Gaps and Fostering Sustainable Growth Through Innovation.” Agbata said Anambra clinched the award for Best Overall…
The Social Behavioural Change Communications Officer of Marie Stopes International (MSI) Nigeria, Mr. Dan-Baba Muhammad, has urged citizens to embrace reproductive health services to enhance overall health outcomes. Speaking at a family planning outreach in Ilorin East on Thursday, Muhammad explained that the programme aims to expand knowledge, address misconceptions, and support community members in making healthier reproductive choices. He said the initiative focuses on empowering families with accurate information, encouraging men to participate actively in reproductive decision-making, and fostering supportive environments that reduce misinformation while promoting positive attitudes toward family planning. “Eliminating myths surrounding family planning is essential for…
Three startups emerged winners out of 12 entrants at the iHATCH Cohort 4 National Demo Day, taking home a cumulative prize of over N52 million in seed funding. The event was organised on Thursday in Abuja by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). iHATCH (Idea Hatch) is a free, five-month incubation programme designed to help Nigerian entrepreneurs refine their business ideas through coaching, lectures, and boot camps, enabling the development of viable and scalable business models in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The winning startups were: Interface Africa – a platform…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has emphasized that land is a key economic asset that must be managed responsibly to ensure equitable benefits for all citizens. Makinde made the remarks on Thursday at the launch of the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA), held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office. Represented by his deputy, Mr. Bayo Lawal, the governor noted that misuse of allocated land poses a serious challenge to sustainable development, environmental management, and community stability. He urged residents across the state’s 33 local government areas to actively monitor land usage in their…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced that states demonstrating outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery will receive a total of $6.1 million through the third edition of its Primary HealthCare (PHC) Leadership Challenge Awards. NGF Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, made the announcement while unveiling the awards, scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. in Abuja. A statement issued on Thursday by the NGF Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Abdullahi, quoted AbdulRazaq describing the PHC Leadership Challenge as a national initiative that rewards exceptional leadership by state governors. He said the initiative recognizes efforts aimed at…