The Anambra Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders, has intensified efforts to eliminate maternal deaths and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state. During a stakeholders’ engagement on maternal health performance held on Wednesday in Awka, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safer motherhood initiatives. Obidike emphasized the state government’s resolve to ensure that no woman dies from preventable pregnancy-related causes through strengthened healthcare systems, better planning, and targeted interventions in communities. “The state is considering a comprehensive household mapping initiative to generate accurate population…
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A professor of Quantity Surveying and Procurement Studies at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Prof. Oluwaseyi Awodele, has proposed measures to make Nigeria’s construction industry less risky. He also emphasized that effective risk management strategies are crucial for achieving sustainable development in the sector. He delivered the 201st Inaugural Lecture at FUTA titled “Integrating Procurement Models, Risk Management, and Stakeholders’ Expectations for Sustainable Development”, held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026. Awodele stated, “The construction industry has been plagued by risks that affect its performance and stakeholder expectations. These risks can be managed, minimized, shared, transferred, or accepted, but…
An agripreneur, Mr. Chima Christian, has called on Nigerian youths and students to adopt tree planting, fruit processing, and agribusiness as viable pathways to wealth creation, food security, and sustainable development. Christian, CEO and Co-Founder of Teva Foods, made this appeal on Wednesday during the launch of the 2026 Tree Planting Campaign. The campaign was held to mark the 2026 International Cooperative Day at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka. It was organized by the Centre for Agripreneurship and Cooperative Research/Practice (CACORP), NAU, in collaboration with Teva Foods, Jos, Plateau State. The theme was “Planting Trees for Posterity, Climate Action, and…
The Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) says growing demand for recyclable materials is creating jobs and providing livelihoods for thousands of Lagos residents. Its President, Mr. Friday Oku, disclosed this during an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, plastic bottles, sachet water nylons, cartons, and paper are currently among the most sought-after recyclable materials. “Aluminium cans and scrap metals were popular before, but plastics are now in higher demand,” Oku said. He noted that increasing numbers of youths and low-income earners are turning to recycling amid prevailing economic challenges. “A lot of…
Credit extended to the Nigerian government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) increased by N17.39 trillion in the year to May 2026, according to new monetary statistics, highlighting the scale of public borrowing in the period. Data from the CBN showed that credit to the government climbed to N40.38 trillion in May 2026 from N22.99 trillion in the corresponding month of 2025, representing a 75.6 percent increase over the previous year. The latest figure also marked an increase from N39.60 trillion in April 2026, suggesting that government borrowing remained elevated even as the apex bank maintained a relatively tight…
The Nigerian naira weakened further at the official foreign exchange market, closing at N1,373 against the United States dollar, its lowest level in four weeks, amid renewed global strength of the greenback. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency depreciated from N1,369/$ recorded on Monday to N1,373/$ on Tuesday, June 23, marking the weakest official exchange rate since May 26, when it settled at N1,374/$, according to market data. The latest performance underscores sustained pressure on the domestic currency in the second half of June after it had earlier appreciated to N1,356/$ in…
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has lauded Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for his vision, commitment and investments in the health sector. Pate made the remark during the unveiling of the 350-bed Ibom International Hospital project in Uyo on Tuesday. The minister said the project demonstrated how collaboration between the Federal Government and states could deliver sustainable development. He noted that the healthcare infrastructure being developed by the Eno administration would position Akwa Ibom as a destination for world-class medical care. “Where there is no vision, the people perish. Here in Akwa…
The Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) says over 137,000 people have so far benefited from its health insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of EBSHIA, Dr. Divine Igwe, made the disclosure at a rally organised on Tuesday in Abakaliki to endorse Governor Francis Nwifuru for a second term. Igwe commended the governor’s continued support and numerous health initiatives, which have positively impacted vulnerable populations within and outside the state. According to him, over 137,000 people have benefited from the agency’s programmes, including free treatment for cataracts, glaucoma and other health conditions. The executive secretary reaffirmed his commitment to achieving the…
The Lagos State Government is funding 90 research and development (R&D) projects while deploying 3,000 kilometres of fibre-optic network to boost innovation. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Tuesday at the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit and Awards (WITESA 5.0) in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, said Lagos remained Nigeria’s largest public-sector investor in innovation. He said the state was supporting about 90 R&D initiatives across four major universities, funding innovators tackling real-world development challenges. Sanwo-Olu added that Lagos continues to invest in digital governance, broadband expansion and smart-city systems to…
The Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd., in collaboration with key partners, has trained at least 100 youths, women and agripreneurs in Niger State on hydroponic farming to enhance food security, create jobs and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The three-day training, themed “Empowering Youths and Women Through Modern Agriculture,” was organised by Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd., Nigeria Polytechnic Foundation (NIPOF), Luqknight Limited, and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), in collaboration with the Niger State Agency for Green Initiatives (NG-SAGI). Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday in Minna, Mr Abubakar Isa-Mariri, Secretary and Legal Adviser of Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd.,…