The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the National Health Fellows (NHF) programme is strengthening service delivery in FCT Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) through improved data management. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the statement on Monday during the interview of candidates for the programme’s second cohort in Abuja. The first cohort of the NHF, inaugurated in early 2025, was designed to transform the nation’s primary healthcare system. The programme aims to cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders capable of driving innovation and social accountability across the country’s 774 local government…
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The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has appealed to the 57 local government and development council chairmen to collaborate with the state in providing effective cooling systems for vaccines to ensure their potency. The appeal was made on Monday by Dr Temitope Balogun-Alo, Director of Research and Statistics at LSPHCB, during a Primary Health Care (PHC) dialogue themed “Strengthening the Primary Health Care System: A Joint Leadership Dialogue.” Balogun-Alo made the call during a technical session titled “Primary Healthcare in Lagos – Current State, Governance, Financing and the Roles of LGA Chairmen.” She emphasized the importance of increasing…
A Non-Governmental Organization, the Child and Youth Protection Foundation (CYPF), has inaugurated a renovated four-seat toilet facility at the Junior Secondary School (JSS), Piwoyi, Airport Road, Abuja. Speaking with newsmen during the inauguration on Monday, CYPF’s National Coordinator, Mr Kolawole Olatosimi, said the initiative aims to promote menstrual hygiene and encourage school attendance among adolescent girls. Olatosimi noted that the foundation also donated packs of reusable sanitary pads, which could last up to two years, as part of efforts to improve hygiene practices among young girls. “Menstrual hygiene should not be discussed with girls only on its international day. It…
The Lagos State Government has charged chairmen of the state’s 57 local governments and local council development areas (LCDAs) to improve funding and demonstrate stronger political commitment towards strengthening the primary health care (PHC) system. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, made the call on Monday during a joint leadership dialogue on PHCs in Lagos. The event, themed “Strengthening the Primary Health Care System: A Joint Leadership Dialogue,” was convened by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with partners including Nigeria Health Watch, Engender Health, the World Bank, UNICEF, CCSI, ISMPH…
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja commended the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, gave the commendation at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for GEF Operational Focal Point (OFP) and implementing partners in Nigeria. “The Global Environment Facility has remained a long-standing and strategic partner to Nigeria in addressing our critical environmental challenges,” the minister said. Lawal noted that the workshop underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening environmental governance, improving project delivery and ensuring that Nigeria maximizes the benefits of global environmental…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has described the scheme as a unique pool of human capital capable of driving national development. Nafiu made the remark on Monday in Jos at the NYSC 2026 Annual Management Conference, themed “NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development: Tackling Present Challenges and Charting Sustainable Solutions.” He said the scheme’s numerical strength, consistent annual intake and the adaptability of young Nigerians from diverse academic and professional backgrounds constituted a unique human capital resource for the country. “The key question we face is no longer about relevance, but about…
The Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative of the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government and other partners, has commenced the selection process for 16 Health Fellows across the local government areas of the state. The Health Fellows are expected to help reposition Primary Health Care (PHC) services across the 16 local government areas of Kwara. Reports indicate that President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, under which young Nigerian fellows are to be engaged in all 774 local government areas of the country. Dr Ola Ahmed, the SWAp Desk Officer in Kwara, disclosed…
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Monday sentenced an 18-year-old bricklayer, Yusuf Idowu, to six strokes of the cane for stealing cocoa pods. Idowu was charged with unlawful entry and stealing, to which he pleaded guilty upon arraignment. The Magistrate, Mrs Gladys Oladele, found him guilty as charged and sentenced him to six strokes of the cane, taking into consideration his age. Oladele also noted that the stolen items had been recovered, which satisfied one of the interests of the complainant. ALSO READ: West African experts call for local medicine production to boost health security She said the court…
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.64 million barrels per day in the first 11 months of 2025. This is according to official data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s (NUPRC) report titled “Crude Oil and Condensate Production 2025.” The report reveals that combined crude and condensate output totalled approximately 18.12 million barrels over the January to November period. These figures provide a comprehensive view of Nigeria’s upstream oil sector performance during the year so far. The NUPRC data shows monthly production volumes fluctuating between 1.58 and 1.73 million barrels per day (mb/d) for crude oil and condensate combined. Specifically, production began at…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks. The President-Elect, Dr Emmanuel Idoko, made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Monday. It would be recalled that NARD declared an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Nov. 1, 2025 following alleged Federal Government’s failure to implement a 19-point pact with the association. The association however suspended the strike after 29 days following negotiations with the government and an agreement that addressed some of the demands. It would be…