The wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 9,500 persons living with disabilities nationwide with a recapitalisation grant of N200,000 each, amounting to N1.9 billion. The financial support, delivered through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), was announced on Wednesday in Abuja in commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The First Lady also extended similar support to 250 disabled military and police veterans to boost their small businesses. According to Mrs Tinubu, the economic empowerment forms part of the RHI Social Investment Programme, aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. She said that national…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund has urged media organisations and other critical stakeholders to take the lead in health education and community enlightenment, particularly in rural areas, to counter rising misinformation surrounding polio vaccination and other public health interventions. UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr Emmanuel Alebiosu, made the call on Tuesday during a one-day media dialogue titled “Reporting Polio: Covering Gaps and Milestones,” held in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Alebiosu described the conventional media as a credible and reliable platform essential for countering misinformation and disinformation in an era where false narratives spread rapidly through social media. He stressed that…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the Federal Government is leveraging technology to strengthen governance and protect vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Yilwatda made the remarks in a communiqué signed by Chukwuemeka Okafor, General Conference Chair for the 2025 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Connecting the Unconnected (CTU) Summit, held in Abuja. The summit, themed “Connecting the Unconnected: Bridging Digital Frontiers,” brought together global technology leaders, telecom CEOs, international development institutions, and regulators to accelerate efforts toward universal broadband access across Africa. The APC chairman explained that digital infrastructure such as…
The Smallholder Women Farmers Organization of Nigeria (SWOFON), Oyo State Chapter, has received farm inputs and equipment from the Federal Government to boost agricultural production and food security. The state Coordinator of SWOFON, Mrs. Atinuke Akinbade, confirmed the receipt of the items in an interview with reporters in Ibadan on Wednesday. Akinbade said the items were distributed through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) to the association’s members across all 33 Local Government Areas in the state. According to her, the items include five sprayers, 20 packs of organic fertilizers, one bush cutter, one grass cutter, two…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on driving against traffic following the death of a firefighter at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the accident occurred on the service lane inward Abule-Ado. “Preliminary investigations indicate that a commercial motorcyclist, riding against the approved direction of traffic at excessive speed, collided with the firefighter as he attempted to cross the expressway. “In the ensuing confusion, an approaching Shacman truck (registration number: JJJ 919 YK), heavily laden with sand, was…
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Tuesday in Abuja urged stakeholders to sustain efforts in controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic to achieve its complete elimination by 2030. Gabriel Undelikwo, UNAIDS Nigeria’s Community Support Adviser, made the call during a press conference and candlelight memorial held to honor people lost to HIV/AIDS and reaffirm collective commitment to continued action. The event, organized by the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, formed part of activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day, highlighting national unity and dedication to sustaining HIV interventions. The 2025 World AIDS Day theme, “Overcoming Disruptions:…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for approving funds for the procurement of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to tackle severe acute malnutrition among children in the state. Mr. Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Kano during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), Fateema Abdullahi. Farah described the governor’s intervention as a bold and compassionate investment that would save the lives of severely malnourished children and strengthen child health outcomes across the state. He said the commitment…
An endocrinologist, Dr. Ayuba Mugana, has advised diabetic patients to include Bambara nut in their diets to support healthier living. Mugana gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Bauchi. He said the nutritional content of the grain makes it suitable for diabetic patients, noting that it does not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. “The Bambara nut contains fibre, minerals and vitamins. “The high fibre content ensures that sugar is released into the bloodstream slowly,” he said. According to him, the nut is also rich in protein, which supports weight management, and contains healthy fats and…
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF), has aligned on the urgency of investing in the first 2,000 days of lives. The “First 2,000 Days” refers to the period from conception to approximately age five, which is critically important for a child’s long-term development During this phase, a child’s brain and body undergo rapid development, making adequate nutrition, healthcare, stimulation and foundational learning interventions crucial for lifelong health, learning, and productivity. It was reported that the NGF members were in Kaduna on Monday and Tuesday for a joint emergency meeting. It was also reported that the NGF on Tuesday, hosted the World Bank.…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged governments at all levels, the private sector and the general public to work collectively toward building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities (PWDs) can thrive. The Acting Director of the Centre, Mr. Godwin Unumeri, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The IDPD, marked annually on Dec. 3, has the 2025 theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” Unumeri said the theme aligns strongly with the Centre’s long-standing commitment to promoting the rights, inclusion,…