The Federal Government/Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project says no fewer than 14,800 people will benefit from the new phase of its Additional Financing (AF) programme in Ondo State. The State Project Coordinator, Dr Ademola Olawale, disclosed this during a media roundtable organized by the Ondo State Project Coordinating Office on Thursday in Akure. Olawale said the first phase of the project, which began in 2020, ended in October 2025 and comprised five batches, with more than 4,000 beneficiaries across the state within five years. He explained that the…
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Sen. Wasiu Eshinlokun, in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has donated a new radiology X-ray machine to the General Hospital, Odan-Lagos, boosting the diagnostic capacity of one of Nigeria’s oldest public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration, Eshinlokun, who represents Lagos Central Senatorial District, said the donation was aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. He described the X-ray machine as “a gift of health and a tool to save lives,” and pledged an additional ₦1 billion for the upgrade of facilities at the hospital. According to him, the investment would enhance infrastructure,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have developed a joint framework to address consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions. The NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ukoha explained that failed transactions often occur during network downtimes, system glitches or as a result of human input errors. She said the framework was the outcome of months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and other relevant stakeholders. According…
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr. Idi Maiha, on Thursday inaugurated animal artificial insemination and livestock care centres in Sokoto State, aimed at boosting livestock production and improving veterinary services. Maiha described the centres as a strategic intervention designed to strengthen animal husbandry practices and enhance productivity. He said the remodeled veterinary hospital would provide quality care, diagnostics, and infrastructure development for a sustainable livestock sector. The minister also launched a national mass vaccination campaign for livestock, aimed at preventing the spread of diseases and improving animal health for greater economic benefits. “The centres will serve as hubs for veterinary…
Seven medical graduates of the Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences (EkoUNIMED) Ijanikin, Lagos were on Thursday inducted into the medical profession by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inductees are the second batch of the first set of medical doctors that graduated from the University. Speaking during the induction and oath-taking ceremony, Prof Gbadebo Awosanya, the Vice-Chancellor, EkoUNIMED, charged the inductees to imbibe the ethics of the medical profession at all times. Awosanya described the profession as propelled by love for humanity, and urged the doctors to…
US President Donald Trump has reportedly “greenlit” a bill to impose fresh sanctions of up to 500 per cent on India and China for buying fuel from Russia. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed on Wednesday that Trump’s bipartisan bill followed a “very productive” meeting. This bill will allow President Trump to punish those countries that buy cheap Russian oil, fuelling Putin’s war machine,” Graham said. “It would give President Trump incredible control against countries like China, India, and Brazil to incentivise them to stop buying the cheap Russian oil that is funding the Russian war economy,” he added. India and…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has announced that it will embark on a total strike on Monday over the Federal Government’s failure to meet the association’s demands. Dr Quadri Olanipekun, the President ARD, FMC Abeokuta, disclosed this at a news conference in Abeokuta on Thursday. Olanipekun explained that after exhaustive deliberations, members of ARD, FMC Abeokuta have unanimously resolved to embark on a total strike which he tagged: “No Implementation, No Going Back.” He said that the association held an emergency meeting on Wednesday to review the status of implementation of the Memorandum of…
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated feature that combines users’ health information with ChatGPT’s intelligence to provide more personalised health guidance. The company disclosed this in a blog post in January 2026. The announcement comes as health-related queries are among the most common uses of ChatGPT, with over 230 million people globally asking wellness questions each week. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT Health allows users to securely connect medical records and wellness apps, including Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal, so responses are informed by personal health data. The company explained that the system is designed to support, not replace, care from clinicians and is not intended for…
Patients across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing concerns over skeletal services in general hospitals, citing closed pharmacies, absent laboratory staff, and minimal attendance by medical personnel across various healthcare facilities in Abuja. A Laboratory technician at Kubwa General Hospital, Mr Rotimi Raheem revealed to NAN on Thursday that all hospital pharmacies were locked, while laboratory technicians were not on duty, leaving patients unable to access essential medical services. Similarly, at Wuse General Hospital, Mr Ibeto Onakwe reported that medical workers at emergency units were largely absent, adding that only a few doctors were seen moving around without attending…
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) has enrolled not less than 1,567 adolescent girls who dropped out of school in Bauchi State into Second Chance centres. This was made this known in an interview with the AGILE project Coordinator in Bauchi State, on Thursday. She said that the girls were enrolled under the “Second Chance” initiative of AGILE, which is now known as Alternative Education. She explained that “already, we have established 21 centres across the 20 local government areas of the state, where we have a centre in each local government area, with two centres in…