A technology company, EDRIMS, has urged Nigerians to leverage digital platforms to showcase their expertise and talent to both local and international markets. Dr. Charles Edrims, Chairman and CEO of the firm, made the call on Friday in Abuja while unveiling the company’s AI-supported mobile application to the media. He said it had become essential for professionals to digitize their knowledge, experience and skills in order to earn sustainable income from the comfort of their homes. Edrims said the mobile app, which will be formally launched on Sunday, is designed to financially empower Nigerians. He also highlighted an empowerment workshop…
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The Executive Director of the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), Dr Haruna Okai, has called for stronger commitment to tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV), related abuses, and increased investment in family planning. Okai made the call in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the Systemic Investment Plan (SIP) and “Paint It Loud” programme on Friday in Abuja. The event is part of the activities marking the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. He said PPFN takes the campaign seriously, noting that cultural norms that violate the rights of women and girls must be stopped. According to him, it…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Nigeria must prepare for high-consequence pathogens, especially “Pathogen X,” which remains a global health concern. Abayomi made the call on Friday at the close of a five-day State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS) development workshop in Lagos. Pathogen X is the name used by scientists and the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe an unknown pathogen that could emerge in the future and cause a serious international epidemic or pandemic. In February 2018, Pathogen X was added to the WHO’s Blueprint list of priority diseases for which global research…
The Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening youth structures across Africa through a coordinated reform process aimed at improving representation, inclusive and accountability. Mr. Moumouni Dialla, President of PYU, made this known on Friday during the West African Regional Consultation on Youth Reform in Abuja. “We observed that our youth structures must be stronger, more inclusive and more representative. That is why we began these regional consultations, and West Africa chose Nigeria as host. “We are grateful to the President and the government of Nigeria for their support, because being here feels like being in our…
Google through its philanthropic arm, Google.org on Friday announced a N3 billion (US$2.1M) commitment to Nigeria to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation through a strategic, two-pillar initiative. The Director, West Africa, Google, Mr Olumide Balogun, made this known at a media roundtable in Lagos on Friday. Balogun said that the funding would support programmes focused on building advanced AI talent and strengthening digital safety and security within the community. He said that the initiative was a core commitment to advancing Nigeria’s vision for digital leadership, directly supporting the ambitious National AI Strategy and the national mandate to create 1 million…
The Federal Government has said it is working to push Nigeria’s health allocation closer to six per cent in the 2026 national budget, the highest in the country’s history. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, disclosed this in Abuja at the National Health Dialogue organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in partnership with Premium times, yesterday. The minister said the move to increase the health budget is parts of efforts to strengthen evidence-based reforms and improve service delivery nationwide. Speaking at the forum attended by policymakers, health innovators, civil society actors and journalists, the…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, on Friday in Abuja, outlined the Federal Government’s plan to mandate a 30 per cent value-addition on all raw materials prior to export, describing the initiative as “one of the most significant steps towards the industrialisation of Nigeria.” Udeh stated this at a press briefing held shortly after the one-day National Advocacy and Sensitisation Conference held in Abuja. The conference was organised to raise awareness among stakeholders about the recently passed Raw Materials Research and Development Council 30 per cent Value-Addition Bill, which is currently awaiting Presidential assent. According to Udeh,…
Africa is grappling with several high-burden health emergencies, including widespread cholera outbreaks, rising Mpox cases, and ongoing viral haemorrhagic fever events, even as the continent receives significant global funding to strengthen pandemic preparedness. Prof. Yap Boum, Incident Manager for Health Emergencies at Africa CDC, made the remarks on Friday during the continent’s virtual weekly press briefing. He described Africa as a “high-threat environment” but commended governments and partners for aligning with the Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda. “Progress is only possible when we deliver at scale and keep Africa’s people at the centre of our work,” Boum said.…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a Biofortified Blending Machine and Biofortified Rice as part of efforts to address growing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. The launch took place on Friday at the Lagos State Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu. The biofortified blending machine is the sixth of its kind in Nigeria. Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Agriculture, said the achievement was made possible through the governor’s visionary leadership in advancing food sustainability. “Today, we mark another key milestone in our commitment to enhance food and nutrition security for the people of Lagos State and Nigeria.…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that activities marking the 2025 World AIDS Day will be open, participatory, and focused on FCT communities, aiming to strengthen awareness, inclusiveness, and the overall HIV response across the territory. A statement by Mrs. Bola Ajao, Special Assistant to the Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, confirmed the Administration’s participation in the global commemoration. The theme for the 2025 World AIDS Day is “Overcoming Disruption: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV Response,” reflecting ongoing efforts to advance prevention, testing, treatment, and support services despite emerging public health challenges…