The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has warned that the global battle against HIV/AIDS is far from over, citing 1.3 million new infections recorded worldwide in 2024. AHF Nigeria’s Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Mr. Steve Aborishade, made the statement on Thursday in Lokoja ahead of World AIDS Day. According to him, AHF Nigeria will hold a commemorative event in Keffi, Nasarawa State, on December 1. “The event is to emphasize that the work to end HIV/AIDS is not over, as evidenced by the 1.3 million new infections occurring globally each year,” Aborishade said. “It will promote awareness, prevention, testing,…
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The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, has sealed six recycling facilities in Ogijo community, Ogun State. The affected facilities include Hanuchi Manufacturing Ltd, BPL Nigeria Ltd, Metal Manufacturing Nig. Ltd, Vendanta Nigeria Ltd, African Non-Ferrous Industrial Ltd, and True Metal Nig. Ltd. According to a statement on Thursday by Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor, NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, the facilities were shut down for failing to comply with the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024. They also failed to adhere to protocols for the safe management of Used Lead…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Cornerstone, a facility managed by Istanbul Quarry in Dutse, Abuja, following a blasting accident that injured students and staff. Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor, NESREA’s Assistant Director of Press, said the closure occurred on Wednesday after flying rocks from a quarry blast injured staff and students of Graceland High School and damaged school property. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. while students were writing exams. The blast shattered school buildings, injured eleven students and two staff members, and affected nearby shops. ALSO READ: Smart toilet project targets traders, market users…
FBNQuest Merchant Bank Ltd., a provider of integrated financial and wealth solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing a financially empowered generation. Mr. Afolabi Olorode, Acting Managing Director and CEO of FBNQuest Merchant Bank, said the bank had extended its financial literacy campaign to Kings’ College, Lagos, as part of the World Savings Day 2025 commemoration. The initiative aims to equip students with practical knowledge on financial independence and long-term wealth creation. World Savings Day, observed annually on October 31, is a global awareness campaign that educates people—particularly the youth—on prudent financial planning. Olorode noted that the programme, championed by…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving sanitation across Nigeria. Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, made the statement on Thursday during the 2025 World Toilet Day Commemoration, Community Engagement Campaign, and inauguration of a Smart Toilet at Orange Market, Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Lawal, represented by Mr. Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, emphasized that access to clean and safe toilets is a fundamental human right crucial for public health and environmental protection. He noted that globally, about 4.5 billion people lack safely managed sanitation systems, while 892 million continue to practice open defecation. Poor sanitation, he said,…
The Secretary-General of ActionAid International, Mr. Arthur Larok, has called on all tiers of government in Nigeria to create an enabling environment that allows non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to thrive. Larok made the appeal on Wednesday during a visit to Pasepa Community in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), one of the communities benefiting from ActionAid’s poverty alleviation initiatives. The visit also marked ActionAid Nigeria’s 25th anniversary. He stressed the importance of government recognition of civil society contributions, saying: “The Nigerian government needs to acknowledge the work of Civil Society Organizations like ActionAid and create an enabling…
Nigeria’s MyCredit Investments Limited (MIL), also known as FairMoney, has received upgraded national scale issuer ratings from Global Credit Ratings (GCR), one of Africa’s leading credit rating agencies. Mr. Henry Obiekea, Director of FairMoney Nigeria, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday. He said the bank’s long-term rating was raised from BBB(NG) to BBB+(NG), while its short-term rating was upgraded from A3(NG) to A2(NG), with a stable outlook. Obiekea described the upgrade as a strong endorsement of FairMoney’s business model, financial performance, and commitment to effective credit risk management. “The rating reflects improvements in Nigeria’s microfinance sector and reinforces…
Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare and empowering young people. Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, Deputy Governor, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2025 National Health Dialogue, organized by CJID Africa and PremiumTimesng under the theme, “Evidence, Innovation, and Financing for a Healthier Nigeria.” Highlighting Nigeria’s pressing health challenges, she said the nation requires renewed collaboration, credible data, innovation, and sustainable financing to meet the realities of 2026 and beyond. She stressed that every sector must take deliberate action to improve the country’s healthcare system. The dialogue convened high-level government officials and global health leaders to…
The Society for Family Health (SFH), through its affiliate, SFH Access to Health (SFH Access), on Thursday inaugurated the CoElevate Catalytic Fund to strengthen health innovation and support startups across Nigeria. Developed with support from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the fund will provide financial and technical assistance to early-stage companies working in health technology, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), pharmaceutical research, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Chairman of the SFH Access Board, Ahmed Yakasai, described the programme as a milestone investment in Nigeria’s health ecosystem. “This initiative reflects our commitment to the future of healthcare and the needs of…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health and development sector say the institutionalization and scale-up of the Adolescent 360 (A360) Amplify project have significantly improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes in participating states. The announcement was made during a dissemination meeting on the project held on Thursday in Abuja. Implemented by the Society for Family Health (SFH) and partners, the A360 project was later adopted into government systems following documented successes. Launched in 2020, the initiative provides adolescent girls with access to sexual and reproductive health information, youth-friendly services, and economic empowerment opportunities. The programme has been implemented in Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna,…