The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has described Nigeria’s shift to a paperless civil service as a “defining milestone” in the nation’s journey toward modern governance. Speaking at the Paperless Civil Service Gala and Awards Night in Abuja, Akume said the move away from manual documentation is more than a technical upgrade, calling it a cultural revolution aimed at eliminating bureaucracy and enhancing transparency. “The transition to paperless work processes is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a fundamental shift in culture, mindset, and service delivery. It represents efficiency over bureaucracy, transparency over…
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Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for urgent action to retain medical professionals in the country amid rising global mobility and migration pressures. The call was made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), held in Abuja. The theme of the AGM and Scientific Conference was “Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System: The Role of Resident Doctors in an Era of Global Mobility.” Prof. Titus Ibekwe, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja, said efforts were ongoing to strengthen the health sector…
Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health system. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer Health Fellowship, organized by Women in Global Health Nigeria. In her welcome address, the Co-founder and Chapter Lead of Women in Global Health Nigeria, Dr Peju Adeniran, said the fellowship was established to address the persistent exclusion of women’s voices from leadership spaces. “This fellowship responds to the status quo where not enough women…
The Katsina State Government says its environmental policies are already transforming the lives of citizens, driven by a strong and sustained partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Katsina by the Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal-Jobe, at the opening of the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE) meeting. Lawal-Jobe said the collaboration had strengthened institutional synergy, promoted national cohesion and encouraged the exchange of best environmental practices across the country. He stressed that environmental sustainability remained central to the state’s development agenda. “We recognize the critical role of environmental sustainability in achieving economic growth and…
The Katsina State Government says its environmental policies are already transforming the lives of the citizens, driven by a strong and enduring partnership with the Federal Ministry of Environment. This was announced in Katsina on Wednesday, by Alhaji Farouk Lawal-Jobe, the state’s Deputy Governor, at the opening of the 18th National Council on Environment (NCE), meeting. Lawal-Jobe said that the collaboration had strengthened institutional synergy, promoted national cohesion, and encouraged the exchange of best environmental practices across the country. He stressed that environmental sustainability remained central to the state’s development agenda. “We recognise the critical role of environmental sustainability in achieving…
The Board of Seplat Energy has confirmed the appointment of Mr Saidu Mohammed and Mr Larry Ettah as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective from Jan. 1, 2026. Their appointments follow the resignation of Mr Bello Rabiu and Mr Babs Omotowa in April 2025 after their appointments to the Board of NNPC Ltd. The company said the recruitment process was conducted in line with its Board succession plan to ensure continuity, strong governance, and strategic oversight. Saidu Mohammed is a seasoned energy executive with over 37 years’ experience across Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, particularly in natural gas development and infrastructure. He…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the provision of health services for migrants. The agency said it is working to advance migrant health and strengthen health systems across migration journeys for universal health coverage. WHO stated this in a message to mark the 2025 International Migrants Day, celebrated annually on Dec. 18 to promote migrants’ rights, including their right to health. WHO/Europe marks International Migrants Day by joining the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in its call to support people in finding safety and opportunity by ensuring access to health services throughout their migration journeys. The health dimensions…
MTN Nigeria has reported a measurable increase in the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within its workforce, rising from 0.9 per cent in 2021 to 2.13 per cent in 2025. The company’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Ms Esther Akinnukawe, disclosed this at MTN Nigeria’s headquarters in Lagos during the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on Wednesday. The event was held under the theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.” Akinnukawe said the growth in PWD representation was the result of a broader framework of structural reforms rather than isolated charitable initiatives. Represented…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has charged supermarket owners to ensure that products sold to consumers are safe and comply with global listing guidelines and regulatory standards. The Director of NAFDAC, South-South Zone, Mr Chukwuma Oligbu, gave the charge at a stakeholders’ sensitization workshop organized for supermarket owners in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Oligbu said the workshop was designed to sensitize supermarket operators on NAFDAC regulations, compliance requirements and consumer safety. “This workshop will also strengthen partnerships between regulators and operators and promote compliance with NAFDAC regulations,” he said. According to him, supermarkets play…
The Kwara Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, has said that credible and high-quality health data are crucial to improving health outcomes in the state. El-Imam made this known on Wednesday in Ilorin during a meeting with the Health Data Consultative Committee (HDCC) and the Health Partners’ Coordination (HPC) forum. She explained that the meeting was convened with key stakeholders to review and strengthen health data management across the state, noting that it formed part of ongoing efforts to improve data quality. The commissioner appreciated the World Health Organization (WHO), other development partners, programme managers and monitoring and evaluation officers…