Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between government agencies, private operators, and communities to improve access to safe and sustainable toilet facilities in Kaduna State. The call was made at a meeting with toilet business owners organized by the Centre for Water and Environment Development (CWED) on Thursday in Kaduna, as part of activities marking World Toilet Day 2025. The meeting, held under the theme “Sanitation in a Changing World,” brought together toilet operators, environmental health officers, and representatives of government ministries, agencies, and civil society organizations. Mrs. Doris Zakama, Programme Manager of CWED and Public Relations Officer, Kaduna Chapter…
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for the establishment of more dental faculties in colleges of medicine and specialized universities of health sciences across the country. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, made the appeal on Thursday at the opening of the 58th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) in Abuja. The theme of the conference is “Healthy Smiles, Sustainable Futures: Integrating National Sustainable Development Goals.” Audu noted that the dental profession has made significant progress and continues to play a pivotal role within the NMA and in Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system. He said…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will commence a new waste management regime on Nov. 17. This was announced during a media briefing held after the FCT Executive Committee meeting, chaired by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday in Abuja. Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), told journalists that the initiative aims to restore order to the territory’s sanitation system. Obuah said the Executive Committee ratified and approved a memo appointing new contractors to provide waste collection and management services across various locations in the FCT. He added that the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an accessible, resilient and secure digital space that supports the nation’s digital economy. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, NCC, Rimini Makama, gave the assurance at the Commission’s Digital Economy Sensitisation Forum held on Thursday in Abuja. The event had the theme, “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Access, Equity and Empowerment.” The forum brought together key players in the digital economy ecosystem to promote cybersecurity awareness. Makama, represented by the Head, Consumer Information and Education, Olasumbo Olawaiye, emphasised that access was fundamental to opportunity in the digital age. He said…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has called for stronger collaboration between government and professional bodies to enhance infrastructure development across the country. Hamzat made the call on Thursday at the 41st Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) held at the Digital Bridge Institute, Oshodi, Lagos. The conference, tagged CONFOTECH Lagos 2025, had the theme: “Enhancing Professionalism in Engineering Enforcement and Remuneration for Sustainable National Growth.” Hamzat, represented by Dr Adekunle Olayinka, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, said synergy between government and professional bodies such as NATE…
The Lagos State Government has disbursed N150 million to the finalists of the 2025 Agrithon to promote agricultural sustainability and strengthen food systems in the state. The fund was awarded during the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems’ Agrinnovation Summit 2.0 held on Thursday in Lagos. The finalists emerged through rigorous screening processes leading up to the grand finale last week. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Sam Egube, reaffirmed the state’s commitment to building sustainable food systems capable of supporting its rapidly growing population. “The Lagos Agri-Innovation Summit embodies our commitment to innovation, youth…
The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to advance waste management reforms in Nigeria. The Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor, disclosed this at a workshop on waste management reforms held on Thursday in Abuja. Barikor said the event aimed to improve waste management and safeguard the health and rights of informal waste workers in Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone. “This pilot project is coming at a time when Nigeria is striving to adopt the principles of circular economy and resource efficiency that can create…
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described Nigeria’s ongoing health sector reforms as a model that other African nations can replicate to strengthen their Primary Health Care (PHC) systems. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the Joint Annual Health Sector Review (JAR 2025). The review serves as a platform to assess progress, share lessons, and promote accountability in Nigeria’s health sector. This year’s event, themed “All Hands One Mission: Bringing Nigeria’s Health Sector to Light,” highlights the strength of the people, the resilience of health systems,…
An agronomist, Lawal Masa, has advised farmers to embrace agricultural insurance services to minimize losses and safeguard their investments. Masa gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Bauchi. He said effective insurance coverage would encourage prudent management of capital and proper preservation of farm produce. According to him, agricultural insurance protects farmers from losses arising from high input costs and climate-related challenges. The expert urged farmers to enroll in the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) scheme to protect themselves against weather-induced risks. Masa also advised farmers against rushing to sell their grains immediately after harvest, saying…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Branch, has condemned what it described as the incessant harassment and intimidation of doctors in the line of duty in the state. The association’s position followed the detention of a consultant obstetrician at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Dr. Chidiebere Ikeotuonye, by the police after the death of a patient under his care. In a communiqué issued after an emergency virtual general meeting on Thursday, and signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr. Princeston Okam, and Secretary, Dr. Obiaeli Ifeanyi, the association said Dr. Ikeotuonye was detained at Zone 13 Police…