The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is implementing far-reaching reforms to improve access, functionality and accountability across Nigeria’s primary health care (PHC) system. The reforms include the rollout of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0, large-scale facility revitalisation and digital workforce development. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of NPHCDA, disclosed this while presenting a paper titled “Improving and Expanding PHC Functionality, Service Delivery and Quality of Care” at the 2025 Joint Annual Review of the Health Sector in Abuja. Aina said the BHCPF 2.0 expansion had increased coverage from 8,309 to 13,521 PHC facilities…
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Community members in Aleita, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory have commended UNICEF for providing an eco-friendly toilet facility at L.E.A. Primary School, Aleita. Speaking at the inauguration of the facility, the Head Teacher, Mr. Suleiman Gimba, described the project as a “dream come true”. “When the NGOs first brought the idea, I thought it was not realistic, but thank God today we have seen the reality. The toilet has been built, the water system is functional and everything was done using plastic materials. “This project will help eradicate open defecation because our old toilets had…
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reiterated its commitment to sustaining Jigawa State’s Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. ALGON Chairman in the state, Sibu Abdullahi, stated this on Friday in Bauchi at the close of a two-day Post-ODF Assessment Dissemination, Strategy Implementation Progress Review and 2026 Sustainability Plan meeting. The exercise was organised by the Jigawa State Ministry of Water Resources in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Abdullahi, who also chairs the Dutse Local Government Council, said the 27 LGAs, in partnership with the state government, would scale up investments to maintain the ODF…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating quackery in engineering practice to safeguard lives and property. Shamsudeen Bashir-Ibrahim, the newly elected Chairman of the NSE, Katsina State Branch, made the pledge during his inaugural speech on Thursday in Katsina. He warned that the rising cases of quackery in the profession posed serious dangers to public safety and eroded confidence in engineering practice. Bashir-Ibrahim called on members to support ongoing efforts to curb the menace. “Let us report and resist any attempt to sideline professionals or compromise standards. The integrity of our profession is not negotiable,”…
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…
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…