Abia and Enugu states have called for stronger regional collaboration to train 150,000 tech talents and incubate 3,000 startups across Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday during the South-East Regional Activation of the Africa Innovation Foundry (AIF) held at the Abia State Secretariat Complex, Umuahia. The event brought together government officials, innovators, investors, and tech founders from across the South-East. Delivering the keynote address, Abia State Commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. David Kalu, said the state has positioned itself as the heartbeat of innovation in the region. He noted that Abia had domesticated the Nigeria Startup Act…
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The Kwara State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its support for expanding healthcare infrastructure and sustaining efforts to eradicate malaria across the state. Chairman of the House Committee on Health and Nutrition, Mr. Seun Ogunniyi, gave the assurance during the launch of the 2026 Integrated Malaria Campaign on Wednesday in Ilorin. Ogunniyi praised improvements in Kwara’s health indicators under Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration, describing recent achievements as significant and encouraging. He said the administration prioritises preventive healthcare through environmental sanitation, nutritional support and extensive community engagement programmes. According to him, these preventive measures form part of coordinated efforts to reduce…
Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land, Housing and Urban Development, has called for stronger funding for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and a comprehensive review of government housing policies. Tambuwal made the call on Wednesday at the FMBN Day held during the 2026 Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) Legacy Edition in Abuja. He argued that inconsistent policies and inadequate funding had undermined the FMBN and other key housing institutions. The senator said successive governments had weakened the housing finance system by creating agencies with overlapping mandates instead of strengthening existing institutions such as the…
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions (FHI) Sector, has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The association threatened to embark on a three-day nationwide warning strike if the alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, is not addressed by July 29. The ultimatum, which takes effect from July 15 to July 29, demands the immediate reversal of disciplinary actions against some members and the full implementation of an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). It also demands an investigation into alleged anti-union practices…
Air Peace has concluded the Federal Government’s humanitarian evacuation from South Africa, bringing back the final batch of 308 Nigerians aboard its Boeing 777-200 aircraft. The airline said the final flight raised the total number of evacuees to 1,393 Nigerians transported across five successful humanitarian missions. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by Air Peace spokesperson, Mr. Efe Osifo-Whiskey. Osifo-Whiskey said the final evacuation flight arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, marking the successful completion of the operation. He said the aircraft docked at the Cargo and Hajj Terminal, officially bringing…
Nigeria has joined 21 other countries in the Convergence Initiative to integrate food systems transformation with climate action in a bid to strengthen food security and tackle climate challenges. The development was announced at a two-day National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Convergence Initiative in Abuja on Wednesday. The dialogue was themed: “Bringing together stakeholders to advance the alignment between food systems transformation and climate action, empowering national efforts to achieve the SDGs and Paris Climate Agreement targets.” Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the initiative aligns with the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030, which identifies…
Kaduna State says it has recorded significant improvements in its healthcare sector over the past three years, with investments in hospital infrastructure, primary healthcare, emergency medical services, disease prevention and workforce development under Governor Uba Sani’s administration. The Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltume Ahmad, said the reforms were aimed at building a resilient, accessible and people-centred health system capable of meeting the healthcare needs of residents across the state. According to the commissioner, one of the administration’s landmark achievements is the commissioning of a 300-bed specialist hospital, which she said would reduce the need for patients to seek advanced medical…
ntel, a Nigerian digital infrastructure and connectivity company, has unveiled a new growth strategy aimed at expanding digital connectivity, infrastructure, and real estate investments. The Managing Director and CEO of NatCom Development and Investment Ltd, trading as ntel, Mr. Soji Maurice-Diya, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. Maurice-Diya stated that the new strategy would drive innovation and create long-term economic value in Nigeria. It was reported that NatCom acquired core telecom assets from NiTel/MTel in May 2015, including licenses, spectrum (900/1800/1900 MHz), SAT-3 submarine cable shares, metro-fibre ducts, tower sites, and exchanges. He explained that the strategy, titled “The…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that the pilots involved in the recent Asaba airport incident have been suspended from operating in Nigerian airspace pending investigations. Capt. Chris Najomo, Director-General of the NCAA, stated that both the pilot-in-command and the second-in-command have been banned from flying in Nigeria and are currently under investigation. Najomo disclosed this while speaking at the Airport Business Summit (ABSE 2026) on Wednesday in Lagos. He explained that the suspension is a precautionary measure to facilitate a thorough investigation. Najomo also mentioned that the aircraft involved has been grounded while the NCAA conducts its…
Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADeV Nigeria) has urged for increased funding and stronger political commitment to implement the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. The organization made this appeal at the 48th Open-ended Working Group meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, ahead of the amendment’s 10th anniversary later this year. The call is contained in a statement signed by SRADeV Executive Director, Dr. Leslie Adogame, and made available to reporters on Wednesday. SRADeV noted that the meeting provided governments an opportunity to review the Montreal Protocol’s achievements and address implementation challenges faced by developing countries. It emphasized that the…