Stakeholders in the health sector have called for increased community involvement in grassroots malaria eradication strategies following a decline in international donor funding to combat the disease in Nigeria. The stakeholders made this call in Abuja on Friday during a two-day High-Level Advocacy Engagement on Domestic Financing for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria. The event, themed “Strengthening Malaria Financing, Surveillance, and Resistance Response in a Turbulent Global Context by Influencing Policy and Practice,” was organized by Malaria Consortium Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Mr. Vahyala Kwaga, the Country Director of the BudgIT Foundation, stated that international donor funds for malaria had…
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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has warned that rapid population growth is increasing pollution pressures in the state, while advocating for wider adoption of cleaner energy and recycling systems to address environmental challenges. Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, made this call in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lagos to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. Ajayi identified population growth as one of Lagos’s major environmental challenges. “With population comes pollution,” he said. He explained that increasing population results in higher waste generation, emissions, and noise pollution across the state. Ajayi stated that the…
The Jigawa Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced plans to launch a public enlightenment campaign against Ebola across the state. Malam Ahmad Tijjani, the agency’s director in Jigawa, stated this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Dutse. He noted that the campaign would cover all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). He explained that recent Ebola cases reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have necessitated proactive measures to prevent any potential outbreak in Nigeria and Jigawa. According to him, information about the disease will be shared carefully to promote caution without causing panic…
The Kaduna State Government distributed 100 clean cookstoves to women and persons with disabilities on Friday as part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day. Mrs. Linda Yakubu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, stated that the initiative aims to promote clean energy, reduce pressure on forests, and improve public health. Yakubu explained that the theme for 2026, “Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future,” emphasizes the need for nature-based solutions to environmental challenges. She noted that climate change continues to manifest through rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and flooding. According to her,…
Reigning African champion Christianah Ogunsanya won Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing 3rd World Wrestling Series Tournament in Mongolia, earning a bronze in the women’s category. Promise Okotoko, Media Assistant to the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), stated that the tournament attracts wrestlers from around the world seeking to improve their rankings. “The World Wrestling Series is regarded as one of the most competitive events outside the World Championships. READ ALSO: Agunbiade continues winning streak at NASCO/ITF junior championship “Ogunsanya claimed bronze after defeating the host athlete, Bayanmunkh of Mongolia, 6-6 on technical criteria in a closely contested bout. “The multiple…
An international NGO, Plan International Nigeria, marked the 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day with 30 students with disabilities at the Bauchi Special Education Centre. The event was organized by Plan International, in partnership with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Bauchi State chapter, under its ASPIRE Project on menstrual health and hygiene, with funding from Global Affairs Canada. The Special Education Centre serves students with visual and hearing impairments, who were engaged on topics such as menstrual hygiene, dignity, disability inclusion, and girls’ rights. Mr. Nasiru Muhammed, Senior Project Coordinator of Plan International Nigeria, explained that the engagement aimed to…
The Nigerian naira strengthened further against the United States dollar on Thursday, closing below the N1,360/$ mark for the first time in four weeks amid rising external reserves and ongoing reforms in the foreign exchange market. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed the naira closed at N1,359.75/$ on June 4, 2026, compared to N1,360.00/$ recorded the previous day. The appreciation marks the first time the local currency has traded below the N1,360/$ threshold since May 7, reinforcing signs of improving stability in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market. CBN figures indicated that the naira maintained a relatively steady performance…
The Nigerian naira strengthened further against the euro on Thursday, pushing the European currency below the N1,585 mark amid sustained stability in the foreign exchange market and improving macroeconomic indicators. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira closed at N1,582 per euro at the official market, extending recent gains recorded against major international currencies. During the first week of June 2026, the EUR/NGN exchange rate traded largely within the high N1,500 range. The naira’s improved performance comes as Nigeria continues to benefit from easing inflationary pressures, increased foreign exchange liquidity, and stronger agricultural output. Recent…
Funmi Sesi, Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State Council, emphasized the need for proper consultation and consideration of current economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. Sesi made this point in an interview with reporters on Thursday, responding to reports of a proposed N100,000 minimum wage by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. She insisted that wage determination must follow the established tripartite negotiation process involving labor, government, and employers. According to her, the proposal cannot be unilaterally decided by governors without input from workers and other stakeholders. “It has to be a tripartite process.…
Ambassador John Ballout, Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, formally presented his letter of credence to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, on Wednesday. Ballout, who is also accredited to Benin and Equatorial Guinea, made the presentation in Abuja. He pledged Liberia’s full support to ECOWAS and reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration. A letter of credence is a diplomatic document issued to ambassadors before they assume official duties. Ballout described his appointment as a great honor and vowed to remain actively involved in the work of the regional body. He also pledged to…