The Enugu State Government has urged residents to avoid self-medication and to report anyone showing signs of illness to health facilities promptly, as part of measures to prevent Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu, following the activation of the Enugu State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). The activation is part of proactive efforts by the state to prevent the importation and spread of Ebola, following an outbreak reported in Uganda. Ugwu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding residents’ health through strengthened surveillance, preparedness, and rapid…
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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) on Tuesday called for the immediate, unconditional, and safe release of all teachers and students in captivity nationwide. The union made the appeal during a nationwide rally in Abuja, expressing solidarity with all abducted teachers and learners. NUT’s National President, Mr. Titus Amba, recalled that on May 15, seven teachers and 39 students were kidnapped from schools in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. On the same day, over 40 students were abducted from Mussa Primary and Secondary Schools in Askira Uba, Borno State. He stated that for more than two weeks, the abducted…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a reform agenda aimed at achieving 95 per cent financial inclusion by 2028, while targeting “faster-than-a-blink” digital transactions to bring millions more Nigerians into the formal financial system. Speaking at the launch of the Payments System Vision 2028 (PSV 2028) on Monday, CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the initiative was designed to deepen trust, expand access to financial services, and modernise Nigeria’s payment ecosystem. “The goal is inclusion, not exclusion,” Cardoso said. He stated that by 2028, cash should no longer dominate economic transactions, stressing that the apex bank intends to significantly…
The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has initiated a two-day capacity-building workshop for key stakeholders in Kaduna State on using the National Nutrition Budget Tracking System (NNBTS). The programme aims to boost transparency and accountability in nutrition financing. The workshop, which started on Tuesday in Kaduna, gathered budget officers from nutrition-related ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), along with civil society organization representatives. Speaking at the event, Mukhtar Abdullahi, Permanent Secretary of the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission, said the initiative would strengthen the state’s capacity to monitor and manage resources for nutrition programmes. Abdullahi, also Chairman of…
The Anambra State Ministry of Health has urged residents to report cases of medical negligence, professional misconduct, extortion, and other practices that threaten patient safety across healthcare facilities in the state. Commissioner for Health, Mr. Afam Obidike, made the appeal in a statement issued on Tuesday in Awka and conveyed by the Director of Medical Services, Dr. Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu. Obidike encouraged residents to report incidents such as patient abandonment, refusal of treatment, unapproved health facilities, poor service, unhygienic environments, and drug-related issues to the relevant authorities promptly. He stated that exposing practices that endanger patient safety and public health would…
The Cross River Government is strengthening agricultural market systems through “Project Grow” to improve food security, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth across the state. Mr. Johnson Ebokpo, Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, announced this during a news conference on the state’s agricultural transformation agenda on Tuesday in Calabar. Ebokpo described Project Grow as a “major intervention” aimed at fostering enterprise development, enhancing market access, increasing financial inclusion, and delivering long-term economic empowerment for farmers. He emphasized that Gov. Bassey Otu’s administration views agriculture as a strategic sector with the potential to generate wealth, attract investment, and improve…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to face renewed liquidity management pressure in June 2026 as the financial system is projected to receive N10.9 trillion in inflows, largely driven by maturing Open Market Operations (OMO) bills. This is according to the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA) Monthly Market Report published on June 1, which showed that projected inflows for June represent a 3.51 per cent increase from the N10.53 trillion recorded in May. The development comes despite the apex bank’s aggressive liquidity tightening measures in May, during which it withdrew an estimated N12.06 trillion from the financial system.…
The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has made significant progress in restoring fragile ecosystems through mangrove restoration and shoreline cleanup in heavily impacted areas of Ogoniland. Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, HYPREP Project Coordinator, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja. He said HYPREP is marking its 10th anniversary by showcasing a comprehensive scorecard of achievements in the environmental and socio-economic restoration of Ogoniland. “The Ogoni Cleanup was launched at the Bodo waterfront by the Federal Government of Nigeria on June 2, 2016, while the HYPREP Project Coordination Office (PCO) was established in February…
The Federal Government has commenced the training of Information Technology (IT) administrators in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen government networks against unauthorized access. The five-day training programme on Technical and Organisational Drills on Data Protection Measures is being organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Abuja. The training is an intensive, hands-on capacity-building programme designed to equip technical personnel in government institutions with the practical skills required to implement appropriate measures in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), 2023. Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner of the NDPC, said that with digitisation becoming an integral…
The killing of four suspected kidnappers during a security operation in Lagos State has sparked conversations about insecurity, ethnicity, and public reactions to crime in Nigeria. According to accounts circulating on social media, the suspects were allegedly involved in kidnapping activities that have worsened the nation’s security situation in recent times and were reportedly killed during a confrontation with security operatives. Reports also indicate that a police officer lost his life during the operation. The gang leader was identified as Ifeanyi, popularly known as “Ifeko,” and was allegedly linked to previous kidnapping activities within the state. It was further claimed…