The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Fund for cancer patients and approved N50 million to support beneficiaries nationwide. The initiative aims to provide equitable, accountable, and timely assistance for treatment access.Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, announced the approval in Abuja, stating the fund will address non-medical barriers preventing patients from accessing and completing cancer treatment across Nigeria. Salako explained that many cancer patients face challenges with transportation, feeding, and accommodation costs, often leading to delayed treatment and poor health outcomes.He emphasized that the intervention would help bridge critical…
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The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have connected Kano irrigation farmers to financial support for acquiring solar-based irrigation technology to boost food production. The institutes announced this intervention on Wednesday during a two-day Demand-Supply linkage workshop and field demonstrations of solar-based irrigation systems (SBIS) in Kano. IWMI Senior Regional Researcher, Oke Adebayo, said the initiative aims to bridge the gap between farmers, equipment suppliers, and financial institutions to make modern irrigation technologies more accessible. Adebayo explained that the program, implemented across Kano, Jigawa, and Gombe states, seeks to address one of farmers’…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged officers in border communities to prioritize safety while performing their duties amid ongoing security challenges. Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) Zone B, Mrs. Nsikon Patrick-Umoh, made the call during an operational visit to the Kebbi Area Command in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Patrick-Umoh said the visit aimed to assess the command’s activities, inspect border formations, evaluate operations, and provide necessary support to commands within her jurisdiction. She noted that visiting border areas allowed her to observe operations firsthand and identify challenges such as insecurity, difficult terrain, and other life-threatening situations. The ACG advised officers to…
Hundreds of commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as keke riders, staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday at the Delta Board of Internal Revenue (DBIR) head office in Warri. The protesters were protesting police harassment, extortion, and illegal arrests of their members. They blocked part of Airport Road, obstructing traffic while singing solidarity songs. When their concerns were not addressed at the revenue office, they moved to other parts of the town. The riders carried placards with messages such as, “Police leave Keke riders alone” and “Government, please provide us jobs.” They claimed police in Warri and surrounding areas harass them…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has intensified efforts to improve healthcare services in Adamawa through strategic investments in essential medical infrastructure. Mr. Khalifa Mohammed, the NEDC State Coordinator, announced this during an inspection of ongoing NEDC-funded projects at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH) on Wednesday in Yola. The projects include constructing a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Centre and a modern Accident and Emergency Unit. Mohammed said the intervention was driven by the increasing demand for advanced diagnostic facilities and quality healthcare in Adamawa and neighboring states. He stated that the MRI Centre would enhance access to specialized diagnostic…
No fewer than 480 interns have received training in three fields of technology under Anambra Government’s Tech Skills Scheme, ‘Everything Technology, Technology Everywhere’. The trainees included 300 robotics trainees, 100 Internet Service Provider (ISP) engineers, and 80 startup graduates unveiled at a ceremony at the new Government House in Awka on Wednesday. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, who congratulated the graduates, said digital technology was crucial to today’s society and integral to every field of endeavour. Soludo said the initiative, driven by the Solution Innovation Districts (SID), aimed to foster a vibrant digital ecosystem.
The hunger crisis in Yemen is worsening sharply, with the proportion of people unable to meet basic food needs rising from about half to nearly 60 percent within a month. UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned on Tuesday, calling for urgent funding to prevent further deterioration. The number of Yemenis experiencing the most severe levels of deprivation has increased from one in four to nearly one in three. Fletcher briefed the UN Security Council, stating that over 18 million people—more than half the country’s population—are now facing acute hunger. In government-controlled areas, around 5…
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to collaborating with all stakeholders to sustain Nigeria’s mangrove ecosystem and enhance its blue economy through the promotion of climate-resilient livelihoods. Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal made this statement during a workshop on the final evaluation and closure of the UK PACT-UN FAO project on Tuesday in Abuja. The workshop was themed: “Sustaining Integrated Mangrove Ecosystem Management in Nigeria: From Achievements to Future Pathways.” This event marked the conclusion of the project, which focused on the integrated management of mangrove ecosystems and expanding social protection for fisheries and forest-dependent communities in Cross River’s…
Interior design professionals have called for stronger collaboration, technology adoption, and professional certification to advance Nigeria’s built environment sector. Stakeholders made this call at the Abuja Interior Design Summit 2026, organized by the FCT chapter of the Interior Designers Association of Nigeria (IDAN) on Tuesday. The event, themed “Balancing Nature, Culture, and Technology in the Digital Age,” brought together design professionals, real estate and construction entrepreneurs, industry experts, and supply chain stakeholders. In her welcome remarks, IDAN FCT Chairperson Anthonia Ode emphasized the need for designers to integrate nature, culture, and technology to create sustainable spaces. “Across the world, we…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has intensified its campaign against the rising cases of drug abuse and cultism in the region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, made the remark in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Seledi Thompson-Wakama. According to the statement, Ogbuku spoke at a sensitization program held at Community Secondary School, Oruma, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa. He stated that drug abuse and cultism have destroyed many young people’s ambitions, endangered lives, and undermined the future of youths across the region. Ogbuku urged…