The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Anambra State Chapter, has appealed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to recruit more nurses and midwives to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Mrs. Edith Onwuka, State Chairperson of NANNM, made the appeal in an interview with journalists in Awka on Tuesday, to mark the 2026 International Day of the Midwife. The International Day of the Midwife is observed annually on May 5 to honor the lifesaving role of midwives as frontline guardians of maternal and newborn health and key responders during health emergencies. This year’s theme is “One Million More Midwives”.…
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The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the Global Fund, on Tuesday in Ilorin, flagged off the administration of Lenacapavir, a free long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention. The initiative aims to strengthen prevention efforts and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Speaking at the event, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, described the initiative as “not just the introduction of a new medical intervention, but a bold step forward in our collective fight against HIV.” El-Imam noted that Kwara, like many parts of Nigeria, still faces a significant HIV burden.…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria and development partners, has unveiled the 2025–2030 Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its Strategic Action Plan. The policy aims to promote equitable access to agricultural resources, opportunities, and decision-making across the agrifood value chain. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, described the initiative as a major step towards building an inclusive, productive, and sustainable agricultural sector. The minister was represented by the Minister of State, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, at the unveiling on Tuesday in Abuja. Kyari noted that agriculture remains central to Nigeria’s priorities…
The CLEEN Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has taken steps to strengthen community resilience and promote adaptive responses to security threats in Plateau State. The Executive Director of the CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Peter Maduoma, said the engagement was aimed at fostering stronger collaboration among citizens, security institutions, and other stakeholders. Maduoma, who made the remark on Tuesday in Jos during a citizens’ engagement, stated that the initiative seeks to address emerging security challenges through inclusive and community-driven approaches. The Executive Director was represented by the Programme Manager of CLEEN Foundation, Mrs. Chigozirim Okoro. He said the engagement brought together representatives of…
The Small-scale Women Farmers Organisation in Bauchi State has warned that the high cost of fertilisers and farm inputs will prevent many of its members from participating in the 2026 cropping season. The group’s spokesperson, Mrs Marka Abbas, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Bauchi. A market survey in Bauchi metropolis showed that a bag of Urea fertiliser is currently selling for between ₦50,000 and ₦53,000, while NPK ranges from ₦25,000 to ₦60,000, depending on quality. READ ALSO: Abandon hoes, cutlasses for modern farming – Tinubu’s Wife urges Nigerians Abbas said the sharp price increase has…
One adult female died, and four other passengers sustained serious injuries when two Toyota Sienna vehicles collided on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, on Tuesday. The accident occurred near Iyana-Iworo. Mr. Olawale Afolabi, Head of Public Affairs at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident to reporters in Lagos. Afolabi stated that the accident happened early Tuesday morning, noting that both vehicles were commercial and fully loaded. He explained that the injured victims were evacuated to a nearby trauma center for urgent medical care. “Preliminary investigations revealed that reckless driving by another Toyota Sienna caused the crash,…
Prof. Mohammad Haruna, former Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has pledged to prioritise education, agriculture, infrastructure, and health if elected Nasarawa State Governor. Haruna, an APC governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections, made the pledge on Monday during a meeting with his Nassarawa Eggon Local Government and Ward Coordinators in Nassarawa Eggon. He said his ambition was driven by his desire to leverage his experience in technology, public service, and development planning to fast-track the state’s growth. “I have done a lot for the state during my time in public…
Ten stockbroking firms on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) recorded transactions worth N949.899 billion in April 2026. This performance reinforced their dominance in the equities market, as the firms accounted for 52.37 per cent of the total trade value during the period, according to the NGX broker performance report. The leading firms were Cardinalstone Securities, Cordros Securities, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, EFG Hermes Nigeria, and Meristem Stockbrokers. Others in the top ten included First Securities Brokers, Coronation Securities, United Capital Securities, Lambeth Capital, and QCapital Ltd. READ ALSO: Nigerian equities market gains ₦62b to start May Cardinalstone Securities led the chart…
Talks between the Federal Government and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in universities ended in deadlock on Monday in Abuja, with key issues remaining unresolved. The JAC comprises the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU). The meeting, convened by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, was adjourned until 3 p.m. on May 5 for further negotiations. SSANU and NASU had begun an indefinite strike on April 30 after the expiration of a one-month ultimatum to the Federal Government over the renegotiation of the…
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction of 151.55 kilometres of rural roads to open up communities and boost connectivity across the state. The decision was taken on Monday during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting at the Government House, Enugu. Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Benjamin Okoh, said the approval was in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s promise to deliver 10,000 kilometres of roads. According to Okoh, the projects cover several rural corridors aimed at improving access and stimulating economic activities. Key projects include the 52.2-kilometre Nsukka–Lejja–Aku–Akpakwume–Eke–Ebe road and other roads…