The Gombe State Government has engaged media professionals and stakeholders to strengthen awareness on polio immunisation and boost vaccine uptake ahead of upcoming campaigns across communities in the state. The engagement, held on Thursday in Gombe, is part of preparations for the May round of Intensive Supplemental National Immunisation Plus Days (SNIPDs) campaign, targeting improved coverage and community participation statewide. The session with journalists and social media influencers was organised by the Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency (GSPHCDA) to enhance public communication strategies. The agency partnered with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, World Health Organization, and…
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The Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has acknowledged a proposed $600 million expansion plan by APM Terminals Apapa, signaling investor confidence in Nigeria’s maritime sector and reform agenda. The acknowledgement came during a familiarisation visit by the NSC Board to the APM Terminals Apapa facility on Thursday in Lagos. The Chairman of the NSC Board, Dr Ibrahim Shema, said the council was committed to its statutory role as the nation’s port economic regulator and would continue promoting collaboration across the sector to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. He noted that strengthening partnerships between government and private operators remained…
The Lagos Business School (LBS) and Vanguard Pharmacy have highlighted gains from integrating healthcare delivery with retail convenience to improve service access in Nigeria. They said the model helps bridge gaps in primary care, especially in underserved communities, by bringing essential services closer to where people live and work. Prof. Louis Nzegwu disclosed this at a case study launch on Thursday in Lagos. The event’s theme was “Reimagining Community Healthcare in Nigeria’s Fragmented Market: The Vanguard Pharmacy Case Launch.” Nzegwu said the study examined the pharmacy chain’s evolution and challenges within Nigeria’s fragmented healthcare market, where access and affordability remain…
The Federal Government has approved the demolition and reconstruction of Carter Bridge in Lagos at a cost of N548.98 billion, following technical assessments that found the structure no longer salvageable. The Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Umahi said the decision was based on multiple structural investigations conducted in 2013, 2019 and under the current administration, all of which concluded that the bridge had deteriorated beyond repair. “We convened a stakeholders’ engagement, and all the experts agreed the…
The Kaduna State Government says it is boosting infrastructure across various sectors through increased allocations following the removal of the fuel subsidy. The state Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this on Thursday in Kaduna. He spoke while addressing visiting journalists at the 35-km asphalt road linking Gadar Gayan through Gwaraji to Kujama Junction. It was reported that the road is the longest single road project in the history of Kaduna State. The project also includes a 130-metre bridge over the River Kaduna and spans Igabi, Kajuru and Chikun Local Government Areas. The road is part of a broader…
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday unveiled the state’s Industrial Policy 2025–2030, outlining strategic reforms to reposition its industrial sector for sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Sanwo-Olu said at the event in Lagos that the policy was designed as a framework to reform, rebuild, and reposition the state for long-term growth. The governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Abimbola Saliu-Hundeyin. The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, Lagos State Government officials, and private sector players. According to him, the policy reflects deliberate consultation, executive scrutiny, and professional input at the highest…
Nigeria has launched a geospatial database to strengthen preparations for the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census, aimed at delivering credible, technology-driven, and verifiable population data. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level engagement on consolidating Nigeria’s geospatial database in preparation for the upcoming Population and Housing Census. Ms Muriel Mafico, Resident Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), said the project marks the commencement of an 18-month initiative to modernise Nigeria’s population data systems and strengthen national geospatial infrastructure. Represented by the Deputy Representative, Mr Koesson Kuawu, Mafico said population and housing census data…
Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole and Director-General of the Imole Progressive Network, has obtained his senatorial nomination form from the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat in Abuja, formally signalling his intention to contest the 2027 election for the Ondo North Senatorial District. The development was confirmed in a statement released Thursday night by the Network’s Secretary-General, Comrade Chris Olorunfemi, who described the move as a major step forward in the group’s political trajectory. “This marks a significant milestone in our collective journey and a moment of pride for us all,” the statement read. “I sincerely congratulate…
A former Commissioner of Police in Ogun, Abiodun Alamutu, has attributed insecurity in Nigeria to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Alamutu, who is the Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (South-West Zone), said this at a one-day seminar on effective post-judgment management of small arms and light weapons in Abeokuta. According to him, findings by the centre indicate that a large number of the weapons are in the hands of non-state actors. “The major enabler of insecurity, banditry, and terrorism in the country is the proliferation of small…
Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the Niger Government (SSG), on Thursday hosted a strategic meeting with Eco Green Investment Limited and key stakeholders on the proposed Eco Green Industrial City project in Minna. Senior government officials, technical experts, and representatives of the investment firm deliberated on modalities for establishing a climate-friendly, self-sustaining industrial hub. Mr Usman said the Eco Green Industrial City aligns with Gov. Umar Bago’s vision for Niger, focusing on economic diversification, environmental sustainability, and growth driven by private-sector investment. He added that Niger remains open to investors, promising government support for a favorable business environment, clear regulations, and…