The Niger State Government has taken another step towards improving access to quality healthcare with the unveiling of hospital equipment, medical commodities and consumables valued at N100 million for the Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Bida. The intervention, secured through collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, is expected to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide essential medical services, particularly maternal and newborn care, to residents of Bida and surrounding communities. Speaking at the unveiling, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muhammad Murtala Bagana, explained that the intervention was part of his administration’s…
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The Federal Government has inaugurated a National Digital Cloud Policy to drive investment, digital sovereignty and the transformation of government services. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Tijani said the policy provided a national framework for the growth, governance and internationalisation of Nigeria’s cloud computing and data infrastructure ecosystem. He said it was aimed at positioning Nigeria as a regional digital services and hosting hub, attracting investment, strengthening indigenous digital capabilities, creating jobs and expanding digital service exports. According to him, the…
The Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mr Jude Asogwa, says 20 Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) are more than 90 per cent complete, with one already operational. Asogwa said this on Tuesday at the completed and functional Ihe Nsukka PHC Centre while interacting with journalists during a tour of projects by Gov. Peter Mbah’s administration. He said Nsukka was grateful to the governor for approving an additional PHC centre, which was mistakenly included by the contractor, besides the 20 Type-2 PHCs approved for the 20 political wards. According to him, the facility was well equipped and…
The Cross River Government, in partnership with Helen Keller International, will provide free hydrocelectomy surgeries to 100 persons affected by hydrocele, beginning Aug. 19. Dr Henry Ayuk, the state’s Commissioner for Health, said this at a one-day morbidity management and disability prevention planning meeting for the exercise on Tuesday in Calabar. Hydrocele is a condition in which excess fluid collects in the sac surrounding a testicle, causing the scrotum to become swollen or enlarged. Represented by Dr Jonah Offor, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Ayuk said the intervention targeted boys and men aged 15 years and above, as part of…
Digital Encode, a Nigerian cybersecurity company, says it has deployed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to help organisations fight increasingly sophisticated cybercrime. The Chief Executive Officer of Digital Encode, Prof. Adewale Obadare, said this in a statement on Tuesday. Obadare said the platform, DEPAS AI, was designed to help organisations move from periodic manual security checks to continuous testing of their systems and networks. He said DEPAS AI, meaning Digital Encode Penetration Autonomous System, was built to provide continuous and autonomous cybersecurity testing. He said the platform came as AI was increasingly being used by cybercriminals to launch faster and…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling food shortages and high unemployment in the country through agriculture and livestock development. The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, made the statement at the second International Conference of Agrifood Systems Stakeholders Forum at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on Monday. The forum, organised by the Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet), focused on solutions to food insecurity, poverty and youth unemployment in the country. Represented by the Director, Ruminant and Monogastric Development, Mr Victor Egbon, Maiha commended APRNet for organising the conference. He called for continued collaboration among stakeholders…
A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Ishaq Jamilu, has gained international recognition for his innovative electric vehicle design. Jamilu’s electric vehicle design was recognised by the International Art Magazine Japan for its innovation. The teenager, from Kusada Local Government Area of the state, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Katsina on Monday. He said his passion for automobiles began at an early age and motivated him to acquire relevant skills through self-learning. Jamilu said he developed his knowledge through online research, technical drawing, 3D modelling and practical experience as a vehicle mechanic. “I have always been passionate…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has congratulated former Military President Ibrahim Babangida on his 85th birthday, describing him as the “Father of Abia State”. Otti conveyed the congratulatory message in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku-Ukoha, in Umuahia. The governor said Babangida was a visionary statesman whose administration created Abia from the old Imo State on Aug. 27, 1991. “On behalf of the Government and good people of Abia State, I heartily congratulate President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on attaining this remarkable age of 85. “We recall with deep appreciation that 35 years ago, under…
A gender advocate, Dr Adetoun Dally, says women’s inclusion in decision-making complements men’s roles and leads to better governance and development. Dally said this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Monday. She is the immediate past president of Women Community in Africa and founder of the Children Impact and Development Initiative. The advocate said the low representation of women in Nigeria’s parliament was a cause for concern, given the large number of educated and capable women in the country. She said women should have greater representation in political leadership and policymaking, noting that decisions made by government affect…
A registered dietitian, Mrs Sarah Abagai, has cautioned parents against the improper preparation and administration of infant formula. Abagai, a Fellow of the Institute of Dietetics in Nigeria, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. She said some parents, in an effort to make the formula last longer, excessively dilute it because of its high cost. “The formula becomes too watery, does not offer sufficient nourishment, and could lead to issues of water intoxication. “Water intoxication is when there is an intake of too much water in the body; it begins to affect the kidneys…