The Federal Government has called for more research and stronger regulation of traditional medicine, saying cultural acceptance of indigenous treatments is not enough to establish their safety or effectiveness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq…
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) is working with the Excellence Community Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) to take HIV testing services to more hard-to-reach communities across the state. The partnership was discussed on Thursday, September 3, 2026, when the ECEWS…
The spread of misinformation in Nigeria is becoming harder to contain, with false claims, manipulated videos and fabricated statements increasingly finding their way into public conversations, especially during politically sensitive periods. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has…
For years, families in many Lagos neighborhoods faced devastating losses simply because nearby primary health centers could not manage sudden medical crises. Treatable emergencies like cardiac arrests, severe bleeding, or choking often resulted in preventable deaths before patients could reach…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has strengthened its engagement with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as part of efforts to improve service delivery for candidates and young Nigerians across the country. The JAMB…
By Peter Emmanuel | The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed the economic policies of Bola Tinubu’s administration for the exit of Uber and the shutdown or scaling down of operations by several major businesses in Nigeria. The party said…
By Peter Emmanuel | The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Bola Tinubu for providing the policy direction and enabling environment to position technology and innovation at the centre of Nigeria’s economic transformation. NITDA Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi,…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a unified N4,000 one-time fee for the verification of candidates’ West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other O’Level…
By Peter Emmanuel | Fintech company OPay Digital Services Limited has threatened legal action against an X user, identified as Danny Of Owerri (@DrDanny2030), over allegations linking the company to a purported N5 million payment to individuals behind a viral…
Lagos’ plan to become a leading financial hub in Africa has entered a new phase following the inauguration of the National Steering Committee for the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC). The development brings the Federal Government, Lagos State and private-sector…
