In a significant move to fortify regional health security, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), led by Director-General Dr. Melchior Aïssi, conducted high-level diplomatic talks with the Guinean government this week. The mission focused on integrating Guinea into a pioneering…
The Federal Government has officially injected ₦2.5 billion into Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, awarding substantial grants to 45 student-led ventures. The announcement was made on Monday during the grand finale of the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Bootcamp and…
In a decisive move to fortify national and global health security, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Institute of Nigeria, hosted a high-level Public Health Symposium today. The event brought together international diplomats, health…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially signaled the commencement of preparations for the 2027 General Election, unveiling a strategic timetable anchored by a sweeping overhaul of the commission’s procurement and institutional systems. The announcement was made during a…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has called for a strategic shift in how the continent’s premier institution handles its intellectual assets, asserting that institutional memory is the primary engine driving the implementation of Agenda 2063. During an…
In a strategic move to decentralize the fight against domestic abuse, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially extended its grassroots advocacy to the Isheri-Oke Ayetoro Market, empowering local traders to serve as first responders in…
It is either Nasir El-Rufai is a very lucky man, or he is a very strong man. He was arrested by his friends, charged variously for multiple offences, none of the various courts has yet ruled on his bail application,…
I begin with Game of Thrones, a world not far removed from ours, where power, wealth, and revenge are the true currencies of politics. In Season 5, Episode 1, we hear this: Tyrion Lannister: What is it that you want…
In a significant gesture of national service marking his 74th birthday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the establishment of a dedicated support fund for the Nigerian Armed Forces, pledging all salaries earned since his inauguration to kickstart the initiative.…
Civil society group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued an urgent plea to the Federal Government to overhaul its funding for tobacco control, warning that the country’s youth are being aggressively targeted by a new smoke trap.…
