Nigeria has officially expanded its arsenal against HIV with the introduction of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) PrEP, a breakthrough biomedical intervention designed to provide sustained protection for high-risk individuals. The announcement, made by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
In a major move to tackle youth unemployment and bolster food security, the Federal Government has officially launched the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YALTF). The initiative aims to transform underutilized land assets into a powerhouse for national development.…
The Nutrition for Better Economy, Gender, Lifestyle and Agricultural Foundation (NEEGLAR) has officially flagged off a comprehensive community and group sensitization initiative aimed at improving the response to Dementia across Ebonyi State. The campaign was inaugurated during a high-level capacity-building…
In a strategic move to safeguard the vision of its workforce and residents, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday staged a high-profile “Walk for Sight” through the Alausa State Secretariat. The initiative, held to commemorate World Glaucoma Week 2026, aims…
In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s medical infrastructure, the Federal Government has officially approved the National Roadmap for Health Facilities Solarization. The initiative aims to bridge the critical energy gap in the health sector by transitioning 30% of all…
In a decisive move to protect the region’s fragile health infrastructure from environmental shocks, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has launched a multi-sector initiative aimed at evaluating climate change impacts and securing sustainable financing solutions across West Africa. The…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has officially announced the appointment of Kunle Olawoyin as its new Director of Communications, Policy, and Advocacy. The appointment, which took effect on March 2, marks a strategic move by the foundation to bolster its…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has hailed Lagos State as a premier symbol of African potential, asserting that the city-state has transcended its geographical limitations to become one of the most economically consequential urban centers on the continent. Speaking on Friday evening…
By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa | Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It…
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to investigate the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, over allegations of abduction, torture and unlawful detention of activist, Mr. Hassan Taiwo…
