By: Micheal Omotosho | Lagos State is facing growing pressure on its waste management system as daily waste generation has risen to about 17,000 tons, significantly above the 13,000 tons previously projected by the state, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and with funding from the Global Fund, has trained 49 technical and management staff from federal and state health insurance institutions to…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The World Health Organization (WHO) has received US$4 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to sustain essential health services and strengthen Syria’s capacity to respond to emergencies and changing health needs. The…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, has called on the Ghanaian government to review outdated environmental policies and strengthen enforcement to protect the country’s biodiversity from…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce Section 151 of the Electoral Act and ensure equal opportunities for political parties, amid the imposition of hefty fees and restrictions…
By Esther Olaoluwa The 18 local government councils in Ondo State have commenced welfare and development programmes, including monthly stipends of N20,000 for at least 5,400 residents aged 70 years and above. The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide campaign to help investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce dormant assets in Nigeria’s…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, with $65,000 in cash prizes available to innovative startups across the region, including Nigeria. The ECOWAS Commission…
By: Peter Emmanuel | With the August 15 Osun governorship election only days away, 14 candidates are competing for one seat, but the contest has increasingly centred on three political figures: incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, All…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has backed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s decision to scale up measures to contain the rapidly spreading Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, including a community-led response…
