Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, taking the reins from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who has served two five-year terms at the helm. African Member States voted…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics of the tobacco industry by sustaining the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign. CAPPA’s…
By Mohamed Malick Fall | Every year, World Humanitarian Day (WHD) serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of humanitarian efforts globally. This year, the theme #ActForHumanity emphasizes the collective responsibility we all share in protecting civilians and…
Mayowa ADENIRAN | Abuja, Nigeria – Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has stressed the crucial role of climate governance at the sub-national level in addressing the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the Sub-National Climate Governance Performance Ranking and…
Story Highlights Ensuring seamless access to health data Streamlining data integration across health laboratories nationwide Partnering with Ogun and Lagos State governments to develop robust health information systems, implement electronic medical records, and facilitate real-time data access and analyses Interswitch…
By Robert Egbe and Anjola Fatuase | Fifteen years after the National Assembly enacted the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) to protect Nigerians from the dangers of tobacco, the problem of the tobacco industry’s unhealthy relations with minors continues to…
Story Highlights Grant Amount: $841,217 Recipient Organizations: Seven CSOs, including the Clean Borehole Water Sellers Association of Lagos, Youth Empowerment Foundation, Optimal Greening Foundation, and Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) Project Objectives: Strengthen sustainability, deliver safe water, sanitation,…
Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I am compelled to address a critical issue of national significance—the establishment of Nigeria’s inaugural Ministry of Men Affairs. This initiative is not merely an administrative reform but a fundamental step towards rectifying the persistent…
…We need a structured and coordinated partnership that will pool financial resources to address critical issues – African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo and African Development Bank Group head Dr. Akinwumi Adesina joined dignitaries from Africa…
…UN Chief Sounds Alarm on Sustainable Development Goals Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is falling behind on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with only 17% of targets on track. He emphasized that progress has stalled or regressed…
