Africa must move beyond political declarations and turn food-system commitments into practical action, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has said, as conflict, climate pressures and energy disruptions continue to put food systems under strain. Speaking at the AGRA High-Level…
By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has launched its 2025–2027 Strategic Plan on HIV, as Nigeria continues to face challenges in sustaining HIV prevention, testing and treatment services. The plan was presented on September 1…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its recent regulatory reforms are helping to increase local manufacturing and investment in Nigeria’s health products sector. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at the Invest…
By Peter Emmanuel | The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has charged the party’s governorship candidates to shun hate speech, ethnic and religious profiling, violence and empty promises as they begin preparations for the…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against using artificial intelligence (AI) to create and spread disinformation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission said it is strengthening its digital communication systems and…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to spread, with six provinces and 60 health zones now affected, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The outbreak, declared on May…
By Peter Emmanuel | Uber has announced plans to end its operations in Nigeria after 12 years, bringing its ride-hailing services in the country to an end from September 2, 2026. The global ride-hailing company, which launched in Lagos in…
By Peter Emmanuel | Amnesty International has called for an independent and impartial investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of Anthony Obodo by police officers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The organisation said Nigerian authorities must investigate the circumstances surrounding…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Federal Government has vowed to strengthen security operations in Kano State and deploy additional security assets to tackle insecurity following the recent bandit attack in Garun Mallam Local Government Area. The Minister of State for…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it removed validly nominated candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and replaced them with unauthorised names ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission described…
