The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, H.E. General Birame Diop, has received the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, H.E. Ambassador Gauthier Mignot, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation…
Nigeria has shifted its focus towards attracting investment, strengthening financial markets and promoting sustainable economic growth following efforts to stabilise the economy. The next phase of the country’s economic agenda featured in separate bilateral meetings between Nigerian officials and senior…
The Olu of Agboyi Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Monsuru Abimbola Adekanbi Oladega, Akinmasa I, and residents of the kingdom have commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for providing mobile healthcare services through the EKO Social Health Alliance…
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) consumed in Nigeria contain dangerously high levels of sugar, contributing to a growing epidemic of obesity, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases among children. Drawing on personal experiences and expert analysis, the findings highlight the urgent need for…
By Michael Omotosho | The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has called on African governments to end water privatisation and increase public investment in water infrastructure, warning that years of underfunding, weak public utilities and growing commercial involvement…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and 3IS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on the ANTICIPA project in Nigeria, with a focus on using artificial intelligence to improve the delivery of climate information to communities. The…
As the world marks World Patient Safety Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for safer care for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, diabetes and cancer. The WHO said strengthening health systems, improving communication, supporting…
Nigeria has showcased its progress in digital infrastructure, broadband expansion and sustainable development at high-level events held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy,…
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has commenced a three-day regional training workshop to strengthen investigative journalism and reporting on economic and financial crimes. The workshop, which began on September 22 and runs through September…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding is critical to providing the security and logistics required for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan stated this on Wednesday in…
