By Michael Omotosho | On the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, African leaders and global health partners converged to solidify the continent’s path toward pharmaceutical independence. The high-level AIM2030 breakfast meeting served as a critical platform for advancing…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled sweeping healthcare financing, workforce and infrastructure reforms aimed at closing an estimated N100 billion gap between current health sector funding and the state’s projected healthcare needs. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held…
By Michael Omotosho | In a landmark move to combat the rising tide of silent pandemics, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), and the European Union have officially launched…
In a landmark move toward medical self-sufficiency, PVAC hosted a high-level strategic meeting with Caring Cross, an international non-profit dedicated to advancing cell and gene therapies. The engagement, held on May 5, 2026, focused on unlocking transformative healthcare solutions and…
In a decisive move to bolster national food security and modernize the agricultural landscape, the Federal Government has formalized a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing livestock feed production across Nigeria. The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) and the National Animal…
By Michael Omotosho | Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have officially signaled a shift in their political strategy, moving from mere voter participation to a direct bid for elective positions across the country. During the Tuesday launch of the…
In a landmark move to overhaul the nation’s tertiary admission landscape, the Federal Government has officially abolished the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a requirement for entry into Colleges of Education (NCE) and National Diploma (ND) Non-Technology Agriculture programmes…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (Independent National Electoral Commission) has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections with a training programme for political parties on political finance auditing and compliance systems. The training, organised by the Commission’s Election and Party…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday met with the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between governments, football…
Health advocacy organisations in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to urgently implement sodium reduction policies and strengthen access to healthy and nutritious foods as part of efforts to tackle rising cases of non-communicable diseases across the country. The…
