In a strategic move to safeguard the vision of its workforce and residents, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday staged a high-profile “Walk for Sight” through the Alausa State Secretariat. The initiative, held to commemorate World Glaucoma Week 2026, aims…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has officially unveiled The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi), a state-based initiative designed to extend the organisation’s impact beyond the national spotlight and deepen engagement at the grassroots level. The new platform, described as an…
In a landmark move to fortify public health infrastructure, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with the Coalition Against Lassa Fever and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS), has convened a three-day intensive capacity-building workshop in Freetown.…
The African Union (AU) has issued a blistering condemnation following a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which left dozens dead and many others in captivity. In a statement released Monday, the African Union Commission expressed…
The digital rights organisation Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has condemned the ongoing suspension of major social media platforms in Gabon and called on authorities to restore access immediately. The Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAAC) announced the restrictions on February 17, 2026,…
In a decisive move to reshape Nigeria’s automotive landscape, the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has convened a critical stakeholders’ meeting to kickstart the implementation of its Import Deletion Programme for motorcycle and tricycle component parts. The initiative marks a significant policy shift aimed…
In a move to bolster continental governance, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, hosted the leadership of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) at the AU headquarters this afternoon to discuss the future of the legislative…
Nigeria has called for a radical shift in how the African continent manages its medical needs, urging member states to transition from a reliance on international charity toward a health security sovereignty rooted in local manufacturing and self-sufficiency. Speaking on Friday…
By Alaba Adeyemi Everywhere in the world, public schools are either cheaper than privately owned schools or completely tuition-free. This is so because public schools are built and maintained with public funds or are grant-aided by the government. Therefore, public…
By Stephen Enoch | The rising cost of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) tricycles in Kano State has forced many disabled children to drop out of school, because of the inability to afford the crucial mobility aid needed to continue their…
