Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead the African continent in harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic prosperity and innovation. Speaking on Monday at the official launch of the AI University Innovation…
As the global community commemorates World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to prioritize scientific research and collective action to overcome persistent health inequities and emerging biological threats. Speaking at a high-level press briefing…
In a significant move to break the silence surrounding gender-inclusive advocacy, the Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) has announced it will host a high-level global webinar on April 11, 2026, titled to confront the hidden crisis of male domestic violence.…
As the global community marks World Health Day 2026, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued a stinging indictment of Nigeria’s healthcare financing, describing the persistent gap between budget promises and actual funding as a short-change of the Nigerian…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to embark on his first official visit to his home state, Lagos, to inaugurate a series of legacy projects completed by the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. The two-day presidential working visit, slated for Wednesday and…
The Government of Canada has officially marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic and developmental partnership with Nigeria by inaugurating the Project Steering Committee for the Renewed Women’s Voice & Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) initiative. This move will institutionalize leadership and…
In a move signaling a decisive transition toward investment-led growth, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the weekend to commission a series of high-impact infrastructure projects…
In a major move to bolster the continent’s health leadership, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially appointed H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, as the Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director…
The Lagos State Government has officially moved to accelerate its socio-economic transformation through the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme. At a high-level session at Government House, Marina, the state presented a strategic reform framework supported by…
BudgIT, Africa’s leading civic-tech organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Vahyala Kwaga as its Country Director for Nigeria, effective April 1, 2026. The appointment follows a strategic leadership transition within the organization. Mr.…
