In a significant move toward long-term stability in Northwest Nigeria, the governments of Zamfara and Katsina States have officially launched their State IDP Policies and State Action Plans on Durable Solutions. The launch represents a strategic pivot from short-term humanitarian…
Renowned American civil rights leader and two-time U.S. presidential candidate, Rev. Jesse Jackson, has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday. In a statement, the family said Jackson died peacefully surrounded by loved ones. “Our father…
By Michael Omotosho | In a strategic move to eliminate preventable deaths and ensure universal health coverage for all residents, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has concluded a two-day intensive capacity-building workshop for journalists in Lagos. The program,…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Jigawa State Chapter, has intensified advocacy for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in government recruitment and access to state benefits, emphasizing equity and equal opportunity across the state. The…
Civil Society Organisations, Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI), in a press statement signed today, has condemned the Nigerian Senate’s proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, which introduces a “manual backup” mechanism alongside electronic transmission of election results. The organisation described…
The Federal Government has signaled a major shift in its science and technology policy, declaring that the success of national innovation will now be measured by tangible economic impact rather than the mere frequency of administrative activities. The Honourable Minister…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward making healthcare more affordable by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalize Medipool as the nation’s official Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO). The agreement, signed in Abuja, aims to…
The Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have pledged a combined N8 billion to support traders following a devastating fire that razed significant portions of the popular Singer Market in Kano. The intervention consists of a N5 billion…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that the principles of a circular economy are the driving force behind Lagos State’s aggressive strategy to transform environmental waste into economic wealth. Speaking on Monday at the 2026 Nigeria Circular Economy Week held at…
The pursuit of a unified currency for West Africa took center stage as the Committee of Governors of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Monrovia to deliberate on regional monetary integration. Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of…
