The Nigerian Senate has passed the Informal Sector Employment Regulation Bill, 2025 a landmark piece of legislation aimed at protecting millions of domestic workers, apprentices, and interns from sexual abuse, exploitation, hazardous work conditions and unpaid labour. The bill, presented…
“There were many famous warriors in the village during the pillaging by the Fulani and yet the village was swept off almost completely by the invading warriors. This was not because they (the enemies) were stronger but due to their…
By Omotosho Michael | Lagos State is taking decisive steps to strengthen its health system through evidence-based planning and reforms under the Ilera-Eko Health Insurance Scheme, aiming to improve service delivery, maternal health, and overall system accountability. At the dissemination…
By Opeyemi Ibitoye | The global health landscape is undergoing a silent, yet profound, transformation. Where infectious diseases once reigned supreme, a new wave of chronic conditions, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are taking…
Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially launched the Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD), a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening democratic governance across West Africa. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of…
Save the Children has expressed deep concern over a fresh attack on a school in northern Nigeria, marking the second abduction in just one week. Early reports indicate that armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara…
The New Thought Media Support Foundation (NTMSF) has introduced a major innovation aimed at bolstering Nigerian media sustainability. On Wednesday, October 8, during the Innovation for Development Conference in Lagos, NTMSF launched ToriAI, a groundbreaking initiative designed to equip small…
A leading voice in African media innovation, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi, founder of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), has made a passionate call for the ethical, inclusive, and purpose-driven use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to safeguard democracy and…
Lagos State has announced a new phase of healthcare reforms aimed at building a world-class, technology-driven and inclusive health system. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at the maiden edition of the Eko Health Convention 2025, held at The Jewel…
