By Peter Emmanuel | The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured civil society organisations (CSOs) of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting voters and maintaining a professional and neutral approach during the August 15 Osun State governorship…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Ummah Zakat Foundation (UZF) has launched the EasyZakat App, a digital platform designed to improve the collection and distribution of Zakat while supporting efforts to reduce poverty and assist vulnerable Nigerians. The platform was unveiled…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the vandalism of the Festac-Alakija Bridge. In a statement issued on Friday by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso,…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Government is partnering with OTL Downstream Development in Africa to showcase the state’s tourism potential to local and international delegates expected at the organisation’s 20th anniversary edition in October. The partnership is aimed…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The World Health Organisation (WHO) and traditional leaders are strengthening community trust in polio vaccination as Nigeria intensifies efforts to reach missed children and end poliovirus transmission across the country. Through community engagement, advocacy and collaboration…
FactCheck Africa has brought together Gen Z creators and digital influencers in Abuja to strengthen their role in countering disinformation and promoting responsible digital engagement ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The initiative, held under the #CheckBeforeYouPost: Gen Z Voices…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Federal Government has begun the process to expand the use of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC), a World Health Organisation (WHO)-recommended intervention aimed at protecting infants living in areas with year-round malaria transmission. The move…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems to improve project delivery, enhance accountability and support evidence-based decision-making across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The commitment was made…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The African Union (AU) and the Government of Burundi are set to convene the 5th Continental Dialogue on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS), with a focus on strengthening the role…
By Esther Olaoluwa | Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled new reforms in health insurance and digital healthcare as part of efforts to expand access to quality and affordable medical services across the state. Sanwo-Olu announced the reforms on…
