The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has advanced its strategic mobilization for universal healthcare by concluding a vital engagement series with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the Lagos State Civil Society Partnership (LACSOP). This targeted initiative focuses on the…
In a monumental shift for global health governance, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund has officially approved the accreditation of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) as an Implementing Entity. The decision, which follows a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients Initiative, committing an initial ₦50 million to support vulnerable individuals battling the disease. The groundbreaking fund is specifically designed to cushion the…
The United Kingdom government has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Vowles, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience across Africa and Asia, will succeed the outgoing…
By Michael Omotosho | The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the ongoing Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The declaration follows…
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has officially announced plans to return to Ondo State to establish what is envisioned to be Nigeria’s largest industrial and free trade zone. Speaking with journalists on Monday after a high-profile…
The Federal Government has announced June 17, 2026, as the official launch date for FreeTV, a national digital television platform aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s Digital Switch-Over (DSO) project. This milestone follows a high-level DSO Stakeholders Consultative Forum convened by the…
The Federal Government has strongly debunked widespread reports alleging a coordinated move to scrap the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), describing the viral claims as completely deceptive and orchestrated to breed unnecessary public friction. Ministry Decries Spread…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has officially commenced its flagship student engagement initiative, the Kings and Queens Club, for the year 2026. Designed as a proactive measure to cultivate youth leadership, the club has been introduced…
In a decisive move to confront the escalating health crisis on the continent, the African Union (AU) has convened an emergency High-Level Meeting to mobilize a powerful, coordinated response against the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The summit, chaired by H.E. Évariste…
