The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Ipalibo Banigo, for sponsoring the bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAPPA described the…
In a landmark move to accelerate malaria elimination and combat tuberculosis, the Society for Family Health (SFH), in collaboration with the Osun State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), has commenced high-level advocacy engagements across Osun State ahead of Nigeria’s first integrated…
The African Union (AU) Permanent Representative to China, Ambassador Sarjoh Bah, has called for stronger collaboration between Africa and China aimed at accelerating industrialisation across the continent. Ambassador Bah made the call during a meeting with a delegation from the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an improved Med Safety Digital App to help Nigerians report fake and substandard medicines, as well as adverse drug reactions. In a statement released by the agency…
The United States government is planning to drastically slash the number of American embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for travellers, reducing the total from over 50 down to just 20. Under this directive, the US government will…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its national preparedness and response measures to safeguard the country against the potential introduction of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease (BEBOV). This proactive move follows recent reports of outbreaks in parts of the East…
In a decisive move to strengthen governance and drive long-term development, the Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has partnered with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC). The collaboration kicked off with a high-level…
In a major step toward judicial reform, Amnesty International Nigeria has announced a strategic collaboration with the Benue State Government to align local legislation with global human rights standards. The partnership aims to strengthen the state’s legal framework, ensuring that…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to unlock new economic pathways for young Nigerians through technology, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators The Honourable…
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic framework, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, led a delegation to visit the South Korean National Assembly and the Constitutional…
