The African Union is signaling a decisive shift toward industrial action, asserting that the continent is uniquely positioned to transition from a victim of global economic shocks to a primary driver of the world’s green economy. Despite a volatile global…
In a major victory for regional health security, the National Polio Laboratory at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has officially resumed operations. The facility, which serves as a cornerstone for disease detection in West Africa, was heavily damaged…
In a landmark move for the global digital landscape, the United Nations team in Nigeria, led by Acting Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Elsie Attafuah, officially welcomed UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Mariya Gabriel, for the historic launch of…
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has commended the House of Representatives for initiating amendments to Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, describing the move as a critical step toward addressing long-standing concerns over the law’s misuse against journalists and the…
By Emmanuel Peter | This initiative targets Lagos Island and Apapa communities with multilingual animations designed to improve environmental awareness, strengthen waste management practices, and promote citizen-led accountability in climate action. The Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) on…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has expressed deep-seated concern following a recent directive from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) that aims to tighten the leash on on-air personalities. In a notice issued on April 17, the regulatory body alleged significant…
By Michael Omotosho | Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, malaria remains a leading cause of death in Nigeria, accounting for nearly a third of all global fatalities. At a high-level webinar hosted by the Punch Media Foundation to…
The Federal Government has launched an aggressive, data-driven campaign aimed at reintegrating millions of out-of-school children into the formal education system. By prioritizing technological innovation and national collaboration, the Ministry of Education is moving to overhaul foundational learning and expand…
In a decisive move to bolster public health defenses, high-level representatives from UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened with the Sokoto State Government this week to overhaul the state’s immunization strategy. The engagement, aimed at reversing trends in…
The landscape of West African diplomacy reached a historic turning point, as the Government of the People’s Republic of China officially handed over the newly completed ECOWAS Commission headquarters to regional leaders. The ceremony, held at the sprawling complex in…
