Expert Urges African Governments to Prioritise Dementia Care
Abuja: Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, has urged African governments to make dementia a public health priority, highlighting the condition’s neglect in the health sector. Iyoko made her appeal at the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference …
Tinubu Celebrates Vice-President Shettima’s Milestone 60th Birthday
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Vice-President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday, acknowledging him as a trusted ally, patriot, and an indispensable partner in governance.
According to News Agency …
CAN Warns Politicians Against Exploiting Jesus Christ for Political Gains
Abuja: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned politicians and their supporters against invoking the name of Jesus Christ to advance partisan interests ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Pr…
42km of Farm Roads Rehabilitated Under LIFE-ND Programme by IFAD
Abuja: The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the successful rehabilitation of 42 kilometers of farm access roads under the Additional Financing (AF) phase of the LIFE-ND project. Mrs. Dede Ekoue, the IFAD Country Dir…
MAN and Liberian Maritime Authority Forge Partnership to Enhance Africa’s Blue Economy
Abuja: The Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN) has announced a strategic partnership with the Liberia Maritime Authority and the Liberia Maritime Training Institute to bolster Africa’s maritime economy and education. This collaboration aims to promote s…
Dr. Ogudoro Urges Nigerian School Leaders to Shift Focus from Administration to Education
Ikeja: Dr Peter Ogudoro, Founder of Nigerian Teachers, has raised concerns over the tendency of school leaders and counsellors in Nigeria to prioritize administrative duties over their core responsibilities of teaching, guidance, and student developme…
Connectivity: A Cornerstone for Nigeria’s Economic Growth
After Recapitalisation: Insurance Shareholders Demand Better Returns
Lagos: Insurance shareholders have called for increased penetration, improved dividends, stronger corporate governance, and enhanced regulatory supervision following the sector’s recapitalisation. The shareholder associations made the call in intervie…
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Institutionalising SBCC as a Core Government Function Urged by Experts
Abuja: Some Behavioural Change Experts have called for Nigeria to institutionalise Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) as a core government function, emphasizing the need for dedicated staffing, sustainable financing, and the integration …
Nigeria Customs’ Digital Shift: Is Workforce Ready?
Lagos: Globally, customs administrations are shifting from manual processes to automated, data-driven, and intelligence-led risk management. This transformation is fueled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and machine lea…
Nigeria Urged to Localise SBCC Interventions for Effective Solutions – CCSI
Abuja: The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) has urged Nigeria to localise Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) interventions. The centre called on the Federal Government to leverage existing evidence, community structures,…
FG, IFAD Leverage AI to Enhance Agricultural Extension Services in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Government, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and various stakeholders are harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize agricultural extension services in Nigeria, aiming to bridge the current gap i…
Summer School SA Brings Together Young Leaders from BRICS, Global South
Pretoria: The South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), is set to host the 5th BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 on September 2 and 3, 2026. The event will be held at UNISA in Pret…
ADC Inaugurates Reconciliation Committee, Seeks Unity Ahead of 2027
Abuja: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a national reconciliation and peace committee to strengthen unity, rebuild trust, and resolve grievances ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the ADC, Sen. David Mark, w…
Congo Ebola Death Toll Tops 3,000
Kinshasa: More than 3,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the current outbreak was declared in mid-May, health authorities said on Wednesday. A total of 6,186 cases have been confirmed, including 3,007 death…
GDP Growth Fails to Improve Living Standards in Nigeria – Experts
Abuja: Some economic experts have expressed mixed reactions to Nigeria’s 4.43 per cent Q2 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, with some saying it is yet to translate into improved living standards for most Nigerians.
According to News Agency …
Healthcare Foundation Urges UK to Lead Debt Crisis Reforms
Lokoja: The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has urged the United Kingdom (UK) to lead concrete action against the global sovereign debt crisis. The foundation made the call ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and …