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As part of efforts to improve universal health coverage and unlocking its value chains, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through its Medical Laboratory Services Division, will organise a National Summit on Integrated Diagnostics Services. A statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry,…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Mohammed Dantsoho, has highlighted the anticipated benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing its potential to boost intra-African trade and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Speaking at a forum organized by the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce,…
In a strategic move to improve education quality and expand learning opportunities, the Federal Government has inaugurated ten committees aimed at strengthening academic standards and addressing barriers to education, particularly for girls. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, who presided over the event in Abuja, stated that five of…
The NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, in partnership with NIPCO Gas Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas for the company’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos…
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, joins the global call to Accelerate Action in promoting gender equality and empowering women, particularly in rural communities. In a statement to commemorate the day, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, highlighted…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments, which span newly established and existing healthcare institutions, reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. List of Newly Appointed CMDs: Professor Olusegun Sylvester…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. The appointment is aimed at advancing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector, a key area of the administration’s national development strategy.…
Governor Dauda Lawal has officially sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara as the new Head of the Civil Service of Zamfara State, alongside 12 newly appointed permanent secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the old chamber of the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal emphasized that Haidara’s appointment was…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as unjust and politically motivated. Despite the decision, she remains resolute in her commitment to serving her constituents. The Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for “gross misconduct” after a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over…
In a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health, aims to drive sustained improvements in the country’s health sector. President Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during the…
