3 d. ago FG Warns Against Diversion Of Drugs, Equipment As N23bn Healthcare Centres Revitalisation Kicks Off

The Federal Government has disclosed that it has spent more than N23 billion on the revitalisation of Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across the country as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and expand access to essential medical services. The government also issued a stern warning to health workers and government officials […] The post FG Warns Against Diversion Of Drugs, Equipment As N23bn Healthcare Centres Revitalisation Kicks Off appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Tinubu Launches RenewHER, Says Maternal Mortality National Shame

  President Bola Tinubu has flagged off RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, to safeguard maternal health and women’s well-being. He described the programme as an answer to one of the nation’s most critical prayers and a cornerstone of a healthier Nigeria, rating it as a national priority. Speaking on Thursday night during the […]

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5 d. ago Nigerians Pay For Darkness While Leaders Loot Treasury — NLC On Grid Collapse

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the Federal Government over the total collapse of the national electricity grid on Tuesday. The congress accused authorities of deliberately engineering the power sector to fail while Nigerians continue to pay exorbitant tariffs for darkness. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the congress […] The post Nigerians Pay For Darkness While Leaders Loot Treasury — NLC On Grid Collapse appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NOA flags off nationwide sensitisation campaign in Akwa Ibom

Tribune Online NOA flags off nationwide sensitisation campaign in Akwa Ibom She stressed that critical sectors such as security, education, agriculture, transportation, electricity, and digital literacy are receiving overdue attention.... NOA flags off nationwide sensitisation campaign in Akwa Ibom Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has convened its inaugural state-level coordination meeting with operators and stakeholders of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI), in line with directives from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The engagement, held under the leadership of […] The post Gombe: NSCDC hosts first stakeholders’ meeting on protection of critical infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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7 d. ago We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC

Tribune Online We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Zamfara State Command, has organised a security stakeholders’ coordination and interface meeting aimed at protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the state, stressing that there will be no compromise on vandalisation of such assets. The state-level security stakeholders’ meeting was held on Tuesday at the NSCDC […] We’ll not compromise vandalism of critical National assets — NSCDC Tribune Online

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1 week ago Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal

Tragedy struck Lisbon on Wednesday evening when the city’s iconic yellow-and-white streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed, claiming 15 lives and injuring 18 others. The National Institute for Medical Emergencies in Portugal confirmed that the injured included a child and several foreign nationals, with five victims reported to be in critical condition. The fatal accident, […] The post Lisbon Tragedy: Historic Streetcar Derailment Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured In Portugal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun

Frank Aigbogun, the publisher of BusinessDay Media Limited, has described healthcare as a critical component of Nigeria’s national security, warning read more Health care critical part of national security, says Aigbogun

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1 week ago U.S. donates $32.5m for food, nutrition aid to 764,000 displaced persons in Nigeria

The United States Government has committed $32.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical food read more U.S. donates $32.5m for food, nutrition aid to 764,000 displaced persons in Nigeria

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2 w. ago Obasanjo Blames Malaria Deaths Among Children On Poor Leadership

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned continued deaths of children from preventable diseases such as malaria, describing it as a profound failure of leadership and empathy in the era of artificial intelligence and space exploration. Obasanjo who stated this on Tuesday at the unveiling of the CARE 365 Health Hub in Abuja, maintained that it […]

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2 w. ago Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the health care sector have stated that Nigeria’s health care system is currently facing the consequences of decades of poor investment in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate led the lamentations at the opening of the National Health Financing Dialogue, […] The post Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

Mental health professionals and stakeholders have raised concerns over the worsening state of access to mental health care in Nigeria, read more Experts decry rising costs, poor access to mental health care

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2 w. ago Nigeria facing consequences of decades of poor investment in health sector — Minister, others

…reason for poor health services From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the health care sector have stated that Nigeria’s health care system is currently facing the consequences of decades of poor investment in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate led the lamentations at the opening of […] The post Nigeria facing consequences of decades of poor investment in health sector — Minister, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NLC Tackles PenCom Over Failure To Constitute Governing Board

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the National Pension Commission (PenCom) for its response to calls for the immediate constitution and inauguration of the boards of key labour market institutions. In a statement signed by NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the labour centre described PenCom’s recent press release as polemics of half-truths, furtive denials, and […]

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2 w. ago Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the National Pension Commission (Pencom) over what it termed as a dishonest response to calls for the immediate constitution and inauguration of its governing board, which has remained vacant for more than five years. In a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, […] The post Pencom: NLC demands immediate constitution of governing board appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG to channel $17bn pension assets into infrastructure, equity

Nigeria is preparing to revisit its pension investment regulations that will allow a greater share of the country’s $17 billion pension assets to flow into infrastructure and private equity, two sectors seen as critical to driving higher returns for retirees and fueling national development. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) confirmed that it is in the […] The post FG to channel $17bn pension assets into infrastructure, equity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Electing Woman As President Will Transform Africa” – Ada Kate Uchegbu

Presidential aspirant, Ada Kate Uchegbu, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to elect a female president, describing the nation as being at a critical juncture. According to Uchegbu, repeated recycling of political leaders has failed to yield meaningful results, making a fresh approach essential for national progress. According to Nigerian Tribune report, Uchegbu, a journalist […] The post “Electing Woman As President Will Transform Africa” – Ada Kate Uchegbu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yinka Adeyemi at 80: Veteran Osogbo artist urges FG to establish national gallery

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Renowned Osogbo art pioneer and veteran artist, Prince Yinka Adeyemi, has appealed to the Nigerian government to recognise the creative industry as a critical national asset and urgently establish a functional national gallery. Adeyemi made the call ahead of Metamorphosis, a two-part multimedia exhibition being staged in his honour as he […] The post Yinka Adeyemi at 80: Veteran Osogbo artist urges FG to establish national gallery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago NPHCDA staff picket Defence Ministry over alleged land encroachment

Tribune Online NPHCDA staff picket Defence Ministry over alleged land encroachment The Cooperative Society of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Thursday, staged a protest at NPHCDA staff picket Defence Ministry over alleged land encroachment Tribune Online

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