63 h. ago Nigeria needs stronger action on malaria treatment policies— NIMR

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has called for stronger action on malaria treatment policies in Nigeria, advocating sustained vigilance, innovation, and investment to enable the country to overcome emerging threats that could undermine effective disease control and global eradication efforts.

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4 d. ago Making America safer, stronger, and more secure: Why U.S. economic engagement in Nigeria must go beyond Lagos and Abuja

Earlier this month, fellows of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship convened in Lagos for our reunion conference, reconnecting after being read more Making America safer, stronger, and more secure: Why U.S. economic engagement in Nigeria must go beyond Lagos and Abuja

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6 d. ago NIPSS seeks military support for research, policy initiatives

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) calls for stronger military support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces for its research initiative Read More: https://punchng.com/nipss-seeks-military-support-for-research-policy-initiatives/

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9 d. ago Stakeholders push for circular economy transition at Lagos Waste Forum

Industry experts have called for stronger collaboration and financing to unlock Nigeria’s waste economy, as the country seeks to transition read more Stakeholders push for circular economy transition at Lagos Waste Forum

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1 week ago Dangote insists ‘oil mafia’ stronger than drug cartels, cites $82m refinery thefts

Aliko Dangote claims a powerful ‘oil mafia’ is sabotaging Nigeria’s energy sector, alleging they are stronger than drug cartels and stole $82m from his ref Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-insists-oil-mafia-stronger-than-drug-cartels-cites-82m-refinery-thefts/

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2 w. ago IGP Seeks Stronger Medical Support Systems For Nigeria Police

The Inspector-general of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, called for stronger medical support for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The IGP, who stated this while declaring open the Conference of Heads of Police Healthcare facilities nationwide in Abuja, emphasised the growing importance of medical services in modern policing. The conference, themed: “Transforming Policing in […]

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2 w. ago Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG

…NECA, ILO launch report Stakeholders in Nigeria’s private sector have called for urgent action to unlock the country’s Environmental, Social read more Stakeholders advocate stronger action to unlock Nigeria’s ESG-driven potential

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2 w. ago Nigeria prioritises economic growth in foreign policy – Minister

Discover how Nigeria’s foreign policy is now anchored on economic growth, job creation, and strategic global partnerships under President Bola Tinubu. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-prioritises-economic-growth-in-foreign-policy-minister/

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3 w. ago Nigeria Open For Stronger Partnerships, Tinubu Tells 21 New Envoys

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remained fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity across borders by strengthening partnerships to resolve emerging challenges. The President gave the assurance after receiving Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners to Nigeria at the Council Chamber in […]

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3 w. ago Remi Tinubu Seeks Stronger Support, Empowerment For Persons With Disabilities

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger national commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and empowerment for persons living with disabilities. In a statement on Wednesday as the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the First Lady said the 2025 theme: “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” highlights the […]

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3 w. ago National Noma Day: Group Calls For Sustained Funding, Early Detection

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that noma, a rapidly progressing and devastating facial infection, remains a major but preventable threat to children in Nigeria, calling for sustained financing, stronger surveillance, and better community awareness to stop needless deaths and disfigurement. At the commemoration of National Noma Day on Monday in Abuja, MSF country representative, […]

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3 w. ago Oramah, Fashola task NBCC to drive stronger Nigeria, UK trade

Leaders task the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to drive stronger Nigeria UK trade, emphasizing its key role in boosting commerce. Read More: https://punchng.com/oramah-fashola-task-nbcc-to-drive-stronger-nigeria-uk-trade/

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4 w. ago Stakeholders call for stronger investment to rescue Nigeria’s health sector

Stakeholders at the 2025 National Health Dialogue urge stronger investment in innovation and financing to rescue Nigeria’s struggling health sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-call-for-stronger-investment-to-rescue-nigerias-health-sector/

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4 w. ago CSOs applaud Nigeria’s leadership at COP11, seek stronger domestic action

By Martin Metieh Civil society organisations (CSOs) working in tobacco control have applauded the “outstanding leadership” of the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Nigerian delegation at the 11th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) in Geneva, while calling […]

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