11 h. ago FG Embraces Strategic Transformation To Drive Economic Growth

In commemoration of International Nurses Week 2025, PPC Limited, formerly Philips Projects Centre and Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company with a strong presence in the healthcare sector, through its subsidiary BT Health & Diagnostics Centre (BTHDC), Ikeja, is recognising the vital contributions of nurses in Nigeria and worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Our […]

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11 h. ago Firm Champions Nurses As Catalysts For Health, Economic Growth

In commemoration of International Nurses Week 2025, PPC Limited, formerly Philips Projects Centre and Nigeria’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company with a strong presence in the healthcare sector, through its subsidiary BT Health & Diagnostics Centre (BTHDC), Ikeja, is recognising the vital contributions of nurses in Nigeria and worldwide. This year’s global theme, “Our […]

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13 h. ago Zamfara: Governor Lawal declares state of emergency on primary healthcare centres

From John Bassey, Gusau Zamfara State Governor Dr Dauda Lawal has declared a state of emergency on all primary healthcare centres across the state. The announcement followed his unscheduled visits to three facilities to assess the quality of services provided. The Ministry of Health’s Information Officer, Suleiman Isah, shared this in a statement. Governor Lawal […] The post Zamfara: Governor Lawal declares state of emergency on primary healthcare centres appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Jigawa signs Operations and Maintenance Model for PHCs, primary schools

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Jigawa state has launched a pioneering Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Model for Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and primary schools, signed into effect by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, on April 25, 2025, in Dutse. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to ensure the functionality and sustainability of critical infrastructure, […] The post Jigawa signs Operations and Maintenance Model for PHCs, primary schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Zamfara Lawyers Back Reps’ Summon Of Gov Lawal Over State Assembly Crisis

The Zamfara State Lawyers Forum has endorsed the Nigerian House of Representatives’ decision to summon Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, and leaders of the State’s House of Assembly, amid a deepening crisis within the legislature and escalating insecurity across the Northwestern State. The forum, a prominent legal advocacy group, described the summons as a constitutionally […]

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4 d. ago Zamfara APC Condemns Political Manipulation Of Judiciary By Governor Lawal

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to halt the judicial harassment of state lawmakers who have opted to form a parallel assembly. The statement was made available to newsmen on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The APC emphasised that this move was made to foster peace […] The post Zamfara APC Condemns Political Manipulation Of Judiciary By Governor Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to providing counterpart funding for a number of projects to benefit the people of Zamfara State. The UNDP Head of the North-West Nigeria Office, Ashraf Usman, spoke on Wednesday at the launch of the North-West Prevention Facility Project in Gusau. According […] The post Zamfara: UNDP applauds Governor Lawal’s commitment to projects’ counterpart funding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Zamfara Elders Berate Gov Lawal For ‘Hijacking’ Federal Gov’t Credit

The Zamfara State Elders Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal for attempting to take credit for recent security improvements in the North-West, accusing him of political opportunism and failing to deliver on his campaign promises. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Zamfara Elders Forum, through its secretary, Dr Alhaji Umaru Yusuf Tsafe, described the […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara governor claims he inherited only N4m amidst huge liabilities

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has opened up about the challenges and progress his administration has faced since he assumed office. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Lawal stated that when he took over office from the ex- governor Bello Matawalle, Zamfara was a “mess in every aspect” with widespread insecurity, Read More

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3 w. ago Zamfara airport to begin operations in four months – Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has announced that the state’s airport is nearing completion and is expected to be operational within the next four months. In an interview with Arise TV aired on Monday, Lawal emphasised the importance of the airport in addressing one of the state’s accessibility. The governor pointed out the difficulties Read More

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