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NOMA, NDLEA to hold capacity building programme on drug abuse prevention
A one-day media practitioners’ capacity building program aimed at preventing drug abuse is scheduled to hold Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Lagos. Organised by the Nigerian Online Media Alliance (NOMA), a coalition of digital media publishers and journalists committed to promoting ethical journalism, media development, and impactful public advocacy across…
Read More »Foundation calls for collective action to end period poverty
A collective action that will ensure no girl is denied education, dignity, or opportunity because of menstruation has been called. The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation in its intensified campaign called on all stakeholders to this course stating there is no better time than now. The call was…
Read More »Civil Society Organisations accuse Niger govt of democratic subversion, demand fresh Niger South APC Senatorial primary
A major political storm is brewing within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has launched a blistering assault on the integrity of the party’s recent Niger South Senatorial District primary election. At a heavily attended press conference in Abuja, the…
Read More »FRSC, Beer Sectoral Group intensify efforts against drunk driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) have renewed their strategic partnership to intensify efforts against drunk-driving and improve road safety nationwide. The renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed between the two organisations extends the collaboration for another five years, with both sides pledging to…
Read More »Baobab MFB broadens social impact footprint with Deborah’s Haven
Baobab Microfinance Bank has collaborated with the Compassionate Care Recovery Initiative (CCRI), to address the issue of women struggling with substance. This collaborated culminated in the launch of Deborah’s Haven, a dedicated rehabilitation and reintegration centre for women. The initiative addresses a pressing yet often underreported issue—the rising number…
Read More »Nutrify Running Club: Organisers target social wellness experiences, health-conscious individuals, others
By Amechi Obiakpu In recognition of the growing interest in fitness, preventive health and, holistic wellness, the need to create a physical touchpoint for health conscious individuals has become inevitable. This is particularly so, because of the sedentary lifestyle of busy professionals and individuals in general, among other factors which…
Read More »Baba Aladura calls for fresh approach to great commission, intentional revival messaging
His Most Eminence, Baba Aladura and Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church Worldwide, Elder Dr. David D.L. Bob – Manuel, has called for a fresh approach to the Great Commission and a focused revival service message throughout the Holy Order. This comes as the…
Read More »Nestlé Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Water Resources launch National Water Quality Handbook
Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook aimed at equipping Nigerians with the knowledge and guidance needed to safeguard the quality of the water…
Read More »EFCC: Federal High Court declares “wanted” publication on Ufoma Immanuel unlawful
A “wanted” notice issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Ufoma Immanuel has been declared unlawful by a Federal High Court. The court delivered the judgment in a suit filed by Mr. Immanuel challenging the publication issued in November 2025. In the action, Mr. Immanuel contended that…
Read More »Local packaging of WHO-approved HIV tests, a shift in Africa’s diagnostic capacity
By Chidinma Onwumere Nigeria’s public health system has taken a further step toward strengthening diagnostic self-reliance with the local packaging of a WHO pre-qualified HIV Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) at a facility in Lagos. The development highlights a broader shift in how essential health commodities are produced, supplied, and regulated…
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