An initiative addressing diabetes and mental health challenges has been introduced in Lagos, focusing on empowerment, awareness, and the prevention and management of these conditions. The Oni na Foundation (meaning “love of a mother”) will oversee research on diabetes care and treatment, including evaluating the effectiveness of herbal treatments for this chronic disease. Diabetes encompasses […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in collaboration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), has shut down 1,370 wholesale medicine outlets in Kano due to their non-compliance with the directive to relocate to the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC). These outlets were operating within the open drug markets of Sabon […]

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has highlighted that concrete technology, introduced by the current administration, is a strategic innovation to address the issue of road failures. During a visit to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, the minister emphasized the necessity of implementing concrete technology on Nigerian roads due to the unique soil […]

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has officially inaugurated a newly constituted board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). During the inauguration at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima encouraged the new management to introduce innovative measures to enhance hajj operations in the country. Shettima emphasized the significance of serving on the NAHCON board, […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is scheduled to inaugurate the Kashimbilla hydropower station in Taraba State on February 23. The 40 megawatts generated by the hydropower station is expected to significantly enhance electricity supply, particularly in southern areas, including Takum, Donga, Ussa, Ibbi local government areas, and neighboring states. Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has […]

The visit to Innov8 Hub in Abuja on Tuesday by Minister Mamman, accompanied by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono, and other stakeholders, revealed plans for 24 skills and innovation centers across Nigeria. Innov8 Hub, focusing on startup incubation, technology transfer, knowledge and skill impartation, prototype development, and fabrication, is currently partnering with TETFund for […]

The government of Kebbi State, in partnership with the National Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has committed to addressing the challenges faced by riverine communities across 14 local government areas in the state. Additionally, the government unveiled its intention to establish skills acquisition centers within each of the four emirate councils in […]