Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Thursday extolled the virtues of Chief Bisi Akande, the first National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks another birthday. In a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, Tinubu described Akande, who turned 86 on Thursday, as ‘a truly progressive and committed Awoist’ who […]
Day: January 16, 2025
FG and NYSC Join Forces to Tackle Open Defecation in Nigeria
Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to address open defecation and poor sanitation challenges in the country. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, communicated this at a workshop for NYSC Community Development Service (CDS) Focal Officers of the […]
PPDC Unveils Initiative to Reduce Prison Congestion in Nigeria
Abuja: The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has launched an initiative aimed at reducing prison congestion and promoting access to justice for indigent inmates in Nigeria. The initiative, named ‘Reforming Pre-trial Detention in Nigeria Project,’ was introduced by the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Abagi, during a visit to law clinics at the University […]
West Africa Steps Up Lassa Fever Vaccine Efforts
Abuja: The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), in collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and national task forces from five countries, met on Thursday to advance efforts in developing a Lassa fever vaccine. The inaugural meeting and launch of the Lassa Fever Coalition Governing Entity (LFGE), hosted by the Federal Ministry of […]
Indonesia Launches Free Meals Programme to Combat Malnutrition in Schools
Jakarta: The Indonesian government has launched an ambitious free meal programme to combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating among students in underserved communities in the country. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the ‘Free Nutritious Meal Programme’, a centerpiece of President Prabowo Subianto’s election campaign that propelled him to power in 2024, aims to reach […]