Abuja: The Federal Government has announced major progress in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with approximately 30 million Nigerians receiving ivermectin treatment for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Lymphatic Filariasis. Dr. Godwin Ntadom, Director of Public Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW), disclosed this at the NTD stakeholders’ meeting […]
Day: July 3, 2025
WCO: Adeniyi’s Leadership Will Deepen Nigeria Customs’ Global Collaboration
Abuja: The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) says Adewale Adeniyi’s appointment as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) will boost the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) global collaboration. The organisation said that as Comptroller-General (C-G) of the NCS, Adeniyi’s position at the WCO would further enhance the service’s operations. According to News […]
Dangote Cement Empowers Women Through Recycling Initiative to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Obajana: Dangote Cement Plc has instituted its Plastic-to-Fabric initiative in response to growing concerns over plastic pollution and in alignment with Nigeria’s push for a circular economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a circular economy is a model of resource management that aims to minimize waste and the use of resources by […]
U.S.-Nigeria Trade Reaches $13 Billion: Ambassador Highlights Economic Impact
Abuja: The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, announced that bilateral trade between the U.S. and Nigeria has surged to approximately $13 billion. This announcement was made during a dinner hosted by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to celebrate the country’s 249th independence anniversary. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mills emphasized that the […]
Tinubu Pledges to Address Diaspora Issues in Saint Lucia
Castries: President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address the challenges facing Nigerians in Saint Lucia and other parts of the world through diplomatic engagement. He made the pledge during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event was organised […]