Ilorin: Prof. Adeola Kola-Mustapha of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Ilorin, has called on indigenous pharmaceutical companies to combine natural and synthetic medicines to improve the health outcomes of Nigerian patients. Kola-Mustapha made the appeal during the 285th Inaugural Lecture of the university on Thursday, titled ‘Rooted in Nature, Refined by […]
Day: July 10, 2025
Senate Demands NNPCL Accountability for Unexplained N210 Trillion
Abuja: The Senate has clarified that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has yet to account for an alleged N210 trillion financial infraction as highlighted in the 2017-2023 audit report. This clarification was made during a session of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Sen. Aliyu Wadada, which focused on reviewing the […]
FG’s Loan Scheme and Conditional Grant Initiatives Benefit 900,000 Nigerians: Idris
Minna: Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that over 900,000 Nigerians have benefited from President Bola Tinubu’s loan scheme and Conditional Grant initiatives. Idris disclosed this at the quarterly meeting of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) held in Minna, Niger, with Commissioners of Information from All Progressive Congress (APC) governed states. According […]
Legislative Network Urges N5 Billion Allocation for Cancer Health Fund in Nigeria’s 2026 Budget
Abuja: The Legislative Network on Cancer (LNC) has made an appeal for the allocation of N5 billion to the Cancer Health Fund (CHF) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget. The move is aimed at increasing access to treatment for indigent cancer patients, as emphasized by Sen. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Health […]
Senate Removes Natasha as Diaspora Committee Chair
Abuja: The Senate has removed Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) as Chairperson of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, made the announcement during Thursday’s plenary, replacing Natasha with Sen. Aniekan Bassey. He stated, “There is a change in the committee chairmanship. The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations […]