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Experts Urge Government To Prioritize Investment In Pharmaceutical Sector

Lagos: In order to ensure self-sufficiency and medicine security in the country, experts in the pharmaceutical sector urge governments to prioritize investment and provide an enabling environment for local drugs and medicines manufacturers. The pharmacists made the call in Lagos, at the 40th anniversary celebration of the 1985 graduation class of the University of Nigeria […]

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Society Seeks Increased Health Funding, Policy Reforms

Abuja: The Society for Public Health Professionals Nigeria (SPHPN) has urged all levels of government to increase funding for the health sector to improve healthcare delivery for Nigerians. Prof. Michael Asuzu, SPHPN’s immediate past President, made the call during the inauguration of the society’s new executives in Abuja, emphasising the need for government to heed […]

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Tinubu Departs Abuja for Rome to Attend Aqaba Security Summit

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, focused on West Africa’s security crisis. This was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the high-level summit begins on Tuesday, bringing together African […]

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Tarfa and Magashi Urge Retired Military Officers to Uphold National Unity

Abuja: Retired officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have been urged to remain steadfast, loyal, and committed to Nigeria’s unity, security, and development, even in retirement. The call came as the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 37 Alumni Association marked its 40th anniversary with a dinner in Abuja. According to News Agency of […]

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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Transformation of Public Schools with AI and Smart Boards

Lagos: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming public schools through digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a knowledge-based economy and globally competitive learners. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, stated this at the inauguration of the Digitalisation of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of Interactive Smart Boards distribution in […]