Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to produce homegrown vaccines; a move aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately. Unlike
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm, warning that global public debt could surpass 100% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029 — the highest level since World War II. This means that governments around the world will collectively owe more money than the total value of all goods and services […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye. Photo: The Electricity Hub The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, has taken a bold step toward cleaner and safer urban living by installing 20 automated solar-powered streetlights in Surulere. This initiative, which also included the
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has emphasized the need for stronger partnerships and innovative solutions to address the increasing threats of flooding and climate change in the state. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu made the call during the World Habitat Day 2025 celebration, held at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi,
Seyi Tinubu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his commitment to youth development and community empowerment. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Seyi as “an industrious and compassionate
Photo Credit:Dr. Beicheng Sun/CNN In a remarkable medical milestone, surgeons in China have successfully performed the world’s first pig-to-human liver transplant, giving new hope to millions battling liver diseases. According to a NAN report, the patient — a 71-year-old man suffering from irreversible liver scarring caused by hepatitis B and liver cancer — received
The Federal Government has suspended the controversial 4% Free on Board (FOB) levy previously imposed on all imports into Nigeria. The move comes after widespread pushback from businesses, trade associations, and industry stakeholders who argued that the levy would increase the cost of goods and stifle economic activity. The suspension is seen as a major […]
President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has publicly celebrated his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has publicly celebrated his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media platforms, the President expressed admiration for her strength, grace, and unwavering support through the
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