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With Nigeria’s healthcare system in ruins, SERAP writes minister to account for spending on LUTH, other hospitals
For the health sector, things have only gotten worse: the spending and budgets are poorly organized and mismanaged. As people live on...
Failing Healthcare: ‘LUTH is in crisis’—SERAP
A new report by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed the “humanitarian crisis, manifestations of corruption and mismanagement at...
Nigerian governors in crucial meeting over constitutional amendment, healthcare, others
Nigerian governors are currently meeting inside the State House Conference Center, Abuja. The meeting, which is being chaired by Zamfara State Governor, Abdulazeez...
Heritage Bank partners Oyo State on N50bn Healthcare Endowment Fund
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]eritage Bank Plc has partnered Oyo State Government in transforming the healthcare sector through the N50billion Healthcare Endowment Fund, as part of...
Tax reform bills: Nigeria struggling with tax-to-GDP ratio below World Bank’s 15 % benchmark – Speaker Abbas
Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s low tax-to-GDP ratio, which stands at only...
Edo Gov. Okpebholo appoints Oshimhole’s son commissioner, SSG, AG, others
The new governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has announced Mr. Musa Ikhilor, a lawyer, as the Secretary to the State...
N5.4trn subsidy savings, bolster for nation’s infrastructure, social programmes – Onanuga
The Presidency has announced that the estimated N5.4 trillion saved from subsidy removal in 2024 will be channelled into infrastructure development and...
The Minors: A Reflection of Decay in Society
By Dakuku Peterside When voices rise in waves of protest, deeper wounds are laid bare—truths woven into our laws and ethics, waiting...
FG launches free Caesarean section initiative for Nigerian women
The Federal Government has launched a life-changing initiative, providing free Caesarean sections to Nigerian women in need, particularly those from low-income backgrounds...
Trump, Harris secure their first statewide victories as polls close
Republican Donald Trump won eight states in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election while Democrat Kamala Harris captured three states and Washington, D.C., Edison...
NNPC Ltd. Launches Free Cancer Screening Campaign, Targets 3,000 Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has launched a free cancer screening campaign through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, the...
Pres. Tinubu restates commitment to women’s empowerment as Elumelu lauds govt’s initiative
President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the Empower-Her fund-raising...
Israel rejects UN report alleging war crimes in Gaza conflict
Israel has vehemently denounced a UN probe’s findings that it deliberately targeted Gaza’s healthcare system and abused Palestinian detainees, labelling the conclusions...
Kanu Heart Foundation: A charity in need of urgent support
by Paul Ejime Nigerian international footballer Nwankwo Kanu is best known for his illustrious exploits in the round-leather game, plying the trade...
Cabinet revision: Realism versus expectations
Nigeria is in the grip of a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, volatile exchange rates, and a steep rise in the...
Nigeria secures additional $1.57bln World Bank loan to fund key projects
The World Bank has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to support Nigeria’s development initiatives to address governance challenges in education and...
