Tinubu arrives in Kigali Africa CEO Forum
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 13th edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which began on Thursday. The President was received at the Presidential Wing of the Kigali International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu and Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda. Others who came […]
Taiwan seeks admission into World Health Assembly
By Olayinka Oyegbile As the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) holds its yearly meeting at the World Health Organisation (WHO) headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland, on May 18, 2026, the Taiwan Minister of Health and Welfare, Dr. Chung-Liang Shih, has called on the world body to admit the country into the global health system. The […]
Taiwan’s new chapter in digital-driven healthcare
By Chung-Liang Shih As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and healthcare workforce shortages, digital transformation in healthcare is no longer optional but essential. Taiwan has introduced the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, placing “driving digital healthcare” at its core. By integrating big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud technologies, the system […]
World Salt awareness Week: Coalition calls for urgent sodium reduction action
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Salt Awareness Week 2026, the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Nigerian government to implement sodium reduction initiatives and prioritise access to safe, healthy, and […]
Elegushi Foundation donates solar power, furniture to Lagos school
Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation on Tuesday donated solar electricity systems and furniture to Itedo Primary School in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, to improve the learning environment for pupils. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the donation is part of activities marking the 50th birthday of the founder of the […]
Tinubu backs Nigeria’s hosting of CAF congress, awards
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s hosting of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards Ceremony. The approval was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire. He said Tinubu made the declaration during the Africa Forward Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya. […]
Illegal mining: Court adjourns case against eight Chinese nationals for judgment
The Federal High Court in Abuja is to deliver on judgment in the case filed by the Federal Government against eight Chinese nationals and two others over allegations bordering on illegal mining on July 13 . Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Tuesday after the Prosecution Counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, and the defendants’ […]
NUT expresses concerns over govt’s UTME waiver for NCE candidates
The President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s waiver of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) requirement for admission into Colleges of Education. He said this while speaking at the 21st Century Teachers Workshop in collaboration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) […]
Southeast will produce President at appropriate time, declares ex-lawmaker
Mr Oghene Egoh, a former member of the House of Representatives, Representing Amuwo-Odofin Federal Constituency, said that the South-East geopolitical zone would produce Nigeria’s President at the appropriate time. He made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday, in Lagos. He urged people of the South-East to […]
Tax reforms key to economic growth, says Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said that the ongoing tax reforms were designed to build a global competitive, equitable and fiscally sustainable economy. He made the statement during the 28 annual tax conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), in Abuja on Tuesday. […]
