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) […]
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. […]
Second British Minister quits amid pressure on PM
Jess Phillips, parliamentary under-secretary of state at Britain’s Home Office, announced that she will resign from government, British media reported on Tuesday. Her resignation comes amid growing calls for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to step down after the Labour Party’s poor showing in last week’s local elections. Earlier on Tuesday, Miatta Fahnbulleh, a […]
Shippers’ council saves N348.8m in Q1
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) said its first-quarter dispute interventions saved maritime stakeholders more than N348.8 million across Nigeria’s port system. Executive Secretary, Pius Akutah, disclosed this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. “We received 32 complaints, resolved 19, closed one case, and retained 12 for further […]
