The Federal Government has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the European Union (EU) and France under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative. Th agreement is meant to advance Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthen local health systems. With a total investment of €10.2 million (including €10 […]

The Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has said the commission had put in place a framework that will ensure that retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme have access to affordable and quality free healthcare services. Oloworaran spoke at the weekend in Abuja during the inauguration of the Board of Trustees

Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Forum has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his affirmation as the consensus governorship candidate for next year’s election. The forum, led by the acting Chairman, Gabriel Oni and Secretary, Odetola Babatunde, noted that the governor had made history in Ekiti through the consensus arrangement. A statement by the

Oyo State Government has announced its intention to deepen collaboration with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), to stem the tide of substandard steel and iron rods circulating in the market. Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi, spoke while receiving SON delegation led by the Special Assistant to the Director General/Chief Executive

To nurture a new generation of originality-driven Nigerians, MultiChoice Nigeria has held an Anti-Piracy Sensitisation Programme at Kuramo Senior College, Victoria Island, Lagos. The outreach targeted secondary school students, aiming to help them understand the dangers of piracy and importance of protecting creative work from an early age. The interactive session featured legal experts and

Students of Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have protested upward review of tuition fees by the management. It was learnt that the university increased school fees, particularly for ‘freshers’ (newly admitted students), ahead of the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued at the weekend, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) expressed displeasure about

A federal lawmaker, Mr Abass Agboworin, has donated office equipment to security agencies in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, to enhance their operations and service delivery. Agboworin, representing Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency, said the gesture was also to support the state government in its efforts to ensure peace and order. The items donated include refrigerators, generators,

Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence in Governor Monday Okpebholo for his steadfast leadership, dedication and remarkable efforts in repositioning the party and advancing the progress of Edo State. It also passed a vote of confidence in the state Chairman of APC, Jarret Tenebe, and Secretary,