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INTERVIEW: “Why South Africa is far ahead of Nigeria in achieving Universal Health Coverage” – Emmanuel Abanida
Emmanuel Abanida, executive secretary of the nonprofit Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON), he speaks about the quest to achieve of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria As one of the prominent activists advocating for the successful realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria, what does the campaign…
Read More »2019: EU urges speedy passage of legal framework governing elections in Nigeria
The European Union has called on Nigeria’s National Assembly to ensure the speedy passage of the legal framework that will govern the 2019 Nigerian elections to “ensure there are no uncertainties in the process.” In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, head of the European…
Read More »Pink Oak: Why Nigerians should be excited this #WorldCancerDay! By Dr Laz Ude Eze
Today is World Cancer Day! It is no news that cancer has become an epidemic in Nigeria. It is no news that many – young and old, male and female, rich and poor – have been killed by cancer. It is no news that in Nigeria, cancer diagnosis creates huge…
Read More »Nuso Eziechi named Nigeria’s first-ever ‘Integrity Idol’
Nuso Eziechi, a staff of Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has been named the country’s first-ever Integrity Idol for her “honest, responsible and accountable” approach to work and ensuring “standards are upheld despite the challenges”. She beat over 150 nominees from across Nigeria to clinch the award. Integrity Idol…
Read More »EU launches €26.5M Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) project
The European Union has Thursday formally launched its €26.5M-worth Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) programme which aims “to contribute to the reinforcement of democracy in Nigeria through building strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions.” Speaking at the launch event which was held in Abuja, the Nigerian…
Read More »Project PINK BLUE’s World Cancer Day 2018 walk holds tomorrow in Abuja
Project PINK BLUE, a cancer-fighting nonprofit will be commemorating the 2018 World Cancer Day with a walk, race, cycling and marathon against cancer activities in Abuja, beginning from tomorrow. The activities include free cancer screenings, a symposium as well as a donation campaign to support cancer patients. “This year we…
Read More »FG, PERL host Nigeria’s first-ever media dialogue on the proposed 2018 federal budget
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Budget Office of the Federation, in collaboration with the UK Department for International Development’s Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL) programme on Wednesday held a media dialogue in Abuja on the proposed 2018 federal budget. While presenting an overview of the proposed…
Read More »Arewa Students Forum conferred its ‘2018 ICON of Community Development Award’ on Rafsanjani
The Arewa Students Forum (ASF) has bestowed on the Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) its 2018 “ICON of Community Development Award”. Presenting the Award to Rafsanjani on behalf of the Forum, Comrade Abdullahi Muhammad Saleh, ASF’s treasurer said the award was…
Read More »“Youth-responsive budgeting indispensable for achieving youth inclusion in Nigeria”
Youth-responsive budgeting is indispensable, if Nigeria is truly desirous of reducing inequality and harnessing the enormous potentials that exist in its vast youth population, says Ibrahim Faruk, senior programmes officer at the Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), Nigeria’s leading youth-focused nonprofit. Faruk, who was speaking at a…
Read More »MNCH2: Leveraging community structures for improved demand, uptake for RMNCH services in Kano
Maternal and neonatal mortality remains a huge challenge in the quest for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in northern Nigeria and particularly in Kano state, which accounts for a significant percentage of the high indices of maternal mortality in Nigeria. Amongst others, this sad development is a result of low…
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AU Chair Angola Hosts Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit
The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Government …
