The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness with the launch of SightQuest Nigeria, a 10-year national eye health programme by Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International, designed…
Nigeria’s battle against tuberculosis (TB) is facing a deepening funding and policy crisis, even as the disease continues to infect an estimated 1,200 to 1,300 people daily across the country.…
The House of Representatives has restated its commitment to passing a law that will provide free medical services in government health facilities, tax exemptions and monthly stipends for senior citizens…
A renewed sense of optimism filled the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction on Tuesday as Dr. Bernard Doro officially took over leadership of the ministry. His appointment…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa, has congratulated Dr. Bernard Muhammad Doro on his appointment as the Honourable Minister…
The Senate, on Thursday, confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, bringing to a close President Bola Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening social…
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has held a public hearing on the proposed Adamawa State Social Protection Bill, reaffirming its commitment to establishing a strong legal framework for sustaining…
Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has called on Nigerians to show greater empathy and support for disadvantaged groups across the country, including vulnerable children, persons…
The Rotary International Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to health initiatives in Nigeria, with over $300 million already invested in polio eradication efforts. Mark Maloney, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board…
Rotary International District 9111 on Tuesday kicked off free cataract surgery outreaches for 1,000 in Lagos and Ogun states. District Governor, Dr Wole Kukoyi, said the outreaches are held in…
By Ogunbayo Oluwaseyi, Ogun The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Professor Saka Adelola Matemilola, has continued to champion the welfare of his people and Ogun State at large since ascending…
To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Dr. Olabodunrin Oki, Managing Director of Ola Oki Medicals, friends and family gathered on Saturday to launch the Ola-Oki Memorial Foundation.…
Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has extended a helping hand to 10,000 households across his constituency in celebration of the end-of-year festivities and the New Year. The…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda assumed duty barely nine months after the former Minister, Dr. Betta Edu, was suspended. Prof. Yilwatda, while speaking at…
The House of Representatives has introduced a bill to amend Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) to allocate six special seats for…
