Nigerian nurses, midwives suspend strike
The industrial action by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has been suspended, according to the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Speaking to reporters after a closed-door meeting on Friday, Pate explained that the resolution came after…
Gov Sanwo-Olu bars newly sworn-in local govt chairmen from appointing special advisers, others
The Lagos State Government has directed all recently inaugurated chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to suspend political appointments, limiting them to only the position of Chief of Staff for now. The order…
NAFDAC Urges Supportive Environments for Breastfeeding
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on governments, institutions, and communities to foster environments that protect and promote breastfeeding, describing it as a cornerstone of public health and sustainable development In a statement…
Tinubu relocates Surveyor-General’s office to presidency
President Bola Tinubu has directed that the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGoF) be moved from the Ministry of Works to operate directly under the Presidency. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the decision…
Invest in welfare of Nigerians, Tinubu tells govs
President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to step up investments aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly in rural communities, by focusing on electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure. The appeal came during Thursday’s 150th National Economic…
Zuckerberg ‘makes’ $26.7bn in 1 day
Mark Zuckerberg’s wealth surged by $26.7 billion on Thursday, a leap that ranks among the most significant one-day gains ever seen by a tech leader. The jump came on the heels of Meta Platforms’ blockbuster second-quarter results, which sent its…
Marketers kick against Dangote’s direct fuel distribution, says there’ll be chaos
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to bypass traditional fuel depots and supply products directly to major consumers has sparked a sharp backlash from industry groups, who warn it could destabilise the nation’s fuel supply chain. The Natural Oil and Gas…