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Telemedicine Key to Bridging Healthcare Gaps Across Nigeria- Salako

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health innovation as core strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable access to healthcare across Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025, themed “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability,” the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said the event represented a major step in the country’s efforts to harness technology for […]

November 6, 2025

World News

U.S. Military Drafts Contingency Plans for Possible Airstrikes in Nigeria

By Chinedu Echianu The United States military has reportedly developed contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria following a directive from President Donald Trump to the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” in order to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. According to The New York Times, the U.S. Africa Command has presented several operational options to the Department of War, responding to a request from Secretary Pete Hegseth to implement Trump’s order. Military officials familiar with the discussions revealed that the […]

November 6, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Beach Soccer League Super Finals Set To Kick Off

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The much-anticipated Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals is set to take centre stage at the picturesque Jabi Lake Park, Abuja, from November 6–9, 2025, promising an unforgettable spectacle of skill, entertainment, and social impact. Speaking during a Media Parley ahead of the grand showdown, National Coordinator of the NBSL, Mahmud Hadeija, expressed optimism that this year’s edition would surpass previous ones in organisation, participation, and overall excitement. “We are ready to deliver a top-class event […]

November 6, 2025 3

World News

Global Leaders Meet Ahead of COP30, to Tackle Deforestation, Climate Crisis

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Global leaders are converging in Belém, Brazil, ahead of the official start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), to discuss urgent measures aimed at curbing global warming and revitalizing stalled climate commitments. The high-level talks, holding on Thursday and Friday, feature prominent European figures including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, alongside senior officials from the European Union and the United Nations. Brazil, the summit’s host, hopes […]

November 6, 2025

General

Amid Challenges, Bishop Adegbite Reaffirms Nigeria’s Resilience, Hope in God

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s future and hope rest firmly in God, despite the nation’s current socio-economic and security challenges. In a statement, NCPC Spokesman Celestine Toruka, says Bishop Adegbite made the declaration during the Conference of States meeting, comprising Chairmen and Executive Secretaries of State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Boards, including the FCT, held at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing the […]

November 5, 2025

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Business

Unions Back Termination of Controversial E-NSITF Digitalisation Contract

By Chinedu Echianu Two major workers’ unions in the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) — the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) have endorsed the management’s decision to terminate the controversial E-NSITF digitalisation contract, which they described as fraudulent, wasteful, and lacking in value. They say the cancellation reflected the NSITF management’s commitment to transparency and accountability in line with President Bola […]

November 5, 2025 7

Economy

Electric Vehicle Transition Bill Scales Second Reading in Senate

By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill, 2025, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North). The Bill is aimed at creating a national framework to drive Nigeria’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs), promote local manufacturing, and enhance environmental sustainability. The proposed legislation, which enjoyed broad bipartisan support during Wednesday’s plenary, outlines strategies for developing Nigeria’s electric mobility sector through local content development, foreign partnership regulations, nationwide charging […]

November 5, 2025

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Economy

Nigeria’s Non-Interest Capital Market Hits ₦1.6 Trillion, Says SEC DG Agama

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has grown to a valuation exceeding ₦1.6 trillion, signaling its expanding role in promoting financial inclusion and driving infrastructure development across the country. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, disclosed this at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025, held in Lagos on Wednesday. He said the steady growth reflects investor confidence and the success of ongoing regulatory reforms under the Investments and Securities […]

November 5, 2025 2

Economy

PenCom, NAICOM Enforce Stricter Compliance with Pension and Insurance Laws

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have jointly issued a directive mandating full compliance with Nigeria’s pension and insurance regulations across the insurance industry and its value chain. The directive, contained in a Joint Circular on Wednesday signed by Abdulrahaman Muhammad Saleem, Director of Surveillance at PenCom, and Talmiz Usman, Director of Legal, Enforcement and Market Development at NAICOM, seeks to reinforce adherence to the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014 and the […]

November 5, 2025