Nigeria Set to Host Africa’s First Insulin Production Plant in Landmark China-Africa Partnership
When Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai announced that Chinese companies are working with Nigeria to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility, it was more than a bilateral agreement. It symbolised a turning point in global health equity and Africa’s push towards medical independence. For decades, Africa has relied on imported insulin, leaving millions vulnerable to […]
Pimento Unveils Festival of New Business to Empower UK Marketing Agencies
London, UK – 23 September 2025 – Pimento, the UK’s leading independent marketing network, has announced the Festival of New Business, a one-day conference set to take place on 7 October 2025 at One Birdcage Walk, London. The event comes at a critical time for the marketing industry, with the UK marketing agency sector projected […]
Nigerian Women Unite for Reserved Seats Bill: A Push for Inclusive Democracy
In a landmark show of unity, over 750 Nigerian women drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory are set to converge in Abuja on Monday, September 22, to present a memorandum in support of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill. The women, under the umbrella of the Women’s Political Participation–Technical Working […]
WADHI Backs Historic Bills to End Women’s Underrepresentation in Nigerian Politics
Abuja, Nigeria – Women Arise Development and Humanitarian Initiative (WADHI) is taking center stage in the campaign for two landmark reforms—the Reserved Seat for Women Bill and the Independent Candidacy Bill—currently under public hearing at Nigeria’s National Assembly. According to WADHI, these bills are historic interventions that could reshape Nigeria’s political and governance structures, where […]
Ebola Scare in Abuja: What It Reveals About Global Health Preparedness
Abuja has been gripped by rumours of an Ebola outbreak. For many residents, the whispers evoked painful memories of the 2014 West African crisis that claimed over 11,000 lives. But this time, the story took a different turn: the suspected case in Nigeria’s capital tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate […]
U.S. Unveils ‘America First’ Global Health Strategy to Bolster Safety, Strength, and Prosperity
The U.S. Department of State has released its new America First Global Health Strategy, outlining a vision to safeguard Americans, strengthen global health systems, and promote U.S. innovation worldwide. The strategy is anchored on three key pillars: Safer: The U.S. pledged continued support for a global surveillance system to rapidly detect infectious disease outbreaks. In […]
Naidcare Calls for Increased Awareness, Support for Alzheimer’s in Nigeria
As the world prepares to mark the 2025 World Alzheimer’s Day, Naidcare, a professional care services agency, has called for greater awareness and support for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Nigeria. Speaking at a media chat over the weekend, Senior Executive and Head of […]
PropEco Launches EPC Audit Tool to Boost Confidence in Property Data
London, UK – PropEco has launched EPC Audit, a new tool designed to strengthen confidence in Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) by identifying potential inconsistencies and errors. The solution is aimed at helping property professionals, lenders, and homeowners make better-informed decisions while supporting the UK’s transition to net zero. EPCs play a growing role in the […]
AI Threatens 300 Million Jobs Worldwide, New Analysis Warns
London, UK – A growing body of research suggests the world is on the verge of the most disruptive labour shift in history, with artificial intelligence (AI) threatening to eliminate hundreds of millions of jobs across multiple industries. The International Monetary Fund has warned of “structural unemployment,” while McKinsey predicts up to 30% of global […]
Nigeria’s Hilda Baci Heats Up the Jollof Wars with Record-Breaking Feast
The long-running culinary rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana over who makes the best Jollof rice has taken a fiery new turn, as Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has broken another world record — this time with the largest serving of Nigerian-style Jollof rice. Partnering with Gino Nigeria, Hilda cooked up a staggering 8,780 kilograms (19,356 pounds) […]
