By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its prequalification programme to cover a wider range of life-saving medical devices, including contraceptives and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening technologies. The expansion broadens the range of quality-assured, safe and effective products covered by the programme, which already includes in vitro diagnostics and male circumcision devices….
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has hosted Nigerian music producers and artistes for an industry engagement with Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Creative at Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), during her visit to Nigeria. The event focused on songwriting, music publishing, creator development and opportunities available to Nigerian talent in the global music industry. The session also…
By Ayomide Otitoju A telerobotic surgical procedure conducted between Ogun State and Abuja on September 19, 2026, has demonstrated the potential of telecommunications technology to expand access to specialist healthcare in Nigeria. The procedure, led by Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna in collaboration with RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, used MTN 5G technology to connect medical…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a significant development for Nigeria’s upstream gas sector. The project, located offshore in Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 112 and 117, is being developed by AMNI International in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe has commissioned a 581kWp interconnected solar mini-grid with a 1.4MW battery energy storage system in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The project is expected to provide reliable electricity to rural households and businesses, with the battery storage system enabling the mini-grid to operate…
The war in Sudan has produced what aid agencies call the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet it remains one of the least covered. Since April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, nearly 200,000 people have died, according to UN estimates. Over half the population needs humanitarian assistance….
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts to unlock Nigeria’s gas resources for industrialisation, investment and job creation. The project, developed by Nigerian independent oil and gas company AMNI International in partnership with TotalEnergies,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an alleged Nigerian-Mexican drug network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The agency said it arrested two suspects, 45-year-old Chukwu Christopher, alias Brown, and 60-year-old Chukwu Monday, alias George, in connection with the operation. According to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ibom Air has recorded more than 65,000 flights and transported nearly five million passengers since commencing operations in June 2019. The airline’s Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Essienette said the airline had expanded its fleet to 10 aircraft, serving…
