By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, paid a courtesy visit to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he was warmly received. According to Governor Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the President expressed delight at meeting his long-time friend of over 22 years and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to responsible fiscal management, emphasizing prudent use of the state’s resources as a cornerstone of development. The governor made the declaration while presenting the 2026 budget, “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues,” totalling ₦757.88 billion to the Anambra State House of Assembly….
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has placed education and healthcare at the centre of the state’s 2026 Budget Proposal, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality medical services. The budget earmarks ₦162.6 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦595.3 billion for capital projects, with substantial investments…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 14th NNPC Ltd Sports Fiesta is scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the company intensifies preparations to maintain its dominance at next year’s Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry Games (NOGIG). In a statement to TheForesight in Lagos, NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has concluded a five-day workshop to develop its State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS), with the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stressing the need for the state to maintain a constant state of preparedness against emerging biological threats. The workshop, held from November 24 to 28 at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first-ever global guideline on infertility, urging countries to make fertility care safer, more equitable, and affordable for all. Infertility is estimated to affect one in six people of reproductive age worldwide, yet access to diagnosis and treatment remains limited, often requiring high out-of-pocket expenses…
By Ayomide Otitoju Papa Samba, Director General of Control and Monitoring Operations at Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, has been confirmed as a speaker at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, scheduled for 8–10 December in Dakar. Samba’s participation comes at a pivotal time for Senegal’s energy sector, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Thursday presented the 2026 budget of ₦757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly, marking a 24.1 percent increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118. The budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” focuses on accelerating development and transforming Anambra into a smart megacity. Governor Soludo thanked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo — Following a joint review, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have approved a comprehensive plan to enhance the performance of the Bank’s project portfolio in the country. The Country Portfolio Performance Review took place from 17…
