Lagos Audits Hospitals Ahead of Mandatory Health Insurance Rollout 

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has begun a statewide assessment of hospitals under the ILERA EKO scheme to ensure readiness for the Mandatory Social Health Insurance Executive Order. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, said the audit focuses on: The move aligns with Lagos’ push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC), ensuring all residents have access to…

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Anti-Corruption Stakeholders form United Front on POCA Amendment Ahead of Crucial NASS Hearing

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice ANEEJ, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office FCDO, has successfully convened a high-level dialogue to harmonize Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework. This development is happening prior to the landmark of a public hearing at the National Assembly.The dialogue brought together Heads of the EFCC, ICPC, and…

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Migration Commission, IRARA strengthen sustainable reintegration Pathways  for Returnees

In a major push to localize migration governance, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons ,NCFRMI, the International Returns and Reintegration Assistance ,IRARA, and the National Orientation Agency ,NOA held a high-level dialogue on Migration, Reintegration and Community Development,”  The event aimed to bridge the gap between national policy and community-level action, ensuring…

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  Stakeholders reveal 93% of Nigeria’s Illicit flows stem from Mining

The Nigeria’s solid minerals sector has been identified as a primary conduit for Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), with stakeholders warning that the country currently accounts for a staggering 35% of all illicit outflows from the African continent. This was revealed during the public presentation of a landmark research report on the enablers of IFFs, hosted…

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Major Fire at University Hospital Southampton Prompts Major Incident Declaration

A major incident has been declared at University Hospital Southampton after a fire broke out early Sunday morning, forcing the evacuation of patients and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Fire crews from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to Southampton General Hospital at approximately 5:30 a.m. At the height…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu commends Nigerian Army, pledges continued support for military operations

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional duty to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial integrity and ensure national security. The governor made the pledge on Monday while speaking at the 2025 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference, held in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu commended…

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Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home; Son Allegedly Involved

Veteran filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, December 14, according to multiple sources cited by PEOPLE magazine. The couple were reportedly discovered by their daughter, Romy Reiner. Emergency calls were received by the Los Angeles Fire Department at approximately 3:30 p.m.,…

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From Gdańsk Docks to Lagos Lagoon: How Sunreef could ignite Lagos’ Blue-Economy boom

From a keen study of Gdańsk, Poland, Sunreef’s Polish playbook and the untapped promise of Lagos’ blue economy is indeed, apparent. The scale of transformation unfolding in the quiet port city is quite thrilling. What could be observed is a finely tuned maritime ecosystem anchored by Sunreef Yachts—one of the worlds’s most respected manufacturers of…

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