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CISLAC, TI Nigeria laud UK over $9.5m asset recovery

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A recent $9.5 million asset recovery by the UK highlights the critical role of international cooperation in combating corruption, as praised by Nigerian advocacy groups. While Nigeria’s Proceeds of Crime Act provides a strong legal framework for such efforts, a significant transparency gap exists in how returned funds are utilized domestically. The groups warn that merging recovered assets into general budgets without clear, independent oversight undermines accountability and public benefit. Therefore, the true success of asset recovery hinges not just on repatriation but on Nigeria

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FG orders April completion of 7th Axial Road sandfilling

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The Federal Government has issued a strict directive to accelerate the 7th Axial Road, a critical 25km tolled corridor linking the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Port to Sagamu and a future international airport. Minister Dave Umahi demanded that the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company, complete all sandfilling by April and mobilize 90% of equipment within two weeks, signaling a shift from mere site clearing to urgent, substantive construction. This project is strategically vital for national logistics,

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Ibeno youths back Lagos–Calabar coastal highway

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Youth in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom, have staged a peaceful protest in strong support of the Federal Government’s Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, viewing it as a critical catalyst for local economic development and investor attraction. Their demonstration strategically aligns with and praises state leadership for advocating peace and dialogue concerning the long-disputed, oil-rich Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve, aiming to resolve a historically violent conflict. The protest underscores a community-level realization that large-scale federal infrastructure projects can serve as unifying forces

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2026: Expert urges health sector transformation to curb medical tourism

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A financial expert urgently calls for Nigeria to transform its health sector into a world-class system to stem the massive capital flight caused by medical tourism. This strategic investment would not only retain millions of dollars domestically but also create jobs, reduce pressure on foreign exchange, and potentially attract international patients. The prescription includes increased funding, better facilities, and improved working conditions to reverse the brain drain of medical professionals. Ultimately, this positions healthcare reform not just as a social imperative but as a critical economic development strategy for national

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NSA monitoring medical negligence allegations surrounding Adichie’s son

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The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) is formally monitoring allegations that medical negligence contributed to the death of author Chimamanda Adichie’s young son, signaling a high-profile case that could prompt a major institutional investigation. The potential inquiry will scrutinize the hospital’s compliance with registration, protocols, and scope of practice to determine if malpractice occurred. This tragic incident underscores systemic concerns regarding private healthcare standards in Nigeria, moving beyond a private family tragedy to a matter of professional and public accountability. The

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Enang unveils plan to reform Nigeria's medical profession

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Professor Ofem Enang has launched a comprehensive reform agenda, “Renaissance 2026,” to address the systemic collapse of Nigeria’s medical profession, driven by a crisis of welfare, security, and mass emigration. His blueprint prioritizes resolving salary arrears and unsafe working conditions, ensuring zero tolerance for violence against doctors, and advocating for economic empowerment through a proposed “Bank of Medicine” and tax incentives. A core conclusion is that Nigeria’s healthcare crisis stems from systemic failures, not individual shortcomings,

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NUJ, NHFP position to empower adolescents with health education in C'River

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A federal health fellowship program is pioneering a dual-strategy approach to adolescent health in Cross River State, combining inclusive sexual education for boys and girls with a practical vocational project to produce reusable sanitary materials. This model uniquely links health education directly to economic empowerment, aiming to create sustainable behavioral change while alleviating financial burdens on families. The initiative’s success is further amplified by a strategic partnership with the journalists’ union to leverage media for public advocacy. This collaboration represents a holistic blueprint for public health, integrating education,

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Army unveils administrative block, library at GSS Wase, Plateau  

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The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new administrative block and library at a secondary school in Plateau State, demonstrating a strategic shift beyond traditional security roles to directly invest in community development and education. This initiative, part of the Chief of Army Staff’s Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), underscores a core commitment to strengthening civil-military relations through tangible nation-building projects. The Army leadership explicitly frames this as essential for tackling national challenges, positioning educational empowerment as a critical component of long-term stability. This

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Mpox: Africa records over 61,000 cases as treatment research gains momentum

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Africa is facing a severe mpox outbreak, with over 61,000 cases and nearly 300 deaths since 2024, highlighting an urgent need for effective treatments. In response, the Africa CDC-led MOSA clinical trial is actively evaluating potential therapies, now bolstered by a new collaboration with Emergent BioSolutions and PANTHER. This initiative represents a pivotal shift toward building autonomous, continent-wide research capacity to manage emerging health threats. The trial’s successful initial safety review marks significant progress in generating evidence

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