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Nigeria’s overwhelming dependence on imported medicines has again come under intense scrutiny, as leading pharmaceutical experts and industry stakeholders called for an urgent national reset to safeguard the country’s healthcare sovereignty and industrial future. Speaking at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP), United States-based pharmaceutical scientist and quality strategist, Dr. Nonye Onyewuenyi, alongside former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Mazi Sam I. Ohuabunwa, advanced a far-reaching blueprint aimed at dismantling Nigeria’s dangerous dependence on imported drugs, which currently accounts for over 70 percent of medicines consumed in the country.…

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Nestlé Nigeria has convened government representatives, healthcare professionals, development partners, academia, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and the media at the Nestlé for Good Summit 2026, a stakeholder platform focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen communities, and support more sustainable food systems in Nigeria. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎At a time when Nigeria continues to navigate evolving nutrition, public health, and food system challenges, the Summit provided a timely forum for cross-sector dialogue on how to drive meaningful and scalable impact. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Held in Lagos, the Summit brought together key stakeholders…

‎ ‎‎The Oyo State Chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has strongly condemned the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the attack as a tragic assault on humanity, education, and peaceful coexistence.‎‎In a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by the President of the chapter, Okechukwu Nwabunike, and Executive Secretary, Promise Aja, the socio-cultural body expressed deep sorrow over the horrifying incident and sympathized with the affected families, school communities, and residents of Oyo State.‎‎The organization described the attack on the Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities as a heartbreaking and barbaric act carried out…

‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reiterated the need for a stronger connection between healthcare, education, and emotional well-being as part of efforts to tackle growing mental health challenges and youth drug abuse in the state. ‎ ‎Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated this during the maiden edition of the Integrated Wellness and Education Conference held in Lagos. ‎The conference, which took place at Ikeja GRA, brought together health professionals, educators, students, and policy advocates to discuss the future of healthcare delivery, mental wellness, and youth development in Nigeria. ‎ ‎According to Abayomi, healthcare,…

‎ ‎Nigeria’s pharmaceutical research community has recorded another major international breakthrough as the Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) secured global recognition following the acceptance of two high-impact research abstracts for presentation at the 84th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences scheduled to hold in Montreal, Canada, from August 30 to September 2, 2026. ‎ ‎Widely regarded as the world’s largest and most influential gathering of pharmacy professionals, the annual FIP Congress provides a strategic global platform for advancing pharmaceutical innovation, professional education, healthcare delivery, scientific collaboration, and workforce development across continents. ‎…

‎‎Nigeria’s quest to sustain safer waterways and strengthen maritime security received a major boost as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) graduated 177 personnel under the Deep Blue Maritime Security Project, reinforcing efforts to maintain the country’s impressive anti-piracy record and operational readiness across its maritime domain.‎‎The graduation ceremony, held in Lagos, featured a high-level tactical capability demonstration showcasing the operational preparedness of the newly trained personnel in areas including helicopter operations, medical evacuation,vessel boarding, tactical manoeuvres, communications, unmanned aerial systems, and combat response technique‎‎The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustaining…

‎ ‎ ‎A leading global biopharmaceutical executive, Henrietta Ukwu,has issued a powerful call for Nigeria to urgently end its overwhelming dependence on imported medicines, describing the country’s estimated 70 percent reliance on foreign drugs as both “worrisome and unfortunate.” ‎ ‎Delivering a compelling keynote address at the 29th Annual National Conference of the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria in Ilorin, Kwara State, Dr. Ukwu challenged the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to aggressively deepen support for local pharmaceutical manufacturing as a strategic pathway to national health security, economic prosperity, and industrial independence. ‎ ‎Her keynote lecture, titled…

‎ ‎‎The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, is set to declare open the Board of Directors meeting of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA).‎‎‎‎The three-day high-level gathering, scheduled for May 18–20, 2026, hosted by the  Nigerian Ports Authority in Lagos, will bring together top maritime leaders and port administrators from across West and Central Africa to deliberate on the future of ports and regional maritime development.‎‎With the theme, “Ports of the Future: Combining Logistical Resilience with Inclusive Community Development,” discussions will centre on strengthening port infrastructure, building resilient logistics systems, enhancing regional collaboration,…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi The greatest political burden confronting Southern Nigeria today is not merely bad leadership. It is the dangerous culture of godfatherism and money bag politics that increasingly determines who gets what, who emerges where, and who represents the people. Politics in the South West was not originally designed around the worship of money. It was built around values, character, intellectual depth, community trust, and the moral concept of Omoluabi. Sadly, we are gradually departing from that heritage. Today, political value is increasingly measured not by integrity, competence, sacrifice, or service, but by the capacity to fund…

Breaking Money Politics in South West Nigeria: A Shifting Culture By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi The greatest political burden confronting Southern Nigeria today is not merely bad leadership. It is the dangerous culture of godfatherism and money bag politics that increasingly determines who gets what, who emerges where, and who represents the people. Politics in the South West was not originally designed around the worship of money. It was built around values, character, intellectual depth, community trust, and the moral concept of Omoluabi. Sadly, we are gradually departing from that heritage. Today, political value is increasingly measured not by integrity,…