Author: The North Journals
Dr Izaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Meta, is positioned to play a part in government’s efforts to reverse medical tourism in the country. Salako, who said this on Friday during his visit to the hospital in Lagos, commended its management and members of staff for renewing Nigerians’ hopes in the country’s health system through its services. He noted that in spite of the limited space available at the FMC Ebute Meta, its management was able to use the challenge to its advantage. The minister said: “Space is a…
By Aminu Adamu The United Nations has commended Nigeria and Cameroon for their commitment to implementing the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on their long-standing border dispute. The recognition came from Leonardo Simão, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, during the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum held in Maiduguri on Wednesday. Simão described the development as a significant step toward fostering regional peace and cooperation. He praised both nations for prioritizing a peaceful resolution, which has contributed to stability in the Lake Chad region. “I commend both countries for their commitment to a peaceful…
In the quiet rural expanse of Alayide Village in Ado-Awaye, Oyo State, Nigeria, a revolution in agriculture began with a woman’s profound empathy and unwavering determination. Oluyemisi Iranloye, the Founder and CEO of Psaltry International Company Limited, turned the pain of smallholder farmers into a thriving enterprise that has become a beacon of rural transformation, female empowerment, and agricultural innovation. Oluyemisi Iranloye’s journey into agribusiness was seeded during her tenure as Chief Operating Officer at EKHA AGRO, where she witnessed the harsh realities faced by cassava farmers. These smallholder farmers often journeyed miles on rugged roads with their harvests, only…