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Apapa, Lagos Island, Mainland, Surulere drive 95% vaccination success in measles-rubella campaign
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District IV, Dr. Abimbola Bowale, has announced that the district recorded 95 per cent coverage during its routine immunisation exercise across four Local Government Areas — Apapa, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland and Surulere. Dr. Bowale disclosed that the district set a target of 1,108,811 children for the measles-rubella vaccination campaign and successfully immunised…
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Folarin Coker Staff Clinic adopts paperless EMR, expands preventive care for public servants
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, on Tuesday toured the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic at the State Secretariat, Alausa, as part of her ongoing familiarisation visits since assuming office. The visit reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the health and productivity of public servants. Dr. Lajide inspected all departments and units within the clinic under…
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Reps facilitate FHIS coverage for 130 journalists
..secure one-year health cover for parliamentary journalists The House of Representatives has facilitated the enrolment of members of its Press Corps into the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS).The initiative is described as a landmark intervention aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and promoting the welfare of parliamentary correspondents within Nigeria’s parliamentary system. Under the one-year health insurance package, facilitated…
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LSWMO cracks down on environmental polluters in Ijora, Coker-Aguda
…closes Ijora toilet, Surulere building over untreated wastewater The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed a public toilet facility at Ijora Olopa and a residential property in Coker-Aguda, Surulere, over environmental pollution and improper discharge of wastewater. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency disclosed that the public toilet located at Ijora Olopa via Nipost was shut…
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Akwa Ibom to enforce Treasury Single Account across MDAs for transparency, accountability
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) in the State will boost revenue growth, enhance transparency and strengthen accountability across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Speaking at an engagement with revenue officers and key stakeholders at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, the governor said the TSA would increase internally generated…
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Ogun launches independent health audit in Ogijo over lead poisoning fears
The Ogun State Government said it has commenced an independent and comprehensive health audit of residents in the Ogijo community, Sagamu Local Government Area, following confirmation of lead poisoning concerns. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Ologijo’s Palace, the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, announced that the health audit had begun after blood samples were collected from more…
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NASS to reconvene March 5 as committees wrap up 2026 budget review
The National Assembly has postponed the resumption of plenary earlier scheduled for February 24, 2026. Both chambers had adjourned for two weeks to enable their committees conduct the 2026 budget defence sessions for ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as well as government parastatals. In a notice issued on Monday, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, said the postponement…
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Yilwatda unveils TPI Governing Council, says Institute anchors Tinubu’s reform vision
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated the governing council of the Progressive Institute (TPI) as part of efforts to deepen the nation’s democracy. The council was inaugurated by the National Chairman of the ruling party, Nentawe Yilwatda. Speaking in Abuja at the inauguration, Yilwatda described the institute as a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s vision to institutionalise research-driven and…
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Lagos strengthens data integration as LASRRA, OEQA seal strategic alliance
The General Manager of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA), Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, to discuss strategic collaboration to strengthen data integration across private schools in Lagos State. The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both agencies…
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LASG hails JOHESU for suspending strike, pledges improved welfare for health workers
The Lagos State Government has commended the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) for calling off its recent industrial action, describing the move as a demonstration of goodwill and shared responsibility in safeguarding public healthcare services across the state. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr Afolabi Ayantayo, spoke after a meeting between representatives of the state government and union executives,…
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