Abigail Ikhaghu

Lagos

Journalist at The Guardian (Nigeria)

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Lagos gets family planning support for underserved communities

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

In a significant move to enhance reproductive health services, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has donated a consignment of family planning (FP) commodities to the Lagos State government. The official handover, which took place in Lagos, underscores the commitment of both parties to ensuring sustained access to FP services, particularly in underserved communities.
SPIN hosts inaugural scientific induction committee

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has hosted its inaugural Scientific Induction Committee, reinforcing its commitment to mainstreaming sustainability in Africa through research and innovation. The virtual event, themed, ‘Mainstreaming Sustainability in Africa: Professionalism, Standardization and Capabilities’, brought together distinguished scholars, industry leaders and sustainability professionals to chart a path for Africa-centric sustainability solutions.
New compliance task force berths to deepen fair trade in maritime

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

A new force for accountability has emerged in Nigeria’s maritime sector with the inauguration of the National Compliance Joint Taskforce of Licensed Clearing Agents (NCJTFLCA). Launched in Lagos, the advocacy group sets a bold agenda to enforce compliance, eliminate corruption, and uphold ethical standards in the clearing and forwarding industry.
Industry leaders to tackle gaming addiction, promote safety at symposium

3 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

By Abigail Ikhaghu 02 April 2025 | 2:00 am In a bid to promote responsible gaming practices, create safer gaming environments, and address the problem of gambling among young people in particular, Gamble Alert, in partnership with the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers and Aropsaid Technologies Limited Sports betting, soccer betting, gambling, bookmaker In a bid to promote responsible gaming practices, create safer gaming environments, and address the problem of gambling among young people in...
FMITI inaugurates committee to boost AfCFTA implementation

4 weeks ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu |Olayide Oluwafunmilayo Soaga

By Abigail Ikhaghu 27 March 2025 | 12:22 pm The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) has officially inaugurated the Central Coordination Committee (CCC) to enhance Nigeria’s implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the inauguration, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Odunwole, described the event as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s trade future.
FirstBank expands digital banking footprint with new automated branch

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has unveiled its fifth fully automated branch, the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre, in Lekki, Lagos, marking another milestone in its push for digital banking innovation. The new branch, located on Admiralty Way Lekki, joins four previously-launched centres in Victoria Island, Banana Island (Lagos) University of Ibadan and Wuse, (Abuja), solidifying FirstBank’s leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking transformation.
NAWOJ urges women to break barriers, seeks leadership roles in media

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called on women in the media industry to break barriers, and actively pursue leadership roles to bridge the gender gap in newsrooms and decision-making positions. With the theme, “Accelerate Action,” the event focused on “Young Women in Journalism: Mentorship, Growth, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” while also addressing the need for women to prioritise their health and well-being.
Akwa Ibom government reaffirms commitment to blue economy

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

By Abigail Ikhaghu 19 March 2025 | 2:55 am The Akwa Ibom State’s Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, Ini Ememobong, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to harnessing the potential of the blue economy and advancing maritime development. Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong.
NIWA seeks private sector’s participation in inland waterway devt

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

By Abigail Ikhaghu 19 March 2025 | 2:19 am The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has stressed the importance of the private sector’s participation, emphasising that the government alone cannot fully develop the sector. Oyebamiji The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has stressed the importance of the private sector’s participation, emphasising that the government alone cannot fully develop the sector.
Nigeria gets first disposable syringe factory

1 month ago | guardian.ng | Abigail Ikhaghu

In a significant advancement for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, the Lagos State government has officially commissioned the O-Care Disposable Syringe Factory, Nigeria’s first facility dedicated to the production of disposable syringes. Established by Transgreen Nigeria Limited, the commissioning of the O-Care Disposable Syringe Factory marked an important milestone in Nigeria’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in medical consumable manufacturing.