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Disability Barriers Persist in Public Hospitals – Stakeholders Warn

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

…Project Kampe Bodi demands help desks, accessible telemedicine, stronger patients’ rights enforcement Persons with disabilities and other vulnerable Nigerians continue to face discrimination, poor communication and difficulties accessing services in government hospitals, stakeholders have

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SADC, China Move to Cut Import Dependence in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

…Regional bloc, UNAIDS, partners identify technology transfer, pooled procurement and investment as priorities The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Government of China, UNAIDS and the Global Health Innovation Institute (GHII) have agreed to advance regional pharmaceutical manufacturing as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported medicines and

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North Central Unveils 20-Year Plan

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

….Targets Regional Economic Transformation …NCDC seeks integrated infrastructure, value addition, security and digital expansion across six states, FCT The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has unveiled a 20-year development roadmap aimed at transforming the region into an integrated economic hub through coordinated investment in infrastructure,

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2027: Adesanya-Davies Calls for Christian Governor in Kwara

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies has called on political parties and stakeholders in Kwara State to prioritise religious inclusion and historical balance in the 2027 governorship election. Adesanya-Davies, a former presidential candidate, made the call in a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday, arguing that Kwara should consider producing an elected Christian governor

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Wike is an asset to APC – Jibrin defends FCT Minister

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

….should not be embarrassed A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and federal lawmaker, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said no member of the ruling party can claim not to have benefited from the efforts of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in delivering President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Jibrin stated this on […]

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Lagos Council Chair Launches Solar Borehole Projects In Eight Communities

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2026

The Chairman, Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has commenced the construction of solar-powered boreholes across eight (8) communities as part of efforts to improve access to potable and sustainable water supply for residents. The projects according to the Chairperson was designed to bring more dependable source of water closer