May 2026 – Page 256 – Rise Africa

LBS & Vanguard Pharmacy on an Integrated Healthcare Model

02.05.2026

The Lagos Business School and Vanguard Pharmacy have stated that Nigeria’s healthcare industry can be optimised by integrating healthcare delivery with retail convenience, bringing services closer to customers’ daily lives. This position followed the unveiling of a case study examining how the pharmacy chain adapted its model to local realities in Nigeria’s fragmented healthcare market....

Nigeria’s Informal Sector Lacks Protection, FIWON Warns

02.05.2026

The Federation of Informal Workers’ Organisations of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to urgently expand social protection coverage for millions of Nigerians working outside the formal employment system, warning that worsening poverty and inequality have left most workers without pensions, healthcare, or workplace protection. In a statement issued on Thursday ahead of the...

Investors Gain N3.2tn in Strong NGX Bullish Run

02.05.2026

Investors gained N3.26tn at the close of trading on Thursday as the Nigerian equities market extended its bullish run, driven by sustained buying interest in large-cap and consumer-linked stocks. Market capitalisation, which represents the total value of listed shares, opened the session at N152.728tn and rose significantly to close at N155.994tn, reflecting a robust renewal...

Jerry Eze Foundation Funds 240 Businesses with $3,000 Each

02.05.2026

The Jerry Eze Foundation, the charitable arm of Pastor Jerry Eze, has disbursed a total of N1bn in grants to 240 small and micro business owners at its Grant Award Ceremony held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Each beneficiary received $3,000 to scale, transform, or start a business. A statement from the Foundation on Thursday stated...

Customs Intercepts N18.9bn Cannabis in Imported Vehicles

02.05.2026

The Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Command, said it intercepted a consignment of cannabis sativa valued at N18.96bn, concealed inside imported vehicles. Addressing journalists at the command on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Frank Onyeka, said the interception followed what he described as a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in collaboration with...

PDP United To Defeat APC, Crisis Won’t Stop Our Victory

02.05.2026

Chief Sanya Atofarati is the Southwest zonal publicity secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. In this interview, he speaks about the political development in the opposition party and the chances of the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, at the polls. ADEWUMI ADEMIJU brings the report: The leadership crisis within the...

Workers Crown Mbah Top Gov, Commend Security, Infrastructure, Welfare Reforms

02.05.2026

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has been honoured with two major awards by organised labour, emerging as the “Most Labour-Friendly Governor” and “Best Performing Governor” in Nigeria. The recognition came as thousands of workers across the state commended his administration’s sweeping reforms, security measures, infrastructural expansion, and improved welfare policies. The recognitions were...

We’re Partners In Progress,’ Gov Sani Hails Kaduna Workers

02.05.2026

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that the Kaduna Light Rail Project, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council on Thursday, will complement his administration’s efforts at easing transportation for workers. The Governor, who thanked President Bola Tinubu for approving the project, said that his government recognises the economic pressures that workers...

Nasarawa 2027: Security Will Be My First Priority

01.05.2026

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu (rtd), has formally declared his intention to contest the Nasarawa State governorship election, promising to prioritise security and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the party’s direct primaries. Speaking after announcing his entry into the race, Adamu said his campaign had already commenced mobilisation of supporters across the state in preparation...

Fractional Osun Workers Declare Support For APC’s Guber Candidate, Oyebamiji

01.05.2026

Workers in Osun State under the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, on Friday, declared their support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, vowing to cast their votes for him come August 15, 2026. The association, a faction within the labour movement in the state, endorsed Oyebamiji at a May...