To address the growing need for fast, safe, reliable and affordable transportation services in Africa’s most populous nation, Nigerian Businessman, Mr. Dapo Balogun has introduced TakeDrop, a new on-demand mobile request taxi service that stands out from the competition. An app which allows users to call drivers at any time for transportation at rates far lower than local cab services, TakeDrop provides a completely automated payment system and allows users to track car availability through their smartphone map. However, unlike other e-hailing alternatives, TakeDrop works nationwide and is revolutionizing modern transportation in Nigeria by providing services to users between and…
Author: Wale Adebayo
On the 9th of February 2016, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) participated in the launch of the Global Joint UNFPA/UNICEF programme on the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Nigeria and called for zero tolerance for FGM and other harmful traditional practices. Under the leadership of H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa continues to create awareness of FGM/C, while addressing issues concerning the practice through its #MaternalMonday social media campaign. The practice of FGM, defined by the World Health Organization as “all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury…
On the 9th of February 2016, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) led by Founder-President, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, met with the UNAIDS Executive Director, Mr. Sidibe, to discuss the progress of HIV/AIDS reduction in Nigeria and explore ways to build synergy between both organizations for the improvement of the livelihoods of Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS. With an estimated 50% of people living with HIV in Nigeria being women aged 15 and up, Mrs. Toyin Saraki expressed that HIV/AIDS should be deemed a critical women’s health issue in the country. Since 2004, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa has worked to refine its…
Nigerians sometimes wonder where the many challenges of our nation stem from. However, when you learn of the fact that Nigeria loses as much as USD15 billion as a result of not passing one law, the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), then one cannot help but understand that the inadequacies in our system must be addressed. It is also difficult to imagine that in 16 years of the National Assembly – as presently constituted – the almighty PIB that should have been passed, signed and implemented in past sessions has continued to reincarnate itself as the ‘ever-elusive PIB. What this means…
Reading through the surreal judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the case filed against the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) by Senator Bukola Saraki, it came as a surprise that the CCT was allowed to proceed with the case despite damning evidences that suggests the case was more of persecution and not prosecution as they would have us believe. Although, the ruling by the Apex Court has given birth to all sorts of sentimental headlines on different news platforms, it however, remains to be seen what the likely objective of such a charade trial is, and will…
On the 4th of February 2016, the Founder/President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) and Wife of the Nigerian Senate President, H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, joined H.E. Mrs. Aisha Buhari, Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to flag off Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week in Kebbi State, Nigeria; as well as empower expectant and newly delivered mothers with health-seeking incentives. During the launch, Mrs. Saraki donated Mama Kit Goody Bags, containing items such as antiseptic solutions, soaps, navel clamps, Unilever Camay brand personal care products, and other essential items useful for the safe delivery…
Adverse to the rumours that Senator Stella Oduah, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker Representing the good people of Anambra North Senatorial District, has been sacked by the Supreme Court; it is however pertinent to note that this is a mere misinterpretation of the Supreme Court rulings and should be disregarded in all entirety. Find below Extracts from the Supreme Court Judgement as forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Tiled: THE STATUS OF PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES _RE: JUDGMENT IN SC. 37/2015 ”‘Our clients were duly nominated by the…
Senator Stella Oduah, who is representing Anambra North Senatorial District, has called for the establishment of an Inland Container Terminal in Onitsha, Anambra State to enhance production. Speaking at the interactive session of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, she emphasized the need to encourage more export in the face of the dwindling economy. The Managing Director of Nigeria Export – Import Bank, NEXIM Robert Orya briefed the Committee on its activities in general and the various challenges they are currently facing as an institution. She congratulated the Manging Director of the bank for…
Discussing how to improve maternal health in areas of conflict and extreme poverty with The Guardian (UK), H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of the reproductive, maternal, newborn, adolescent and child health (RMNCAH) non-governmental organization – the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), has called for an increased emphasis on health education through midwives, which will protect women in crisis settings by ensuring that they have the knowledge needed to protect themselves and their children. Currently, Nigeria – Africa’s most populous nation – is home to 3.3 million people who have been displaced by violence. Sharing insight on the Guardian Global Development Live…
The major security problem Nigeria is experiencing today is the problem of social security. Social security can be referred to as government programs intended to promote the welfare for her citizens through guaranteeing access to shelter, food, health-care, and the provision of employment for the unemployed in the society. Looking at a broader view of the term security, it not only means the protection of lives and property, but it covers many areas of life. Security refers to social security, health security, food security, economic, education and many more. The war against insecurity in Nigeria can not be won if…