Over 70,000 people across eight Local Government Areas in Kaduna State are set to receive free medical care through an outreach spearheaded by Amos Gwamna Magaji, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services. Beneficiaries hail from Kagarko, Jema’a, Kachia, Jaba, Zango Kataf, Kauru, Sanga, and Kaura Local Government Areas. During an inspection […]
Oyo State Programme Officer for the RSSH C19-RM project, Oluseun Adebiyi, has raised concerns about the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) at the grassroots, attributing the trend to misconceptions among young men about the issue. Speaking during the December edition of the RSSH C19-RM project meeting in Ibadan, Adebiyi highlighted alarming attitudes toward violence […]
The Nigerian government’s proposed 2025 budget allocates ₦826.5 billion to agriculture, marking a pivotal step toward revitalizing the sector, ensuring food security, and creating mass employment, experts say. This allocation reflects a significant increase from ₦362.94 billion in 2024 and ₦228.4 billion in 2023, with capital investments up by 130% year-on-year. Presenting the “Budget of […]
Google has introduced advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to safeguard Gmail’s 2.5 billion users from a surge in holiday-season scams, the company revealed in a blog post on Wednesday. As phishing, spam, and malware attacks intensify during the shopping season beginning in mid-November, the tech giant emphasized its commitment to keeping inboxes secure. “With more […]
The Federal Government, in collaboration with 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, is set to approve the first phase of the Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMP) under the Agroclimatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project. The formal endorsement will take place at a stakeholders’ session in Abuja on Wednesday, following months of extensive […]
As Nigeria’s population is projected to soar to 440 million by 2050, stakeholders in the food industry are emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative efforts to ensure food safety and sustainability. The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), during its Annual National Conference in Kano, stressed the importance of prioritizing food safety to […]
The Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), based in Abuja, will roll out a World Health Organisation (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MH-GAP) training initiative in 2025. The program aims to equip community health workers and other stakeholders in Nigeria with skills to identify, manage, and refer mental health conditions effectively. In a statement, […]
UNICEF Nigeria’s Bauchi Field Office Chief, Nuzhat Rafique, has pledged continued support for improving primary health care in Bauchi State. Speaking at the 2024 Bauchi State Primary Health Care Annual Retreat in Gombe, Rafique commended the state government for its progress while identifying critical challenges requiring immediate attention. She lauded Governor Bala Mohammed for fulfilling […]
Cyberbullying, the harassment or intimidation of individuals through digital platforms, is an escalating issue affecting adolescents worldwide. Often manifesting through hurtful messages, malicious rumors, or embarrassing posts, it can have severe consequences, including anxiety, depression, and academic struggles. Recognizing early signs, such as emotional distress, secrecy about online activity, and social withdrawal, is critical in […]
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Delta State has called on the state government to adopt a gender-responsive budgeting framework to address rising cases of violence against women and children. The coalition stated that implementing such a budget would ensure financial, material, and technical resources are strategically allocated to meet the specific needs […]
