Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
The European Union (EU) has called on stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, civil society, and traditional institutions, to unite in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized a whole-society approach as key to addressing SGBV during the 10th […]
As the Internet of Things (IoT) deepens its presence in daily life, concerns over electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and its health implications are rising. QNET, a global leader in direct selling, addressed these challenges by unveiling cutting-edge wellness products during its Amezcua Product Workshop in Lagos. QNET’s Global Trainer and Category Manager, Bernhard Gaksch, highlighted […]
The Mpox vaccination campaign begins today, November 18, 2024, in seven states across Nigeria, focusing on health workers and contacts of confirmed cases, according to Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). As of October 27, 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 1,442 […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the European Union (EU) delegation in Nigeria. This partnership aims to enhance youth programs and initiatives that promote self-reliance among young people, bridging the gap between them and the government. During his visit to the EU delegation in Abuja, […]
Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Inspiring Women in Science Outreach Award. The organization was recognized for its efforts in promoting girls’ representation in STEM education through its Girls STEM Clubs and Outreaches program. The award, presented by Nature in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, acknowledges […]
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2024, Somolu General Hospital in Lagos organized a free medical outreach to promote diabetes awareness and encourage healthy living. The event, held on Thursday, offered complimentary screenings, medical consultations, and educational sessions to help residents understand the importance of managing and preventing diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting children’s rights and ending violence against them at the inaugural Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogota, Colombia. Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, led the Nigerian delegation, comprising 1,600 participants, 143 ministers, and 93 countries, with a pledge to drive transformative change. The minister emphasized […]
The Rivers State government has announced its commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV), aiming to reduce its prevalence to between 5 and 10 percent. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Ilamu Arugu, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Multi-Stakeholders Action Committee on GBV prevention for their selfless efforts and cooperation. The committee, funded by Action-Aid […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to equipping Nigerian youth with vital digital skills during his visit to Teesas Education Learning Centre Lekki. This centre is one of the Applied Learning Clusters (ALC) of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a flagship initiative of the Federal […]
