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 […]
Prices of essential foodstuffs, especially farm produce, are surging across Nigeria, even during the harvest season, as rising transportation costs and inflation take their toll. In Owerri, residents link the price hikes to the removal of fuel subsidies. Cassava farmer Chikaodi Igbokwe lamented the skyrocketing costs of moving produce from farms to markets. “Transporting goods […]
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 food prices surged by nearly 40% year-on-year in October, reflecting an increase from 37.77% in September, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report also showed that the country’s overall inflation rate rose to 33.9% in October, up from 32.7% the previous month, driven largely by the persistent rise […]
Senior doctors under the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) commenced a seven-day warning strike today, November 18, 2024, over unresolved grievances with the Federal Government, threatening healthcare services in 83 health institutions and 64 medical schools nationwide. The strike follows a 21-day ultimatum issued in October, with MDCAN citing dissatisfaction with the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has stated the country’s commitment to leveraging science and technology to improve the lives of its citizens, particularly in food and nutrition security. Speaking at the 8th Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Media Award in Abuja, Nnaji emphasized that Nigeria’s development through science and technology […]
