7.2% of Ogun’s 7 Million Population Are Diabetic — Expert
The acting Director of the Talabi Diabetes Centre in Isara Remo, Ogun State, Dr. Ayotunde Ale, has raised concerns about the growing prevalence of diabetes in the state. Speaking at…
2024 World Pneumonia/ Prematurity Day: 808,920 Deaths Linked to Pneumonia in Low, Middle Income Countries – FG Highlights
…Launches 400 CPAP Machines for 139 Health Facilities By Fatima Saka The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that globally, childhood pneumonia causes over 100 million episodes and 808,920 related…
FG, Development Partners Launch Initiative to Advance Inclusive Sanitation, Hygiene Economy in Nigeria
In an effort to improve sanitation and hygiene services across Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in partnership with development organizations, officially launched the “Accelerating Inclusive Sanitation…
LAWMA to generate more economic value through recycling– MD
…agency to establish Waste to Energy Plant in Epe The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has restated the Authority’s commitment to maximizing the…
Stakeholders continue deliberation on out-of-school syndrome
Stakeholders in education on Tuesday in Lagos continued to deliberate on how to improve learning outcomes and reduce out-of-school syndrome. The deliberation was on the second day of the National…
FG Advances Sustainable Power and Irrigation Project in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Federal Ministry of Power, has taken a major step to bolster food security and ensure a reliable power supply. This…
Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Kura, Passes Second Reading in Senate
…Set to Serve as a Training Hub for Agricultural Development in Nigeria By Fatima Saka A bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Agriculture, Kura, Kano State, passed its…
HPV Vaccine: CHAI says 380,671 girls vaccinated in Anambra
Mr Akpan Etop, HPV Consultant for Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI), disclosed that 380,671 girls have received the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer in Anambra. Etop, who…
EFCC Arrests Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in Abuja. The arrest took place on Tuesday at 12:54 PM, according to EFCC officials,…
Just In: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from the previous 27.25%. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision during the Monetary…