The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned users of bleaching creams to avoid products containing excess hydroquinone in order to protect their health.
Author: Editor
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has appointed Dr. Timothy Samaila, a neurosurgeon, as the new Head of its Accident and Emergency Unit.
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has announced plans to promote new biopharmaceutical technologies in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gender Mobile Initiative, a non-governmental organization focused on preventing gender-based violence, youth engagement, psycho-social support, and capacity building.
The Cross River State Government is strengthening its collaboration with the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) programme to tackle maternal and child mortality in the state.
Nigeria requires one billion dollars over the next five years to sustain its immunisation gains, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina has said.
With the assurance of a steady supply of petroleum products, more independent marketers have joined the growing list of distributors retailing Dangote Refinery’s high-quality products across Nigeria. This development comes as the Dangote Refinery announced a reduction in its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. The new price took effect on June 30, 2025. Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment in Lagos, stating:“PMS price has been reduced from N880 to N840 per litre, effective 30th June.” The previous hike to N880 per litre followed global…
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, awarded a multi-billion-naira contract to a company linked to his daughter and son-in-law, despite no work being done. Sirika, his daughter Fatima, her husband Jalal Sule Hamma, and their company, Al Buraq Global Investment Ltd, were arraigned on May 9 before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama. The EFCC accuses Sirika of abuse of office by awarding contracts to a company in which his close family members have vested interests. Testifying on Tuesday as the 12th prosecution witness,…
Today, I am writing as a professional water resource engineer with over twenty years of experience in irrigation water management and hydrology, as well as a professor of extension who must communicate complex information to non-professionals clearly and straightforwardly. Through my training and current role as a trainer, or even as a trainer of trainers, I am a key stakeholder in water resource management in this country. Therefore, it deeply pains me to see preventable flood-related losses occurring at the beginning or end of the rainy season in recent years. Sometimes, I write articles with a heavy heart, reflecting on…
The Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Mr Kingsley Chinda says the expensive nature of Nigerian politics is restricted inclusive political participation.