A counselling psychologist, Dr. Gloria Eifediyi, has raised urgent concerns over the increasing rate of drug and substance abuse in Nigeria, particularly among young people.
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President Bola Tinubu has pledged to eliminate bureaucratic and technical barriers impeding Nigeria’s agricultural growth, especially in the livestock sector, as part of a renewed drive toward food security, job creation, and export competitiveness.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted a full-scale flood response simulation in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to proactive disaster preparedness.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to partnering with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in tackling flood-related challenges across the state.
Severe flooding has displaced several residents of Okitipupa in Ondo State following a relentless three-day downpour, leaving homes submerged and daily life disrupted across the community.
The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) has seized unwholesome consumables valued at N14.4 million over the past six months in a coordinated effort to safeguard public health and environmental safety.
Nigeria has recorded 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of Epidemiological Week 25 of 2025, with the case fatality rate (CFR) rising to 18.6%, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Nigeria’s agricultural sector—long the backbone of the economy and a lifeline for millions—is being battered by a triple threat: climate change, insecurity, and soaring input costs. Together, these crises are endangering national food security and economic stability. By Anna Moses Farmers across the country are struggling with erratic weather patterns, skyrocketing prices of inputs, and a surge in rural insecurity that has rendered many farmlands inaccessible. Recent data from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) show that the 2024/2025 farming season recorded below-average rainfall in many parts of the country, especially in the North and Middle Belt. Several states faced delayed…
Nigeria is stepping up as a leader in Africa’s efforts to build resilient health systems by championing sustainable financing and medical oxygen security at the upcoming Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF), scheduled for July 15 in Abuja.
A new joint study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) has confirmed the crucial role international health teams play in strengthening outbreak responses across the African continent.