Two Ibadan-based physicians have cautioned against sharing prescribed medications—even among people with similar symptoms—as part of efforts to combat drug abuse.
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The Federal Government has adopted a National Flood Insurance Policy (NFIP) aimed at addressing the growing threat of flood-related disasters across the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the much-anticipated Tax Reform Bills into law, ushering in sweeping changes aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s tax system, improving revenue generation, and easing the burden on low-income earners and small businesses. Key highlights of the new law: The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially been renamed the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The newly established NRS will now assume revenue collection duties previously handled by agencies such as the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Tax exemption has been…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s coconut industry to create jobs and expand opportunities along the entire value chain.
Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to environmental sustainability and energy development as the state hosted the official flag-off of the North West Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Penetration Programme. The LPG cylinder distribution, led by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, is in line with the Federal Government’s strategy to reduce environmental hazards through the use of LPG gas across Nigeria. Speaking at the launch event in Sokoto on Thursday, the Governor stressed the significance of the initiative, which includes the distribution of gas cylinders to…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the official invitation of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed. According to a statement by the Vice-President’s spokesperson, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative. The programme is designed to combat deforestation, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, targeting the planting of 20 billion tree seedlings over four years. In line with efforts to strengthen bilateral ties in agriculture and industrial development, Shettima will also…
The Director and Head of the Biotechnology Department at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, Dr. Lawal Kolawole has emphasised the urgent need to explore alternative sources of protein to meet Nigeria’s rising demand for protein-rich foods.
Researchers at the University of Brasilia have discovered that the toxin from a tiny toad, native to Brazil’s Atlantic Forest might hold potential for vascular disease treatment.
A team of Chinese scientists created a type of tiny robot that could remove bacterial infections from deep inside the paranasal sinuses.
The Head of Quality and Product Development at Twinnings Ovaltine Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Samson Baro has underscored the critical importance of digital traceability and quality control in ensuring food safety in today’s technology-driven world.