The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested six individuals and sealed several shops in Sabon Gari, Kano, over the illegal sale and distribution of harmful skin-bleaching creams.
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The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Society for Family Health (SFH), is expanding access to family planning through online pharmacies to create a more inclusive, efficient, and equitable health system.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) is collaborating with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to train stakeholders on energy performance standards for air conditioners.
Sunu Health Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and increasing client satisfaction through upgraded service delivery.
Food science experts have highlighted the urgent need for innovative approaches to address food security challenges driven by population growth, climate change, and rising health concerns.
At a tense United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Iran and Israel offered sharply contrasting views on the role of diplomacy in resolving disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, the issue at the heart of a recent 13-day violent conflict between the two nations. Iran reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic solutions, insisting that dialogue remains the only viable path to resolving differences, both with Israel and the broader international community, over its nuclear ambitions. “Iran never initiated this war,” said Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador to the UN. “Once the aggressors stopped their attacks, Iran halted its lawful military…
A civic organization, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has filed a lawsuit against the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over its intention to conduct local council elections in 57 local government and development areas, rather than the 20 constitutionally recognized local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos, is seeking to stop LASIEC from going ahead with the planned elections, which the foundation describes as unconstitutional, illegal, and a violation of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). In the originating summons marked FHC/L/CS/1012/2025, the plaintiff is…
The Senate has approved a fresh extension of the implementation period for the capital component of the 2024 national budget, shifting the deadline from June 30 to December 31, 2025. The decision was reached during Tuesday’s plenary following the presentation and swift passage of an amendment to the Appropriation Act. The bill, which was read and approved through first, second, and third readings in a single sitting, received overwhelming support from lawmakers. Deputy Senate President, Sen. Jibrin Barau, who presided over the session, announced the resolution after the Senate Committee on Supply’s report was adopted. Leading the debate, Chairman of…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commended the $1 billion Nigeria–Brazil Green Imperative Agricultural Initiative, describing it as a milestone in strengthening bilateral ties and advancing Nigeria’s food security agenda.
The University of Ibadan (UI) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Veterinary Medicine Central Laboratory, named the Suraj Adesina Research and Development Centre, in honour of the late alumnus and donor, Alhaji Suraj Adesina.