The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako said that in spite decades of concerted efforts, equitable access to quality healthcare remained a significant challenge across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
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No fewer than 36 million people are struggling to meet their basic food needs, which is projected to rise to over 52 million during the lean season from June to August, latest analysis reveals.
The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has received two new allocations from the UN to support Congolese refugees in Uganda and efforts to combat a deadly cholera outbreak in Angola.
A new study has found a significant link between high exposure to phthalate, chemicals commonly found in plastic, and increased risks of heart disease and early death. Phthalates, often referred to as “everywhere chemicals,” are used to make plastics more durable and are present in hundreds of everyday products, including food packaging, personal care items, and medical devices. Researchers now warn that long-term exposure to these substances may be more dangerous to cardiovascular health than previously understood. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, analyzed data from over 5,000 adults in the United States. It revealed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, on Friday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators from Kebbi state were set to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences Chapter marked its 10th anniversary with the 10th Annual Symposium themed “Advancing Sustainability through AI-Driven Chemistry,” held from May 4 to 7, 2025, at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja. The event convened leading scientists, policymakers, and innovators to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming sustainable chemistry practices. In her welcome address, Prof. Edu J. Inam, Chair of ACS Nigeria, highlighted the chapter’s decade-long achievements and the critical role of AI in addressing global challenges like climate change and environmental degradation. She stressed that AI empowers chemists…
Indeed, in moments of deep national difficulty, we must ask: who spoke truth to power? Who reminded leadership of the people’s pulse? For when the leader is encased in applause, it is not the tailor who should be questioned, but the trusted companions who insisted the robe was flawless. Let us be clear: a nation cannot grow inside an echo chamber. And those who build it—through gentle omissions and well-timed silences—must someday reckon with its consequences. So, we watch—not with bitterness, but with clarity. We remember—not out of vengeance, but for the sake of vigilance. For the arc of history,…
In the life of every nation, it is tempting—perhaps even convenient—to focus blame solely on those in formal positions of power. Yet history suggests a more layered truth: the slow unraveling of societies often begins not at the center, but around it—among those who whisper influence without bearing its weight, who possess access without accountability. These are the polished minds, the lettered elites, the eloquent voices who, rather than challenge the system, cushion it with compliments and curated applause. Leadership, at its core, is not only a matter of policy—it is shaped by perception. And perception is, more often than…
Airtel Africa says its customer base grew by 8.7 per cent to 166.1 million in the year ended March 31, 2025, driven by strong operational performance across its markets.
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called for the inclusion of persons with special needs in the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project.