When the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) introduced ‘Marine and Blue Economy’ as a new category in its annual National Spokespersons Awards (NSAwards), few anticipated the overwhelming response it would attract. Yet, the category garnered more entries than any other, reflecting growing interest and competition among major players in the maritime sector. By Yushau Shuaib The NSAwards, instituted by Image Merchants Promotion Limited—publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential—in partnership with the NIPR, celebrates exceptional communicators and spokespersons across diverse fields. Held during the National Spokespersons Summit, the awards event is a platform for knowledge exchange, professional recognition, and elevating…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has trained 200 stakeholders across the Northeast on identifying counterfeit medicines.
The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter has called for a paradigm shift from malaria control to vector control.
A Director of Research at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. Olaoluwa Akinwale has emphasised the need for increased research and awareness on urinary schistosomiasis (blood in the urine) in the country.
The Niger State Government says it is in talks with Russia to explore investment opportunities in sunflower oil production and other agro-industrial investments in the East European Nation.
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The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says free malaria vaccines are available in Primary Healthcare Centres in Kebbi and Bayelsa for children aged five to 11 months.
ASHENEWS reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have established dedicated liaison teams to enhance collaboration and joint operations.
The Federal Government says organisations and entities that fail to comply with data privacy protection laws and regulations risk a penalty as high as N10 million.