The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has explained its rationale for the push for drug integrity tests for youth corps members and prospective couples.
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday pledged to allocate 30 per cent of the state’s annual budget to climate resilience, as part of efforts to establish a Green Investment Fund.
As the World Earth Day is being observed, the Ondo State Goodwill Ambassador for Environment, Ms. Olayemi Olapeju, has extended her condolences to families around the world who have lost loved ones to wildlife attacks. Olapeju expressed her sympathy during the inauguration of the “No to Extinction: Art for Environment” campaign at Elegbeka Farm Settlement in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday. As part of activities marking World Earth Day, the ambassador organised a week-long series of events to promote environmental awareness. She stressed that the importance of the day goes beyond its annual celebration on April…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2025 global economic outlook, projecting a modest but steady recovery for many countries, with Nigeria expected to post a 3.0% growth rate. The projection signals cautious optimism for Africa’s largest economy amid ongoing reforms and efforts to boost non-oil sectors. According to the IMF’s forecast, India is set to lead the global growth chart with a robust 6.2% expansion, followed by China at 4.0%. Saudi Arabia and Nigeria are each projected to grow by 3.0%, outperforming several advanced economies. In contrast, growth in major Western economies remains subdued. The United States is…
Public Health experts on Wednesday in Abuja, advocated for strengthened infection prevention and control (IPC) measures amid rising concerns over infectious disease outbreaks in Nigeria.
The Federal Government on Wednesday officially inaugurated the Presidential Initiative for the Empowerment of Youth in Agriculture, known as “The Green Money Project.”
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with key stakeholders in the energy sector to end premature deaths caused by firewood and traditional cooking stoves’ toxins.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications.
The European Union (EU) has imposed a combined fine of €700 million on U.S. tech giants Apple and Meta for violating the bloc’s stringent digital competition regulations. The penalties are part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing the market dominance of Big Tech under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). According to EU regulators, both companies engaged in practices that undermine fair competition and consumer rights within the digital marketplace. The European Commission stated that Apple failed to comply with obligations regarding app store access and in-app payment options, while Meta was penalized for its controversial data-sharing policies between…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to leveraging biotechnology as a transformative force in the nation’s healthcare system. He also addressed persistent public concerns about the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), encouraging Nigerians to embrace the innovations biotechnology offers. Speaking at a sensitization workshop on Biotechnology and Biosafety held Tuesday at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Salako described biotechnology as “a critical pillar” for improving health outcomes and accelerating national development. “Biotechnology opens doors to innovative diagnostics, therapeutics, immunotherapy, regenerative medicine, and the production of…