The Nasarawa State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has signed a N10 billion contract with Bauhaus Global/ICCO and GET Engineering.
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Nigeria’s fourth mobile network operator, 9mobile, has continued to experience a decline in its subscriber base, with 6079 customers porting out of its network in two months.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
In a move to promote innovation and creativity, submissions for the 2025 awards for the Nigeria Prize for Science and Literature have been opened.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone a surgery, exploratory laparotomy, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to integrate free skin cancer treatment and regular dermatological check-ups for persons with albinism in public hospitals.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda.
The Kano State Government has called for urgent action to address gaps in waste management across the state.
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has strengthened efforts to combat waste and pollution on Lagos waterways through a strategic partnership with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) Marine Unit. LASWA General Manager, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said the collaboration focuses on improving waste management and ensuring safer waterways. Under the partnership, LAWMA collects plastic bottles and other recyclable waste from LASWA centers and transports them to recycling facilities. “This initiative ensures that boats, jetties, and waterways remain free from waste that constitutes a nuisance to the system,” Emmanuel said. Emmanuel highlighted LASWA’s Omi-Eko project, which aims to transition from…
Experts in skincare have raised concerns over the widespread use of skin-bleaching products in Nigeria, warning of severe health risks, particularly among women seeking a lighter complexion. Prof. Dasetima Altraide, President of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists, and Folawewo David, a skincare specialist, issued the warning in interviews on Sunday in Lagos, describing the trend as a ticking time bomb. Nigeria tops global bleaching statistics According to the 2023 World Health Organisation (WHO) Fact Sheet, Nigeria has the highest prevalence of skin bleaching globally, with 77% of Nigerian women using skin-lightening products. The data also highlights societal pressures as a…