The 65th National Council on Health (NCH) has approved a memorandum calling for the establishment of a legal framework and comprehensive public health approach to tackle Nigeria’s escalating drug use epidemic.
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Last week, the federal government released the “State of Nigeria’s Children: Summary of the 2024 Situational Analysis of Children and Adolescents in Nigeria,” a report which presented the stark picture of the challenges faced by children and adolescents in the country.
As Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) continues to pose a major threat in the fight against infections, NAFDAC has called for coordinated national and international solutions to address the issue.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine from Saturday to Monday across the nation.
ASHENEWS reports that lawmakers in Kaduna State have pledged their support for the procurement and distribution of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) as part of efforts to combat malnutrition and anaemia across the state.
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Yargote Foundation, has called for the creation of special programmes aimed at empowering the boy-child to become responsible members of society. By Martha Agas The Founder of the organisation, Mrs Anna Pai, made the call at a summit themed “Shaping the Future of Boys for Balanced Living Through Positive Influence” organised by the foundation on Thursday in Abuja. The summit also marks the graduation of the first cohort of the foundation’s “Empower the Boy-Child Project.” Pai emphasised the need for stakeholders to come together to empower and support the boy-child, just as attention was being given…
You probably know that HIV/AIDS remains a global health crisis, and that advocacy and action are crucial to make sure people everywhere have access to medical care for HIV/AIDS. Ensuring that we each do our part to fight this global crisis is crucial. But before you get started, here are a few important facts that you should know about HIV/AIDS. HIV and AIDS are different HIV is a virus that can lead to AIDS. HIV impacts an individual’s immune system and causes it to deteriorate. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS is a condition that can result from HIV…
Sokoto State possesses vast potential in the hides and skin industry due to its rich tradition of animal husbandry. Known as one of Nigeria’s leading states for livestock, Sokoto is home to a large population of economically valuable animals, including sheep, cows, and the renowned Sokoto Red Goats. This unique goat breed produces high-quality skins that are highly sought after in the global leather market, and alongside the ‘gudale’ cows, they offer significant opportunities for Sokoto’s leather industry. By Danjuma Mohammed Historically, the hides and skin trade has been a major contributor to Nigeria’s economy, dating back to the era…
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Government has pledged 1.2 million hectares of land to the federal government for pasture production, ranching, and livestock farming.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State Government has signed an agreement with FutureCamp, a renowned management consulting firm based in Germany to tap into the potential of the green economy.