Improper waste management continues to be a significant cause of environmental degradation and health concerns in communities across Nigeria. In Sokoto, the situation is no different, with residents expressing deep concern over the widespread practice of indiscriminate waste dumping.
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has assured Nigerians that water levels in the River Niger are under control as the country prepares for potential flooding.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 54 new suspected Mpox cases were recorded in Nigeria during Week 39 of 2024, marking a decline from the 75 cases reported in the previous week.
The Head of the Oncology Unit at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos, Dr Ajibike Orekoya, says hereditary breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 20 per cent of cases generally.
The Director General, of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, says codex food labelling standards will enhance food safety and consumer awareness globally.
Stakeholders on Monday tasked the federal and state governments on accelerated implementation of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones project (SAPZ) for inclusive growth and economic development.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, says men can also be affected by breast cancer, advising both genders to always go for screening.
Adamawa State Government has vaccinated no fewer than 199, 371 persons against cholera in affected wards of Yola-North Local Government Area.
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) unveiled a joint health project to enhance reproductive health and reduce mortality rates in three states.
Rivers worldwide had less water in 2023 than at any time in the last 30 years, according to
report by the UN weather agency on Monday.