A food systems consultant, Dr. Olapeju Phorbee, has urged Nigerians to prioritize safe, healthy, and diverse diets while warning against the dangers of consuming expired or unsafe food products. Phorbee gave the warning during a two-day workshop on Nutrition and Food Systems Reporting and Advocacy, organized by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Nigeria Health Watch in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Capacity of Media Professionals for Nutrition and Food Systems Reporting and Advocacy,” aimed to equip journalists with essential skills to report effectively on nutrition and related food policy issues. Phorbee, who is also the…
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The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised concern over the alarming rate of HIV infections among young women, revealing that about 4,000 girls aged 15–24 contract the virus every week globally. This was contained in a statement by AHF Nigeria’s Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Mr. Steve Aborishade, on Wednesday in Lokoja, to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl (IDG). “Globally, adolescent girls and young women face a disproportionate HIV burden. Despite progress, the numbers remain alarming, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa,” the statement read. According to AHF, more than 3,300 of the 4,000 weekly infections occur in…
The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has commenced a free eye screening campaign across the state as part of activities marking the 2025 World Sight Day, themed “Love Your Eyes.” Director of Public Health, Mr. Abubakar Sadiq, said on Wednesday that the initiative, organized in partnership with Sight savers and the National Eye Centre, aimed to improve access to quality eye care services for residents. He explained that screening centres had been established at the Ministry of Health premises, General Hospital Sabo, and selected locations in Afaka and Kafanchan to ensure wide community participation. Sadiq reaffirmed the state government’s commitment…
Journalists have been urged to intensify advocacy and public awareness on nutrition and food systems to tackle malnutrition and promote healthier eating habits among Nigerians, especially vulnerable populations. This call was made on Wednesday at a two-day training workshop on Nutrition and Food Systems Reporting and Advocacy organized by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Nigeria Health Watch in Abuja. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Capacity of Media Professionals for Nutrition and Food Systems Reporting and Advocacy,” aimed to equip journalists with tools to effectively cover food and nutrition policy issues. Victor Ekeleme, Senior Associate, Communications at GAIN Nigeria,…
The Queen’s School Enugu Old Girls Association (QSEOGA), Abuja Branch, has trained no fewer than 500 teachers and students of the school on re-parenting and core values aimed at preparing students for future leadership. The training, held on Wednesday in Enugu, featured two sessions titled “Taking Responsibility for the Future – The Challenge of Re-parenting Our Youths” for teachers and “Core Values for Transformational Leadership” for students. Speaking at the event, President of QSEOGA Abuja Branch, Prof. Ngozi Egbuna, said the initiative was designed to impact and empower students, teachers, and non-academic staff of the school. She explained that the…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has expressed concern that Nigeria’s food security and sustainability are being undermined by high post-harvest losses. The Director of the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services (FDAES), Mr. Olawumi Ayodele, stated this in Ibadan during a training session on cassava cultivation and processing best practices for farmers in Oyo State. Ayodele, who was represented by Mrs. Temitope Banjo, a Principal Agricultural Officer at the ministry, said that about 40 per cent of Nigeria’s agricultural produce is lost after harvest due to poor handling and management practices. He identified the causes of…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) have called for an evidence-based approach to guide Nigeria’s policy on cannabis and its derivatives. NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, made the call at a stakeholders’ workshop on cannabis oil use organized by NAS on Wednesday in Abuja. Marwa said the workshop reflected the NDLEA’s commitment to adopting science-driven strategies in addressing drug-related challenges while safeguarding public health and promoting national development. He noted that in 2023, the agency launched the Alternative Development Project, the first of its kind in Africa, to tackle the social and economic…
The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing environmental sustainability across Nigeria. Senator Magnus Abe, Chairman of the NAGGW Council, gave the assurance at the agency’s 3rd National Council meeting, induction, and familiarization session held on Wednesday in Abuja. The event, themed “Green Leadership, Good Governance: Aligning with the Renewed Hope of President Bola Tinubu,” brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for environmental restoration and sustainable development. Abe noted that many communities across the country face numerous challenges requiring collective attention. “From infrastructure development to social welfare and environmental sustainability, we have a…
The Medical Director of the National Orthopedic Hospital (NOH), Jos, Prof. Icha Onche, has announced that the newly established hospital has commenced full operations. Onche disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos during an interactive session with journalists. He said the hospital, established in 2023, began operations on May 13, 2025, by attending to outpatients and has so far provided services to 736 outpatients since inception. The Medical Director said the facility would, from October 8, commence full-scale operations, including admitting inpatients, conducting surgeries, and providing emergency medical care, particularly for trauma cases involving the limbs and spine. According to him,…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called on state governments to show greater commitment to implementing the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme to accelerate access to safe water and improved sanitation across the country. Utsev made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open the Fourth Federal Steering Committee Meeting of the World Bank–assisted SURWASH programme. He said the meeting was convened to review progress in the seven implementing states—Delta, Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau—and to consider their revised work plans for approval. The minister expressed…