The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to mandate public healthcare institutions to provide free medical treatment for pregnant women during and after delivery. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Mohammed Shehu (PDP-Bauchi) at plenary on Wednesday. They also urged the ministry to implement routine checks to ensure continuity, compliance by medical personnel, and sustainability of childbirth processes. Moving the motion, Shehu said that the government established public healthcare institutions to provide medical services to humanity. He added that drugs were supplied to the institutions which are…
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says there has been an upward trend in the life expectancy of both males and females from 2020 to 2022.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has attributed the low uptake of the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines to misinformation.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the setbacks in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases.
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Oyo State chapter, says the strike embarked upon by its members in the state on Tuesday will be indefinite.
The Kogi state government says it plans to generate electricity locally, to fast track the development of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, said this when he briefed newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting, Chaired by Gov. Usman Ododo and Chairman of Council in Lokoja on Wednesday. “This and other far reaching decisions were taken as measures to take the state to new heights “These decisions become imperative because Kogi has all it takes to generate and distribute power for the wellbeing of our people and developmental purpose. “Again, the executive council has given…
Foreign Affairs Ministers of Nigeria and Benin Republic, on Tuesday, held a bilateral discussion on improving free flow of trade and commerce between the two nations. The meeting, which is a close door, was held at Anguwar Sule Wara, a border town in Benin Republic. Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Nigeri’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, said the consultative forum was based on order by President Bola Tinubu and President, Patrice Talon, of Benin Republic. “The meeting at the Segbana border post in Benin Republic is aimed at bringing the border crossing between Tsamiya in Nigeria and…
The House of Representatives has received the 2024 statutory budget proposal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), submitted by the Presidency for consideration. The budget, transmitted via a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated May 20, 2024, was read on the floor of parliament on Tuesday. Addressing the letter to Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu noted the submission aligns with the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. The proposal, based on NDDC’s revenue and expenditure forecasts, supports the Federal Government’s fiscal and developmental policies, the Renewed Hope Agenda, and the 2024-2026 Economic Recovery Growth…
The Federal Government says it has initiated a comprehensive review of the basic education curriculum, to ensure it aligns with the evolving needs of the country and global standards. The Minister State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu announced this during the opening of a five-day workshop on the review of syllabus of technical examination in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that the strategic move was aimed at enhancing the quality of education, fostering critical thinking, and equipping students with the necessary skills to thrive in a dynamic world. The minister emphasised the importance of a robust educational foundation, while highlighting…
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris