ASHENEWS reports that a civil society organisation (CSO) has stressed the need for the media to support the scale-up of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) to help Nigeria tackle its already grim maternal mortality figures.
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ASHENEWS reports that a nutrition expert in Nigeria says that the rising cost of living in Nigeria may draw back the gains recorded so far in improving the country’s nutrition indices.
A Consultant Psychiatrist and President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Dr. Taiwo Obindo has cautioned that the visible economic hardships in the country may heighten the risk of mental health conditions among Nigerians. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Dr. Obindo highlighted concerns about the potential vulnerability of some Nigerians to developing mental health issues due to the prevailing economic challenges. He said that the current economic hardship, coupled with the level of poverty and other social factors in the country might likely inflict mental illness on more Nigerians. He listed the social factors including the high…
A Financial Expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, says it is an “overkill’’ to increase the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 22.75 per cent from 18.75 per cent. Uwaleke, a professor of Capital Market at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, said this in an interview on Wednesday in Abuja. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the CBN had increased the MPR by 400 basis in its meeting on Tuesday. The committee also adjusted the asymmetric corridor to +100 – 700 basis points from + 100 -300 basis points around the MPR. The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) was increased from 32.5 per…
According to a Clinical Psychologist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba (FNPHY), Dr. Akin Gabriel, there has been a noticeable rise in the number of young individuals, particularly around the age of 16, seeking help for mental health issues at the hospital. Dr. Gabriel, a Director at the institution, highlighted this trend in Lagos on Wednesday, emphasizing that there has been a growing awareness among people about their mental health. Consequently, individuals are increasingly inclined to seek assistance when they recognize the need for it. “More young people are presenting at the hospital. We’re having more of that. “Young people…
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has donated 2,000 dignity kits to Internally Displaced women and girls within reproductive age in Plateau. The UN agency, which is in charge of Reproductive Health Rights and Gender Based Violence (GBV) in emergencies, made the donation on Tuesday in Jos, to the state government through its ministries of health and women affairs, for onward distribution to the beneficiaries. The UNFPA’s Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr Christian Sabum, who made the presentation to the commissioners of the ministries, said the dignity kit consisted of reusable sanitary pads, bathing and washing soaps, pants, toothpaste and toothbrush. Sabum…
The Executive Secretary of the Academy of Science, Dr. Oladoyin Odunbanjo has encouraged Nigerians to recognize women, especially in their capabilities, efforts, and achievements in the field of science, to ensure gender equality and representation in the community. Odunbanjo said this in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos. He said that there were some unique challenges that women in the field of science face that had led to reduced visibility and recognition in their careers. The executive secretary mentioned that these challenges stem from a lack of recognition, cultural roles, and other obstacles that hinder their progress in scientific fields.…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it has suspended its second day nationwide streets protest over hunger and economic hardship in the country.
The House of Representatives Public Account Committee (PAC) has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso to appear before it on or before Tuesday, March 5, or face arrest warrant.
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI), has expressed confidence that contrary to belief in certain quarters Nigeria will witness economic growth in 2024. The policy group expressed confidence in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Niyi Akinsiju, in Abuja on Tuesday. Akinsiju said the group projected that the growth would be driven by the non-oil sector and expansion in the financial sector as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), continues to control inflation rate and stabilise the foreign exchange rate. He said that the group’s position was based on a careful study of the last quarter of 2023…