ASHENEWS reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians to be wary of a falsified paracetamol injection mislabeled as Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial.
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The Senate has confirmed 17 persons for appointment as Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) out of 19 nominated by President Bola Tinubu.
The Bauchi State Government has set up a committee to investigate and proffer solutions to environmental problems that affect Birshin Fulani community in Bauchi local Government Area.
ASHENEWS reports that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said that it was reviewing the complaints raised by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria over the recent appointment of Dr. Babajide Salako as the council’s chairman.
ASHENEWS reports that a practitioner at Life Healings Hospital, Dr. Biodun Adewumi, has advocated for a relaxation in dress codes by organizations in response to the prevailing heat waves across the country. Speaking on Wednesday, Dr. Adewumi said that it is important to consider the health of workers while protecting their organizations’ policies. He stressed that allowing employees to dress more comfortably during hot weather not only safeguards their health but also boosts productivity. “The current heat wave demands precautionary measures to prevent health risks. Organizations, including banks and corporate offices, should show leniency in their dress codes to ensure…
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced their commitment to enroll and skill 1.5 million children, youths, and adolescents across Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states. The pledge was made by the Senior Education Manager at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, Michael Banda, during a crucial multi-sectoral meeting of key stakeholders focused on education and youth empowerment projects. The meeting, held on Wednesday in Kano, highlights the importance of addressing educational and developmental needs among the younger population. Banda said that the programme was aimed at increasing the number of girls and boys benefiting from safe,…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria imported a staggering 11.94 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in the first half of 2023. The NBS stated this in its latest Petroleum Products Distribution Statistics for Half Year 2023 released in Abuja on Wednesday. According to the report, the import volume of 11.94 billion litres of PMS during the initial half of 2023 marks a notable 3.29 per cent increase compared to the 11.56 billion litres recorded during the same period in 2022. The statistics also indicate a substantial rise in the import…
The Benue House of Assembly has approved the sack of three local government caretaker committee chairmen over alleged financial misconduct.
In a recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday in Abuja, the average retail price of diesel has skyrocketed from N828.82 in January 2023 to a staggering N1153.01 in January 2024. This increase, amounting to a significant 39.11 percent surge over the previous year’s price, reflects the ongoing challenges facing consumers in the energy market. The NBS Diesel Price Watch for January 2024 highlights a month-on-month rise of 2.34 per cent, with prices soaring from N1126.69 per litre in December 2023. The state profile analysis provided by the report unveils striking discrepancies in diesel prices…
ASHENEWS reports that the Minister for Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Malagi has said that the federal government intends to revive Nigeria’s national values via the National Value Charter.