The Federal Government has initiated discussions with key UN bodies and stakeholders to eradicate early child marriage practices across the country. The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA are among the agencies involved in this dialogue. UNICEF’s Country Representative, Ms Cristian Munduate, who spoke in Abuja at a National Dialogue on Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria, said that the alarming prevalence of child marriage in states like Bauchi, Jigawa, and Zamfara had nearly 25 million child brides. Munduate said that child marriage was a harmful practice under international human rights law which was often associated…
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The Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has taken a bold step towards battling prostate cancer by partnering with local artists in an innovative awareness campaign. This collaborative initiative aims to educate men aged 40 and above about the significant risks associated with prostate cancer, as well as available funding and treatment options. Through a joint effort with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Innovative Medicine and Maigaskiya Visuals, the campaign, aptly named “Art 4 Cancer,” was unveiled during an event held on Saturday. The founder of the Foundation, Dr Zainab-Shinkafi Bagudu, said that the power of art is a…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reopened Sahad Store in Abuja after its closure over deceptive pricing practices on Friday.
A scholar, Prof. Basil Okeahialam, has warned that the prevailing high humidity in parts of the country can damage heart health if not properly managed.
The management of Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano State has dismissed speculations that dealers transacting business in the market are hoarding foodstuffs to create artificial scarcity.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted hazy and cloudy weather conditions from Saturday to Monday across the nation.
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to revisit the National Food Safety Bill.
The Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA) on Friday, offered free cervical and breast cancer screening for over 200 women in the barracks to commemorate World Cancer Day 2024.
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for urgent investments in cottage processing and storage facilities in communities by the federal and state governments.
The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna, has entered into a partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to advocate for mental health awareness in the state. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Aishatu Yusha’u-Armiya’u, announced the collaboration during a courtesy visit by Malam Bashir Rabe-Mani, the Kaduna Zonal Manager of NAN, on Friday. Yusha’u-Armiya’u highlighted the hospital’s significant achievements and expressed a desire for it to meet global standards. “We are delighted to welcome you to our hospital, and I assure you that your visit will be worthwhile,” she said. Reflecting on past challenges, she noted, “About…