Amidst the scorching heatwave sweeping across Nigeria, Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife stresses the importance of monitoring one’s well-being in response to extreme temperatures. Cole-Adeife emphasizes the critical need for hydration, urging Nigerians to consume ample water throughout the day, aiming for 2.5 to 3.5 litres daily, regardless of thirst levels. She advises against beverages containing caffeine, high sugar levels, or alcohol, as they can exacerbate dehydration. “To combat the heat indoors, she suggests utilizing fans and air conditioning systems for cooling. Regular cool baths are recommended to lower body temperature, although she advises limiting soap usage to twice daily…
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The Federal Ministry of Health has explained how it is tackling childhood cancer.
Climate finance experts assert that Nigeria and other African countries hold the potential to attract trillions of naira from the climate finance market through the implementation of effective structures and policies. These experts highlighted the significance of climate finance, which encompasses financing at local, national, or transnational levels from various sources to support actions addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Chief Executive Officer of PUTRRU, Ms. Monica Maduekwe, speaking on Thursday in Abuja, a leading platform facilitating interactions between Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and the energy sector in Africa, stressed the crucial role of appropriate policies and strategies in…
President Bola Tinubu is meeting with State governors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Africa Cup of Nations Runners-up, Super Eagles of Nigeria have moved up by 14 spots to placed 28th in the world in the February FIFA ranking.
In a significant move toward supporting the welfare of Nigerian women and children, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has announced a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Women Affairs. This declaration came during a pivotal meeting between Prof. Pate and the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, held in Abuja. Addressing the pressing issues concerning women and children, Prof. Pate emphasized the paramount importance of their welfare, stating that bolstering collaboration between the ministries is integral to advancing the nation’s development agenda. He explained on the ministry’s commitment…
As the world commemorates International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), the World Health Organization (WHO) says that early detection remains key to tackling childhood cancers globally.
A gender advocate civil society group, Women in Politics Forum (WIPF), has decried the absence of “even one” female lawmaker in the Abia House of Assembly.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to shore up investment opportunities in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says there will be haziness and thunderstorms across the country from Thursday to Saturday.