An International Non-Government Organisation (NGO), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), says it’s targeting at least 4.5 million Nigerians to access fortified food for nutrition and improved healthy diets.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has faulted the recent posting of some healthcare workers in the Sokoto State’s Ministry of Health.
The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) has issued a pressing call to both the Federal and State Governments, urging them to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria. This call to action aims to mobilize resources effectively to address this pervasive societal issue. Chairperson of the Forum and wife of the Kwara State Governor, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrasaq, conveyed this urgent plea during a gathering held in Abuja on Tuesday, as stated in a communique signed by her. This communique emerged after a two-day training session on Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Care (DPTC), organized…
The Federal Government and the World Bank are targeting three billion dollars to fund additional 120,000km fibre optic cables to leap frog broadband infrastructure and connectivity in Nigeria.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a Los Angeles-based global non-profit organisation, says it is set to establish Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in Benue and Abuja by June.
Nigerians are facing dire health consequences as the cost of essential medication surges, making it unaffordable for many. This article explores the impact of inflated drug prices on access to healthcare and the challenges faced by community pharmacies.
The Senate on Tuesday went into a close door session to take briefs from Service Chiefs and some Ministers on the general state of security in the country.
A new report by think tank Climate Analytics has found that $8 trillion of investment is needed for new renewables to deliver the 2030 tripling goal agreed at COP28 in Dubai late 2023.
The National Assembly has emphasized the urgent need to empower farmers with modern tools and financial resources as a crucial step in addressing the persistent challenge of hunger and food insecurity. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, conveyed this message during a High-Level Strategic Engagement on Climate Change, Food Systems, and Resource Mobilization held in Abuja. The event, organized by the African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD), served as a platform to discuss pressing issues related to agriculture, climate change, and sustainable food systems. Kalu specifically called for urgent steps to address…
Senator Ned Nwoko has called upon the National Assembly to enact legislation concerning the right to firearms, aiming to bolster the protection of lives and property across the nation. Representing the Delta North Senatorial District and serving as a member of the Senate Committee on Defence, Nwoko voiced his plea during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Highlighting the prevailing insecurity in the country, the lawmaker emphasized the necessity of introducing an amendment bill in the Senate to permit civilians to possess firearms. This initiative, he believes, could potentially contribute to enhancing security…