At a media roundtable held at Dankane Guest Palace Hotel, Sokoto, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) celebrated Sokoto State’s family planning achievements, revealing an impressive 80% success rate in meeting family planning targets for 2023/2024.
Author: John Asishana
Statists have revealed that men topped the list of fatalities in road crashes in Sokoto state between January to September 2024.
Hospitals in Sokoto State are exploring the potential of mobile health (mHealth) services, but many are held back by high costs and limited knowledge of the technology. While some hospitals are familiar with mHealth, which involves using mobile devices like phones and tablets to provide healthcare, others still rely on traditional methods like ambulances and phone consultations.
As the cost of gas and kerosene continues to rise, more and more households in Sokoto State are switching to charcoal as an affordable alternative for cooking. The surge in demand is providing a significant boost to charcoal vendors across the state, as families seek more cost-effective ways to prepare meals.
ASHENEWS reports that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has reiterated its determination to reduce road accidents and ensure safer travels for all road users especially during the ember months. The FRSC Sokoto State Sector Commander, Hassan Maikano made this reiteration when the sector commenced the 2024 International Customer Week. According to him, the federal agency has made progress in improving road safety measures over the years and they are working to ensure the agency meet the global target of reducing road crash deaths, “This year’s theme, ‘Above and Beyond,’ reflects our dedication to going the extra mile to ensure…
On Thursday, September 26th, during World Contraception Day (WCD), health experts in Nigeria, including Professor Josiah Mutihir from Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), emphasized the importance of contraception in empowering individuals to take control of their reproductive health.
Many Nigerians worry that their cooking gas runs out faster than expected, leading them to believe they’re not getting their money’s worth. However, the reason your gas finishes quickly may not always lie with the gas station – it could be due to a range of other factors.
With the global population on the rise and an increasing demand for food, farmers face the challenge of growing more on limited land. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer in agriculture, providing innovative tools to improve crop yields, sustainability, and decision-making.
Healthcare providers in Sokoto State are calling on parents to vaccinate their children against measles by the age of nine months to prevent the spread of this potentially deadly disease.
Poultry farming in Nigeria is a thriving industry where birds like chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowls are raised primarily for their meat and eggs.