The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has announced plans to organise aerobic exercise sessions every three months to promote healthy living and physical activity among Nigerian women. The National President of NCWS, Princess Edna Azura, said this on Thursday in Abuja during an aerobic exercise organised by the council for members and affiliated groups. Azura said the initiative was prompted by the need for women to adopt healthier lifestyles, particularly as changing dietary habits and inadequate physical activity contributed to poor health outcomes. She urged Nigerian women, especially older women, to embrace regular exercise as part of their daily…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the stop rate on the one-year Nigerian Treasury Bill (NTB) to 16.84%, its lowest level since June 3, 2026, despite strong investor demand for the government debt instrument. At the Treasury Bills primary market auction held on Wednesday, September 2, the apex bank allotted N865.71 billion, exceeding the N700 billion initially offered to investors. The auction attracted total subscriptions of N3.35 trillion, representing about 4.8 times the amount on offer. Demand was heavily concentrated on the 364-day bill, which received N3.238 trillion in bids against an offer of N500 billion. The CBN…
Residents of some Lagos communities have called for stronger enforcement against businesses and operators over persistent environmental violations. The residents made the call in separate interviews with reporters on Thursday in Lagos. Mr Hameed Hassan, a resident of Haruna, Ogba, said noise from a nearby hotel and bar had become unbearable. “The people blast music without regard for others all night. When there is no light, they turn on their noisy generator,” he said. Similarly, Mojeed Akinyemi, an Ogba resident, called for the closure of a welding workshop in Karaole Estate over persistent noise pollution. “I have approached the welder…
A medical doctor at Lugbe General Hospital, Abuja, Dr Ummusalma Faruk, has called for increased awareness of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, organisation and task completion. Faruk made the call in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Thursday while speaking on the effects of ADHD and available management options for people living with the condition. She said ADHD was not simply a matter of laziness, poor discipline or lack of interest, emphasising that people living with the condition could face challenges in school, at work, in relationships and other areas of…
The Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) has commended the Federal Government for setting up a technical committee on aquaculture. The LASCAFAN President, Mr Olatoye Fajimi, gave the commendation in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Lagos. It was reported that the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy recently inaugurated a technical committee to address feed production, value addition and other challenges in aquaculture. Fajimi, however, urged the committee to ensure the standardisation of Nigerian aquaculture, adequate feed supply and need-based research to address challenges confronting practitioners. “When we saw the news of the…
A global initiative to establish an mpox vaccine stockpile has been inaugurated, creating a long-term mechanism for countries to access vaccines during outbreaks and strengthening preparedness against the disease worldwide, agencies announced jointly. The agencies, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the initiative, approved by Gavi’s Board in 2025 and funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, was designed to support equitable outbreak responses and improve timely access to vaccines globally. “The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision will coordinate the stockpile. “It will work alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Federation…
Mrs Zigwai Fanda, a climate advocate, has called for the enforcement of environmental standards and responsible private-sector participation in Africa. Fanda, the founder of Climate Change and Circular Economy (CCCE) Africa, made the call in an interview with reporters on Thursday in Abuja. “Africa must develop climate change solutions suited to its realities rather than simply replicating foreign models. “Africa has enormous opportunities in renewable energy, the circular economy, sustainable agriculture and green manufacturing. “The continent can meet global sustainability standards by moving from commitments to implementation through stronger environmental governance, investment in technology and innovation, climate finance mobilisation and…
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged governments at all levels to prioritise local livelihoods and environmental protection in investment agreements. The coalition made the call at a stakeholders’ roundtable in Abuja on Thursday, urging the government to make such agreements public for scrutiny and input from relevant stakeholders. Speaking in an interview with reporters, Mrs Joyce Brown, Programmes Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), said the government must look beyond the financial value of proposed investments. Brown said investors’ track records should be scrutinised and proper impact assessments conducted to prevent a repeat of…
The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali Muhammad Ali, says he looks forward to deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to strengthen communication and reposition Nigeria’s narrative. Ali said this in Abuja during the Monthly General Meeting (MGM) of the NIPR FCT Chapter, where he was also celebrated for the renewal of his tenure by President Bola Tinubu. He described the renewal of his tenure as more than a personal milestone, saying it represented recognition of the collective work of communicators, reputation managers and custodians of public trust. “I do not take…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 reported cases and 3,000 deaths, warning that the outbreak is spreading rapidly. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus raised the alarm during a news conference shared on the organisation’s website on the Ebola update in Kinshasa. He said the outbreak is now the second-largest Ebola epidemic recorded and the fastest-moving outbreak WHO has ever seen. “The epidemic affects 60 health zones across six provinces, covering a vast geographic area and creating significant challenges for response teams. “Ituri province remains the epicentre, accounting for…