The son of Nigeria President, Seyi Tinubu, on Monday, inaugurated a drug bank for indigent patients at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Enugu, to support maternal and child healthcare. The drug bank meant for indigent patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Paediatrics, UNTH Pharmacy Unit, was organised under the Seyi Tinubu Maternal and Child Healthcare Intervention Programme. Inaugurating the bank, Seyi Tinubu, represented by his Personal Assistant, Ojeje Onimisi, said the initiative was designed to provide free essential medicines to vulnerable groups, particularly children and pregnant women. “We gather today with hope and compassion to commission the drug…
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The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have entered into a partnership to strengthen bioscience education and build public confidence in modern biotechnology. The partnership was formalized during the Train-the-Trainer Capacity Building Programme on Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biorisk Management, Waste Management, and Community Engagement, held in collaboration with NOUN in Abuja on Monday. Mr Bello Bawa-Bwari, Director-General of NBMA (represented by Dr Agha Ukpai Agha, Director of Biosecurity), said the training comes at a critical time when advances in biotechnology and life sciences are rapidly transforming research, agriculture, medicine, and environmental management. “The Train-the-Trainer…
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, experts have urged female journalists, particularly health reporters, to embrace self-care and lifestyle medicine to safeguard their physical and mental wellbeing. The experts spoke during a webinar organized by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. The programme, themed “Resilient Reporting: Mental Wellbeing for the Modern Female Journalist”, featured insightful contributions from seasoned professionals. Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, a veteran journalist and former National President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), spoke on the topic “Striking a Balance: Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Success in…
The Zamfara State Government is set to vaccinate 1.4 million children against polio in a new immunization round across 14 local government areas. The State Incident Manager, Dr Murtala Salaudeen, announced this during a news briefing on Monday in Gusau. Salaudeen said the government had deployed 1,997 teams to ensure no child is left unvaccinated. He noted that the campaign includes a unique strategy of giving noodle packs to vaccinated children to encourage participation. READ ALSO: Edo govt pays medical bills of fire victim, other patients According to him, 16 polio cases were recorded in 2024, with zero cases reported…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has cautioned farmers against early planting of crops to avoid risks from drought, describing the recent rainfall as “deceptive”. The Oyo State Meteorological Manager, Mr Emmanuel Udoh, gave this advice on Monday in Ibadan during a programme titled ‘Dissemination of 2026 Weather Forecast in Oyo State’. While providing advisories to guide farmers in the upcoming farming season, Udoh said the 2026 onset of rains—which marks the start of the planting season—will occur between April 15 and the end of April. “The key variable we monitor is when soil moisture content reaches 50 per cent, which…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has appointed Mr Kunle Olawoyin as its new Director of Communications, Policy and Advocacy. This was announced in a statement issued by the Head of Communications and Corporate Branding, Mr Olusomi Oduguwa, on Monday in Lagos. Oduguwa said Olawoyin would lead the organizations communications, policy, and advocacy agenda in support of NCF’s 2025–2030 strategy. According to him, Olawoyin—who previously served as Head of the Media and Public Affairs Unit at NCF from 2009 to 2015—will work with various teams to strengthen the organizations public voice and influence environmental policy outcomes. He added that Olawoyin would…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and a key driver of food security, job creation, and poverty reduction. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, made this statement at the Annual Ministerial Reward and Recognition Ceremony on Monday in Abuja. Kyari said the event was organized to celebrate excellence, commitment, and innovation within the ministry under the theme: “Nurturing Dedication, Growing Sustainable Agriculture.” According to him, the theme highlights the critical role of dedication in building a sustainable agricultural sector. “Sustainable agriculture does not grow by chance. It grows through…
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) on Monday distributed poultry packages to 50 women with disabilities engaged in poultry farming in Edo State. Speaking during the distribution exercise in Benin, Mr Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATNF (represented by Sadiq Waziri, Executive Director of Eco-lead Imperial Engineering and Global Resources Ltd.), said the beneficiaries were carefully selected for the empowerment programme. Odusanya said the initiative aimed to promote sustainable poultry farming and improve rural livelihoods. “We firmly believe that by investing in our communities—especially in the capable hands of resilient and enterprising women—we are planting the seeds for a…
A psychiatrist and therapist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has emphasized the need for journalists to adopt effective stress-coping strategies to maintain healthy living and reduce the risk of mental health conditions. Kadiri, who is also the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, made this known during a webinar organized by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Lagos. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. The 2026 edition carries the theme “Give to Gain,” which focuses on the power of reciprocity, investment, and collaboration to accelerate gender equality. Kadiri spoke…
Olam Agri has officially commissioned Ghana’s first state-of-the-art pasta manufacturing facility in Accra, ushering in a new chapter for the country’s food manufacturing sector. The US$40 million investment strengthens Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta manufacturing capabilities in West Africa and represents a major milestone in Ghana’s drive to deepen domestic production, enhance food security, and accelerate industrial growth. President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama presided over the commissioning ceremony, formally unveiling the facility and activating the production line with Olam Co-Founder and Group CEO, Sunny Verghese, senior government officials, traditional leaders, industry stakeholders and development partners present. The event…