A Consultant Gynecologist, Dr. Tope Olowogbayi, said that underlying, uncontrolled health conditions contribute to complications and deaths that may occur during the surgical treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroid. Olowogbayi, also a High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Specialist at the Fibroid Care Centre, a subsidiary of Nordica Fertility Center, made the assertion in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos. He spoke on the sidelines of a conference organized by Woman of Substance (WOS) to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD, marked annually on March 8, carries the theme for 2026: “Give to Gain: The Power of Reciprocity and…
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An Ilorin-based educationist, Godwin Adebowale, has called for improved health facilities in schools to enhance student safety. Adebowale, the proprietor of Stars Nursery and Primary School, made the call in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Ilorin. He said many schools lack basic health facilities and first-aid equipment needed to handle student emergencies. According to him, some schools are not investing adequately in first-aid services and other essential health facilities required to respond to students’ health challenges. READ ALSO: PHC visits surge to 170m as Nigeria deepens health reforms “Both public and private schools must have the necessary health…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Saturday to Monday across the nation. In its weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5 kilometres over the northern region on Saturday. It anticipated localised visibility of 1,000 metres or less over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa States throughout the forecast period. The agency also predicted moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout Saturday. It forecast sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall…
Utilisation Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) services in Nigeria surged to 170.8 million visits in 2025, up from 15.1 million in 2024. This reflects the growing impact of ongoing health sector reforms, the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report has revealed. The report was made available to reporters on Saturday in Abuja. It linked the surge to reforms under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), which is being implemented through a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Commenting in the report’s foreword, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
An Ilorin-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Biola Johnson, has advised members of the public to beware of fake online links and protect their personal information from internet fraudsters. Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Infotech, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Ilorin. He said many internet users unknowingly expose their personal information online without verifying the authenticity of the links they receive. According to him, scammers often exploit such opportunities to defraud unsuspecting individuals. “It is not every link sent to you that is genuine. There are scammers everywhere waiting for the…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has inaugurated an online safety and cyber-hygiene awareness campaign titled “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Him Face”. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja on Friday, the Director of the centre, CP Ifeanyi Uche, said the initiative was developed in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency. According to him, it aims to discourage Nigerian youths from engaging in cybercrime by exposing the dangers and legal consequences behind the perceived glamour of online fraud. Uche said cyber threats were rapidly evolving and increasingly affecting individuals, businesses, and government institutions across the country. He…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has inaugurated an online safety and cyber-hygiene awareness campaign titled “Real Odogwu No Dey Hide Him Face”. Speaking during the inauguration in Abuja on Friday, the Director of the centre, CP Ifeanyi Uche, said that the initiative was developed in collaboration with the UK National Crime Agency. According to him, it is aimed at discouraging Nigerian youths from engaging in cybercrime by exposing the dangers and legal consequences behind the perceived glamour of online fraud. Uche said that cyber threats were rapidly evolving and increasingly affecting individuals, businesses and government institutions across…
…as Gov Eno expresses confidence in facility management As Akwa Ibom State government prepares to receive the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu Saturday March 7, 2026, for the inauguration of the premier senior citizens’ centre in the State, Governor Umo Eno has expressed confidence in the management of the facility to justify its purpose and ensure sustainability. Fielding questions from Government House Correspondents shortly after inspecting the facility as part of preparations for its formal inauguration, the Governor said he was satisfied with the quality of the facility, as well as the policies put in place for its…
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched a continent-wide aviation initiative aimed at unlocking investment, strengthening infrastructure and improving connectivity across Africa’s air transport sector. Known as the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP), the initiative is designed to mobilise private, institutional and concessional capital while supporting policy reforms that make Africa’s aviation market more financially sustainable. The programme was unveiled during the Airlines, Capital and Connectivity Forum, held in Nairobi from February 25 to 26, 2026. The event, organised by AfDB in partnership with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), brought together airline executives, transport ministers, regulators, investors, aircraft manufacturers and development…
International lenders and development partners have committed more than $50bn to expand electricity access across Africa, in what the World Bank says is one of the most ambitious energy access initiatives ever launched on the continent. The funding forms part of a broad global effort to tackle Africa’s persistent power deficit by accelerating investments in electricity generation, grid infrastructure and decentralised renewable energy systems. Bloomberg reported that the commitments bring together financing from multilateral institutions, governments and private sector partners seeking to dramatically increase electricity access across the continent. The initiative is aimed at dramatically expanding electricity access across Africa, where hundreds…