The Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with the rice processing centres established under the International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State. The organization made the commendation during inspections of rice farms in Mbulu Owo, Nkanu East, and Uhueze Nenwe, Aninri Local Government Areas of Enugu, alongside IFAD-VCDP officials. Speaking during the visit, SON Coordinator in Enugu, Mr Peter Ameh, said the organization inspected the processing centres to assess on-ground facilities, as SON is responsible for standardization and quality assurance of products in Nigeria. Ameh described the facilities and efforts of the women…
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The Enugu State Government says over 1.5 million children have so far received vaccination against measles and rubella within a week in the ongoing statewide immunization campaign. Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), disclosed this during the flag-off of the integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, on Wednesday. Ani-Ocheku added that the figure represents about 68 per cent of the target population of 2.2 million children in the state, describing it as unprecedented and a reflection of the state’s commitment to achieving zero cases of the diseases. She…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to accelerate efforts to ensure millions of people living with cataracts can access simple, sight-restoring surgery. The agency made the call in a statement on Wednesday, citing a new study published in The Lancet Global Health. According to the release, cataract surgery is one of the most effective and affordable interventions to prevent avoidable blindness. It highlighted the scale of the challenge: nearly half of all people worldwide facing cataract-related blindness still lack access to surgery. “Cataract—the clouding of the eye’s lens that causes blurred vision and can lead to blindness—affects more…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says its Executive Board has directed the agency to convene discussions on reforming the global health architecture. Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus disclosed this on Wednesday during an online media conference on global health issues. He said it is vital for all global health bodies to work together, leveraging their comparative advantages, avoiding overlaps and duplication, and delivering value and results for countries and people. According to him, the board also considered proposals for reforming WHO governance and noted notifications of withdrawal from WHO by Argentina and the United States of America, which the World Health…
Stakeholders in the oilseed value chain on Wednesday in Lagos called for stronger regulation and institutional support to safeguard domestic production. They made the call following concerns raised by the Soyabean Association of Nigeria over the health and economic implications of imported genetically modified soybean seeds and products. President of the Soyabean Association of Nigeria, Dr Christopher Uwala, spoke to reporters on the sidelines of a stakeholders forum organized by the Plantation Owners’ Forum of Nigeria (POFON) in collaboration with oil palm and oilseed value chain operators. Uwala expressed concern over the increasing inflow of imported soybean seeds and products,…
Fourty (40) residents of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State have benefited from a free surgical outreach sponsored by the Chairman of the Local Government, Najume Aminu. The medical intervention, which drew beneficiaries from all 11 wards of the local government, is the second phase of the initiative, targeting residents suffering from conditions such as lipoma and hydrocele, following the successful completion of the first phase last year. Speaking during the exercise, Najume said the programme was a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the people. “As you can see, we are here today…
By Lizzy Carr A cross-section of expectant mothers in Bauchi have openly embraced Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during pregnancy, citing improvements in their health and pregnancy outcomes. The mothers shared their experiences during an engagement with our correspondent at Urban Maternity Primary Health Care Center, Kofan Ran, Bauchi. The recent engagement on MMS was born out of a three-day capacity-building training organized by CS-SUNN on strengthening the media’s role in anemia prevention in Nigeria. The women explained that the supplement helped them maintain strength throughout pregnancy and reduced common complications. Sadiya Garba, a mother of six, recounted her experience while…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that it will commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on February 16, 2026. The Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Kayode Adegoke, which was released on Wednesday. According to NIMC, the move follows a presidential directive mandating it to take NIN registration to the grassroots across the country. The exercise is aimed at ensuring the comprehensive registration of every Nigerian citizen and legal resident, including children and adults, into the National Identity Database. NIMC said the ward-level enrollment will be conducted free of charge, adding that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s…
Galaxy Backbone (GBB) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) say they have strengthened their partnership in order to enhance Nigeria’s digital and human development. The Managing Director of GBB, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, said during a courtesy visit to NYSC Headquarters on Wednesday, in Abuja, that the duo was committed to national development through a strategic engagement. Adeyanju said that the organisation’s critical role in delivering resilient digital infrastructure powers government operations and supports Nigeria’s broader transformation goals under the Integrated Digital Transformation Strategy (IDTS). He said that GBB’s collaboration with NYSC reflected a shared vision of building a digitally…
The Wife of Delta Governor, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, on Wednesday, launched a free medical outreach for children with special needs in Delta South. The event, which attracted scores of caregivers, medical professionals, and government functionaries, took place at Dom Domingos College, Warri. It was organised by the governor’s wife’s pet project, called ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, in partnership with the state Ministry of Health. In a speech at the event, Oborevwori said the initiative sought to promote public awareness about autism and other notable infants’ developmental conditions. She said that the programme also aimed ”to eliminate stigma and encourage inclusion…