Dahiru Mangal has funded medical treatment worth more than N257 million for approximately 21,000 vulnerable patients in Katsina State between 2016 and the present, significantly easing healthcare burdens for disadvantaged residents. Hassan Kabir, a board of trustees member of the Mangal Foundation, disclosed the achievement on Monday during the screening of patients suffering from various eye conditions across the state. Kabir stated that during this period, the foundation funded treatment for roughly 3,000 urology patients, committing over N140 million to ensure proper medical care and relieve financial challenges faced by families. In addition, more than 17,000 patients with various eye-related…
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As the festival season shopping gathers momentum, information and communication technology (ICT) experts have warned online Black Friday shoppers to exercise caution and avoid suspicious websites to prevent falling victim to digital shopping scams. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Abuja, experts noted that while Black Friday is popular for offering the best deals, scammers exploit the frenzy to defraud unsuspecting shoppers. Originally, Black Friday referred to massive discounts offered by retailers on the Friday after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. It has since evolved into a global shopping event ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities. Tobi David, an ICT…
Okomu National Park in Edo State says a baby elephant rescued from an oil palm plantation on November 30 is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The Conservator of the park, Mr. Osaze Lawrence, disclosed this on Monday in an interview with reporters at the park in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of the state. It was reported that the park, in collaboration with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation, rescued the male calf—estimated to be about two months old—after it was found wandering alone inside the Okomu Oil Palm Company plantation. Lawrence said workers at the plantation stabilize the animal before alerting…
Sightsavers, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, has trained 15,000 health service providers across the state, enhancing their knowledge and confidence in delivering disability-inclusive healthcare. Sightsavers’ Programme Director for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), Anita Gwom, disclosed this during the closeout ceremony of the five-year Inclusive Family Planning (IFPLAN) Project in Kaduna. She said the project had reached more than 1,900 persons with disabilities through community-level interventions and provided family planning information to over 544,000 people with disabilities. Gwom added that stigma reduction messages, delivered through radio and digital campaigns, reached more than three million people without disabilities across the…
Some women in Bauchi State say the introduction of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during antenatal care has been life-saving, improving their wellbeing and helping to reduce maternal mortality and pregnancy-related risks across communities. The women spoke with journalists on Monday during a field visit organized by UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, which led reporters to various communities to observe acceptance of the supplements and gather firsthand testimonies from pregnant women benefiting from the intervention. They said taking the supplements had reduced fatigue, weakness and pregnancy-related illnesses, enabling them to feel healthier, stronger and more confident as they progressed through pregnancy and…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has warned that Nigeria may face a major family planning commodity crisis following the complete absence of federal budget releases for contraceptive procurement in 2025. Ms Amina Mohammed, Programme Delivery Lead and Francophone Liaison at AHBN, raised the alarm on Monday in Abuja on the sidelines of the 9th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Health Journalists (ANHeJ). Mohammed said the funding gaps posed a grave threat to women’s health and the country’s demographic stability. She noted that the zero-budget release marked a significant departure from previous years, adding that Nigeria’s failure to…
The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria has predicted an increase in tomato supply ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Chairman of the association, Mr. Rabiu Zuntu, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. Zuntu said the price of tomatoes would continue to drop as supply increases toward the festive season. “Actually, the price of tomato is presently down, and most times it is influenced by the forces of demand and supply. The higher the supply, the lower the price, and vice versa. “Presently, the volume of supply is increasing and the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday warned Nigerians about newly discovered vulnerabilities in OpenAI’s GPT-4.0 and GPT-5 models that could expose users to data leakage. The warning was issued in Abuja by the agency’s Director of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar. Umar said NITDA had identified seven critical weaknesses in the models, which could allow attackers to manipulate the system through indirect prompt injection. “By embedding hidden instructions in webpages, comments or crafted URLs, attackers can cause ChatGPT to execute unintended commands during normal browsing, summation or search activities. “Some flaws also enable attackers…
The Bauchi government says it has expanded family planning service delivery points from 610 to 713 facilities to enhance access to quality reproductive health services in the state. Dr Sani M Dambam, Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, said this during the handing-over of the family planning commodities donated under the UNFPA/Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) grant, on Sunday in Bauchi. Represented by Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dambam said the measure would enable women to safely space births and reduce maternal health risks. He said the demand for family planning services remained high, adding that…
Highland Microfinance Bank has unveiled its new product, the High Hygiene WASH Loan, in a collaborative steps to provide funds to needy Nigerians for improved water, sanitation and hygiene access. The Managing Director of Highland Microfinance Bank Plc, Benjamin Mapac, said this on Monday in Abuja. Mapac said that the inauguration of the loan facility was the beginning of a new chapter in the operation of the bank. ”The Hygiene WASH facility is the result of the MfB’s strategic partnership with Water.org, a leading civil advocacy group committed to improved water access globally. “It is the result of partnership with…