The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has lauded Nigeria’s significant strides in tobacco control since 2012, noting a continued decline in adult tobacco use. Salako made the remark at the ongoing 11th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organisation, Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in Geneva. The minister’s remark was contained in a statement issued by Mr Robert Egbe, Media and Communication Officer, Corporate Acountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. Salako attributed the progress to strengthened enforcement, updated national data, and bold…
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The Amaka Chiwuike‑Uba Foundation (ACUF) has warned that household air pollution and poverty are driving the rise of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) among Nigerians. The Chairman of the ACUF Board, Prof. Chiwuike Uba, made the statement on Tuesday in Enugu, in commemoration of the 2025 World COPD Day. World COPD Day, observed annually on the third Wednesday of November, is a global awareness initiative that highlights the burden of COPD, promotes prevention, and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and effective management. The event is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with…
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has launched its State wide Free HIV Testing Services, set to run across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The activity, scheduled for 18th November to 1st December 2025 is part of the government plans towards marking the 2025 World AIDS Day. This activity shows the renewed commitment of LSACA in expanding access for HIV testing, strengthening early diagnosis, and ensuring seamless linkage to care for residents across the state. According to the Agency, the exercise is designed to close existing testing gaps and deepen community-level awareness on…
The Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI) has announced that its 2025 conference will focus on addressing capacity gaps and positioning Africa to tap into the $60 trillion global logistics market. CLMI Executive Chairman, Prof. Simon Emeje, disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the international conference, scheduled for November 26, will assess Nigeria’s readiness to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Emeje explained that the forum will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to examine trends affecting the continent’s logistics ecosystem and the reforms required to strengthen regional and global competitiveness.…
The Anambra State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Great Mind Academy in Awka, citing an unfit and unhealthy learning environment. The directive was issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, following an inspection of the school on Tuesday. The institution is located behind the old Government House, Awka. Chuma-Udeh said the school environment was unsuitable for teaching and learning, adding, “The state government will not allow children to study under such unsafe conditions. “We have directed the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade to enforce the closure without delay.”
The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta, says 850 students will be taking the matriculation oath on Thursday as pioneer undergraduates of the institution. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Fatiu Arogundade, stated this on Tuesday at a news conference heralding the maiden matriculation ceremony of the university, at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. This is just as he also sought support in the form of collaborations, endowments, and facility donations for the successful take-off of the institution. NAN reports that the university was established on Sept. 23 , 2023 by late President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The university took…
The Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) has urged Nigeria to strengthen and enforce building codes to enhance climate resilience, as global climate talks at COP 30 highlight rising emissions and risks. Ms. Ifeoma Adenusi, a climate activist with SPP, made the call in a statement on Tuesday amid ongoing negotiations at COP 30 in Brazil. Adenusi said Nigeria faces growing vulnerability as severe floods, heatwaves, and infrastructure failures intensify, demanding urgent action to integrate resilience into construction practices nationwide. She noted that buildings contribute significantly to global emissions, adding that Nigeria’s cement sector alone emits over 11 million tonnes…
The Federal Government has warned that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) could claim 10 million lives globally each year, with four million of the deaths likely occurring in Africa. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, made the disclosure at the commencement of the 2025 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) on Tuesday in Abuja, scheduled for Nov. 18–24. The 2025 campaign theme is “Act Now: Protect our Present, Secure our Future.” Represented by Dr Chinyere Akujobi, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Maiha said WAAW was aimed at raising awareness about the public health threats posed by AMR and promoting practices that limited the…
The Lagos State Catfish Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) has commended the state government for launching Phase II of the Ounje Eko Farmers’ Subsidy Programme. Its chairman, Mr. Olatoye Fajimi, expressed the association’s gratitude during an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems recently announced the second phase of the programme, aimed at reducing food prices ahead of the festive season. Fajimi said the subsidy would cut fish farmers’ operational costs by up to 70 per cent, ultimately lowering the price of catfish in the state. He explained that feed accounts for about 75…
The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education system to better prepare graduates for the contemporary workforce. This, he said, would also address the rising youths’ unemployment in the country. Speaking at the 13th convocation lecture of Nile University in Abuja on Tuesday, Echono stressed that reforms must align with curricula, teaching, and institutional priorities with the 21st-century economic realities. The lecture, titled ‘Redefining the Nigerian Education System for the 21st Century Workforce’, emphasised the urgent need for universities to bridge gaps between theoretical knowledge and practical skills. “Education…