Dr. Hassana Yakassai, President-elect of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Kaduna chapter, on Friday urged medical students to harness technology responsibly to improve patient care. She spoke at the NIMSA International Health and Leadership Summit, themed “Leading the Future of Health Through Innovation and Untapped Potentials”, organized by the National Nigerian Medical Students Association (NNMSA). Yakassai emphasized that the future of healthcare rests on the students and that the wise use of technology would strengthen the healthcare system. “You have to read because that is what enriches you to become a better version of yourself. Tap into technology…
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DCL Laboratory Products Limited on Friday commended Nigeria’s medical regulatory bodies for enhancing standards in the health sector, curbing substandard products, and enforcing regulations effectively. Dr. Okechukwu Anyanwu, General Manager and Chairman of DCL Laboratory, made the remarks during the organisation’s 20th anniversary celebration in Abuja. He praised the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Medical and Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLCN), noting their significant role in improving healthcare delivery. Anyanwu recalled the state of the sector before regulatory oversight, highlighting widespread irregularities in the manufacturing and sale of medical products. “We are not…
The National Online Safety Coalition has welcomed the House of Representatives’ passage of the Child Online Access Protection Bill (HB 244). Sponsored by Rep. Olumide Osoba, the bill passed Third Reading and seeks to curb online exploitation, enforce safety standards, and ensure greater accountability from technology companies. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the coalition commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the House Committee on Justice for their decisive leadership. “Their actions demonstrate urgency and commitment to tackling the rising threats faced by children online,” the statement said, acknowledging the House’s proactive approach.…
Philanthropist Dahiru Mangal has committed more than N87.5 million to sponsor free surgeries for vulnerable patients suffering from hernia and hydrocele across Katsina State. A member of the Mangal Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr. Hussaini Kabir, disclosed this on Friday during a screening exercise for patients at the Katsina General Hospital. Kabir said the intervention is carried out quarterly, noting that hundreds of patients have benefited this year alone. “In the first quarter, the foundation supported about 400 patients, spending N28 million. In the second quarter, 500 patients received treatment at a cost of N29.5 million. For this last quarter…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category. The Head, Public Affairs of the NCC, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ukoha said the NCC was recognized alongside the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), which emerged the overall best-performing agency. Others on the top-five list are the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which came second, the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). “The recognition…
The Chairman, Board of Management, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Dr Ikechukwu Odikpo, has reiterated the need for regular health checks to prevent sudden deaths. Odikpo made the call on Friday while commissioning the Clinical Arm of the Cardiovascular Research Centre and the Pharmacy Mini Production Unit at UATH in Gwagwalada. According to him, cases of sudden death have increased in recent times, with more than half linked to cardiovascular conditions. “When a man suddenly collapses, it is because the body has not been well maintained. We have a problem of not getting proper care, proper follow-up, proper investigation…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described Gov. Umar Namadi’s agricultural reforms in Jigawa State as globally competitive, commending the governor for achieving significant transformation within just two years. Shettima gave the commendation on Friday in Gumel, Jigawa State, during a visit to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Emir of Gumel on the throne. “It is highly impressive how Gov. Namadi has transformed Jigawa’s agriculture into a modern system in just two years. I must commend the governor and the people of Jigawa for the laudable achievements,” he said. The vice president also congratulated the Emir of Gumel, Muhammadu Sani,…
The Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Distributors Association of Nigeria (PWDAN) has called for urgent enforcement of the National Drug Distribution Guideline and stronger regulatory collaboration to curb the circulation of falsified and substandard medicines in the country. Speaking at a PWDAN press conference marking Fight the Fakes Week 2025 in Lagos on Friday, the National Chairman of PWDAN, Mr. Ogheneochuko Omaruaye, said the solution to Nigeria’s drug quality crisis lies in a structured supply chain backed by government enforcement and NAFDAC’s track-and-trace system. Omaruaye urged Nigerians to take responsibility by ensuring that every medicine purchased comes directly from registered pharmacies and…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The development was confirmed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, who was appointed in July, continues as chair of the UBEC board. Other members represent Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, and the board members will serve for an initial term of four years. The statement said, “Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem has been appointed to represent the South East, while Gift…
The National Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has partnered with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to strengthen regional integration, expand cross-border agricultural trade, and open new opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa. Speaking at the launch of NACCIMA’s activities under the ECOWAS Agricultural Trade (EAT) Programme, themed “Strengthening ECOWAS Agricultural Market to Drive Food Security and Regional Prosperity,” NACCIMA President Jani Ibrahim emphasized agriculture’s vital role in Nigeria’s economy. He noted that the sector contributed 24.64% to GDP in Q4 2024, with early 2025 estimates placing its share at about…