By Okeoghene Akubuike Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025. This is according to findings from the National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with a European aerospace firm, Airbus, to procure emergency care helicopters for Nigeria’s proposed National Medical Emergency Management System (NEMSAS). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this during a working visit to France, following approvalContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Adviser to Director-General Jean Kaseya, reinforcing leadership capacity for continental health priorities efforts. The announcement was made by Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication and Public Information at AfricaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An economist and data analyst, Daramola Omoyele, has urged Nigerian youths to view participation in the 2027 General Election as a critical economic decision rather than a mere political exercise. Omoyele gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Rev. Charles Ehanire has urged Christians to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the incredible gift bestowed upon them through Christ, recognising His love as a treasure far beyond superficial human comprehension. Ehanire, General Overseer and Founder of God’s Love Divine Favor Ministry Worldwide, made the callContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan/Abigael Joshua The Safer Media Initiative (SMI) says a significant skills gap exists in Nigerian newsrooms, with only 10 per cent of journalists formally trained on Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in spite of widespread usage. The Executive Director of SMI, Peter Iorter, disclosed this in Abuja at aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s community-based care and support services, including support for families and caregivers in response to the rising prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the country. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, disclosed this in aContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s fight against HIV and AIDS may be approaching a turning point with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug that experts say could greatly reduce new infections. Administered twice yearly to HIV-negative individuals at substantial risk, the innovation is being positioned as a critical toolContinue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently ban the use of toxic chemicals in food storage, citing growing health risks to residents across the state. The resolution followed a motion moved by Mr Samuel Matu (APC/Kwande West) during plenary inContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public on counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in Lagos. NAFDAC on its X handle, said that Nestle Nigeria Plc, the genuine Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH) of theContinue Reading
