By Lilian U. Okoro Nigeria continues to battle widespread micronutrient deficiencies, often termed hidden hunger, which severely compromise the overall health, growth, and cognitive development of vulnerable mothers and young children nationwide. However, food fortification is a proven public health strategy to enrich everyday dietary staples with vital micronutrientsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has announced the introduction of automated childcare services for efficient child welfare administration for orphanage homes across Lagos. Mobolaji made this known at the 2026 stakeholders’ meeting on adoption, guardianship and fostering matters in LagosContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A health communications consultancy, Healthy Living Communications Ltd., has called on the Federal Government and healthcare institutions to prioritise equipment maintenance by investing in capacity building and training of biomedical engineers. Mr Emmanuel Oriakhi, the Chief Executive Officer of the consultancy, made the callContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Shortly after midnight, when labour pains intensified and panic began to set in, Mrs Tolu Badmus knew exactly where to go. She made her way to Adifase Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) in Oyo State, knocked on the gate and waited.Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike A Lagos-based Senior Strategist and Analyst, Mr Lanre Basamta, says sustained investments by Globacom in broadband infrastructure and digital connectivity continue to reinforce the telecommunications sector’s growing contribution to Nigeria’s economy. Basamta said in a statement on Friday that the telecommunications sector contributed 9.19 per centContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Healthcare Providers’ Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) has urged the National Assembly to withdraw plans to establish the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA). Its National President, Dr Austine Aipoh, warned that creating another federal regulator could duplicate existing functions, increase healthcare costs and weakenContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has commended the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) on the unveiling of National Guidelines on Public Procurement of Food and Related Services. The foundation described the guidelines as a landmark policy that would improve nutrition standards and strengthen disease prevention acrossContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Grandma Rose, a retired school principal, suddenly began acting unlike herself. Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Her condition kept degenerating over months, characterised by uncoordinated utterances, mixing up words and people, and a steadilyContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom and Raji Rasaki Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs Mopelola Ibrahim, has promised to deepen collaboration and engage robustly with her host country to build on existing relationship between the two countries. Ibrahim, a career diplomat with over 25 years experience, said thisContinue Reading
