By Vivian Ihechu Stakeholders have advocated strongly the need for an emergency attention to tackle the burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa. The Call to Action to accelerate the NCDs Global Compact was made at the end of the inaugural annual International Conference on PEN-Plus Regional Strategy toContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede A leading pharmaceutical company, ST. Rachel’s Pharma, has called on Nigerians to embrace seasonal malaria chemoprevention to minimise morbidity and mortality. The call comes as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Malaria Day (WMD) 2024 on Thursday. According to Dr TosinContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has created access to enhance active participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in politics and governance . INEC’s Disability Desk Officer in Lagos State, Mr Luka Buba, disclosed that at a two-day workshop organised by Centre for Citizens withContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the issues that led to the tightness in the supply of fuel currently being experienced in some parts of the country have been resolved. The NNPC Ltd. said that the issues were as a result of logisticsContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu No one should die from malaria in Africa because malaria is preventable and treatable, Dr Akpaka Kalu of the World Health Organisation, African Region (WHO-Afro),reechoes on Thursday. Kalu, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the world marks 2024 World Malaria Day, saidContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Dr Akpaka Kalu of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted ways in which Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) kill the most productive population, thereby destroying economies and setting back development. Kalu, Team Lead, Strategic Planning and Policy, Communicable & Non Communicable Cluster (UHC/CND), WHO African Region, spokeContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) will become the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030 if urgent measures are not executed by member states. According to it, one of such measures is embracing and implementing the WHO PEN-Plus strategy. Dr Matshidiso Moeti,Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has recognised Nigeria’s Nobel Laurette in Literature, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as the commission’s first Copyright Change Champion. The Director-General (D-G) of NCC, Dr John Asein, made the declaration at the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day celebration in Ibadan on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Raji Rasak The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday in Badagry destroyed a total of 304,436 kilograms and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states. Speaking shortly before the destruction, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brig.-Gen Buba MarwaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Some experts have advocated the need for policy action for the Nigerian paper industry amidst digitalisation to boost economic growth and development. They made the call at a Business Roundtable and inauguration of World Envelopes Day to commemorate the FAE envelopes 50th anniversary on Tuesday inContinue Reading
