By Vivian Ihechu Gaming and gambling addiction has placed a huge burden on mental health, with inadequate data and effective sanctions as major barriers to addressing the addiction, stakeholders say. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) gambling is risking money (or another item of value) on anContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to remain calm, as the country currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, made the call at a media briefing on Friday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Dr Mairo Mandara, the African Advisor of Sight and Life Foundation, an NGO, has reiterated commitment to supporting findings, studies and research toward improving nutritional values of foods consumed in Nigeria. Mandara, who is also a health practitioner, spoke at a media engagement in LagosContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Retail Development and Investment Company (RDIC Africa) has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous private sector-driven research repository database to boost the visibility and utilisation of locally generated research. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, RDIC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ejimofor Akah, said theContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Moniepoint Inc. has partnered Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (SANG) , an NGO, to promote menstrual equity and financial literacy among adolescent girls. The organisations, in commemoration of 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day, took the initiative to New Era Girls Secondary School, Surulere, Lagos. NoContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has reiterated commitment to youths empowerment, as it sets to equip no fewer than 100,000 young adults with skills to access global workforce opportunities. Mr Sola Olukoya, a Pastor and the Special Assistant to the General OverseerContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has taken stronger measures, including stricter monitoring, community engagement and science-driven interventions. to combat illegal dredging and coastal degradation across its 187km coastline. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Joy Oyerinde/Glory Akpan/Tunmise Omosofe/Rose Okudaye Family members, colleagues, and friends on Friday paid glowing tributes to late News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Transport Correspondent, Ms Augusta Uchediunor. They spoke during a requiem Mass and thanksgiving service held in her honour at St. Robert’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday provided free healthcare services to a Lagos community through its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). The outreach, the second in 2026, took place at the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Iruland (Oniru), Victoria Island inContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Lagos State Unified Media Health Coalition has reiterated commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes through a more coordinated media reportage and information dissemination. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the coalition, formed under the auspices of the International SocietyContinue Reading
