By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria On March 8, annually, the International Women’s Day is celebrated to recognise women’s achievements across various fields. The commemoration, with the theme “Accelerate Action’’, is designated by the UN to advocate for gender equality and highlight challenges faced by women. In Nigeria, womenContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Unarguably, men’s health often receives less attention than that of women in spite of unique issues that require awareness. Medical experts say men face key health concerns and are predisposed to heart disease, which develops earlier due to high blood pressure, cholesterol,Continue Reading
By Abujah Rachel, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At the busy Karu abattoir in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), veterinarian and researcher Dr Matthew Chibuzor carefully collects samples from freshly slaughtered cattle. His mission is urgent- tracking the silent spread of drug-resistant bacteria from animals to humans. His findings areContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump accentuated his protectionist leaning by signing a flurry of executive orders affecting a wide range of issues including U.S. foreign aids. In his “America First’’ stance, Trump signed Executive Order 14169,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The current inflationary trends and economic indicators further buttress the imperative of rebasing Nigeria’s Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI is a statistical measure that tracks the weighted average of prices of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. It isContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Federal Executive Council approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, it was welcomed with excitement by many Nigerians. The new policy, which was unveiled by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, aims to address the japaContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recurring incidents of vandalism and attacks in schools have triggered concerns from stakeholders in Oyo State. The situation is also eliciting response from the Oyo State Government and relevant authorities. Mrs Omotoni Adedeji (not her real name),Continue Reading
By ‘Wale Sadeeq, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The House of Representatives, on February 6, stirred the hornet’s nest on the contentious issue of state creation with the announcement that it had received proposals for creation of 31 new states. This development once again brings to the fore the long-standingContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Detty December, a phrase coined to describe the festive and celebratory atmosphere that characterises the month of December in Nigeria, indicates the high volume of excitement and merriment associated with the last month of the year in Africa’s most populatedContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Illegal mining, a global cankerworm, is eating deep into Nigeria’s mineral wealth; it costs the nation billions of naira loss yearly. Nigeria is endowed with natural resources ranging from industrial metals to various precious stones. It has 44 types minerals spread across its states in commercial quantities,Continue Reading
