By Abujah Racheal A leading vaccine expert, Dr Simon Agwale, has called for urgent investment in vaccine research infrastructure to strengthen Nigeria’s ability to tackle future pandemics. Agwale, a global vaccine researcher and member of the international “100 Days Mission” team, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), with support from the UN Women is developing a community-led response system model to end Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other harmful practices. The Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi stated this in Abuja, during a strategic engagementContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Prominent Nigerians have praised Dr Adedamola Dada, outgoing Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, for his exceptional and transformative contributions to public healthcare. Among those commending him are Dr Iziak Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare;Continue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi According to the the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), inadequate access to resources has continued to undermine ability of girls and women to manage their menstruation healthily and respectfully. The UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist, Mr Monday Johnson, stated this atContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Wednesday, mobilised residents of the territory to support the girl child during menstrual period. The Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, made the call in Abuja, at an event organised to commemorate the 2025 WorldContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has encouraged girls to embrace menstruation with pride and confidence, recognising themselves as vital contributors to humanity’s sustainability. Mrs Aderonke Akinwole, Social and Behavioural Change Specialist at UNICEF, gave the advice during anContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan To commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025, Rotary District 9127 distributed reusable sanitary pads to 89 girls on Wednesday at Junior Secondary School, Wuse, Abuja. The initiative is part of Rotary’s ongoing efforts to promote menstrual health and reduce school absenteeism among girls. Ms. Frances Bekey, Chair ofContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) is advocating for stronger protection of child domestic workers (CDWs) from maltreatment. CAPRIGHTS-VP made the call duringContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, says she has established pad banks in 300 schools across the state as part of her pet project, Healthy Living Initiative. Mrs Soludo disclosed this in a message in Awka on Wednesday to mark the 2025 World Menstrual HygieneContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Representatives of FCT secondary schools and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs have pledged to sustain efforts to close menstrual hygiene education gaps and improve sanitary product access, continuing the Tabitha Cumi Foundation’s initiative. They made the commitment on Wednesday during the baseline dissemination meeting for principalsContinue Reading
