By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity and strengthen cancer control across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has extended digital civil registration services to about 4,000 of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards, with plans to establish 8,000 registration centres nationwide. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this in Abuja at a media conference to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Anglican Compassion and Development Initiative (ACADI) says Gender-Based Violence (GBV) remains deeply rooted in Nigerian culture, requiring deliberate action and holistic strategies by faith-based organisations to eradicate the scourge. Chairman of the ACADI Governing Council, Prof. Adesegun Farusi, made the assertion during a dialogueContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has secured more than 20 convictions for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) offences and rescued over 3,000 victims in 2026. Mr Vincent Adekoye, Head of Press and Public Relations Unit, NAPTIP, disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A medical expert, Dr Lateef Salako, has attributed misinformation and late detection as some of the factors responsible for the high mortality rate associated with cases of cancer in Nigeria. Salako, a Consultant Oncologist, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, stated this during the 2025/2026 Recognition Day, Walimah andContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian A Safety Expert, Mrs Nafisat Adeniran, has urged workers to prioritise their health and physical fitness to improve their lifestyles. Adeniran is the Head of Safety at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two. Adeniran warned that prolonged sitting andContinue Reading
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN, Lagos Office, in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd, has organised a fitness walk to promote healthy living and environmental awareness.Continue Reading
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday held its Lagos operations maiden edition Fitness Walk, bringing together staff, partners and stakeholders to create lasting bond and fraternity among members.Continue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Engraced Ones, has called on governments at all levels to ensure inclusive education and stronger support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the founder of the NGO, Bibora Yinkere, said increased governmentContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) Assessment has identified significant gaps in the availability, quality and utilisation of life-saving maternal and newborn services across Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto states, hindering mortality reduction efforts nationwide. The report was presented on Friday in Abuja during theContinue Reading
