By Kemi Akintokun Prof. Babatunde Salako, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their health to prevent hypertension. Salako, who described hypertension as a silent killer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that regularContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has approved May 27 to June 6 as Federal Capital Territory Week for the inauguration of various projects executed under his administration. The Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this in Abuja on Friday, while inspecting some of the projects in preparation forContinue Reading
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Federal Government (FG) said on Friday that the 2024 budget captured the activation of the Vulnerable Group Fund to improve healthcare system delivery and reduce citizens’ out-of-pocket expenses. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Sen. Ipalibo Banigo, disclosed this when the committee visitedContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Zhang Yi, the Chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to support Nigeria’s development through strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and infrastructure investments. Zhang stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a Seminar on Promoting Harmony Through Mutual Learning organised byContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development (CeProd) has appointed Maryam Abdu, a member of its Governing Council, as the pioneer Professor of Finance at the Kaduna State University. Dr Chris Egbu, the Director-General, of the centre said this in a statement on Friday inContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Nigeria’s progress in routine immunisation. The Director-General of the centre, Dr Jean Kaseya, made the commendation on Friday in Abuja during the handover of Cold Chain Equipment (CCE) donated to Nigeria by Africa CDC, in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Greyhub Therapeutic Centre, a mental health centre, has urged Nigerians to always exercise to improve their mental health and well-being. Dr Oluwakemi Akintoyese, Clinical Psychologist, Grey insights/Grey Hub Therapeutic Centre, gave the advice at a mental health awareness walk organised by the centre in commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is committed to flushing out terrorists, bandits and other criminals from all parts of Nigeria. Abubakar said this while addressing newsmen during the Juma’at Prayer in commemoration of the NAFContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called for effective partnership among key education stakeholders on the implementation of state costed plan for safe school in Nigeria. Speaking at a media round table on ‘Safe School Declaration Accountability’ on Thursday in Lagos, DrContinue Reading
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed over five shops that deal on cosmetic products within the cosmetic section of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC). NAFDAC enforcement officials sealed the shops for stocking and selling “Dr. Teal’s” brand of aContinue Reading
