The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has called for stronger military cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to promote peace and stability to enhance continental security.Continue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Dr Emmanuel Sokpo, Country Director of the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), says non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension are increasingly affecting populations across Nigeria. Sokpo spoke at a meeting with Health Editors on cardiovascular health and healthy food environment prioritiesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria has received Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. Dr Adebobola Bashorun, Director and National Coordinator, National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) of the Federal Ministry of HealthContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah A U.K.-based Nigerian podiatrist, Dr Gerald Agbarakwe, warns that the lack of diabetic foot care specialists in Nigeria is contributing to poor disease management and preventable complications. Agbarakwe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that podiatry as a profession remained largely undeveloped in theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A health communication scholar, Faridah Abraham of Kansas State University, has urged Nigeria to prioritise women’s access to accurate, culturally relevant maternal health information to reduce persistently high maternal deaths nationwide. Abraham made the call in Abuja, marking International Women’s Day 2026, warning that Nigeria loses aboutContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A health communication scholar, Faridah Abraham of Kansas State University, has urged Nigeria to prioritise women’s access to accurate, culturally relevant maternal health information to reduce persistently high maternal deaths nationwide. Abraham made the call in Abuja, marking International Women’s Day 2026, warning that Nigeria loses aboutContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah Nigeria recorded notable progress in maternal health services, family planning uptake and antenatal care utilisation in 2025, according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report released on Sunday in Abuja. The report, produced under the National Health Act 2014, highlighted improvements in maternal indicators butContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. Musa Maitasfir, Executive Secretary, National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC), says the commission is fully committed to combating illiteracy in Nigeria. Maitasfir made the commitment in a statement issued after he led a high-powered delegation of the commission on a visit toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria will lead efforts to strengthen Africa’s voice on gender equality and women’s rights at the upcoming 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, disclosed this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta UN Women has urged the Nigerian government to move beyond policy commitments toward tangible actions that protect women’s rights, deliver justice for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors, and promote sustainable national development. Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made the call during aContinue Reading
