November 2023

The Private Sector as a Catalyst for a Resilient Health System- Insights from the 2023 Future of Health Conference

EditorNovember 7, 2023November 16, 2024019 mins

[ad_1] Ohanu Dabri Olohije and Asari Ndem (Lead Writers) The Nigerian healthcare system continues to face challenges, including poor health outcomes, the emergence of infectious diseases and the international migration of health workers. Addressing the myriad of health issues will require multi-sectoral collaboration and partnership between the public and private to build a resilient healthcare…

8 Ear Protection Tips You Should Practice

EditorNovember 7, 2023015 mins

[ad_1] It’s easy to take our ears for granted, ar care is extremely important for ensuring our ears are protected against damaging sounds and substances (such as water) and helps to keep hearing loss at bay. There are a number of simple but highly effective ways of caring for your ears. Below, we discuss top…

Apprehension as residents brace for Kogi’s three-horse governorship election

EditorNovember 7, 2023017 mins

[ad_1] The last time that residents of Kogi State elected their governor on the 16th of November 2019, violence nearly marred the exercise. The election, which returned incumbent Governor Yahaya Bello for his second and final term, was disrupted in many polling units in Lokoja – the state capital – and many other parts of…

FG urges contractors to adhere to project specifications

EditorNovember 7, 202304 mins

[ad_1] The federal government has urged its contractors implementing the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (PEWASH) programme to adhere to standards and specifications. Nicholas Madu, director of Water Supply and Support Services in the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, said this at the 2022/2023 PEWASH Project Implementation Take-off Meeting in Abuja on…

Beyond curtailing freedoms, internet shutdowns hamper economic growth

EditorNovember 7, 2023November 16, 202405 mins

[ad_1] By ATHANASE BAHIZIRE Most African nations, businesses and individuals are investing in digital economies, recognising this as the next frontier of economic transformation. A 2020 report by the International Finance Corporation and Google, says Africa’s Internet economy has the potential to reach $180 billion by 2025, contributing significantly to the continent’s GDP. However, challenges persist….

President commends Ghanaians for supporting flood victims

EditorNovember 7, 202306 mins

[ad_1] The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed gratitude to individuals and corporate institutions for their prompt support to victims of the Akosombo and Kpong Dam spillage. According to him, the reaction of Ghanaians especially the various groups displayed the competence and confidence of the people to disaster response systems which has been tested…

US political elites are far narrow-minded than general public when it comes to pandas

EditorNovember 7, 202308 mins

[ad_1] By Global Times editorial (Global Times) 08:33, November 07, 2023 Giant panda Mei Xiang enjoys an ice cake at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the United States, on July 22, 2023. Photo: Xinhua Can cute pandas still be seen in the US? With the recent announcement by the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in…

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Champions League: Milan get Chukwueze’s boost for PSG clash

EditorNovember 7, 2023November 16, 202401 mins

[ad_1] Troubled AC Milan have been handed triple injury boost including that of Nigeria international striker, Samuel Chukwueze ahead of today’s UEFA Champions League (UCL) match against Paris Saint Germain …. The post Champions League: Milan get Chukwueze’s boost for PSG clash appeared first on The Nation Newspaper. [ad_2] Source link

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WHO, others lament tobacco industry interference in Nigeria

EditorNovember 7, 2023November 16, 202401 mins

[ad_1] The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other stakeholders have bemoaned what they called the high incidences of tobacco industry interference in Nigeria and on the continent, saying more should be… The post WHO, others lament tobacco industry interference in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Newspaper. [ad_2] Source link

The Fight Against Open Defecation: Can Nigeria Meet the 2025 Target?

EditorNovember 7, 2023November 16, 202409 mins

[ad_1] Hadiza Mohammed and Ibukun Oguntola (Lead Writers) Editor’s note: We are counting down to 2025 when Nigeria expects to end open defecation. Although significant progress has been made, much work still needs to be done. As Nigeria works to meet this goal, here are some suggestions for how the “messy business” of open defecation…

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