The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a warning that delaying breastfeeding by 2-23 hours after birth can increase the risk of a baby dying within the first 28 days of life by 40 percent. This was highlighted by a UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Mrs. Philomena Irene, during the 2024 Media Dialogue Journalists as Change…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency has said the tentative date to commence vaccination for mpox is October 8, 2024. The Head of the Public Relations Unit at the NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who disclosed this exclusively to our correspondent on Friday, also stated that the vaccine deployment will begin from October 3 to 6,…
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced a four-week suspension of its strike to facilitate dialogue with the state government. The decision, reached after an emergency general meeting, aims to address the public hardship caused by the ongoing strike which has impacted state-owned healthcare facilities. Dr. OgunJimi Luqman, the chairman…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has implemented a nationwide ban on transporting petroleum products and other inflammable substances in passenger vehicles. This move aims to prevent fire-related accidents on Nigerian highways. The announcement was made by FRSC Public Education Officer Olusegun Ogungbemide on Friday in Abuja. Ogungbemide explained that this measure is a response…
The Federal Government, through the Bureau of Public Enterprises and distribution companies has signed a major contract to supply and install 1.4 million smart meters across Nigeria, addressing a significant metering deficit. The agreement was finalised with Ningbo Sanxing Medical & Electric Company Limited, Ningbo Sanxing Smart Electric Company Limited, and XJ Group Corporation. This…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to a recent article by Premium Times dated August 27, 2024, titled “Investigation: Milk or Mimic: Nigeria’s Dairy Market, a Hub for Inferior EU Products.” In a statement released by Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, on Friday, the agency…
Students at the University of Ibadan in Oyo State have commenced a fresh protest after the university governing council endorsed a recent fee hike. The demonstrations, which began at midnight on Friday, were said to have been triggered by a circular issued Thursday by the council’s secretary, G.O. Saliu. The circular, obtained by The PUNCH,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to complete the verification and linkage of SIM cards to National Identification Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. The commission said the move aims to enhance the trust and security of Nigeria’s digital economy, promote financial inclusion, and drive economic growth. According to the NCC,…
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and development partners, is launching a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 9-14 years. This initiative is part of the phase 1 state routine immunization program in Nigeria. According to Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos…
The Ogun State government has called on stakeholders to collaborate for a successful Integrated Measles Campaign, scheduled for September 21-25, 2024. Permanent Secretary Waheed Adesina made the appeal in Abeokuta at the State Social Mobilisation and Technical Committee (S-SOMTEC) meeting, organized by the Ministry of Information and Strategy in partnership with UNICEF. Adesina emphasized the…
