A new study from Albert Einstein College of Medicine reveals that patients with autoimmune hyperthyroidism who use cannabis are 1.9 times more likely to develop exophthalmos bulging eyes within a year of diagnosis compared to non-users. Published in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery on September 25, 2024, the analysis reviewed data from over 36,000 patients…
A cholera outbreak in Ndibokote village, Ezza Inyimagu, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least ten individuals, including a nursing mother who left behind a nine-month-old baby. The Ebonyi State Health Commissioner, Moses Ekuma, confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesman, Lucy Anyim on Thursday. “Efforts are underway to…
Tragedy struck in Ekiti State when gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers, killed 22-year-old Idown Oguntuase and abducted four persons. The incident occurred along the Isan-Iludun Ekiti road in Ilejemeje local government area. According to investigations by Africa Health Report (AHR), the victims were traveling on Sunday evening when the driver of the Ekiti State Commissioner…
ExxonMobil is set to inject $10 billion into Nigeria’s deep-water oil operations, underscoring its renewed focus on offshore activities following its exit from the onshore oil environment in the Niger Delta. This investment comes at a time when international oil companies (IOCs) are shifting their attention to deep-water prospects, seeking to maximize returns in a…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) disclosed that in 2022, over 2,000 trained telecom experts and more than 500 software engineers emigrated from Nigeria, prompting worries regarding the future of the industry. During the Fifth Edition of the Telecom Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 5.0), centered on “Mitigating the Effects of Talent Exodus and its Impact on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant move to boost liquidity in the foreign exchange market. In a circular released on Wednesday, the CBN revealed plans to sell dollars to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,590 per dollar, with each eligible BDC able to purchase up to $20,000….
The federal government has approved a significant increase in their monthly allowance, from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. This change is in line with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, ensuring that corps members receive a fair stipend for their service. According to Caroline Embu, the acting spokesperson of the NYSC, this upward…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday unveiled new guidance aimed at improving the design, conduct, and oversight of clinical trials worldwide. This initiative seeks to strengthen country-led research and development (R&D) ecosystems, making safe and effective health interventions more accessible and affordable across all income levels. For the first time, WHO provides specific recommendations…
Nurses in Ondo State are calling on the government to review their salary structure to align with recent adjustments made for doctors, warning that disparities could lead to discord within the healthcare system. In a communique to mark the 2024 Ondo Nurses Week/Scientific Conference on Wednesday, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed his readiness to make some changes in his cabinet. The President has also charged the Ministers to publicize the activities of their ministries.Addressing a press conference at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy lamented that so…
