Gom Mirian Nigeria is facing a severe learning crisis that could hinder the country’s progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, highlighted the issue at a stakeholders’ dialogue event in Abuja on Monday. Citing a report by the…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning against alcohol abuse among Nigerian youths, citing it as a major cause of crime in the country. Kazeem Adeniran, NAFDAC’s Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer of the Investigation and Enforcement Department, emphasised the correlation between alcohol abuse and the…
Gom Mirian The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has made a desperate appeal for $540 million to aid six million people displaced by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The agency stated that it faces extreme prioritisation, leaving millions of vulnerable people without food assistance as needs continue to outpace available resources in…
Gom Mirian In a move to improve healthcare delivery in hospitals across the country, the Federal Government has granted waivers to medical directors for the employment of health workers. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, during an official visit to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan….
Gom Mirian The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate, has announced the federal government’s dedication to enhancing maternal health through the adoption of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during pregnancy. This initiative aims to improve the quality of maternal health outcomes and aligns with the 2020 World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has taken action to combat the transmission of faecal-oral diseases and improve sanitation in Nigeria by initiating Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) interventions in five states. The states involved in this effort are Lagos, Bayelsa, Niger, Sokoto, and Bauchi, representing different geopolitical zones of the country. The comprehensive initiative,…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje A 38-year-old Nigerian woman and her 17-year-old daughter have been arrested for attempting to sell the woman’s nine and seven-year-old sons for the sum of N2 million. The incident came to light when the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo, learned about the transaction and decided to pose as…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has announced the successful administration of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to 484,761 girls aged nine to 14 in the last three months. The campaign, which took place between October and December 2023, aimed to protect girls from the virus responsible for cervical cancer. Mr. Ibrahim…
Seven years after the passage of the disability law, it is clear that Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, has not fully implemented the provisions of the law. One significant example of this failure is the lack of accessibility on pedestrian bridges, which are crucial for safe passage across major roads and highways. Ogbodo Ozioma…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje A suit challenging the imposition of an annual levy for a certificate of proof of vehicle ownership in Nigeria has been adjourned until March 4, 2024. The Federal Government introduced the fee of N1,000 in June 2023, requiring all motorists to pay annually for Proof of Ownership certificate verification. The Lagos State…
