By Gom Mirian In a bid to improve the standard of education in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a collaboration with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The collaboration, according to TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arch. Sunny Echono, is aimed at ensuring effective development on Nigerian campuses by ensuring…
By Jumoke Olasunkanmi A recent study conducted by Central Queensland University has shown that people in committed relationships are more likely to gain weight compared to their single counterparts, despite eating healthy. According to the lead author, Stephanie Schoeppe, this could be because they no longer feel the need to attract potential suitors. “When couples…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje A trailer on Saturday killed four people at Dutse Baupma, along Bwari Express way, Abuja, after it ran onto them. The accident happened as a result of failed brake from the trailer carrying which was carrying sharp sand, and also a affected Toyota Highlander jeep, a black Hilux pickup van belonging…
By Gom Mirian The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have released a new toolkit to help countries protect children from harmful food marketing. A report jointly released by the organisations titled “Ending the Marketing of Unhealthy Foods to Children,” provides policymakers and public health professionals with guidance on how…
•Vaping The trend of using electronic cigarettes is on the rise, especially among youths in Nigeria. The low awareness on the dangers to the health of users and public health in general should be taken as a serious concern, writes Juliet Jacob Ochenje. Smoking kills, and there is no secret about it. Tobacco smoking…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje Nigeria Health Watch, a Non-Governmental Organisation which focuses on health matters in Nigeria, has said almost 60% of preventable deaths can be attributed to poor quality care which has declined by nearly 40% over the past two decades globally. The organisation added that UNICEF data also shows that maternal mortality continues…
By Gom Mirian The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has said it cannot perform its role of enforcing sanitary standards in restaurants because it is not a spirit that can be everywhere. The board made this statement in response to concerns raised by residents about the increasing number of unhygienic food vendors and makeshift restaurants…
At the corner of most streets in Nigeria, you can be sure to find a food vendor catering to the hunger needs of the residents and workers in the area. However, many of them engage in food preparation practices that are detrimental to the health of their customers, writes Gom Mirian. Food is an essential…
By Gom Mirian In a bid to enhance transparency and improve the credibility of its results, the National Examination Council (NECO) has unveiled an e-platform for the verification and confirmation of results. The launch of the e-platform is coming amidst increasing concerns over the validity, credibility and forgery of examination results in Nigeria, especially with…
Nigerians are still reeling from the effect of high cost of living, which rises with each passing day. The economic effect of this is gloomy as businesses and homes have gone into survival mode, writes Jumoke Olasunkanmi. Umar Sanni, a trader at Trademore Market, Lugbe, Abuja, is a dealer in fresh fruits. He informs African Health Report…
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