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FG Launches Inland Dry Port in Ogun

Korede Abdullah in Lagoa   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has flagged off the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP) project in Ogun State, emphasizing its role in improving connectivity between inland states and coastal areas. At the landmark ceremony, Oyetola stressed the need for inland ports, citing congestion at traditional seaports,…

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Steel Development Ministry Set to Equip Youth for Careers in Metals Sector

In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial sector, the Ministry of Steel Development has introduced a specialized bootcamp aimed at empowering Nigerian youths with advanced technical skills. The program, which focuses on welding, industrial foundry, metallurgy, and related fields, is expected to bolster job creation and entrepreneurship within the country’s metals industry. The Permanent Secretary…

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240 Million Boys Affected by Childhood Sexual Violence as UNICEF Report Exposes Global Crisis

In a stark revelation of the global scope of childhood sexual violence, the United Nations children’s agency (UNICEF) has reported that up to 310 million boys and men, roughly 1 in 11, have suffered sexual abuse or rape during their childhood. This information, published on UNICEF’s official website and shared with Africa Health Report (AHR),…

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Free Healthcare: 5,000 Ondo Residents Receive Medical Aid

Over 5,000 residents of Akure, Ondo State, benefited from a free medical outreach program organized by the Otunba Yomi Akingbade Foundation, a non-governmental organization. The event provided medical services and free check-ups to individuals suffering from various ailments. Otunba Yomi Akingbade, the foundation’s convener, emphasized that the initiative was their way of giving back to…

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Malnutrition: Sultan, Kukah Make Case for Pregnant Women, Breast-Feeding Mothers

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, on Friday called for new policies to tackle malnutrition, boost the well-being of pregnant women, breast-feeding mothers and children in the country. They made the appeal in Abuja at separate stakeholders’ meetings organised by the…

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JUST IN: Zambia Records First Mpox Case – Health Minister

Zambia’s Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced Thursday the first-recorded mpox case in the country. The 32-year-old Tanzanian male patient traveled from a neighboring country last month and presented symptoms earlier this month. He is currently admitted to a health facility in the Central Province. “Given the patient’s extensive travel history and interaction at multiple points…

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Ekiti, UNICEF Partner to Eradicate HPV, Preventable Childhood Diseases

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to combat the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and preventable childhood diseases, ensuring the overall well-being of its residents . This commitment was reiterated by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, at a media advocacy dialogue in Ikere…

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