The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked false claims suggesting that the personal data of Nigerian citizens has been exposed to phishing websites. In a statement released on Saturday by the head of communication at NIMC, Mr Kayode Adegoke reassured the public that all data stored by the commission remains secure and has…
A new finding indicates that sunlight is a threat to humanity rather than protect it. Sunlight is a source of vitamins, no doubt. however, the finding went on to emphasize that man faces a risk of cataract after long exposure to sun. The finding concludes that sunlight is public health risk. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour in…
Amidst the current hunger crisis, the Africa Development Bank Group (ADBG) is set to launch the Agri-Small Medium Enterprise (SME) to aid African food system. This was confirmed in the group official X platform on Wednesday. The Agri-SME is a program that falls under the Agri-Food SME catalytic Financing Mechanism (ACFM) technical assistance window implemented…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified the controversy over the ban on Sachet Alcohol and Codeine Syrup. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye on Wednesday clared the air on the ban in a Zoom press conference. Africa Health Report (AHR), reports that the ban on 200ml…
The Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH) has issued precautionary measures to parents, guardians and schools as school resumes mid-term and Sallah break. This was confirmed on the official X platform of LSMOH on Wednesday where the ministry listed daily prerequisites for parents, guardians and schools to adhere as we curb the cholera outbreak. LSMOH…
The Federal Government (FG), the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASDRA) and the Space Exploration and Research and Development Agency (SERA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on human space flight missions amid economic hardship This was confirmed in an event in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday by the NASRDA…
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) urges against an increase in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among diabetes patients as estimate reaches 40%. CKD is currently one of the most prominent causes of death and suffering and due to the rise in risk factors in diabetes patients, the number of CKD has also increased to about 850…
The Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Buba Marwa has flags of War Against Drug (WADA) programme with the aim of going after the assets of drug barons and traffickers as part of an ongoing offensive against illicit drugs and cartels. This was confirmed in a press statement by the…
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) urges the general public on preventive measures against cholera outbreak that has claimed 30 lives and resulted in 1,141 suspected cases across Nigeria by avoiding contaminated water. This was confirmed by the NCDC on Tuesday, Cholera which is a water-borne disease that can spread through contaminated…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the need for Innovative approaches to tackle the prevalence of mental health mental challenges amongst children and adolescents. This was confirmed by the WHO Non Communicable Disease (NCD) department official X platform on Tuesday in its creation of NCD lab which aims at submission of Innovative Solutions and …
