The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected allegations that Christians are being deliberately targeted in a wave of religious killings, warning that such claims could inflame tensions and misrepresent the country’s complex security challenges. In a statement released on Saturday by the Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the Ministry…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised concerns about the threats posed by counterfeit and prohibited medications infiltrating Nigerian markets, cautioning that this issue could severely impact public health. At a press briefing in Lagos, the Director-General, for NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, described the agency’s recent findings at major drug…
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to energy sector transformation by prioritizing private investment, recognizing that public funds alone are insufficient to achieve universal energy access. Speaking at the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Forum in Barbados on Friday, Finance Minister, Wale Edun, underscored the need for private capital to drive sustainable and cost-effective…
To transform breast cancer treatment in Nigeria, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), together with Roche and Oncopadi Technologies, has introduced the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) initiative. The initiative seeks to eliminate obstacles to diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that patients have easy access to expert consultations, diagnostic testing, and…
To assist indigenous and low-income students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun distributing ₦300 million in scholarships. This program, which aims to support 16,225 students, was formally launched at the FCT Scholarship Board in Abuja for the 2023/2025 academic year. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, noted that although…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged Mr. Netufo Olaniyi Alaba, the suspended Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Mr. Hassan Arivi Saddiq, Managing Director of Hassino Group Limited, with bribery and abuse of office over a N15 million contract scandal. Appearing before Justice Celestine Obinna at…
A yearly injection designed to prevent HIV has successfully passed its first safety trial, according to research published in The Lancet medical journal. The medicine, lenacapavir, works by preventing the virus from replicating within cells. If further trials confirm its effectiveness, it could become the longest-lasting HIV prevention method available, reducing the need for daily…
For decades, chemical hair relaxers have been a staple in beauty routines for many Nigerian women. Marketed as a convenient way to achieve straight, manageable hair, these products are widely used despite mounting scientific evidence linking them to severe health risks. Juliet Jacob reports that recent studies, including research from the US National Institutes of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) refuted claims that it hindered or postponed the import of essential antileprosy medications into Nigeria, clarifying that the issue was rooted in regulatory compliance rather than bureaucratic obstacles. In response to a BBC report titled ” “Vital Leprosy Drugs Due in Nigeria After Year…
In a significant action to control online content, the House of Representatives has instructed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to require internet service providers to restrict access to all pornographic websites in the country. The resolution, passed on Tuesday, was prompted by a motion from Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State, who contended that…
