The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the unauthorised production and sale of an unregistered drug named B-GAG Healthy Medicine with batch number 0070. NAFDAC discovered the product during surveillance activities in Maiduguri, Borno State, and Keffi, Nasarawa State. The agency emphasized that the medicine by…
As the rising cost of living continues to bite the Nigerian populace, both low and middle income earners especially, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the nation’s capital, a grim scene unfolds daily. The residents who are driven by hunger and desperate to survive now turn to the once rejected food. (unlikely source of sustenance)…
The Federal Government has taken a step towards addressing the challenges of the learning crisis and out-of-school children in Nigeria by implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 selected schools nationwide. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian children with the necessary tools for better learning outcomes and 21st-century knowledge acquisition. Dr….
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno state that targeted civilian populations. The attacks, which took place on Saturday have resulted in at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral…
The World Health Organization (WHO), along with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners, has introduced a global dashboard on child health to aid national policymakers in guiding health programs, policy development, and evaluation. The updated Child Health and Well-being Dashboard aims to provide data-driven insights to support efforts to improve maternal and…
President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order aimed at increasing the local production of healthcare products. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, who disclosed this on Friday on his X handle, said the move is crucial for unlocking the healthcare value chain and enhancing the competitiveness of local manufacturers….
In Nigeria, the battle against hepatitis B faces a new challenge as corrupt practices in government health facilities hinder access to affordable vaccination. Residents like Mr. Ralph and Maryam in Abuja are left frustrated and helpless in the face of exorbitant fees for essential healthcare services. Mr. Ralph expressed his disbelief at the inflated costs,…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has criticised the Nigerian government for prioritising other sectors over the teaching profession, which they believe is the foundation for the development of all other fields. The National President of NUT, Audu Amba, expressed his concerns during a meeting in Abuja on Thursday where he called on the Federal…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation received a donation of $2 million from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support flood relief efforts in Nigeria. The funds were distributed to the World Food Programme and the Nigeria Red Cross Society. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs,…
A recent report by the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has exposed the alarming extent of corruption in Nigeria’s maritime sector, revealing that the country is losing a staggering $204 million annually in gross domestic product due to bribery demands. According to the report titled ‘The cost of maritime corruption to the industry and society sighted…
