Global Study Finds Nearly Four in Ten Cancers Linked to Avoidable Risks
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly four out of every ten cancer cases worldwide are preventable, according to a major new analysis by the World Health…
NiMet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms Across Southern States
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts three days of thunderstorms across several southern states between Wednesday and Friday, warning residents to…
WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Support Millions in Health Emergencies
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is seeking nearly US$1 billion under its 2026 global appeal to deliver urgent health services to millions…
Nasarawa Approves ₦13bn to Build Roads Across LGAs
NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Government approves ₦13 billion to construct one kilometre of road in each of the state’s 13 local government…
New Global Customs Codes Target Faster Vaccine Delivery – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health and trade agencies are introducing new customs codes designed to accelerate the movement of vaccines and medical supplies during…
NCC, NSCDC Warn Builders Over Fibre Cable Damage Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s telecom regulator and civil defence agency issued a stern warning to construction firms over the rising destruction of fibre-optic cables…
FG Arms Imo Farmers with Free Tools Boost Food
IMO, Nigeria – The Federal Government distributes free agricultural tools to 90 farmer groups in Imo State to fast-track food security, cut input costs…
WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination and untreated mental health conditions affecting people…
Wike Warns Striking FCT Workers Over Defiance of Court Order
ABUJA, Nigeria – FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns striking civil servants to obey a National Industrial Court order suspending their strike, cautioning that continued…
MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s manufacturers warn that a renewed ban on sachet alcoholic beverages risks job losses, illicit trade and revenue decline, urging regulators…