Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its healthcare journey, with a population exceeding 200 million and a doctor-to-patient ratio hovering around 1:5,000, the nation faces a pressing challenge: ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. Telemedicine, the use of digital technologies to deliver remote medical consultations, monitoring, and diagnosis, offers a transformative solution. This report…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated a flood awareness campaign in Lagos State to enhance prevention and safety, following the 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction by NIMET. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Thursday, the campaign began in Oke-Isagun, a flood-prone community. NEMA officials…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions in the country to immediately verify and upload their students’ data on the newly digitised Student Loan Application System (SLAS). According to a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Tuesday, institutions yet to join the system have been…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended tough penalties for 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and several registrants involved in fingerprint irregularities during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the decision after a stakeholder meeting with the affected CBT operators and registrants on Tuesday in…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Wednesday convened a pre-closure retreat for the Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project, marking a decade of achievements in advancing higher education and applied research in Nigeria and across West and Central Africa. In his address, the Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu,…
In bustling markets across Nigeria, the shelves are lined with perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays, their enticing scents a staple in daily grooming routines across the country’s warm climate. Yet, beneath their alluring fragrances, a growing concern looms: harmful chemicals that may pose serious health risks, including cancer. As Nigerians increasingly rely on these products,…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reported over $500 million in investments and a surge in CNG vehicle adoption, countering media claims of infrastructure gaps, as Nigeria’s CNG sector grows rapidly. According to a statement released by PCNGI Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi on Monday, the initiative has transformed Nigeria’s transport landscape since May…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) held a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost community preparedness for flood risks in 2025. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Monday, the event highlighted the severe impact of past floods and stressed collaborative efforts among…
Sultan Rabiu Several students, teachers, and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members narrowly escaped death on Wednesday when an examination hall collapsed in Taraba State. The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. while students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A heavy rainstorm, with strong winds, caused the hall to fall,…
Drinking to Early Death and Unsafe Health In Nigeria, alcohol addiction has silently woven itself into the fabric of daily life, transforming from a coping mechanism into a public health crisis that devastates individuals, families, and entire communities. People turn to alcohol to numb depression, chase a fleeting high, or escape their realities, but the…
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