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22 Nov
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate has said that the federal government is working to reduce the prevalence of infectious diseases in the country. Speaking at the 2nd APIN Public Health Initiatives annual symposium with the theme, "Securing our future: Strengthening global health security in Nigeria" held yesterday in Abuja,…
9 Nov
Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn. The latest round of UN climate talks begin next week during what is expected to be the hottest year in recorded history --…
26 Oct
The Federal Government has launched a free medical outreach in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to screen residents for hypertension and diabetes. The project being championed by the Health Promotion Division (HPD) of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at promoting early detection, prevention, and management of cardiometabolic diseases. Speaking during…
25 Sep
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), on Wednesday, said immunisation is an essential right of every Nigerian child in preventing life-threatening diseases and infection. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief UNICEF Field Office for Southwest Nigeria said this while delivering her opening remarks at a two-day media dialogue on routine immunisation at Patron Lagos. The media dialogue was…
13 Sep
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about a potential health crisis in Nigeria, with 200 million people at risk of 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), and called for urgent action to tackle open defecation, a major driver of these diseases. At a two-day media dialogue on “Ending Open Defecation in…
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Coronation Women Initiative Network (Coronation WIN), a pioneering programme by Coronation Group, has clinched the award for The Most Outstanding Women Initiative Launch of the Year at the 2024 Women in Marketing & Communications Awards (WIMCA). In addition to this achievement, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Coronation Group, Ngozi Akinyele, was celebrated as one…
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Proponents of Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential presidential run appear to have two possible motives – to exacerbate divisions within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or to look for a formidable candidate from the Southwest to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. However, it remains unclear whether the governor is aware of these underlying…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), during a special General Council meeting on November 28-29, 2024, agreed by consensus to reappoint…
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Aimed towards championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for lasting impact, the 12th Edition of GMYT African Humanitarian Awards (GAHAwards), themed, “Against All Odds,” is set to honour exceptional leaders who are transforming Africa’s business landscape. According to the organisers of the awards, the event, which is billed for December 7, 2024 at Cube 65,…
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Target at empowering 44,000 young African women with digital skills, business acumen, and career development opportunities through innovative micro-learning platforms, Jobberman Nigeria, one of the leading recruitment platforms in the country, has unveiled the #BeABossLady campaign. The initiative is a transformative pan-African women’s empowerment programme launched through a strategic partnership between The African Talent Company (TATC)…
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The Chief Executive Officer of the Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN) Limited, Mr. Mayo Ayilaran, has appealed to creators to take active interest in what Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) or Performance Rights Organisations (PROs) do on their behalf to ensure transparency. He gave the advice at a roundtable in Lagos, when experts in the field…
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One of the sons of Edo music legend, Kelvin Alaska, has revealed that his music upgraded since he toured Europe. Kelvin is one of the sons of the late Bini highlife kingpin Alaska Agho whose passing in 2022 left his numerous fans in deep mourning. In an exclusive chat at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport on…
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Understanding the nexus between restaurants, bars, lounges and entertainment, as catalysts for human interaction, drawing people from all walks of life to come together, Westwood Hotel, will tomorrow unveil its exclusive restaurant, bar and lounge Aqua Vista Waterfront on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Borne out of a vision to close the gap and complement upscale…
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Having headlined Nigeria’s first-ever celebrity boxing match organised by lottery outfit, Awalife Nigeria Limited, where he squared off against Charles Okocha, music star, Habib Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been announced as the latest brand ambassador to the lottery outfit. Speaking on the decision to bring Portable on board, Awalife spokesperson, Prince Jothan said:…
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Nigeria's biggest Fuji music concert, Fuji Vibrations, is back for its fifth edition this coming Thursday at the Muri Okunola Park, in Lagos’ Victoria Island suburb. Organized by the Fuji: A Opera initiative, and in partnership with the Fuji Musicians Association (FUMAN), this edition would see fuji stars such as Saheed Osupa, Obesere, Malaika, Ajoke…