mortality
28 Oct
Federal Ministry of Health has lamented and described disturbing and unfavourable the data on malnutrition rate in Nigeria, saying it sparks fear about the survival of children under the age of five.
23 Oct
Humanitarian workers face surging violence and worsening working conditions, with intensifying global conflicts and respect for international law on the decline, top Red Cross officials warned Wednesday. "Today, our work is increasingly difficult," said Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. "Global conflicts have escalated, endangering civilians…
27 Aug
It has become necessary that stringent measures are taken to enforce certain provisions of the National Health Act 2014 so as to curtail the debilitating effects of increased mortality rate amongst Nigerians.
4 Jan
In a recent study published in BMC Medicine, researchers conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of replacing animal-based foods with plant-based alternatives on cardio-metabolic health and all-cause mortality.
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Over 100,000 motorists who converted their fuel-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) are now enduring long queues nationwide as they compete at scanty stations to refill their cars.
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President Bola Tinubu’s contentious tax reform bills once again stirred intense debate yesterday, sparking chaos during a House of Representatives plenary session, as prominent Nigerians and various interest groups nationwide continued to voice fierce opposition and unwavering support.
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal Government to sell 51 per cent stakes in the four public refineries to the private sector to ensure they remain operational.
19 mins ago
Recurring deaths in water bodies nationwide have become a source of worry to many. The latest of such tragedy is the death/disappearance of more than 100 in Niger State penultimate Thursday, with possible causes ranging from turbulence to the age of the vessel.
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Preparatory to the 2025 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu before the joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate, yesterday, approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), earlier submitted by the President.
28 mins ago
The story of the 60-year-old National Library is a metaphor for, on the one hand, the value that Nigeria places on knowledge, and on the other hand the sorry state of the country itself.
28 mins ago
President Bola Tinubu has called for Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration and shared prosperity for Africa.
30 mins ago
A new report from Duplo, a provider of technology solutions, has highlighted the need for inflation-adjusted compensation packages and better training support for staff to address talent retention challenges in Nigeria’s finance sector.
30 mins ago
Experts have noted that the evolving technological progress comes with significant challenges, which must be addressed.
32 mins ago
The Nigerian equities market, yesterday, reversed previous gains, as market capitalisation shed N19 billion, amid price depreciation in Aradel Holdings Plc and 28 stocks.