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World Sleep Day: How sleep deprivation threatens Lagosians’ wellbeing – Expert

It is believed Nigeria is currently facing a daunting socio-economic condition, one characterised by insurgency and economic recession. But experts believe these challenges may worsen, if...

Shell accused of concealing data on damage to health from spills

A leading oil spill expert, previously employed by Shell Nigeria, has alleged that Shell is trying to conceal data on the potential health effects...

Cholera kills 80 in Zamfara

Commissioner for Health in Zamfara State, Alhaji Suleiman Gummi, has said no fewer than 80 people were killed by a cholera outbreak in the...

Borno reports first Lassa fever outbreak in 48 years

Borno State in northeast Nigeria has recorded its first Lassa fever outbreak in almost five decades. The last confirmed outbreak of the deadly disease...

Kano Specialist Hospital rehabilitation gulps N200m

To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of...

New National Health Policy lays emphasis on primary healthcare

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Health Policy aimed at promoting the health of Nigerians while accelerating socio-economic development in...

African leaders commit to advance immunisation

Among the 10 commitments, the Heads of State have resolved to increase vaccine-related funding, strengthen supply chains and delivery systems, as well as make...

Kenya in landmark unveiling of child-friendly TB drugs

The Kenya Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday the launch of appropriately dosed, child-friendly tuberculosis (TB) medicines, making the country the first country in...

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NNPC, partners launch five mini-LNG plants in Kogi

The Federal Government on Thursday, January 30, 2025, began the construction of five Mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plants...
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UK confirms 2035 emission targets in updated plan to UN climate body

The UK Government on Thursday, January 30, 2025, announced their five-year UN mandated climate action plan (Nationally Determined Contribution)...

The second coming of Trump: Serious implications for Nigeria

Upon taking office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump demonstrated a clear alignment of his...

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NNPC, partners launch five mini-LNG plants in Kogi

The Federal Government on Thursday, January 30, 2025, began...

UK confirms 2035 emission targets in updated plan to UN climate body

The UK Government on Thursday, January 30, 2025, announced...
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