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Bridging Nigeria’s healthcare gaps through artificial intelligence

Walking into a typical primary healthcare centre in Nigeria, one is often confronted by overworked health workers juggling long queues, limited diagnostic tools and...

WHO urges govts to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol to save lives

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and...

Sustaining HIV, TB, malaria gains amid declining donor support

When 32-year-old Grace Choji, who lives in Mpape, a satellite town in the FCT, swallowed her antiretroviral medication, she whispered a quiet prayer that...

Africa’s nicotine moment: What to watch in 2026

As Africa moves into 2026, the continent is quietly becoming one of the most consequential battlegrounds for the future of tobacco harm reduction. With...

What WHO Africa’s new health blueprint means for Nigeria – Experts

Health analysts say the reform agenda unveiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, signals an important shift...

Conference urges stronger collaboration against infectious diseases

The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called for strengthened intersectoral collaboration to improve prevention, detection and control of infectious diseases following resolutions reached...

WHO research shows COVID-19 vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says its new research shows up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness. WHO said while...

Group condemns NAFDAC sachet alcohol ban, calls it misguided

Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI), a civil society organisation (CSO), has condemned the planned ban on alcohol in sachets and PET bottles below...

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Okpebholo inaugurates corps to boost environmental protection in Edo

Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo has inaugurated 100 Edo State Environmental Compliance Corps (EECC) to boost environmental protection in...
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NUPRC: Eyesan unveils vision for upstream sector, promises improved efficiency, collaboration

The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has unveiled her vision for the...

Closer ties, progress forged at GCF’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group meeting

The Green Climate Fund’s Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group convened its seventh meeting (IPAG-7) from December 16 to 19, 2025. Held at...

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Okpebholo inaugurates corps to boost environmental protection in Edo

Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo has inaugurated 100 Edo...

NUPRC: Eyesan unveils vision for upstream sector, promises improved efficiency, collaboration

The Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission...
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