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Groups stage protest for, against ban of alcohol in sachets

Protesters against the ban on alcohol in sachets and pet bottles and protesters in support of the ban on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, stormed...

Nigeria battles multiple disease outbreaks across six zones – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Nigeria is currently responding to multiple infectious disease outbreaks across all six...

SSB tax: Should private profits supersede public health?

Nigeria’s shift toward a pro-health review of the tax payable by manufacturers of non-alcoholic, sweetened, and carbonated drinks, commonly known as Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs),...

NAFDAC begins enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has began enforcement on the ban of production and sale of...

NAF destroys 131 illegal refineries, records 495 missions in 2025

The Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) destroyed no fewer than 131 illegal refining sites and neutralised several crude oil...

EHCON declares public health emergency over emissions-related diseases

The Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has declared a public health emergency over environmental diseases linked to greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. The council’s Registrar...

CODE unveils initiative to fortify Nigeria’s health security

Connected Development (CODE) has launched a new project to promote transparency, accountability and domestic financing for Nigeria's health security and epidemic preparedness. The non-profit organisation announced in...

Group trains journalists on health, climate benefits of plant-focused diet

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI), in collaboration with Foodjustice, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, offered training to Nigerian journalists in Lagos, on effective reporting...

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ACReSAL secures statutory backing for Kaduna gully works

The Kaduna State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has secured statutory land validation to advance planned gully...
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Africa’s LNG expansion to dominate Paris Energy Forum

With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum in...

AfDB releases $16m, approves Phase III of TAAT programme

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the commencement of Phase III of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation...

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ACReSAL secures statutory backing for Kaduna gully works

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