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Uphold ban on sale, use of mercury dental amalgam – Group

Toxic watchdog group, BAN Toxics, has raised the alarm over the continuous selling of mercury dental amalgam (in capsule) in the market and online...

High humidity can be injurious to heart health – Don

A scholar, Prof. Basil Okeahialam, has warned that the prevailing high humidity in parts of the country can damage heart health if not properly...

Africa will be next continent for mercury-free dentistry, say NGO leaders

African NGO leaders predict the ban on dental amalgam in Europe will the forerunner for their continent. “Africa can be next for mercury-free dentistry,” claims...

Manufacturers decry ban on sachet alcoholic beverages

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over the recent ban imposed on spirit drinks in sachets and PET bottles less than...

World Cancer Day: First lady calls for corporate awareness for prevention of cancer

President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for corporate awareness of cancer, for prevention, early detection and treatment. Mrs Tinubu said this in...

WHO alerts Africa to rising cancer mortality rate in region

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Africa to take urgent measures against the increasing rate of cancer mortality in the region. WHO has projected...

Otti promises to deal permanently with flooding in Aba

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has said that his administration will utilise relevant and effective strategies in mitigating the flooding menace in Aba,...

Media forum underlines need for data-driven journalism in reporting tobacco

In its determination to encourage the use of data to drive home the campaign against tobacco use and addiction, the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI)...

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Protecting species in a changing landscape: New study maps key threats in Northern San José

The greatest potential to reduce species extinction risk in the Northern Sub-catchments of San José, Costa Rica, lies in...
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LAWMA commences bulk waste evacuation along Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a large-scale bulk waste evacuation exercise at Alaba Rago along the...

FCTA, firms sign MoU to transform Jabi Lake to recreational hub

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Suburban Broadband Ltd. and Akida...

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