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World leaders adopt historic global declaration on NCDs, mental health

Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental...
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Policymakers must lead: Africa cannot ignore safer nicotine alternatives any longer

As another year ends, it's important to reflect on Africa's position in the global fight against smoking-related diseases. Unfortunately, the familiar pattern continues: while...
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NSSF WeNiaija Health Advocacy Campaign decorates winners

A student, Dayo Alade Daniel, has emerged winner of the 2025 WeNaija Health Advocacy Campaign receiving a prize of ₦1 million and a laptop...
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DR Congo battles worst cholera outbreak in 25 years – UNICEF

The UN children’s agency on Monday, December 8, 2025, said the Democratic Republic of the Congo is battling its worst cholera outbreak in 25...
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Front-of-package labels: A vital tool for a healthier Nigeria

Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied...
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage tax: Which way to go?

Debate has intensified over the future of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax. It has raised a question as to whether Nigeria should prioritise public health...
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SNEPCo wins SERAS awards for Health/Wellbeing as Vision First initiative reaches thousands

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) won an award for “Promotion of Good health/Wellbeing” at The SERAS Africa Sustainability Awards 2025 in...
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DR Congo declares end of 16th Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo on Monday, December 1, 2025, declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, after no new cases were reported...
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Unsung heroes: One woman’s goal to clean up Nigeria’s beaches, empower women and youth

Doyinsola Ogunye founded multiple organisations in Lagos - including the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) and...
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Nigeria targets 2050 for self-sufficiency in palm oil

The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) says the country will be self-sufficient and meet its global market...
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Use marble to produce electricity, engineer advises Oyo

An electrical engineer, Mr. Toyese Oyerinde, has advised the Oyo State Government to exploit the huge deposits of marble...

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