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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...

Faith meets health: Fighting breast cancer through awareness of risks including environmental factors

Every October, the world goes pink – a symbolic reminder of the ongoing fight against breast cancer. Across countries and communities, survivors, advocates, and...

Only seven out of 36 states have implemented 80% of their budget for health – BudgIT

BudgIT, a civic tech non-profit organisation, says only seven states implemented more than 80 per cent of their health budgets in 2024. This was highlighted at the...

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving health, heritage, livelihoods for World Wildlife Day 2026

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are essential for both human health and well-being and ecological balance. These plants form the foundation of many traditional...

Emmanuel Harawa: When climate change threatens health

Climate change is no longer a distant threat - it is here with us, and in Malawi, its scars are everywhere, writes Emmanuel Harawa From Cyclone...

UK announces £19m funding, partners govt, UNICEF to launch climate-resilient health, education facilities in Kano, Jigawa

The UK Government has announced a £19 million funding commitment to develop Climate Resilient health and education facilities in Nigeria. The announcement was made...

Don advocates natural solutions for health, environment

A Professor of Natural Product Chemistry at Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, Bamidele Okoli, has advocated for greater reliance on natural resources to address...

Unseen consequences of climate change on pregnancy

As global temperatures continue to rise, expectant mothers face an increasingly hazardous health landscape. Medical experts warn that extreme heat significantly increases the risk of...

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Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one thing across much of Nigeria: harmattan. It was the season...
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Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), Mr. Abayomi Hunye, has stated that he will not compromise...

Nasarawa distributes 60 electric vehicles to cooperatives, institutions

The Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, distributed another tranche of 50 tricycles and 10 cars to...

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Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one...

Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA),...
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