Abuja:International development partners have advocated for stronger institutions, digital solutions, and enhanced cross-border cooperation to tackle human trafficking and improve support for survivors in Nigeria. This call was made during the 29th Na…
Abuja:The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced the rescue and support of 28,762 human trafficking victims and the securing of 857 convictions since its inception. This information was shared by NAPTIP Di…
Jeddah:Abuja The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage. The agreement, disclosed by NAHCON’s Head of Information and Publ…
Abuja:Nigeria’s health sector reforms have made significant progress in areas such as maternal and child healthcare, financing, and primary healthcare delivery. However, challenges persist, including shortages of skilled personnel, gaps in emergency o…
Lagos:A Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr. Udoka Onyechere, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to treat suicidal behavior as a public health issue rather than a criminal act. She advocates for the decriminalization of attempted suicide and emphas…
Abuja:Nigeria has initiated local production of family planning commodities to enhance access to reproductive health services and reduce reliance on imports, as disclosed by Dr. Samuel Oyeniyi, Head of Department, Family Health, Reproductive Health Di…
Ibadan:The role of sanitary inspectors, historically known as “Wole-wole” in Yoruba, has been a topic of discussion across Ibadan, Abeokuta, and Ilorin. These inspectors, once feared for their stringent cleanliness enforcement, are being reconsidered …
Lagos:A Federal High Court in Lagos is set to hear a pending application on February 9, 2027, in a two billion Naira lawsuit filed by Bright Light Media Ltd. against Lotus Bank. The media company has accused the bank of infringing on its intellectual …