Benin: The Behavioural and Social Insight Initiative (BSI), a non-governmental organization, has urged for increased collaboration among government bodies, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and development partners to combat the esc…
Abuja: The Federal Government has urged traditional rulers to enhance efforts against vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and non-compliance to aid the vaccination of unprotected children and eradicate circulating poliovirus in Nigerian communities. Th…
Abuja: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria’s law regulating the marketing of breast milk substitutes to protect exclusive breastfeeding and improve child survival. The Deputy Representative, Progr…
Abuja: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in peacebuilding and national security, saying inclusive governance and greater participation of women remain critical to achieving lasting peace and sustainab…
Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has urged stakeholders to enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to strengthen breastfeeding practices and improve child nutrition nationwide. The call was made b…
Kaduna: A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Dr Agboola Lawal, says rabies is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals, urging Nigerians to disregard widespread misconceptions about the disease.
According t…
Abuja: The Federal Government has embarked on a pioneering initiative to develop Nigeria’s inaugural National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan. This effort is focused on enhancing disability-inclusive healthcare and broadening ac…
Abuja: A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified, and possess credible leadership t…