Category Health

FG Targets Irrigation to Boost Food Security

  THE Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food security in Nigeria through strategic support for farmers, improved irrigation systems, and climate resilience measures. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja, the Minister of Water…

FG Inaugurates free Emergency Care in Kano

  THE Federal Government has inaugurated a free emergency medical services initiative for indigent patients at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, in Kano State. Implemented under the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), the scheme aims to provide…

Global Health Gains Stalling, Warns WHO Report

  THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of slowing global health progress, stating that the “world is failing its health check-up”. In its World Health Statistics Report 2025, published on Thursday, WHO highlighted deep health impacts from the COVID-19…

Kaduna Inaugurates 2025 Hajj Transportation

THE Kaduna State Government on Wednesday officially began the 2025 Hajj transportation with 311 intending pilgrims departing for Saudi Arabia in the first batch. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony took place at Usman Katsina International…

Waste is Money, Don’t Throw it Away – LAWMA boss

…urges Lagosian to embrace recycling and circular economy The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has encouraged Lagos residents to stop discarding waste, but tap the vast economic value by embracing recycling and circular…