2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (763+ words) The Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund and Value Female Network Africa, has commenced the Gender Transformative Positive Parenting Programme 1.0. The programme began with a two-day training for community facilitators held on September 2 and 3, 2026, in…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (237+ words) The Gbolekero Women Empowerment and Development Organisation, with support from the Global Greengrants Fund, has trained 60 women and persons with disabilities in Gelegele Community of Edo State in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. She stressed the importance of organic inputs…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (462+ words) The Lagos State Government has called for stronger collaboration between the health and education sectors and other professionals to address the psychological, social and structural challenges confronting communities. The call was made at the 11th International Conference of Community Psychology hosted…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (817+ words) Punch Newspapers Bouillon cube mandatory fortification: A threat to maternal and child health A recent narrative circulating across public health and media spaces—exemplified by reports from food corporations and their allies —advocates mandatory fortification of seasoning cubes with iron,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (728+ words) Mental health experts have called on the Federal Government to declare a national emergency on child abuse, warning that the rising incidence of physical, sexual, and emotional violence against children poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s prosperity. They explained that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1074+ words) Medical experts have said it will be practically impossible to reduce Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate unless pregnant women across the country, including those in hard-to-reach areas, have access to regular antenatal care and hospital delivery. The experts advised pregnant…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (328+ words) Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide meet basic sanitation standards for accessible and usable toilets, the United Nations said Tuesday, while 11 per cent have no sanitation services at all. In a report, the UN’s health and children’s agencies said only…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (449+ words) The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, has called for urgent reforms to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported diagnostic products by boosting local production and strengthening the country’s laboratory healthcare system. The association made the call…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (402+ words) Northern senators have called on the Federal and Niger State governments to adopt a permanent solution to recurring flooding in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, warning that continued reliance on emergency relief measures would leave communities vulnerable to…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (736+ words) Before the age of smartphones, a mobile phone did just the basics of making calls, sending texts and playing games like “Snake.” Today, children are capable of scrolling through the internet, downloading and using countless apps, and playing games. Recent…...