69 m. ago Kaduna invests N5bn in women’s empowerment, enrolls 10,000 Almajiri children in schools

The Kaduna State Government has made significant financial investments in women’s empowerment, channeling a targeted grant of N5 billion to read more Kaduna invests N5bn in women’s empowerment, enrolls 10,000 Almajiri children in schools

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6 h. ago Kwara, UNICEF target one million pregnant women, children for integrated health campaign

Kwara State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, is set for statewide integrated health campaign on maternal and

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9 h. ago Folic acid, prenatal multivitamins, cut autism risk by 30 per cent — Study

Children born to women who took either folic acid or a daily multivitamin before or during pregnancy were less likely to have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder compared to children whose mothers did not take any prenatal vitamins. In a new study, researchers report that intake of folic acid before pregnancy and […]

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14 h. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

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26 h. ago HIV response needs full integration into national health system — NEPWHAN

“Prevention efforts, especially those targeting the key drivers of the epidemic such as young people and key populations

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56 h. ago ADTN urges integration of dental technologists into Nigeria’s health system

HEALTH professionals under the aegis of the Association of Dental Technologists of Nigeria (ADTN) have emphasised the need to reposition dental technology officers as integral contributors to Nigeria’s healthcare system and national development. At the conclusion of its 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference in Gombe, the Association noted that this call has […]

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57 h. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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67 h. ago Kwara Government Urges Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during the peace walk organised by her ministry, Office of the First Lady, and other […]

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7 d. ago Police rescue six trafficked children in Benue, arrest three women

Benue State Police Command rescues six children from a child trafficking ring. The children were allegedly taken from an orphanage in Jos. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-six-trafficked-children-in-benue-arrest-three-women/

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9 d. ago Zik Prize: Remi Tinubu, Women Journalists, Abolore Celebrate Kwara First Lady

The Nigeria ‘s First Lady, Mr Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the wife of the Kwara State governor, Prof  Olufolake Abdulrazaq for receiving the 2024/2025 prestigious Zik prize for humanitarian service. Mrs Tinubu  described the award as a true testament to the versatility of Prof.  Olufolake’s efforts in public service and compassion towards uplifting women, children, […]

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9 d. ago Group Unveils Campus Story Initiative To Fight Sexual Harassment

The Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has launched the Campus Story Initiative, a groundbreaking programme aimed at tackling sexual harassment in Nigerian universities while promoting a culture of critical reading and intellectual engagement among students. The initiative is anchored on Campus Story (Misunderstood Love), a novel written by WOMCEF founder Glorious Amalu-Jack, which presents […]

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1 week ago Sexual Harassment: Senate’s Proposed Punishment Not Stiff Enough – Foundation

A non-governmental organisation, Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has flayed the National Assembly ‘s proposed 14-year jail punishment for lecturers found sexually harassing students, saying that it’s not stiff enough in view of the consequences on Nigeria’s education sector. The founder of WOMCEF, Mrs Glorious Amalu – Jack, said that most of the lecturers […]

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2 w. ago UNILAG’s VC urges varsities to integrate mental health literacy into pharmacy education

as Faculty of Pharmacy holds eighth Abisogun-Afodu annual lecture Folasade Ogunsola, the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has read more UNILAG’s VC urges varsities to integrate mental health literacy into pharmacy education

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2 w. ago Ten Years On The Trail: How Abuja’s ‘Mantrek’ Turned Hiking/Leisure Into Lifestyle

Nowadays, the nights are longer and the days are shorter. Beneath the Katampe hills, the city below still yawns awake, its skyline wrapped in foggy mist, but up on the trail, laughter and footsteps blend with the hum of dawn. Dozens of hikers, including men, women, teenagers, and even children as young as five, are […]

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3 w. ago Kebbi Gov’s Wife Flags Off Free Maternal Emergency Transport Programme

The Kebbi State First Lady, Dr. Nafisa Nasir Idris, has taken a significant step towards improving the health and wellbeing of women and children in the state by launching a pioneering free Maternal Emergency Transport Programme in Argungu local government area. The programme, which was officially launched at the General Hospital Argungu, is designed to […]

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