2 h. ago DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal

MultiChoice entered December bracing for a difficult renegotiation with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). What it did not anticipate was a read more DSTV caught in crossfire as Netflix, Paramount battle for Warner deal

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4 h. ago Nasarawa health college matriculates 114, warns against cultism

Olivet College of Health Technology in Nasarawa matriculates 114 students for the 2025/2026 session, warning new entrants against cultism and exam malpract Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-health-college-matriculates-114-warns-against-cultism/

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7 h. ago Ijebu chief warns kingmakers against moneybags’ influence in Awujale selection

An Ijebu chief has urged kingmakers to remain neutral and avoid corruption in the Awujale selection, warning moneybags not to hijack the process. Read More: https://punchng.com/ijebu-chief-warns-kingmakers-against-moneybags-influence-in-awujale-selection/

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7 h. ago Rivers speaker accuses Fubara of lying about meetings with lawmakers

Discover the latest on the Rivers political crisis. Speaker Martin Amaewhule accuses Gov. Fubara of lying about meetings, warning of renewed instability. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-speaker-accuses-fubara-of-lying-about-meetings-with-lawmakers/

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8 h. ago FG to advance inclusive family planning for women, girls with disabilities

"We will strengthen collaboration with partners, we will build capacity among health workers...

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9 h. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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12 h. ago Anxiety mounts over Bayelsa deputy gov’s health following collapse

Growing concern in Bayelsa as Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Government House in Yenagoa. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-mounts-over-bayelsa-deputy-govs-health-following-collapse/

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12 h. ago Reps advocate establishment of specialised Medical College for Armed Forces

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed through Second Reading a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

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14 h. ago Experts urge systematic approach to improve healthcare access

Health experts advocate for a systematic approach using implementation research to overcome barriers and improve healthcare access for new health intervent Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-urge-systematic-approach-to-improve-healthcare-access/

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15 h. ago Nwifuru Calls For Strengthening Resilience Against Future Epidemics, Pandemics

The Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called for the strengthening of resilience against future epidemics and pandemics in the country even as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving health outcomes and boosting economic development in the State. Governor Nwifuru made the call during the launch of One-Health Initiative in the State and the […]

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18 h. ago FBI Warns US Government Employees Against China’s ‘Fake Job Offers’

The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a new security alert warning current and former US government employees about a growing tactic allegedly used by China’s intelligence services to obtain sensitive information through fraudulent online job offers. In a public advisory in Atlanta, the FBI accused the Chinese operatives of posing as […]

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21 h. ago FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly

For decades, many Nigerian households have relied on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene—fuel sources that endanger health, degrade the environment, and place a heavy burden on women and children. The post FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Insecurity Threatening Our Collective Survival – Christian association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that Nigeria is grappling with insecurity that “threatens our collective survival and national cohesion,” stating that the daily loss of innocent lives is “alarming and heartbreaking.” President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning yesterday in his goodwill message at the opening of the Nigeria Inter-Religious […]

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22 h. ago Federal Govt, Partners Launch Soil Health Programme to Boost Sustainable Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, the Nigerian Institute of Soil Science, in collaboration with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC), through its Soil Values programme funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, have launched the activities marking World Soil Day 2025 in Nigeria. The theme of this year’s edition, “Healthy Soils for […]

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22 h. ago Firm, Joint Venture Target 10m Mosquito Nets Production Annually

Vestergaard Sàrl and Harvestfield Industries Limited have formed a joint venture, SNG Health to produce 10 million mosquito net annually to boost malaria prevention in the country. SNG Health will manufacture PermaNet® Dual, Vestergaard’s latest, dual active-ingredient pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr net designed to combat insecticide resistance. Production at the facility is scheduled to begin in April 2026, […]

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27 h. ago $1.9 billion in new commitments toward polio eradication announced

THE Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, countries, philanthropic foundations, and development partners has announced US$1.9 billion, including approximately US$1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 million. This funding to strengthen global health systems, expand immunisation, and accelerate progress […]

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28 h. ago How lack of effective enforcement, apathy weaken legislation on workers’ safety

In a world where workers continue to face diverse occupational threats, conversations continue to revolve around safety and health at work especially in a changing climate. ADEOLA OJO reports that while Nigeria has diverse laws aimed at entrenching safety, laws promulgated for safety of workers are still ineffective due to varieties of factor The United […]

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29 h. ago When passion meets purpose: Young medics ignite health revolution in remote communities

WORLD Diabetes Day has come and gone, but residents of Bolorunduro, Owena and surrounding villages and settlements in the Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State are still basking in the euphoria of free medical treatment they received from a non-governmental organization, Medical Aid and Advocacy for the Vulnerable Foundation (MAAVF). Medical Aid and […]

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29 h. ago UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty

By: Martin Metieh The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in additional global GDP, avoid millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. The Global Environment […]

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30 h. ago FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

The Federal Government has urged West African countries to deepen regional cooperation to curb transboundary animal diseases, warning that recurring read more FG calls for coordinated action to curb transboundary livestock diseases

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