39 h. ago NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips

Tribune Online NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed concern over multiple complaints regarding airlines that sell tickets to passengers and then only transport them partway to their destinations before deporting them back to Nigeria. According to a statement signed by Michael Achimugu, the Director, Consumer Protection and Public Affairs “these actions, which involve the refusal […] NCAA frowns at airlines’ boarding, deportation practices for foreign trips Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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4 d. ago Crescent varsity nursing students bag multiple certifications

Nursing students of Crescent University, Abeokuta, have achieved three professional certifications namely Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and Public Health Nursing in the space of their five-year Bachelor of Nursing programme. The students in the 400 and 500 levels presented for the 2025 RM examination also scored one hundred per cent. Head of Department of Nursing, Read More

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4 d. ago NCDC raises the alarm over rising meningitis cases, reports 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the country. NCDC warned that its peak season runs from November to May. As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Read More

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5 d. ago FG Moves To Address Energy Crisis In Public Hospitals, Sets Up Special Committee

The federal government has inaugurated an Implementation Committee for the National Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector, aiming to address the persistent electricity challenges in public healthcare facilities. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, highlighted the urgent need for sustainable power […]

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5 d. ago God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin

Sheikh Abdul-Fattah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of Benin, has expressed concern over the rising killings across Nigeria, stating that God is displeased with the nation. He lamented the increasing violence, urging Nigerians to embrace peace, justice, and unity he emphasised that bloodshed and injustice hinder divine blessings and called on leaders to take urgent steps […] The post God Is Displeased With Nigeria Over Rising Killings – Chief Imam Of Benin appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Government needs to incentivise businesses to adopt circular economy models – Runsewe

Tyre waste is a growing environmental and health concern in Nigeria, often ending up in landfills or being burned, releasing read more Government needs to incentivise businesses to adopt circular economy models – Runsewe

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5 d. ago Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

…Public health at risk When the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a burnfire at read more Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

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6 d. ago We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president

By Enyeribe Ejiogu At almost 15, Miss Chinenye Onyekwelu, an SS2 student in Anambra State, is the kind of candidate the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, loves to see register for the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), through which young Nigerians secure admission into public […] The post We’re building army of health professionals for Nigeria – Ifediora, Family Medicine professor, OCI Foundation president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation

Tribune Online Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has expressed its deep concern over the tragic killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation Tribune Online

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7 d. ago FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions The Federal Government has commenced measures to ensure stability and sustainability in the electricity supply to public health institutions across the country. FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses

Tribune Online Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses The Nigeria’s university students under the aegis of National Association of University Students (NAUS) have expressed deep dissatisfaction with some socio-economic issues in the country, identifying the recent hike in telecom tariffs, the high level of insecurity in and around campuses as well as the incessant power outage being experienced also in campuses. They also […] Nigeria’s university students raise concern over ‘hardship’ in campuses Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Tuberculosis cases expected to surge amid public health funding crisis

The Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa, Roche Diagnostic, Dr. Allan Pamba, has stated that the spread of tuberculosis is expected to rise rapidly as public health systems face new funding challenges. Pamba, in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Thursday, said active tuberculosis is fatal and mostly affects adults in their economically productive Read More

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8 d. ago Experts Advocate Innovative Solutions To Expand Healthcare Access

One of Nigeria’s leading medical laboratory services, SYNLAB, has urged public health experts and healthcare investors to explore innovative strategies for overcoming barriers to healthcare access in Nigeria. Hence, the firm and leading experts have proffered solutions for expanding access to convenient healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent virtual conference organised by […]

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9 d. ago World Bank expresses concern over Nigeria’s data, statistics quality

The World Bank has expressed concern over Nigeria’s poor statistical performance, noting that the country lags behind its aspirational peers such as Mexico, Colombia, South Africa and Brazil. According to a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mrs Julie Osagie-Jacobs, this was noted during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Budget and Read More

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1 week ago NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health

Tribune Online NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in the interest of public health. NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health Tribune Online

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1 week ago Bishop Obodo laments Nigeria’s moral bankruptcy despite strong religious structures

Tribune Online Bishop Obodo laments Nigeria’s moral bankruptcy despite strong religious structures THE Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu, Most Reverend Ernest Obodo, has lamented over the moral bankruptcy in Nigeria, despite the country’s strong religious structures. The cleric made this known during his homily recently marking the fourth day of the ongoing first 2025 CBCN Plenary Assembly, expressing concern that despite Nigeria being a very religious country with […] Bishop Obodo laments Nigeria’s moral bankruptcy despite strong religious structures Tribune Online

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1 week ago FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria According to her, "This year’s theme, 'Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver' highlights the urgent need for sustained advocacy, community engagement, and improved access to healthcare services to combat TB, which remains one of the country’s most pressing public health challenges. FG reaffirms commitment to eradicate Tuberculosis in Nigeria Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’

Tribune Online ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Water, a critical resource for human survival, is facing a great distress engendered by climate change, human abuse, among others. In Nigeria and across the world, water is fundamental for economic growth, agriculture and food security, economic development, industrial growth, public Health, national security and environmental wellbeing. Over the years, concerns over the future of […] ‘We used to rely on public water system, but it became too unreliable’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth

Tribune Online Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth Drug experts have raised alarm over the increasing use of synthetic drugs among youths in the country, noting that it has become growing public health and security concerns in recent years. Experts raise alarm over increasing use of synthetic drug among youth Tribune Online

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