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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 December 2025

Former Lagos State governor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation, Babatunde Fashola, has urged the private sector and Nigerians to contribute funding to drive health innovations and medical research in Nigeria. Speaking at NIMR’s monthly media chat, Fashola emphasized that the country cannot rely solely […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 December 2025

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has rejected claims by Swiss nongovernmental organisation Public Eye, which alleged that the company sells infant cereals in Africa with higher sugar content than in developed markets. The company said Public Eye has not provided the analysis supporting its claims, despite formal requests. Victoria Uwadoka, Nestlé’s Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk2 December 2025

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has requested a formal explanation from the Federal Ministry of Health regarding the planned December 31 enforcement of the ban on sachet alcoholic drinks and small PET bottle spirits by NAFDAC. The request came after renewed pressure from the National Assembly, which has repeatedly […]

Tech & Tools Desk2 December 2025

President Bola Tinubu is expected to announce a new Minister of Defence this week following the sudden resignation of Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down due to health concerns. Abubakar’s resignation, effective immediately, was formally communicated to the President in a letter dated December 1. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by […]

James Obasi2 December 2025

The warning was issued in a communique released after an Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Monday. The document was signed by NARD President Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, Secretary-General Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary Dr. Abdulmajid Ibrahim. According to the communique, the association suspended its 29-day strike on Saturday following the signing […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk1 December 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on governments and partners to prioritise HIV services for mothers, children, and adolescents, warning that declining global funding is putting young lives at risk and could undo decades of progress. In a statement marking World AIDS Day 2025, UNICEF noted that children and adolescents living with HIV […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk1 December 2025

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Gautier Mignot, has cautioned that foreign manipulation of information poses an increasing threat to democratic institutions and societal stability. He urged journalists to uphold professional standards as disinformation campaigns grow more sophisticated. Mignot spoke in Abuja on Monday during a […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk1 December 2025

Kwara State and 20 other states, including the Federal Capital Territory, are set to repeat the polio component of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign, initially conducted in October 2025. The exercise, targeting children under five, had been temporarily paused but will resume under the supervision of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency […]

Tech & Tools Desk1 December 2025

Global progress in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) over the past three decades is now under threat, as new analysis warns that ongoing funding cuts could reverse years of achievements and endanger millions of children. A report by UNAIDS, UNICEF, and Avenir Health highlights that disruptions in financing could lead to a surge […]

James Obasi1 December 2025

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days of industrial action. Dr. George Ebong, President of ARD-FCTA, announced the development on Monday, stating that the suspension follows the approval of their demands by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The strike, which […]

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Fashola, NIMR Call on Private Sector to Fund Medical Research Advancement

Nestlé Disputes Swiss NGO’s Claims on Baby Formula Sold in Nigeria

SGF Seeks Explanation from Health Minister Over Ban on Sachet Alcohol

Tinubu Moves to Appoint New Defence Minister Following Resignation

Resident Doctors Warn of Possible Strike Resumption

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EU Warns Foreign Disinformation Poses Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy

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