Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged marketing authorisation holders to submit their products to the agency for visibility on the agency’s Greenbook app. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the call at a two-day Sensitisation and Awareness Workshop on Greenbook, Traceability Project and Paediatric Policy […]
Day: June 18, 2025
Nigeria Moves to Enforce New AC Energy Standards
Lagos: The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has organised a high-level training workshop to build stakeholder capacity on the newly approved Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners in Nigeria. The training was done in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). According to News Agency of […]
Gaming and Gambling Addiction: A Growing Societal Burden Needing Urgent Attention
Lagos: In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis-Gaming and Gambling Addiction-is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer often overshadow public health discussions, but mental and social well-being are emerging as critical, often-overlooked drivers of risky behaviors such as problem gaming and gambling. […]
PenCom and OHCSF Collaborate to Introduce Gratuity for Civil Servants Under CPS
Abuja: The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to collaborate with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to introduce gratuity for civil servants in treasury-funded Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The announcement was made in a statement issued by PenCom, detailing the […]
Redeemer’s University Marks 20th Anniversary with Generous Distribution to Indigent Residents
Abuja: The Redeemer’s University, located in Ede, Osun, distributed essential items including foodstuffs, clothing, and other goods to underprivileged residents of the local community. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative, named ‘Love Show Case’, was a key component of the university’s 20th-anniversary celebrations. During the event, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Shadrach […]