Abuja: Medical experts have cautioned against self-medication for eye problems, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups to prevent vision loss. They gave the advice at a Workshop on Eye-Health and its Relevance to Effective Journalism, organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja Chapel with support from Sightsavers […]
Day: October 15, 2025
Foundation Advocates for Handwashing to Prevent Disease Spread
Abuja: 5AMAS Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has stressed the importance of proper handwashing and hygiene to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within Nigerian communities and public spaces. The foundation made this known during a sensitisation outreach at Jabi Central Motor Park, commemorating the 2025 Global Handwashing Day themed ‘Clean Hands Are Within Reach,’ […]
World Bank Launches AgriConnect Initiative to Boost Global Food Production and Job Creation
Washington: The World Bank has announced a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing global food production and generating employment through its AgriConnect program. This initiative was revealed during the ongoing Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group in Washington. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the World Bank emphasized that AgriConnect is designed to […]
IMF Projects Global Public Debt to Rise Above 100% of GDP by 2029
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global public debt is projected to grow above 100 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029. The Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF, Vitor Gaspar, gave the projection while presenting the fund’s fiscal monitor. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Gaspar noted that in such […]
Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Rises to 6% of GDP, Says Central Bank Governor
Washington: Nigeria’s trade surplus has climbed to six percent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This announcement was made in a statement by Mr. Mohammed Manga, the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, during […]