Abuja: The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has initiated a nationwide campaign aimed at ending the consumption of ‘Nzu’ (edible clay), which is identified as a hidden source of lead poisoning in Nigeria. The campaign aligns with the 2025 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Abuja, themed ‘No Safe Level: Act Now to […]
Month: October 2025
FG Releases N2.3bn to University Unions to Clear Arrears
Abuja: The Federal Government has disbursed N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to address the backlog of arrears. This move is part of a broader initiative to bolster the tertiary education sector through fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and ongoing discussions with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions. According to […]
Tinubu’s Administration Initiates Long-Lasting Road Projects in Nigeria: Umahi
Abuja: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to ending over 30 years of substandard road construction in Nigeria by implementing durable infrastructure projects across the country. During an inspection of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road project, Umahi highlighted the Federal Government’s adoption of new engineering standards and technologies […]
Group Targets 80% Appropriate Cancer Treatment in Nigeria by 2030
Lagos: The Roche Products Ltd. has announced an ambitious goal to increase the percentage of breast cancer patients receiving appropriate treatment in Nigeria from the current 65% to 80% by 2030. This announcement was made by Dr. Ladi Hamed, the General Manager of Roche, during a workshop organized by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria […]
Inclusion Drives Blue Economy Development, Don Asserts
Lagos: A Don, Prof. Jinadu Adele, underscored the need for inclusive governance in Nigeria, stating it as the only pathway to national development. Adele urged government at all levels to prioritize public interest in their policies and programs, particularly with regards to local communities. He made this appeal during the 3rd Edition of the Ehingbeti […]