Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all prison inmates nationwide starting November 2025. The Vice President I of the association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, made this revelation during a visit to the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative […]
Month: October 2025
Experts Advocate Seamless Trans-Border Trade to Boost African Economy
Abuja: Some experts at the Pan-African Economic and Investment Summit in Abuja on Wednesday called for a seamless trans-border trade to boost the African economy. They stressed the need for African countries and their people to unite as one black race and believe in themselves to discourage the massive consumption of foreign products in Africa. […]
Cooking Gas Price Surge: FCT Residents Call for Government Intervention
Abuja: Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concerns over the rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, urging the government to address the issue promptly. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the residents lamented the unsustainable price hike, which has significantly impacted their household expenses. The […]
FG Tasks NNRA on Strict Enforcement of Radiation Safety Laws
Abuja: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to intensify enforcement of regulations governing the use of ionising radiation across all sectors. He emphasized that this step is crucial for safeguarding public health and national security. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Stakeholders Advocate Stronger Collaboration to Drive Energy Security and Decarbonisation
Lagos: Stakeholders from the public and private sectors have emphasised the need for stronger collaboration on energy security and decarbonisation to accelerate Africa’s transition to clean energy and sustainable growth. They said that the transition would deliver economic resilience, create jobs and promote sustainable industrialisation across the continent. According to News Agency of Nigeria, they […]