Amsterdam: The Dutch government has unveiled new guidelines to limit the use of smartphones and social media among children. The guidelines, introduced by State Secretary for Youth, Prevention and Sport, Vincent Karremans, aim to promote healthy and responsible screen usage by recommending that children under 15 avoid social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. According […]
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PEBEC to Launch Nationwide Tour for Business Reforms
Abuja: The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has announced plans to embark on a nationwide sensitisation tour starting June 23, with the aim of promoting reforms to ease business operations across Nigeria. Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, the Director-General of PEBEC, revealed this initiative in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting the tour’s focus on fostering a more […]
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 […]
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. […]