Abuja: The National Taskforce for Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) has called for universal access to free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing to address the growing burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Prof. Isaac Adewole, Chairman of NTF-CCE and former Health Minister, made the appeal during the 2025 International Cancer Week organised by the National Institute […]
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FG to Expand Cancer Centres, Boost Funding for Treatment – Minister
Abuja: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish additional cancer centres and enhance funding for cancer treatment to improve healthcare access and reduce burdens for patients across Nigeria. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, said this at the 2025 International Cancer Week, hosted by the National Institute for Cancer […]
Experts Warn Against Self-Medication for Eye Problems, Urge Regular Check-Ups
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 […]
Stock Market Records N20bn Gain as Investors Show Renewed Interest
Lagos: The stock market reversed its previous losses by 0.02 per cent on Wednesday, recording a N20 billion gain for investors after a day’s negative run. The positive performance was due to returned investor interest in stocks like Skye Shelter Fund, Royal Exchange, International Energy Insurance, Julius Berger, Omatek, and 29 other stocks. According to […]
Benue Stakeholders Develop Action Plan for Implementing Criminal Justice Law
Makurdi: Stakeholders in the criminal justice system, with support from the CLEEN Foundation, have developed a state-specific action plan for the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in Benue. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the action plan was developed during a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening the capacity of policing, […]