Bauchi: Stakeholders in Bauchi State have called for urgent reforms to improve the justice delivery system in Nigeria. They made the call at a one-day capacity-building workshop on the National Minimum Standards for effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), organised by the […]
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Nigeria’s Efforts to Combat Hepatitis in Prisons Highlight Critical Challenges
Abuja: Nigeria is facing a significant public health challenge with hepatitis, as estimates from the National AIDS, STIs, and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) indicate that 8.1 percent of adults aged 15-64 live with hepatitis B, and 1.1 percent with hepatitis C. More than 80 percent of those infected are unaware of their status, allowing the […]
Media Identified as Key Driver in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria: Experts Highlight Media’s Role in Breastfeeding Advocacy
Abuja: Experts have identified the media as key agents of change responsible for driving the exclusive breastfeeding agenda to success in Nigeria. They emphasized the potential of the media to influence public perception and support for six months of exclusive breastfeeding, similar to their role in the sports sector, thereby ensuring nursing mothers and caregivers […]
Kaduna Opens Baby Creches to Support Breastfeeding Mothers
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has inaugurated baby creches in key government institutions to promote breastfeeding and support working mothers across the state. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, highlighted the state’s commitment to enhancing women’s and children’s health and achieving broader public health goals. According to News Agency […]
Tinubu Signs Landmark Bill to Reform Nigeria’s Insurance Industry
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into law, marking a major step toward strengthening the financial sector and driving a one trillion dollar economy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this significant development was announced in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The new legislation, […]