FCCPC Warns Against Chemically Ripened Fruits
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised a serious alarm over the growing use of hazardous chemicals, particularly calcium carbide, in forcefully…
Category: Health
25% Paternity Exclusion Rate Sparks National Debate
A recent DNA testing report from Lagos has reignited widespread conversation across Nigeria about paternity, trust, and family dynamics. The 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report,…
Gavi Pledges $3 Million to Boost Immunization and Primary Healthcare in Kaduna
In a major push to improve child health and routine immunization in Nigeria, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a $3 million investment for Kaduna…
Federal Government Addresses False Claims About Free Diabetes Cure Drug
Recently, a video has been making the rounds on social media, sparking excitement and confusion among Nigerians. The video boldly claims that a revolutionary drug…
Borno State Nears Completion of 400-Bed Teaching Hospital
In a significant step toward strengthening its healthcare infrastructure, the Borno State Government has announced that its 400-bed teaching hospital currently under construction in Maiduguri…
Insured but Uncovered: Why Health Insurance Is Failing Millions of Nigerians
When Fatima Suleiman, a civil servant in Abuja, visited a government hospital recently for routine lab tests and medication, she assumed her National Health Insurance…
Over N20 Billion Disbursed to Primary Health Centres in Northern Nigeria, Federal Government Reveals
In a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced that it has disbursed more than N20 billion to support…
Abuja Moves to Curb Hepatitis Spread: Mandatory Screening for Food Handlers Begins
In a bold step toward improving public health and food safety, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the start of a compulsory hepatitis…
Nigeria Loses ₦17.9 Trillion and Over 4,200 Lives Annually to Hepatitis
The Nigerian government has revealed alarming statistics on the devastating impact of hepatitis, announcing that the country loses between ₦13.3 trillion and ₦17.9 trillion every…
Fidson Healthcare to Raise $50 Million for Global Expansion and Manufacturing Boost
Fidson Healthcare Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical giants, has unveiled a bold investment plan worth $50 million aimed at strengthening its manufacturing capabilities and…