Kaduna, Nigeria: new standards for women, girls protection
Kaduna State, Nigeria, led by Governor Uba Sani, has launched extensive reforms and programs, including a College of Nursing and […]
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FG, Women Affairs Minister plan GBV emergency fund
Nigeria’s Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, plans an Emergency Gender-Based Violence Response Fund to bolster survivor support
Ogun health workers’ attitudes towards patients improve, says ACOMIN
ACOMIN reports significant improvements in Ogun State health workers’ attitudes and communication, enhancing patient care and transparency for AIDS, Tuberculosis,
Mimiko: Nigeria most dangerous place to give birth
Mimiko stated that Nigeria is the world’s most dangerous place to give birth, drawing attention to critical global health concerns.
Ogun shuts Ogijo plants, seeks lead export suspension
The Ogun State government has shut down seven illegal battery recycling plants in Ogijo and advocated for a national suspension
Ogun shuts battery plants over Ogijo poisoning concerns
Ogun State authorities, led by Commissioner Ola Oresanya, have suspended lead ingot exports and shut seven battery recycling plants in
Nigeria defends religious freedom, ActionAid anniversary highlights issues
Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, vehemently denied claims of religious freedom violations at ActionAid’s 25th anniversary, while Peter Obi highlighted
Africa’s HIV treatment progress faces funding and misinformation threats
The WHO reports 21.7 million Africans are on HIV treatment, but progress is vulnerable to shrinking funding and misinformation, prompting
Katsina tackles child poverty with Radda, UNICEF support
Katsina State, with support from UNICEF, convened a two-day workshop for government officials and experts to strengthen data systems and
NBS and UNICEF launch MICS-7 survey in Ibadan
Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics and UNICEF have launched the nationwide MICS-7 survey to collect vital data on the living