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Sachet Alcohol Ban: Health ministry says it lacks power to stop NAFDAC enforcement

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has clarified that it does not have the legal authority to halt the enforcement of the nationwide ban on alcoholic beverages packa... और पढ़ें


Women enjoy only two-thirds of men's legal rights despite reforms- Report

Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Women across the world enjoy barely two-thirds of the legal rights available to men, and laws designed to guarantee equal economic opportunities are enforced only half the time. T... और पढ़ें


#FCTDecides2026: Situation Room urges turnout as voting begins across six councils

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- A member of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, Ene Obi, has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing area cou... और पढ़ें


#FCTDecides2026: Civil society urges turnout as voting begins across six councils

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- The former country director of ActionAid Nigeria, Ene Obi, has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to turn out in large numbers for the ongoing area council ... और पढ़ें


Federal govt signs MoU to operationalise Medipool, cut medicine costs

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- In a bid to reduce the cost of medicines and strengthen the country's health supply chain, the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operationalise M... और पढ़ें


NIPRD trains young scientists to boost medicine security, safe antimalarials

Nigeria, Feb. 18 -- The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) has trained 50 young scientists as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's medicine security and improve ... और पढ़ें


Lassa Fever: NCDC raises alarm over infections, deaths among healthcare workers

Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a nationwide advisory to healthcare workers following a rise in Lassa fever infections and deaths among me... और पढ़ें


Nigeria pushes for Africa's health security sovereignty

Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- Nigeria has called for a continental shift towards health security sovereignty, urging African countries to reduce dependence on foreign aid and build self-sufficient health system... और पढ़ें


Experts call for urgent action as displacement, conflict widen gaps in Nigeria's cancer care

Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Health experts have warned that millions of Nigerians displaced by conflict and insecurity are being denied access to cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. They said violenc... और पढ़ें


Stigma, economic pressure fuel silent mental health struggles among young Africans - Expert

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- A mental health expert has warned that stigma, economic uncertainty and social pressure are forcing many young Africans to manage emotional distress in silence, with limited access... और पढ़ें