AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections
…Ministers seek stronger surveillance, responsible antibiotic use By Sola Ogundipe The Federal government has raised the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that patients are suffering prolonged illnesses, failing to respond to treatment and dying from infections that antibiotics should ordinarily help control. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, […]
Maiaddy rolls out Maimaps to operationalise Loccodes
By Henry Ojelu Nigerian location technology company, Maiaddy, has launched Maimaps, a navigation platform built on its Loccodes system, in a move aimed at improving how Nigerians find, share and navigate to places as the country’s e-commerce and logistics sectors continue to expand. The platform, now available on iOS, Android and the web, allows users […]
Hygiene: Reckitt launches nationwide hygiene challenge
By Chioma Obinna Dettol Nigeria has launched a nationwide consumer campaign aimed at promoting everyday hygiene and encouraging Nigerians to adopt consistent hand and body hygiene practices as part of efforts to curb the spread of infectious diseases. The initiative, tagged: “Dettol Original 12-Hour Protection Challenge,” urged Nigerians to share personal stories of how the […]
Segilola rolls out minibuses, tools to power youth enterprises
By Chioma Obinna Under its second phase of its 2026 Youth Empowerment Programme, operator of Nigeria’s first large-scale commercial gold mine, Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), has deepened its investment in community development by handing over nine commercial minibuses and providing business support to artisans across its host communities in Osun State The initiative, implemented […]
NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks
By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal Government’s directive aimed at reducing alcohol abuse and protecting public health. The affected facilities include […]
RCCG raises alarm over self-medication, takes free healthcare to Oshodi residents
… Screens scores for hypertension, diabetes, eye diseases, advocates health insuranceBy Chioma Obinna Concerned by the growing culture of self-medication and poor access to healthcare, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Calvary Zonal Headquarters, Lagos Province 89, has launched a renewed campaign against indiscriminate drug use while expanding access to free medical services for […]
