2020 Budget: CSOs raise concerns over VAT increase, frivolous items, others
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Less than 24 hours President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2020 budget proposal of N10. 33 trillion to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have raised grave concerns over items of the proposed budget, which include an increase of Value Added Tax, VAT, to 7.5 per cent, frivolous […]
NSCIA chides management of U.I International School over Hijab
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has condemned actions of the management of the University of Ibadan International School allegedly denying Muslim pupils their rights to wear hijab within the school premises. Hijab is a veil that covers the head and chest worn by some Muslim women while in the presence of any […]
Childhood Cancer: Early Presentation Saves Lives
By Gabriel Olawale Nigerian cancer experts have expressed concern over the late presentation of patients living with cancer in Nigeria. According to them, early presentation, follow up treatment as well as getting the needed support will increase survival rates of persons living with cancer in the country. A Haematology Oncologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, […]
Ondo doctors to build 59-bed health clinic in Akure
By Chinelo Azike Medical doctors in Ondo State have unveiled plans to build a 59-bed health clinic in Akure, the state capital as part of activities geared towards ensuring access to healthcare in the state. Disclosing this to Vanguard, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Dr Wale Oke, explained that the planned […]
Community pharmacists worry over exposure of Nigerians to falsified medicines
By Gabriel Olawale Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Lagos has expressed concern over the alarming rate at which Nigerians are exposed to falsified medicines and expired drugs due to weak legislation on pharmacy matters in Nigeria. Lagos State Chairman of the Association, Pharm Olabanji Obideyi said that the situation had been worsened due […]
FG reiterates commitment to security, quality education
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, on Monday, pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to provide security and quality education for youths in the country. Mr. Odutayo Oluseyi, the Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the minister spoke during […]
