Senate Approves N140bn For North Central Commission
The Senate on Monday approved a N140 billion budget proposal for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) for the 2026 financial year, urging the agency to prioritise agriculture and security in its spending. Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, Titus Zam, announced the approval after a closed-door budget defence session with the commission’s management. […]
UNILORIN Director Urges Nigerians To Prioritize Health
The University of Ilorin Director of Health Services, Dr. Rasheed Odunola, has urged staff, students, and Nigerians generally to prioritize their health, emphasizing that well-being is essential for productivity and a high-quality life. Dr. Odunola made the remarks on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, during an interview with the UNILORIN Bulletin in his office. He explained […]
FG Halts NAFDAC Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also ordered the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was announced […]
FG Moves To Strengthen Women’s Health Coordination
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) have begun efforts to harmonise interventions aimed at addressing challenges affecting women across Nigeria. The move was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s […]
FG Orders NAFDAC To Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also instructed the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the matter. The directive was contained […]
NAFDAC Disowns Fake Recruitment Announcement
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disowned a purported press release circulating on social media announcing a planned recruitment exercise, describing the information as fake and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, warned members of the public against falling victim […]
Kwara Government Launches Committee To Strengthen One-Health System
The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a multi-sectoral committee to strengthen the One-Health approach and enhance disease surveillance, prevention, and response across the state. The committee was launched on Monday during a stakeholders’ workshop organised by the Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Ilorin. According to Yusuf Ganiyu Adebisi, Project Communication […]
Jigawa Warns Against Misuse Of Free NCD Treatment Programme
The Jigawa State Government has issued a warning against the misuse of its free treatment programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of the initiative. The statement, released by the state’s Technical Adviser on Health, Isa Muhammad Surajo, urged health officials, hospital management, and community leaders to ensure that only […]
Kwara Commissioner Urges Students To Explore Tourism Opportunities
The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, has urged students to take advantage of emerging opportunities, remain curious and ask thoughtful questions to build competence and confidence for future careers. Olukoju gave the advice while receiving students of Kwara State Polytechnic who were on an excursion to the Ministry of Communications. She described […]
WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks And Alcohol
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages to combat obesity, diabetes, cancer, and other health risks. WHO warns that these products remain too cheap and widely accessible in many countries, contributing to rising rates of noncommunicable diseases and injuries. “Health taxes have been shown […]
