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World Consumer Rights Day: CSOs Demand Mandatory Salt Targets, Warning Labels to Protect Nigerians from NCDs

INadminNGMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

by INadminNGMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026038

As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Consumer Rights Day themed “Safe Products, Confident Consumers”, the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED),...

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Nigeria Adopts National Policy To Strengthen Cosmetics Safety

INadminNGMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

by INadminNGMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026043

Nigeria has approved its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health after nearly two decades of stalled attempts. The policy was launched at the...

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World Obesity Day 2026: CAPPA Seeks Tougher Regulation Of Junk Food Marketing

INadminNGMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026

by INadminNGMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026054

On the occasion of World Obesity Day (WOD) 2026 today, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called for stricter policies to curb the aggressive marketing of...

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Cholera: Lagos Receives $1.7m Emergency Lifeline From Japan

INadminNGFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 20260167

The fight against cholera in Lagos received a major boost on Wednesday as the Government of Japan formally handed over a fresh consignment of emergency...

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Lagos Goes Digital To Eradicate Malaria, Tuberculosis

INadminNGFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 20260130

The Lagos State Ministry of Health on Wednesday convened top government officials, national programme leaders and private sector partners in Ikeja to advance a dual...

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International Partners Come Together For Future Of Surgery In Africa

INadminNGFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 20260169

With a focus on the theme of capacity building, particularly in developing the next generation of African surgeons, the conference provides a key platform for...

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Lagos Govt Sensitises Corps Members On Pedagogy Of Health

INadminNGFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 20260171

Pedagogy In a bid to ensure that corps members in the medical space are abreast with international best practice, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth...

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Fix Nigeria’s Food System, CAPPA Tasks Nigerian Govt On World Cancer Day 2026

INadminNGFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 2026

by INadminNGFebruary 5, 2026February 5, 20260132

On World Cancer Day, themed ‘United by Unique,’ Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the global community to honour...

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Lagos First Lady To Flag Off Measles -Rubella, Routine Immunisation Campaign

INadminNGJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 26, 2026January 26, 20260144

The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu will flag off the Measles-Rubella (MR) and Routine Immunisation (RI) Campaign on Tuesday, 27th...

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Research Shows How Ghana’s Cassava Cured Diabetes Faster As Big Pharma Threaten Court Action

INadminNGJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

by INadminNGJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 20260224

Researchers at the University of Ghana have isolated a bioactive compound from fermented cassava root that reverses Type 2 diabetes in 71% of patients within...

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World Consumer Rights Day: CSOs Demand Mandatory Salt Targets, Warning Labels to Protect Nigerians from NCDs

Nigeria Adopts National Policy To Strengthen Cosmetics Safety

World Obesity Day 2026: CAPPA Seeks Tougher Regulation Of Junk Food Marketing

Cholera: Lagos Receives $1.7m Emergency Lifeline From Japan

Lagos Goes Digital To Eradicate Malaria, Tuberculosis

International Partners Come Together For Future Of Surgery In Africa

Lagos Govt Sensitises Corps Members On Pedagogy Of Health

Fix Nigeria’s Food System, CAPPA Tasks Nigerian Govt On World Cancer Day 2026

Lagos First Lady To Flag Off Measles -Rubella, Routine Immunisation Campaign

Research Shows How Ghana’s Cassava Cured Diabetes Faster As Big Pharma Threaten Court Action

World Consumer Rights Day: CSOs Demand Mandatory Salt Targets, Warning Labels to Protect Nigerians from NCDs

Ajide Foundation Collaborates with Lagos APC to Stage U-20 Football Tournament Across the State

Organisers Confirm Date For U-13 Olori Hadijat Cup Final

UK-bound 74-year-old Grandpa Caught With 11kg Cocaine In Balloons At Abuja Airport

Alleged Forgery, Money Laundering: Court Remands Chief Anthony Woherem In Kuje

Police Conference Funds Not Diverted, Says Conference Organizer, Shina Philips

Route Unveiled As Yenagoa City International 10km Road Race Draws Closer

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