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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adekunle Yusuf |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
To bolster safety on Lagos waterways, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), and Brass Marine Limited have launched a campaign aimed at educating residents on best practices for water travel and the risks. At a news conference in Lagos, the key stakeholders underscored the need for synergy among government agencies, private sector players and boat operators to curb accidents and protect lives on the waterways.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adekunle Yusuf |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Beneath the weight of precedent and the pull of progress, Nigeria’s legal profession stands at a crossroads.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Tajudeen Adebanjo |Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Lagos State has unveiled what it calls a revolutionary transformation in its health care system. The government cited bold investments in digital innovation, medical education, infrastructure and health access as key achievements. These efforts form the foundation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s six-year legacy in the health sector, aimed at strengthening health care delivery and improving the lives of millions of residents.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Lagos State government recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January and March 27, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced at the weekendHe noted that suspected cases had fluctuated during the period, with some days recording as many as 15 cases and others as few as one. The commissioner stated that of the 76 samples tested in the laboratory, 10 were confirmed positive, while 63 negative. Also, three samples collected on March 26 were still pending analysis.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adekunle Yusuf |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced a ground-breaking $230 million investment in a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing plant. This strategic move is set to significantly enhance local drug production, reduce reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients, and further strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
To combat the spread of Tuberculosis (TB), First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has pledged an additional N1 billion through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to step up the battle against the disease. Mrs Tinubu made the pledge at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach in Sauka Village, Airport Road, Abuja. She emphasized the urgency in tackling TB, describing it as a health emergency that demands immediate attention.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
•Emergency response beginsLagos State Government has confirmed 14 diphtheria cases among pupils at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, Lagos, with one reported death. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the cases during a visit to the school yesterday. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, and other top government officials.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
A member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of The Nation Journalism Foundation, Mrs Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo, yesterday called for an action against gender-based violence (GBV). She made the call at a seminar organized by the foundation in Lagos. Mrs Ajayi-Gbadebo was joined by a panel of experts to discuss the theme: Breaking the Media Silence Around Gender-Based Violence. The panel focused on the media’s critical role in raising awareness and establishing change.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
By Emmanuel Chidi-mahaThe Diocese of Lagos West celebrated its 25th anniversary with a grand ceremony held on Wednesday, at Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja GRA. The event drew clergy, dignitaries and members of the diocese in a display of thanksgiving and unity. The celebration was a reflection on the diocese’s journey since its establishment in 1999.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
In a significant move to combat cholera and enhance sanitation in Lagos, the USAID/Nigeria Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) Activity has awarded N1.72 billion in grants to eight community-based organisations (CBOs). The grants, which were announced at a recent two-day training workshop, are designed to bolster Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in high-risk areas, where cholera outbreaks are a persistent threat.
