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3 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | Dapo Akinrefon |Juliet Umeh
Lagos — ...Says Tinubu laying foundation for Nigeria's industrial baseTHE Presidency has defended its borrowing strategy as a necessary tool for economic development, insisting that borrowing, when used judiciously, is not a sin. The clarification was made during a presidential media interaction held in Lagos, where top presidential aides addressed the media on the administration's economic performance and future outlook.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
nigeriahealthonline.com | Juliet Umeh
In continuation of the 90th birthday celebration of Oba Olatunde Falabi, the Lanbeloye III and Alakire of Ikire, Osun State, the elderly in the ancient town, on Monday, received free medical outreach with consultation, and medicines.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
nigeriahealthonline.com | Juliet Umeh
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research’s (NIMR) has assured the public of its readiness to join other government agencies and institutions to curtail the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in case of an outbreak. This follows the recent “outbreak” of the virus in China though, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has not received any report of unusual outbreak patterns from the country. In a Press Release signed by its Director General Prof.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
allafrica.com | Juliet Umeh
The Federal Government, yesterday, commended philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Premier Lotto Ltd, popularly called Baba Ijebu, Sir Kessington Adebutu, for contributing to education by donating a state-of-the-art Media Resource Centre to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, in Ogba-Ikeja, Lagos. The newly inaugurated Adebutu Media Resource Centre, a 250-seater auditorium was completed in five months. The event witnessed top journalists among others.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Juliet Umeh
By Juliet UmehProminent Nigerians, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State; former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku; Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr Sam Amuka; former governor of Ogun State, Segun Osoba, among others, yesterday paid glowing tributes to the late Igbo leader, Dr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
nigeriahealthonline.com | Juliet Umeh
Despite relentless efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, the disease continues to claim thousands of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 Global TB report shows that Nigeria has the highest burden of TB in Africa and ranks sixth globally. The country has an incidence of 219 per 100,000 population. This public health crisis is compounded by two major factors: ignorance and poverty.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Juliet Umeh
By Juliet Umeh, agency reportUkraine has taken a decisive step to protect its national security by banning the use of the Telegram messaging app on official devices used by government officials, military personnel, and critical workers. The country’s National Security and Defence Council made this announcement after receiving evidence from Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency that Russian special services have the ability to spy on both messages and users through the platform.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
nigeriahealthonline.com | Juliet Umeh
Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023Despite tuberculosis (TB) being a significant public health issue, over 80% of Nigerians remain unaware of the disease’s signs and symptoms, severely hindering efforts to control its spread. This was revealed by Dr. Olusola Sokoya, Coordinator of the Lagos State TB, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, during the IMPAACT4TB Phase 2 Project event, hosted by the AURUM Institute and UNITAID.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Juliet Umeh
By Juliet UmehAs Nigeria rapidly embraces digital transformation and financial inclusion, a significant portion of its population, Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, remains left behind. Despite advances in mobile banking and digital platforms, PWDs continue to face barriers that underscore a larger issue of systematic marginalization. From inaccessible digital platforms to poorly trained personnel, these challenges hinder PWDs’ financial independence and limit their participation in the economy.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Juliet Umeh
By Juliet UmehOn Monday, TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, will face off against the US Justice Department in a crucial legal battle in Washington, DC. The companies are seeking to prevent a potential ban of the popular video-sharing app, used by 170 million Americans. A three-judge panel from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia will hear oral arguments on whether TikTok should be forced to divest its US assets or face a nationwide ban by January 19.
