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•Nigeria’s insecurity is a big racket A few weeks ago, one of my senior friends informed a group of us that a close family member of his was among those kidnapped in a community in North Central Nigeria. Within days, we were told that the kidnappers had demanded a huge ransom and had swiftly moved […]

Daily inhalation of lavender essential oil for a short period has shown promising effects on both mental and physical health in people with hypertension. In a new study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine, experts demonstrated that daily inhalation of lavender essential oil significantly improved anxiety, fatigue, blood pressure, and sleep quality in […]

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has renewed calls for deeper integration between the nation’s rail and port systems as part of efforts to improve freight movement and strengthen Nigeria’s logistics value chain. Speaking at the quarterly stakeholders’ engagement of the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council (NPCC), the Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa, stressed that ongoing […]

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Akutah Pius Ukeyima, has defended the council’s recent tariff decisions, regulatory interventions, and the delayed implementation of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN). He said all actions taken by the agency are guided by law, due process, and extensive stakeholder consultations […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has launched a results-driven reform agenda to improve operational efficiency and enhance Nigeria’s trade competitiveness through better-performing ports. The initiative was unveiled at the opening of a three-day operational workshop held in Apapa, themed “Customs Leadership in Port Efficiency, Inspection […]

West African countries have been urged to urgently strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce heavy dependence on imported medicines, as the third edition of Pharma West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2026 opened in Lagos on Tuesday. The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, investors, and health professionals from across the region under the theme “Pharmaceutical […]

The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has said that malaria prevalence in the state has dropped to 12.2 percent, reaffirming the government’s commitment to further reducing malaria cases through sustained collaboration with partners and stakeholders. The Commissioner, represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Akintunde Babatunde, made this known while declaring […]

The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Muideen Olatunji, has announced a major expansion of primary healthcare services across Oyo State, with new investments targeting dental, mental, and eye health services. Speaking on the initiative, he said it forms part of a broader strategy to make primary healthcare more functional, accessible, […]

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has acquired and deployed a state-of-the-art virtual dissection table to enhance the training of medical students. In a statement, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Francisca Oladipupo, said the institution unveiled the Asclepius TBK 84 EA Virtual Dissection Table, an advanced 84-inch […]

The registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has charged examination officials to demonstrate maximum commitment and professionalism as the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins nationwide today. Oloyede gave the directive during a final virtual briefing for technical officers, amid high expectations from parents, candidates, and stakeholders for […]