Psychiatrists at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, have stressed the need for healthcare providers, families and society to listen to the lived experiences of people...
The Federal Government has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a “hidden pandemic”, urging coordinated action across health, agriculture, livestock and environmental sectors to protect food systems...
The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition has called on African governments to reject the privatisation of public water systems and commit to universal access to...
Uthman Salami Maternity and childcare responsibilities are the biggest factors limiting women’s advancement to leadership positions, with 74 per cent of respondents identifying them as major...
Onozure Dania The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), has called for stronger implementation of the Child Rights Act and its domestication in...
By Philip Yatai The Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI) has dedicated the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) to the enduring memory and legacy...
Adeyinka Adedipe Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his administration’s commitment to empowering women and protecting the girl child, pledging to expand opportunities in education,...
By Philip Yatai The Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI) has issued an urgent call to action, demanding an end to child marriage and urging stronger protection...
Uthman Salami Mental health experts have warned that Nigerians’ culture of “suffering and smiling” may conceal emotional distress and discourage people from seeking help, urging a...
By Aderogba George The Health Sector Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) says it will unveil a two-volume book on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on Oct. 15 in...