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West Africa Expo Holds in Lagos, to Tackle NTDs

In a bid to tackle topical issues associated with Neglected Tropical Diseases within the West African sub-region, healthcare professionals, drug manufacturers, scientists, pharmaceutical experts, and other stakeholders in the health sector are set to attend the West African Healthcare Expo 2023.

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Let’s Talk About Dangers of Drug Abuse and Addiction

Drug abuse and addiction has become a very serious issue bedeviling our society for the longest time now. With many young adults becoming victims to this social menace, it has become very important that we keep talking about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. But first, let’s get familiar with what drug abuse and addiction actually is.

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Consuming Carbide-Ripened Fruits May Cause Cancer, Kidney Failure – NAFDAC

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has warned that consuming fruits ripened with calcium carbide may cause cancer, heart, kidney and liver failure.

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CSOs Call for Regulation of Pesticides, Chemical Inflow

Civil Society Organisations have called on the Federal Government and lawmakers to make robust legislation to regulate the inflow of pesticides and other chemical products into the country.

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NNPC Workers Threaten Shutdown Over Management Team

In a developing situation that could significantly impact Nigeria’s energy sector, workers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have issued a strong warning of a nationwide shutdown over alleged irregularities and dissatisfaction within the management structure. This growing tension follows internal reports suggesting unrest among staff...

FEC Orders Full Implementation of Naira-for-Crude Policy

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has officially approved the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement involving local petroleum refiners. This directive was announced by the Ministry of Finance via its official X handle in a post titled “Update on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in...

U.S. Criticizes Nigeria’s Import Ban on Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Products

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s continued ban on the importation of 25 categories of goods, stating that the restrictions hinder access to the Nigerian market for American exporters. The criticism was issued on Monday and follows closely on the...