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WHO says one in 10 children may be obese in Africa by 2023

The World Health Organisation has projected that one in five adults and one in 10 children and teenagers will be obese by December 2023 in 10 high-burden African countries if no robust measures are taken to reverse the trends.

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NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of Aluminium Phosphide Pesticides

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned the public of the risk involved in using Aluminum Phosphide 560TB pesticides.

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IWD 2022: NACA urges protection of women at risk of HIV

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has called for more efforts to reduce the gender inequality and violence that women and girls at risk of HIV face in the country.

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IWD22: Women can no longer be deprived – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, extolled Nigerian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022. Buhari observed that women are not where...

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...