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Increasing e-waste put health of children, expectant mothers at risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation says the health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices.

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Study: Cervical cancer rates drop, as HPV cancers rise

Cervical cancer rates have dropped one percent annually since 2001, while other HPV-related cancers without standardised screening guidelines are on the rise, according to research set to be presented at the 2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

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Lifestyle

Reps consider abolishing NYSC as bill reaches second reading

The House of Representatives is seeking to repeal the NYSC Act and discontinue the National Youth Service Corps scheme, as the Bill reaches the second reading.

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Communications

Nigerians to submit phone IDs in three months – NCC

Nigerians have been mandated to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) starting from July.

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Nigeria Sets Up National Task Force To Reduce Medical Errors And Boost Patient Safety

The Federal Government has launched a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety aimed at strengthening clinical oversight, reducing medical errors, and improving patient safety across Nigeria’s healthcare system. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate,...

NAFDAC Reassures Nigerians: Locally Approved Nestlé Infant Formula Is Safe Despite UK Recall

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured Nigerians that all Nestlé SMA Infant Formula products officially approved for sale in the country are safe for consumption, despite an ongoing recall affecting some batches in the United Kingdom. The agency clarified that the...

NJC Nominates 35 Judges, Recommends Oyewole For Supreme Court

The National Judicial Council has put forward the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, Justice Joseph Oyewole, for elevation to the Supreme Court, along with 35 other nominees for different judicial positions across the country. The decisions were reached during the Council’s 110th meeting held...