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NAFDAC Disprove Glucozil Herbal Medicine for Diabetes Treatment

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has refuted claims that it granted approval for the use of “Glucozil,” a local herbal medicine, for the treatment and diabetes and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

UN Seeks ECOWAS Exemption for Relief Supplies to Niger Republic

The United Nations said an exemptions request for relief supplies to Niger Republic has been submitted to the Economic Community of West African States.

Health Ministry Backs 20% tax Increment on Sugar-sweetened Beverages

The Federal Ministry of Health has expressed commitment to increase tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) from the current rate of 10 per cent to 20 per cent.

Strike: Patients Relieved as Doctors Resume in Lagos

Patients seeking treatment at some public hospitals in Lagos State are relieved as they have been able to access medical care, days after Doctors under aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended the strike they embarked upon on July 26, 2023.

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Nigerian Businessman Shot Dead In South Africa As Xenophobia Fears Grow

A popular Nigerian businessman, widely known as Big Joe, has reportedly been shot dead outside his shop in Witbank (Emalahleni), Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The fatal incident comes as concerns continue to mount over rising anti-foreigner tensions in parts of South Africa ahead of the planned June 30 xenophobia...

South Africa Tightens Security Ahead Of Nationwide Anti-Migrant Protests

Heavy security has been deployed across South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-immigration protests, amid fears that the demonstrations could turn violent. The protests coincide with an unofficial deadline issued by campaigners demanding that all undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appealed to demonstrators to...

Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...