The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Ghana’s Economic Advisor Begs Nurses to Hold Off Demands Until 2026
Accra, Ghana – Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor to Ghana’s Vice President, has appealed to nurses and midwives across the country to exercise patience and allow the government time …
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ThinkBusiness Africa Counters Push To Raise Sugar-Sweetened
ThinkBusiness Africa has challenged calls to raise the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax in Nigeria from N10 per litre to N130 per litre. The group made its position clear in a …
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Drones Are Helping Deliver Medicine Faster in Kenya’s Rural Areas
In Kenya, drones are now playing a big role in delivering medicines, vaccines, and other health supplies to people in rural areas. These drones fly directly from a base to …
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The South African Cabinet has officially banned the importation of Terbufos, a highly toxic organophosphate pesticide, following its link to the tragic deaths of six children in Soweto’s Naledi area …
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Marine Wrecks Pose Serious Danger to Lagos Waterways
The Nigerian Marine Coastguard Volunteer Services (NMCVS) has raised alarm over the growing danger posed by wreckage and debris littering Nigerian waterways, particularly in Ebute-Ero, Lagos. The organisation said the …
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The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has announced the immediate suspension of the importation, distribution, and use of all RELIEF tablets following the discovery of unauthorised variants circulating …
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Ghanaian Farmers Warned Against Misuse of Agro-Chemicals.
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in Ghana has raised serious concerns over the rising misuse of agro-chemicals by vegetable farmers, warning that the practice is causing food poisoning …
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i-Fitness Launches 26th Branch in Orchid, Lekki as Part of Nationwide Health Movement.
Nigeria’s leading fitness chain, i-Fitness, has expanded its footprint with the launch of a new branch in the Orchid community of Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, marking a significant milestone as the …
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Beiersdorf Nigeria Launches NIVEA UV Face Sunscreen in Lagos.
Beiersdorf Nigeria has unveiled its latest skincare innovation, NIVEA UV Face Sunscreen, with a vibrant beachfront launch event in Lagos that brought together skincare enthusiasts, health experts, media personalities, and …