The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has handed over 450,000 intercepted pills of Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control …
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EnergyEnvironmentGhanaInfrastructurePublic HealthPublic UtilitiesWater & Sanitation
Ghana Water Limited Raises Alarm Over Rising Pollution at Kwanyaku Plant
The Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, has warned that the Kwanyaku Headworks in the Central Region may be forced to shut down if urgent action …
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The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has hit a major global milestone, now providing life-saving HIV prevention, care, and treatment to 2.5 million people worldwide. Out of this figure, more than …
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Abuja Residents Call for Return of Monthly Sanitation to Tackle Waste and Pollution
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have appealed to the government to reintroduce monthly sanitation exercises to address poor hygiene, waste management challenges, and environmental pollution in …
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EconomyFinancePublic HealthPublic PolicySouth AfricaTaxation
South Africans Urged to Take Note of Medical Tax Claims
As South Africans continue with the 2025 tax season, new details have emerged about how taxpayers can benefit from medical tax claims beyond the usual medical aid credits. Many citizens …
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Kirikiri Customs Records N89.2bn Revenue in Six Months
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) in Lagos has announced that it collected N89.2bn as revenue between January and June 2025. The amount represents a …
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CrimeDevelopmentEconomyNigeriaPublic HealthSecurityWestern Africa
NDLEA, ECOWAS warn drug abuse is draining Nigeria’s economy
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have raised alarm over the rising cases of substance abuse in Nigeria, warning that …
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DevelopmentInfrastructureInnovationNigeriaPublic HealthPublic SafetyTechnology
Harnessing Wearable Technology to Improve Construction Safety in Nigeria
In Nigeria, many construction workers face daily dangers due to poor enforcement of safety rules and limited resources on worksites. Fatal accidents remain high, especially where heavy machines operate in …
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AgricultureEnvironmentFood SecurityPublic HealthRural EconomyVeterinary News
Fowl Pox Outbreak Hits Poultry Farmers in Rainy Season
Fowl pox, a highly contagious poultry disease, is causing fresh concern among farmers, especially those keeping indigenous chicken breeds. Experts warn that the disease is spreading rapidly this rainy season, …
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Kambwili’s Health in Spotlight After Court Transfer
Fresh concerns have been raised in Zambia over the health condition of former cabinet minister and senior Patriotic Front (PF) leader, Chishimba Kambwili, after he was suddenly moved from Milima …