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Endocrinologists push for tech solutions to bridge diabetes care gap

The Acting President of the Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria, Prof Andrew Uloko, has emphasised the need to deploy technology and modern innovations to expand access to quality healthcare for the approximately 11 million Nigerians suffering from di…

2024-09-26 05:47

Protesting Ogun commercial drivers seek govt intervention

The protesting minibus drivers in Ogun State on Tuesday stormed the Ministry of Transportation complex in Abeokuta to express their displeasure over alleged extortion and multiple levies by their union executive. They also appealed to the state governor, Dapo…

2024-09-25 00:38

Ogun plans grants for 236 health centres

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, disclosed that his administration would soon begin the disbursement of grants and facilities to the 236 Primary Health Centres across the state. Abiodun said this will ensure that the PHCs meet the requiremen…

2024-09-24 18:20

Ogun backs disability rights, promises enactment of bill

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enacting the Disability Bill, aimed at safeguarding the needs and rights of people with disabilities. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, disclosed this on Tuesd…

2024-09-24 15:59

Researchers seek organic waste in bone regeneration

A lead researcher, in the field of biomaterials, at Mountain Top University, Nigeria,  Prof. Edwin Andrew Ofudje, said utilising organic waste from the pig industry will enhance bone regeneration and repair. Other members of the research team include Dr Fatai…

2024-09-24 00:04

Foundation laments rising cases of killing of girls, women

A non-governmental organisation, Fame Foundation, has decried the increasing cases of femicide in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the Executive Director of Fame Foundation, Aderonke Atoyebi, said the girl-child, young women, youn…

2024-09-23 20:41

Foreigners in their fatherland: Sorry tales of border residents denied access to energy

A sad picture of hardship and desperation keeps emerging in the border communities of Ogun State. It has been five years since the Nigerian government banned fuel supply in their areas. For residents of border communities in Ipokia Local Government Area, the …

2024-09-23 00:07

Communities’ knowledge, perceptions and preventive practices on soil-transmitted helminthes in Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia: Formative mixed study

Author summary Soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) infections are one of the most common neglected tropical diseases and a significant public health problem in developing countries, despite numerous efforts to combat it. One effective yet short-term control met…

2024-09-20 14:00

UK plans $5m lithium battery recycling plant in Ogun

A British investor and the Chief Executive Officer of Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd, Adrian Clews on Wednesday said that Nigeria, coming after South Africa is the second highest producer of electronic waste in Africa. Clews said that the country is responsib…

2024-09-19 09:06