NUJ Urges Urgent Family Planning Investment by 2030
The Nigerian Union of Journalists calls for urgent government funding for family planning to reduce maternal mortality by 40% and achieve sustainable national development before the 2030 deadline.
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Violence Against Pregnant Women Risks Child's Brain Development
An Abuja medical expert warns that physical abuse of pregnant women can lead to intellectual disabilities in children through biological mechanisms. Learn the urgent need for protection and support.
Vitafoam's 60-Year Baby Initiative Highlights Postnatal Recovery
Vitafoam Nigeria Plc celebrates 60 years of its 'First Baby' CSR at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Experts emphasize postnatal recovery and newborn wellbeing. Read more on this impactful partnership.
Couple Arrested in Libya for Torturing, Starving Child
A Nigerian woman and her Ghanaian husband have been detained in Tripoli over the alleged torture and starvation of an orphaned child to death. The shocking case emerged on January 7, 2025.
Ex-Maid Forced to Clean Kerosene with Tongue at Age 10
Ekwotosi Okeh shares a harrowing childhood experience of domestic servitude. The techpreneur was forced to use her tongue to clean kerosene. Read her shocking story.
Displaced Women in Sokoto Suffer Extreme Heat in IDP Camps
Women in informal displacement camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, describe unbearable heat that feels like dying. Climate change worsens conditions, threatening maternal health and survival. Read their harrowing stories.
Rotary Club honours first baby of the year in Lagos
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central marked its 44th year celebrating the first baby born at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with gifts and staff awards. Read about this heartwarming tradition.
Teen Pays Hospital Bills for Mothers at Lagos Maternity
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Onate Oton-Efebo, has paid the outstanding bills of several mothers at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Read this heartwarming story of youthful generosity.
Violence in Pregnancy Linked to Child Intellectual Disability
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
Girls Thrive Initiative Launched for Abuja Adolescent Girls
Omidan Health and Empowerment Initiative launches Girls Thrive, a co-created FLHE programme for girls 15-19 in Gbazango, Abuja, funded by Philantify. Empowering health, leadership & economic resilience.
Doctors, Educators Sound Alarm on Children's Health, Education
Medical and education stakeholders in Lagos highlight the urgent impact of national insecurity on children's mental and physical wellness, calling for government intervention. Read their crucial recommendations.
NCDMB Innovation Challenge Offers Prizes for Energy Ideas
The NCDMB has launched its 2025/26 Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge, seeking Nigerian solutions for the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Winners get cash, mentorship, and incubation support. Apply now!
Girl Hospitalised After Alleged Assault by Stepfather in Lagos
A young girl, Chilotam, is hospitalised after her stepfather allegedly hit her with a plank containing nails. The incident, reported by a neighbour, highlights ongoing child maltreatment. Read the full report and the community's call for justice.
Mahmoud Hails First Lady's First Baby of the Year Initiative
FCT Minister Mariya Mahmoud commended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's First Baby initiative, highlighting healthcare commitments and neonatal kit distributions in Abuja for 2026.
NGOs Urge Govt to Boost Health Funding, Stop Brain Drain
CISLAC and VNDC call for increased, protected health financing and urgent solutions to Nigeria's healthcare workforce crisis. Experts warn systemic issues threaten universal health coverage goals.
How Nigerian Children Live: Stark Contrasts in Childhood
Explore the dual realities of Nigerian childhood, from affluent urban life to rural poverty. Learn about the 54% in multidimensional poverty and 14.8 million out-of-school children. Discover the facts.
Substitute Teacher, Boyfriend Face Child Abuse Charges
A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are jailed on charges of aggravated assault of a child and possessing illegal material. Read the full story.
WARDC Roundtable Tackles Nigeria's Maternal Health Crisis
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Mother Cries for Help After Husband Takes 2-Year-Old Child
A young Nigerian mother pleads for help on TikTok, alleging her husband and his family assaulted her and took her 2-year-old child. Read the full story and public reactions.
Nigerian widow, 25, loses husband and child in 2025
A 25-year-old Nigerian lady shares her tragic 2025: marriage, pregnancy, then widowhood and losing her child. Read her emotional prayer for 2026 and the reactions that followed.
Bauchi Trains 800 Health Workers on Medical Supplies
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
Why Africa's Downstream Sector is the Next Big Investment
Africa's downstream oil sector needs over $100bn investment by 2050. Discover how ARDA is tackling regulatory & infrastructure gaps to unlock this massive opportunity for global investors.
Think Tank Unveiled to Fight Maternal, Newborn Deaths
Health stakeholders launch a Regional Think Tank to accelerate action on maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to avert thousands of preventable deaths. Read more.
83 Kwara Health Facilities Revitalised by World Bank Project
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Nigeria Rallies Businesses for National Biodiversity Plan
Nigeria intensifies efforts to halt biodiversity loss, mobilising private sector support for its 2025-2030 National Biodiversity Strategy. Business leaders convened in Lagos to shape a practical Business Action Plan aligned with global goals.
Famfa Oil Commissions World-Class Hospital in Osun
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
Care Coordination Key to Healthcare Delivery – Dr Fasuyi
UK-based Nigerian health consultant Dr Tokumbo Fasuyi highlights the critical role of care coordination and personalised health management in improving Nigeria's healthcare outcomes and economic productivity.
UNICEF, WHO Warn of Child Health Catastrophe in Africa
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
Media trained on ethical SGBV reporting in Lagos, Edo
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
Tinubu mourns death of engineer, philanthropist Michael Ponle
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Michael Abiodun Ponle, the 86-year-old Chairman of Miccom Wires and Cable. Read about his legacy in engineering and tourism.
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