Health Minister, CAPPA, CISLAC, Diabetes Association, others back Senate’s move to review SSB Tax
...N10 per litre not realistic, says Senate President
By Editor
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other...
WHO warns rising antibiotic resistance poses global health threat
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections recorded globally in 2023 was resistant to antibiotics.
In its new global antibiotic...
WHO to unveil initiatives promoting safe, science-backed traditional medicine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says new scientific tools are creating an unprecedented opportunity to rigorously evaluate and safely integrate traditional medicine into modern...
‘Guardians of Ahmed’ raises over N5M, establish trust fund for late Rafat Salami son
The Guardians of Ahmed has announced a major milestone in honouring the legacy of Rafat Salami, the devoted mother of Nigerian vlogger Ahmed Salami,...
Experts cautions against fortifying ultra-processed foods over rising NCDs
Public health advocates under the Coalition for Healthy Food Advocacy and National Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition (NSSBTC) have raised the alarm over growing efforts...
How Big Tobacco Sells Smoking to African Women as Freedom
By Omei Bongos
In sub-Saharan Africa, smoking culture is shifting towards younger demographics and women. Transitioning from traditional menthol cigarettes, the tobacco industry has expanded...
CAPPA lauds Senate passage of SSB Tax Review Bill, urges Reps on concurrence
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Senate for successful passing the landmark bill seeking to reform Nigeria’s tax on...
Nigeria’s underinvestment in childhood devt, jeopardizing future economic growth -Gatefield
Despite the staggering 300% return on investment that Early Childhood Development (ECD) offers, Nigeria is falling drastically short in funding and prioritizing the critical...
CODE launches new project for health security in Nigeria
The Connected Development (CODE), a leading non-profit organisation advancing social accountability and citizen participation in governance, has launched a new project titled “Tracking BHCPF...
World Cancer Day 2026: FG must fix broken food system to tackle cancer -CAPPA
On World Cancer Day, themed ‘United by Unique,’ the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the global community...
