The World Trade Organization has recently explored correlations between trade and the spread of diseases of animal origin. The WTO Secretariat has published information about trade issues linked with the spread of diseases of animal origin. According to the WTO the report provides an oversight of the current issues and the status of legal frameworks and planned future actions to curtail the spread, of diseases affecting human health through trade. The emphasizes the possibility of safe trade in animals and animal products subject to scientific based risk management. In view of the report the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS)…
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The Director/National Coordinator of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Nnenna Ezeigwe, has stated that cardiovascular disease is responsible for 11% of over 2 million non-communicable disease’ deaths in Nigeria annually. According to her non-communicable disease places economic burden on families and the country, in general, this is as a result of the cost of high treatment. Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally, most deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases are as a result of heart attacks and strokes, and one out three cardiovascular death can be traced to people under 70 years of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has informed the general public that it has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration of the withdrawal of all alcohol- based hand sanitizer that contain ethanol that have tested positive to methanol. NAFDAC also stated that, Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) has also banned the use of ‘99% Methanol Alcohol’ hand sanitizer, packed by KVM Co. Ltd. According to NAFDAC, Methanol, or wood alcohol, are toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can pose a threat to life when ingested. Excessive exposure to…
The proposed agreement between the Transcorp Plc and Federal Government was yesterday effected. The agreement which constitute the sale of the Afam Power Plant to Transcorp Plc, was signed by the representatives of both parties. The chief executive officer of Transcorp Plc, Chief Tony Elumelu signed on behalf of Transcorp Plc while Vice President Yemi Osinbaji signed on behalf of the Federal Government alongside the Director General of Bureau of Public Enterprise, Mr Alex Okoh. Transcorp Plc, whose major goal is to provide 25% Nigeria’ electricity stated in a post hat they have acquired the Afam Power Plant, which is…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, has announced the kickstart of the CBN Senior Tennis Tournament. The tournament which is to hold between 6th – 14th of November 2020, is scheduled to hold in Abuja. According to the Apex bank, CBN recognizes the role of youth in nation building and CBN uses every might in their capacity to ensure the empowerment of youth across the country. The Apex used the opportunity to advise youth to participate in the CBN intervention programmes which geered towards improving the life and future of people especially youths. The Bank also noted that over 250 people…
“Get It Together”, a Non-governmental Organisation, that campaigns for family planning and child spacing has continued to work towards implementing the first of the Sustainable Development Goal, which is to eradicate poverty. According to “Get It Together”, with family planning, people can adequately plan for their children and give them the best within their capacity. “Get It Together”, urged people to spread the gospel of family planning and child spacing to their partner, spouse, family and friends. The Non-governmental Organization also advised individuals to always ask questions about things that are not clear to them on family planning and as…
Mobile Telephone Network, (MTN), has unveiled the names of hosts for the MTN Yello Star live show. Among the host is Hilda Bacci, who is a producer, TV personality, and food expert. MTN also named Tobi Bakare, who is an investment banker, media personality professional photographer, fitness enthusiast and content creator. The judges of the MTN Yello Star live show include Malik Yesuf, who has won the Grammy award 6 different times, songwriter, actor, rapper, producer and poet. Omawumi is also one of the judges. Omawumi is a multi- award winning recording artiste, and highly rated Nigerian vocalist. According to…
MTN Nigeria, has reiterated their support for the empowerment of Nigerian youths. This was reaffirmed in an update that MTN Nigeria released today on their page. MTN advised the youths that it’s time for their to be heard and that the spotlight is on the Nigerian youth. This is however connected to the MTN Yello Star, with the intention to empower young Nigerian artistes to build a a career for themselves. According to MTN Nigeria, changed can be effectively created by capacity building. MTN stated that they want to be a part of the youths’ journey to success, want to…
Federal Government will today sign the agreement for the sale of Afam Power Plant for #105bn. The signing ceremony, which is scheduled to hold at the Office of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbaji, would mean the official transfer of ownership of the power generation company to Transcorp Power Consortium. The transfer of the plant to Transcorp Power Consortium as the preferred bidder was approved in 2019, by the National Council on the Privatization with a bid price of N105.3bn (about $343.6m). The Vice President and Chairman of Council, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, decided on this at the 2nd Meeting of…
The National Agency For Food and Drugs Administration and Control has launched the Med Safety Mobile Application for Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions. NAFDAC Nigeria did this in commemoration of the 2020 annual med safety week organized by the World Health Organization’ Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring which has 80 countries in attendance. NAFDAC has in a post on it’s page stated that cooperating with other medicine regulatory authorities and national pharmacovigilance centres globally to launch campaigns that raises awareness on Pharmacovigilance and promote electronic-reporting of adverse drug reactions and other medicines-related problems. NAFDAC Nigeria noted that it is…
The Honorable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Ms Zainab Ahmed, has stated that Nigeria’s total public debt may reach N38.68 trillion by December, 2021 subject to existing loan approvals. This was revealed by the honourable minister, yesterday at the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts. This has however raised the concern of Nigerians amidst the backlogged debt in the country. The honourable minister, stated that Nigeria has a total debt of N31.01 trillion ($85.90 billion) as of June 30. According to her this debt comprise home debts, external debts, state government debts and that of Federal Capital…
The Honourable Minister for Health, Dr Ehanire, has stated that a report of the COVID-19 situation in Nigeria is being prepared by the Ministerial Expert Advisory Committee. Dr Ehanire who stated this during the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, said that the PTF on COVID-19 has set aside stringent measures to limit the importation of the virus, she thereafter charged people to adhere to all non-pharmaceutical measures in curbing the spread of the virus. The Minister in her words, noted that she has given directive to the NCDC and the Department of Hospital Services to create a strategy for monitoring…
The Director of Family Health and Nutrition at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr Folasade Oludara, have advised women who are not yet ready to conceive that they are fertile and can prevent unwanted pregnancy. According to Dr Oludara, post pregnancy family planning, gives women an opportunity to access family planning immediately after delivery, which reduce the the risk of getting pregnant repeatedly which can endanger the health of the mother. While speaking Dr Oludara advised women to not to have babies without by chance, but should rather consider their health and economic standing. Dr Oludara further stated that…
The Mobile Telephone Network (MTN), has launched the MTN Visitors Sim. MTN Nigeria announced the use of the visitor’s sim today, in a post, where it stated that the visitor’s sim is only available on arrival to visitors in Nigeria who are on a temporary visit. The visitor’s sim will also constitute quality services and tarriff plans that will enable visitor’s to be able to have a broad connectivity during their stay in Nigeria. According to MTN Nigeria, the visitor’s sim tarriff plan is only for foreigners during their short stay in the country. However anyone passing through the airport…
The Mobile Telephone Network,(MTN), has partnered with Henley Business School, UK and Afrinolly Hub to empower individuals with relevant practical knowledge to succeed as business owners and be able to compete globally. MTN Nigeria made this known today in a post, which featured the Vice Dean African, of Henley Business School, Jean-Piere Chouvlet where he state that Henley Business School is the oldest in the United Kingdom and has over 80,000 alumni globally. According to Jean-Piere Chouvlet, Henley Business School is concerned about Africa, and Africans constitute over 6000 of the alumni. He explained that their partnership with Afrinolly in…
The African Development Bank in conjunction with African Union Development Agency have released recommendations of a baseline study that looked into the development of a continental energy grid and market. According to the African Development Bank, the study, was supported by the European Union, and was conducted to create an effective energy sector that helps to serve Africa in general. The Chief Executive Officer of the African Union Development Agency, Dr Ibrahim, stated that the baseline study constitutes the first of two phases of the major goal. The African Development Bank stated that the European Union agreed to support Phase…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration that a pharmaceutical company based in the US, “Ferring Pharmaceuticals” is voluntarily recalling all lots of DDAVP® Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, and STIMATE® Nasal Spray 1.5 mg/mL to the consumer level. According to NAFDAC these products are being withdrawn due to its extreme capacity and higher amounts of desmopressin than specified which was discovered during timely testing. NAFDAC explained that larger quantity of desmopressin, than specified may cause abnormally low levels of sodium in…
The World Trade Organization’ Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices have reviewed members’ notifications of new or amended anti-dumping laws and regulations and reports on anti-dumping actions. According to the World Trade Organisation, the committee reviewed new notifications of legislation submitted by some countries which includes Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ghana, Laos, the United Kingdom, the United States and Viet Nam. The WTO however continued to review legislative notifications of Cameroon, Japan, Kenya, Liberia and the United Arab Emirates which were afore reviewed by the committee. In the course of the meeting, delegations asked questions about the practices of other members in…
The World Health Organization has identified lead pollution as harmful to health. According to WHO lead is still been legally produced in some countries. Lead is poisonous to the health and affects mostly children. WHO reportedly stated that children who suffer from lead poisoning usually experience low Intelligent Quotient, learning disabilities, and anti-social behavior. People can be exposed to lead polluted through a number of ways which includes, lead paint, lead-glazed ceramics, traditional medicines, cosmetics, industrial emissions, lead water pipes. WHO noted that children are usually exposed to lead paint at different places like home, hospital, schools, playgrounds, and contact…
The Federal Ministry of Health, has identified those who are likely to get the severe form of COVID-19. The Ministry stated that, elderly persons with underlying conditions of obesity, hypertension, cancer etc are prone to severe COVID-19. While urging people to adhere to non- pharmaceutical measures to prevent coronavirus, the ministry, gave some health tips. According to the Ministry, patients’ with non-communicable disease are advised to continue to take their medication and diet as prescribed by their physician and ensure the long-term supply of their medicines. They as well cover their nose with tissue or bent elbow whenever they are…