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                              The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state. The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment. However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards. They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable. The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

                              • The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state.

                                The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment.

                                However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards.

                                They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable.

                                The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

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                                Pharmacists in Nigeria have declared that drug abuse has become a national emergency and called on the government to take urgent action. Speaking at a national conference the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa highlighted the alarming increase in drug abuse among youths and the negative impact it has on society. He urged the government to implement stricter laws and policies to regulate the availability and distribution of drugs as well as increase awareness and education on the dangers of drug abuse. The pharmacists also called for collaboration between healthcare professionals and law enforcement agencies to tackle this growing problem.

                                • Pharmacists in Nigeria have declared that drug abuse has become a national emergency and called on the government to take urgent action.

                                  Speaking at a national conference the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa highlighted the alarming increase in drug abuse among youths and the negative impact it has on society.

                                  He urged the government to implement stricter laws and policies to regulate the availability and distribution of drugs as well as increase awareness and education on the dangers of drug abuse.

                                  The pharmacists also called for collaboration between healthcare professionals and law enforcement agencies to tackle this growing problem.

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                                  The Niger State government has expressed concern over the presence of children in mining sites in the state. According to the state Commissioner for Mineral Resources Hajiya Ramatu Yaradua the presence of children in mining sites is a violation of the Child Rights Act and poses a danger to their health and safety. The government has urged mining companies to adhere to safety regulations and prevent children from working in hazardous conditions. The Commissioner also called on parents to prioritize their childrens education and discourage them from engaging in mining activities. The government is working towards creating awareness and enforcing laws to protect children from exploitation in mining sites.

                                  • The Niger State government has expressed concern over the presence of children in mining sites in the state.

                                    According to the state Commissioner for Mineral Resources Hajiya Ramatu Yaradua the presence of children in mining sites is a violation of the Child Rights Act and poses a danger to their health and safety.

                                    The government has urged mining companies to adhere to safety regulations and prevent children from working in hazardous conditions.

                                    The Commissioner also called on parents to prioritize their childrens education and discourage them from engaging in mining activities.

                                    The government is working towards creating awareness and enforcing laws to protect children from exploitation in mining sites.

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                                    According to the World Bank extreme poverty is increasing rapidly in Nigeria. This means that more people are living on less than $1.90 per day which is the international standard for extreme poverty. The World Banks latest report shows that the number of Nigerians living in extreme poverty has risen from 86 million in 2010 to 98 million in 2020. This is a concerning trend that highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions and policies to address poverty in Nigeria. The report also emphasizes the importance of economic growth and job creation to lift people out of poverty and improve their standard of living.

                                    • According to the World Bank extreme poverty is increasing rapidly in Nigeria.

                                      This means that more people are living on less than $1.

                                      90 per day which is the international standard for extreme poverty.

                                      The World Banks latest report shows that the number of Nigerians living in extreme poverty has risen from 86 million in 2010 to 98 million in 2020.

                                      This is a concerning trend that highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions and policies to address poverty in Nigeria.

                                      The report also emphasizes the importance of economic growth and job creation to lift people out of poverty and improve their standard of living.

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                                      The United States of America has charged a Nigerian Olatunbosun Osukoya alongside 323 others following a nationwide crackdown on alleged perpetrators of health care fraud schemes that have caused the country at least $14bn in intended losses the US Department of Justice stated.

                                      • The United States of America has charged a Nigerian Olatunbosun Osukoya alongside 323 others following a nationwide crackdown on alleged perpetrators of health care fraud schemes that have caused the country at least $14bn in intended losses the US Department of Justice stated.

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                                        The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state. The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment. However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards. They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable. The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

                                        • The Lagos State Government has come under fire for allowing the sale of plastic bags in malls despite a ban on single-use plastics in the state.

                                          The ban was put in place to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment.

                                          However the government has defended the sale of these bags stating that they are biodegradable and meet the required standards.

                                          They also argue that the ban only applies to single-use plastics and the bags sold in malls are reusable.

                                          The government is facing criticism for not enforcing the ban strictly and for not promoting more sustainable alternatives to plastic bags.

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                                          Members of the National Assembly have demanded an end to Nigerias reliance on foreign donors for the funding of malaria HIV and TB programmes in the country as the global funding cut worsens.

                                          • Members of the National Assembly have demanded an end to Nigerias reliance on foreign donors for the funding of malaria HIV and TB programmes in the country as the global funding cut worsens.

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                                            The Nigerian Medical Association has faulted the Federal Governments decision to deploy Nigerian doctors and health workers to Saint Lucia describing the move as inexcusable at a time when the countrys health sector is facing a deep crisis.

                                            • The Nigerian Medical Association has faulted the Federal Governments decision to deploy Nigerian doctors and health workers to Saint Lucia describing the move as inexcusable at a time when the countrys health sector is facing a deep crisis.

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                                              A group under the aegis of Concerned Citizen Right has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate allegations of age and employment records falsificationlevelled against the Acting Chief Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Calabar Dr Theo Onyuku.

                                              • A group under the aegis of Concerned Citizen Right has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate allegations of age and employment records falsificationlevelled against the Acting Chief Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Calabar Dr Theo Onyuku.

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                                                Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations Childrens Fund and the Oyo State Government on Wednesday empowered over 3900 adolescent girls to lead the campaign for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in the state.

                                                • Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations Childrens Fund and the Oyo State Government on Wednesday empowered over 3900 adolescent girls to lead the campaign for the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation in the state.

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                                                  The Lagos State Health Management Agency on Wednesday announced that enforcement of mandatory health insurance in Lagos State would begin in earnest in early 2026.

                                                  • The Lagos State Health Management Agency on Wednesday announced that enforcement of mandatory health insurance in Lagos State would begin in earnest in early 2026.

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                                                    Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday commissioned the newly completed Tamaje Water Scheme one of six major water infrastructure projects valued at over ₦14.1 billion.

                                                    • Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Wednesday commissioned the newly completed Tamaje Water Scheme one of six major water infrastructure projects valued at over ₦14.

                                                      1 billion.

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                                                      A former Governor of Ondo State Dr Olusegun Mimiko has said the country needed to re-strategise to tackle the rate at which the health professionals were leaving the country for overseas countries.

                                                      • A former Governor of Ondo State Dr Olusegun Mimiko has said the country needed to re-strategise to tackle the rate at which the health professionals were leaving the country for overseas countries.