Health
February 28, 2018
SON Cautions On Use Of Sub Standard Products
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of using fake products, saying the risks associated with such unwise patronage far outweigh the benefits, if any. It was in this light that SON said it was ... Read More »
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February 26, 2018
WHO Unveils New Childbirth Rules To Cut Caesarean Sections
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Thursday it has revised a benchmark used by health professionals worldwide in caring for women during childbirth, as it had caused a surge in caesarean sections that could be unnecessary. Since the ... Read More »
February 26, 2018 0
February 26, 2018
How Food Reduces Breast Cancer Spread
A single protein building block commonly found in food may hold a key to preventing the spread of an often-deadly type of breast cancer, according to a new multicenter study published today in the Medical Journal Nature. Investigators ... Read More »
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February 19, 2018
Lassa Fever Kills Three People in Delta State
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye, has disclosed that three persons have died from Lassa fever since the latest outbreak of the disease was first reported in the state on January 26, 2018. (more…) Tweet
February 19, 2018 0
February 19, 2018
How Long Does Rice Last?
With white rice lasting at least 4-5 years, or even longer if vacuum sealed, other types of rice are also listed and conditions described in our table. The shelf life of rice is influenced by a variety of factors, ... Read More »
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February 19, 2018
How To Find Out If You Have Fake Tyres
Selling fake tyres is unlike any other counterfeit industry. The distributors of fake tyres are putting innocent lives at risk and you should know what (more…) Tweet
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February 19, 2018
SON Destroys Substandard Tyres Worth N5bn
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, (SON), has embarked on a nationwide mopping up of substandard tyres with the aim of destroying them in an operation it code named, ‘Operation Gbale’. Mr. Bede Obayi, the Director, Inspectorate and Enforcement, made the ... Read More »
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February 19, 2018
Delta Expands Scope Of Job Creation Programme
Over 740 youth enrolled in the third cycle of the Delta State Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) received pleasant surprises at the weekend when the government informed that it has expanded the ... Read More »
February 19, 2018 0
February 19, 2018
Firm Commences Recycling Of E-Waste In Lagos
Hinckley Recycling says it has commenced recycling operations for the safe and responsible processing of all electronic waste streams at the first government approved e-waste recycling facility located in Ojota, Lagos. (more…) Tweet
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February 15, 2018
Businessman docked over container-load of fake, banned drugs
A businessman, Ezeanwu Ifeanyi who allegedly imported a container loaded with fake and banned drugs was, yesterday, arraigned by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Control, NAFDAC, before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. NAFDAC prosecutor, ... Read More »
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