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Zero waste periods: Advocates take sustainable menstrual choices campaign to Uni Abuja
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (457+ words) June 2, 2026 Chizoba Ogbeche Nigerian News 0 In commemorate of 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day environmentalist and zero-waste advocates have taken zero waste periods campaign towards sustainable menstrual choices to students of University Abuja. The advocates have encouraged women and girls in Nigeria to…...
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: BERWO targets 10, 000 Ebonyi girls with free sanitary pads
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (266+ words) May 26, 2026 Amarachukwu Egwu-Agha Nigerian News 0 Wife of the Ebonyi state governor, Mary-Mauderline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, Tuesday, said the Better Health for Rural Women, Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO) has commenced the distribution of free sanitary pads and educational materials…...
Menstrual Health Day: Nasarawa stakeholders demand support for girls to end period stigma
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (570+ words) May 26, 2026 Bode Olagoke Health 0 Stakeholders in Nasarawa State have urged stronger collaboration to support girls with menstrual hygiene, access to sanitary products, and accurate education. They spoke in Keffi during a 2026 Menstrual Health, Stigma and Hygiene Campaign organized by AIDS…...
Sokoto's growing partnerships in confronting malnutrition, child healthcare
2+ week, 4+ day ago (587+ words) May 15, 2026 Ibrahim Hassan Opinion 0 The 2025 Nutrition SMART Survey released by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) revealed that 11 per cent of children under five in Sokoto are wasted, while severe acute malnutrition is projected to affect more than 500, 000 children across…...
FG launches national reading relay, targets Guinness world record
2+ week, 4+ day ago (302+ words) May 15, 2026 Donald Iorchir Nigerian News 0 The Federal Ministry of Youth Development Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, family well-being, and national development through its support for the My Family Companion National Reading Relay and Guinness World Record attempt. Speaking…...
Eco-champion Queen Esther unveils project to tackle poor disposal of menstrual waste
3+ week, 2+ day ago (365+ words) May 10, 2026 Jennifer Bassey Nigerian News 0 Eco-champion and girls" development advocate, Queen Esther Michael Hogan, has launched Project Moho, a ground breaking menstrual waste management initiative aimed at tackling the environmental and public health risks linked to poor disposal of menstrual…...
FG set to improve maternal, new-born healthcare nationwide - Minister
3+ week, 5+ day ago (258+ words) May 7, 2026 Helen Oji Nigerian News 0 The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to undertake deliberate and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing midwifery and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the country." The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…...
Sokoto first lady flags off distribution of sexual, reproductive equipments, essential drugs to 23 LGAs
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (43+ words) Blueprint Newspapers May 2, 2026 Sidi A Umar Nigerian News 0 Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire Japan factory output falls as Iran war disrupts oil supply...
How FCT is bridging maternal health advocacy gap
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1196+ words) April 24, 2026 BLESSING OKOLA Features 0 Nigeria's maternal health landscape continues to reflect a mix of progress and persistent risk, particularly for women at the point of childbirth. In this report, BLESSING OKOLA examines the efforts of the FCT Administration towards improving…...
Maternal mortality: PPFN unveils initiative to close women's health gaps
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (468+ words) April 3, 2026 Ene Oshaba Women 0 Amid growing concerns over maternal mortality and unequal access to healthcare, a new multi-year initiative has been launched to strengthen Sexual and Reproductive Health services for women and vulnerable populations across Nigeria. The programme, spearheaded by…...