…that 80 million children are exposed to the toxic substance. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. He warned that children, pregnant women and women of childbearing age were particularly vulnerabl…

…emissions had been recurring since April, exposing pupils and school staff to repeated health risks. “We are all anxious about our health and that of our pupils. I think it is taking the government too long to get to the root of this mysterious gas leakage. The government has to do something quickly before it gets too…

…fake products," he said. He argued that fake drinks, alcohol and other consumables pose health risks to Nigerians regardless of their ethnicity, including Igbo people. Famakin maintained that his criticism was directed at those producing counterfeit goods, not the entire Igbo community, whom he described as some of the…

…of prescription medicines, including antibiotics, could expose consumers to serious health risks.He stressed the need for public education on the safe purchase and use of medicines, noting that patent medicine vendors were subject to restrictions on the products they could legally sell.On the rising cost of medicines,…

…crash. The directive followed growing concerns over possible environmental pollution and health risks as recovery operations continue at the crash site in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Id…

…the government was conducting a comprehensive assessment of the environmental and public health risks to ensure that appropriate measures were taken promptly. A community leader, Segun Omogbemi, also confirmed the stench, saying it had become increasingly unbearable. “What happened in Igbokoda is a very sad experience.…

…of supplements, use whitening creams and undergo vitamin infusions, amid concerns of health risks On September 29, as many people scrolled through X (formerly Twitter) to catch up on missed updates, a surprising video popped up. In the 20-second clip that went viral the next day, a woman in a deep blue native outfit an…

…households met applicable standards. The post Toxic pesticides in food: NAFDAC warns of health risks, seizes ₦800m banned chemicals appeared first on Vanguard News.

…toothpaste if used may not meet established quality and safety standards and could pose health risks to consumers. NAFDAC says it has initiated surveillance activities, and all zonal directors and state coordinators have been instructed to investigate the availability and distribution of the suspected counterfeit produ…

…adulterated products in the country, saying Nigerians could be exposing themselves to health risks without knowing it. In a video circulating on social media, the lady expressed worry over the possibility that many everyday products used by Nigerians may not be genuine. She said the situation was particularly concernin…

…a different story. Her undergraduate research project, which examined the perception of health risks and adoption of safety measures among selected factory workers in Oluyole Local Government Area in Ibadan, Oyo State, earned her an A grade. She also completed her comprehensive examinations as part of her degree requir…

…reproductive health information. These are not simply knowledge gaps. They are public health risks. “When women do not know their legal rights in life-threatening medical emergencies, delays in seeking care can become fatal. The study itself warns that this misunderstanding may lead women to believe they have no legal…

…forensic experts warned that chemicals left at the site posed environmental and public health risks. NDLEA Director of Forensics, Patricia Afolabi, said the court ordered the laboratory dismantled because of concerns over groundwater and air pollution caused by chemicals used in methamphetamine production. According to…

…such practices from seeking proper medical evaluations and could expose them to serious health risks. PUNCH Healthwise reports that former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Julie Okah-Donli, alleged that some women fake pregnancies using steroids and later obtain bab…

…“When methane is released alongside these pollutants, communities are exposed to serious health risks. “Air pollution, contaminated soil and polluted water ultimately affect agriculture, livelihoods and public health,” he said. Jakpor said although Nigeria had introduced regulations such as the Venting and Methane Emis…

…He warned that such practices not only damage the environment but also pose serious health risks and weaken the impact of government interventions. According to him, maintaining a clean environment requires a collective effort involving residents, businesses, market associations, transport operators, religious bodies a…

…health professionals and policymakers to discuss practical ways to reduce heat-related health risks. According to her, the goal of the workshop was not only to raise awareness, but to listen to the realities of those affected and develop solutions that can work within Nigeria's construction sector. Dr. Muzamil Hassan,…

…said continuous exposure to gas-flaring emissions creates overlapping environmental and health risks, particularly for children, pregnant women, and the elderly. "Intense heat generated by flare stacks can raise temperatures in nearby communities, increasing cases of heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. "P…

…particularly in sub-Saharan and Northern Africa.Also, he drew attention to the growing health risks posed by digital environments to children and young people.He called for stronger regulation of social media platforms, warning that addictive platform designs, harmful online content, misinformation, and extensive data…

…blocked drainage channels and waterways could worsen flooding and pose serious public health risks. The residents said the situation is particularly severe at Ologede, where refuse allegedly dumped by traders and waste handlers from the Ikole Central Market has obstructed drainage channels and waterways. Prince Oluwole…

…JCHEWs), to address existing manpower shortages. Taraba: Stakeholders warn of serious health risks amid decay at FRH Baissa

…inadequate sanitation facilities and shortages of clean water continue to pose serious health risks. Humanitarian groups warn that reduced international funding for water, sanitation and hygiene programmes has weakened disease-prevention efforts at a time when displacement figures are rising due to ongoing violence in…