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Nigeria Health Watch, Stakeholders Seeks Improved Maternal Health
Nigeria Health Watch, Stakeholders Seeks Improved Maternal Health
Nigeria Health Watch, stakeholders seeks improved maternal health. Ms Ihekweazu stated that the gala was an opportunity to find creative ways to ensure that women were heard.
The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Vivianne Ihekweazu, has called for improved action to enhance maternal health in Nigeria.
Ms Ihekweazu made the call on Friday in Abuja during the organisation’s 2025 edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala.
The event, organised in collaboration with the National Gallery of Arts and MSD for Mothers, had the theme “Her Strength in Every Story: Creative Expressions for Women’s Health,” marking the third edition of the gala.
Ms Ihekweazu emphasised that maternal health impacted families, communities, and nations, yet disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly in countries such as Nigeria, remained alarmingly high.
“As of today, Nigeria continues to record one of the highest Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) globally, with more than 1,000 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births. This is far off from the UN Sustainable Development Goal to reduce the global MMR to below 70 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2030.
This stark reality is a reminder of the work that remains to be done to ensure every woman has access to the care she needs to survive pregnancy and childbirth,” she stated.
She added that the gala was an opportunity to find creative ways to ensure that women were heard, respected, and empowered to advocate for their health and well-being.
Reflecting on the role of women in pre-colonial African societies, Ms Ihekweazu, noted that they were not passive figures but were active agents in shaping their societies.
She emphasised that these women advocated the needs of their people and ensured their voices were central to decision-making processes.
The Director of MSD for Mothers, Nigeria and Kenya, Iyadunni Olubode, emphasised the importance of women’s health, stating that women were key contributors to the economy both in Nigeria and globally.
She explained that providing women with access to healthcare enhanced the overall health and well-being of the family, as women served as the primary health caretakers in the household.
“It’s the women that are encouraging and ensuring that the men take their medicines, remember the immunisation dates, and take the children for immunisations.
“This serves as an opportunity to not only enhance women’s health through family planning but also to improve the health and well-being of her entire family,” she said.
The Director of Educational Services at the National Gallery of Arts, Ms. Janefrances Gbujie, highlighted the importance of the theme, noting the powerful connection between art and womanhood.
She explained that art-based interventions during pregnancy and the postpartum period positively impacted maternal health by providing emotional expression, social connection, and stress reduction, potentially improving mental health outcomes.
She said, “The impressive array of artworks displayed in this hall showcases not only the enduring spirit of Nigeria’s creative industry but also reveals the power of art in raising awareness and driving social change.”
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Wife of the ex-governor of Kebbi State, Zainab Bagudu, also spoke on the impact of art in raising awareness about women’s health.
She commended the gala for empowering women whose artworks were featured and encouraged others to include women’s empowerment in their programmes.
She also emphasised that while women were often marginalised, they bore the burden of the family and community when needed.
The first edition of the Celebrating Womanhood Art Gala was held in 2021, and over the years, it has become a platform where healthcare advocacy and creative expression meet.
Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment Of Trades, Non-Tradesmen, Women: Apply
Nigerian Army begins recruitment of trades, non-tradesmen, women: Apply. The Nigerian Army has commenced enlistment for its 89th regular recruits intake, for tradesmen, non-tradesmen, and women.
The Nigerian Army posted the notice of the recruitment on Tuesday on its X handle.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates,” the post reads.
“Application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are advised to apply once, as multiple applications will lead to disqualification. Interested applicants are advised to log on to http://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from March 31 to May 17, 2025.
“Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to their respective states of origin for the screening exercise, which will take place from 2– 16 June 2025.”
The application website offers additional instructions for eligible candidates on the application process, detailing the required criteria.
“Applicants must be single and Nigerian citizen by birth, and must possess National Identity Card/NIN and BVN print out, and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in accordance with Nigerian Army Standards,” the post adds.
Army Begins Recruitment
“Applicants must be free of any criminal conviction by the court of law. They must possess a valid birth certificate endorsed by the National Population Commission, Hospital or Local Government Council, or age declaration.
“Applicants must possess a valid certificate of state of origin and must not be less than 1.68 metres and 1.65 metres tall for male and female candidates respectively.”
There’s No Democracy In Nigeria, Peter Obi Explains Why
There’s no democracy in Nigeria, Peter Obi explain why and says “let’s stop telling ourselves lies”.
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections. Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, says Nigeria is not a democratic country.
Speaking on Tuesday during his appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise TV, Obi claimed that the standards for measuring democracy do not exist in Nigeria.
“I have said it, and I maintain that there is no democracy in Nigeria today,” Obi said.
“Nigeria today is not a democratic country. Let’s stop telling ourselves lies. If you look at all the tenets and yardsticks measuring democracy, it doesn’t exist here.
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Today, the government we have is not of the people.
“It is not by the people because the people didn’t vote. It wasn’t their votes. I’m not just talking about the presidency; it’s across the line. Look at what happened in Edo. Can you call that democracy?
“It is not the vote of the people. And it is not for the people. I have just told you that I went to an IDP camp where we have thousands of people. No primary health care.
“They were begging me to have one nurse, which I said I must make sure they have. They don’t even have a primary school, which again I have told them I will make sure it happens.”
Obi criticised the government for prioritising the wrong issues and neglecting social capital development.
“So, what are you doing for a country that just spent N21 billion to renovate the house for the vice-president who isn’t living there? And you cannot even have a primary school for kids who are going to be leaders of Nigeria tomorrow,” he said.
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In March, Obi faulted President Bola Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers and suspending Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state.
The former governor of Anambra said Nigeria’s democracy, which has been progressing since 1999, is now collapsing and being “knocked down” by Tinubu’s administration.
2024: Industrial, Medical Gases Nigeria Posts N1.6bn Profit
Industrial, medical gases Nigeria posts N1.6bn profit. The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024.
The Industrial and Medical Gases Nigeria has recorded N1.622 billion profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. This is a 90 per cent increase from N852.75 million recorded in 2023.
On Tuesday, the company declared this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.
While its revenue rose by 38 per cent from N6.064 billion in 2023 to N8.376 billion in 2024, the company’s profit before income tax also grew by 96 per cent from N1.247 billion in 2023 to N2.442 billion in 2024.
Its share capital remained the same at N249.75 million.
The total equity witnessed 41 per cent surge from N4.19 billion in 2023 to N5.91 billion in 2024.
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The company paid a N196.441 million dividend in 2024 against N157.031 million in 2023, recording a 25 per cent increment.
The company’s declared cash dividend during 2024 was N249.75 million, a 100 per cent increase from N199.79 million in 2023.
The results from operating activities rose by 92 per cent from N1.279 billion in 2023 to N2.449 billion in 2024.
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