Malnutrition: Alive&Thrive Backs FG’s Lagos Caregivers Training to Reduce Bad Nutrition Indices
Ayodeji Ake To address the increasing bad nutrition indices in Lagos State, the commercial hub of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry Ministry of Health (FMOH), trained Lagos State master trainers on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Feeding Nutrition (MIYCN). Speaking at the ongoing training Lagos State schedules for July 10 to 17, 2024, representing the Federal Ministry of Health, Lead Trainer, Mrs. Maria Odeh, welcoming trainees, expressed worry over increasing bad nutrition indices. She said: “I bring…
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Fusing Creative Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Seed Funding In a celebration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Madhouse by Tikera Africa, in collaboration with the University of Lagos, held its inaugural Demo Day Competition on June 28th. The event brought together creative minds, industry experts, and academia in a bid to empower creative entrepreneurs and foster growth in the creative industry. MARY NNAH highlights the key takeaways from the event, which saw participants from the Lensbased incubation programme pitch their businesses…
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