Health

  Nigeria’s foremost serial digital entrepreneur and Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has once again reaffirmed his faith in the power of innovation and divine grace. During a recent visit to Save A Life Mission Hospital in Port Harcourt, a health institution that has redefined medical standards in …

By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria’s agricultural cycles are deeply connected to its seasons. The transition from the rainy season, with lush harvests, to the dry, festive “Ember” months marks a critical period for food security and economic stability. During this time, the demand for food items …

QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, has launched Harmoniq, a new line of wearable wellness patches that use gentle signals to “remind” the body how to function at its best. This bio-signaling technology works by tapping into the body’s natural communication system, helping restore balance without the need for …

By Dr. Elizabeth Ndubisi Eromosele, O.D. In July, I had the privilege of attending the 48th National Conference and Vision Expo of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) in Umuahia, Abia State. It was a landmark gathering that brought together professionals, policymakers, researchers, and business leaders in the vision space at …

PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and full-stack digital neobank for emerging markets, has partnered with Nigeria’s biggest Health Insurance Company, AXA Mansard Health member of the globally trusted AXA Group, to provide millions of Nigerians with affordable, accessible digital health insurance. This strategic partnership enables PalmPay users to seamlessly access …

By Elvis Eromosele At the end of July 2025, the world was shocked to learn that 169 people, including 93 children, had died of malnutrition in Palestine since the outbreak of the devastating war with Israel. For context, the war has gone on actively for close to two years. Tragic …

A growing debate among health experts in Nigeria is challenging the narrative that sugar intake, particularly from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), is the main driver of the country’s rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This perspective suggests a more complex web of risk factors, arguing that a narrow focus on sugar may be …

Experts have called on the Federal government to immediately put a ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) food and glyphosate in the country to protect Nigerians against the health and other hazards resulting from their consumption and usage. They made the call during a sensitisation workshop with journalists in Abuja …

By Diana Tenebe, Chief Operating Officer, Foodstuff Store Nigeria’s foodtech sector holds immense promise to transform our nation’s food production, distribution, and consumption systems. However, this burgeoning industry currently navigates a complex maze of challenges that could significantly hinder its progress. While innovation and entrepreneurial drive are abundant, a confluence …

…Takes Skincare Awareness, Education to Nigerian Campuses   Konga Health, Nigeria’s leading technology-enabled distributor of quality health and beauty products, is set to engage students across tertiary institutions in a series of skincare consultations, product sampling, and expert-led tutorials to promote skincare education and wellness. This initiative, which kicks off …