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2 Mar
Funmi Fatona-Ayowole is the founder of TheVirtualSoulClinic, a tech-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to providing mental health support for Canadians. As an emotional health and wellness coach, speaker and counsellor, Funmi’s mission is to contribute to healing the world and leave a legacy of impact, health, and wealth for the next generation.
2 Mar
As part of efforts aimed at giving back to the community, a non-governmental organisation, Oni Na Foundation, has reiterated its commitment to tackle diabetes and  mental health issues through empowering, awareness, prevention and management.
22 Feb
Across Nigeria, a chorus of frustration echoes as rising inflation pummels not just pockets but also mental well-being. The escalating cost of necessities like food, housing and healthcare is fueling protests..
15 Feb
Celebrating UNESCO's World Radio Day, Josiah Okesola, a UK-licensed mental health nurse clinician and digital media broadcaster, announces the imminent unveiling of JapaCity, a groundbreaking digital media innovation driving support for the psychological wellbeing of immigrants. This revolutionary media innovation is poised to provide vital psycho-social support for migrant workers across the United Kingdom, Canada,…
30 Jan
A senior lawyer, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan (SAN) has tasked stakeholders to prioritise education and mental health for a better life and society.
11 Jan
Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be, in working or in waiting, another year with thee; another year of progress, another year of praise, another year of proving thy presence all the days… another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.
27 Dec
Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye, has advised Nigerians to take care of their mental health, saying if it is destroyed, a lot of efforts would be needed to fix it.
17 Dec
The Co-Founder/Director AHI, Public Health Physician and Development Entrepreneur, Dr. Uwemedimo Uko Esiet, has emphasised the need to implement the Child’s Rights Act and promotion of children’s mental health.
24 Nov
The Federal Government has launched a National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework 2023–2030 and the National Mental Health Policy 2023.
24 Nov
A number of women across Africa have been included in this year’s BBC 100 women list of inspiring and influential women. Making the list is Jennifer Uchendu, the only Nigerian on the list, devoted to climate change and mental health advocacy
16 Nov
It does no one any good to dissimulate or dissemble our feelings in a bid to hide or escape the present-day realities in the lives of citizens all over the world.
9 Nov
Mind Management Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has called on government, corporate bodies, health officials, and members of the public to pay urgent attention to mental health.

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed April 18 for the hearing of a N1 billion suit filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS).
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Administrative activities were, yesterday, paralysed at University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), as Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational Associated Institutions (NASU) joined their counterparts in a seven-day nationwide warning strike.
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President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, met with the leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.