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  • Pesticide Use in Agriculture: Global and Nigerian Patterns

    Pesticides are widely used to control pests, weeds, and diseases and to improve agricultural productivity. In many developing countries, including Nigeria, pesticide use has increased significantly in response to population growth and food security pressures. According to Frontiers (2025), Nigeria has grown into one of the largest importers and users of pesticides in Africa, with…

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  • The Role of Technology in Healthcare Management

    Although interpersonal skills are integral to effective healthcare management, the crucial role of technology adoption cannot be ignored. In fact, technology is the future of health care services as technological innovations in recent years continue to improve the quality of patient care (Kim et al., 2016). For example, developments in technology have provided patients with…

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  • An Overview of Healthcare Management

    The terms “healthcare management” and “healthcare administration” are often used interchangeably and many people erroneously believe they are the same profession (VanVactor., 2011a). Healthcare management concentrates on providing leadership and direction to divisions, departments and units within healthcare systems/organizations to ensure delivery of health services to individuals and households (Kotter., 2003). On the other hand,…

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  • April 21: This Day in History

    April 21 on the World Stage: A Global Mosaic of History, Celebrity, and Milestones April 21 is far more than just another day on the calendar. It is a date that has witnessed the inauguration of modern capitals, the crumbling of democracies, the birth of monarchs, and the deaths of literary giants. From the political…

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  • Evaluation and Validation of the 2014 NATIONAL HEALTH ACT

    The Nigerian government inaugurated its National Health Act (NHAct) in 2014 to facilitate implementation of PHCUOR policy at all levels. Stakeholders in the Nigerian health system—specifically the National Council on Health (NCH) and Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), which oversees implementation of the NHAct—held an emergency meeting in 2015 to appraise performance of the Act.…

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  • OBJECTIVE 4: Innovative Strategic Framework for Enhancing Efficiency of PHC Management in Nigeria

    This study has examined some internal, national, and sector-based challenges that influence the conceptualization and operationalization of health innovation and healthcare management, with focus on how to improve PHC delivery in Nigeria. PHC as a concept is based on clearly defined principles that must be translated into action through the establishment of solid structures and…

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  • April 19: This Day in History

    Introduction April 19 is a date that has witnessed an extraordinary tapestry of human experience across the globe. From world‑changing political decisions and devastating natural disasters to the birth of artistic geniuses and the tragic end of legendary lives, this day holds a mirror to the full spectrum of history. The following pages explore some…

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  • OBJECTIVE 3: PHC Challenges in Anambra State, Nigeria

    Anambra state has experienced some challenges to its realization of the Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR) objectives. Some of the state-level setbacks to the health programme are the inadequate and unequal distribution of human resources. PHCUOR is a policy implemented to integrate all PHC services under a single authority for the purpose of…

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  • April 18: This Day in History

    This article explores the rich tapestry of global history through the lens of April 18, a date that has witnessed profound moments of scientific breakthrough, artistic brilliance, political change, and natural devastation. 🌍 Natural Disasters: Earth’s Most Destructive Forces Unleashed April 18 stands as one of the most calamitous dates in natural history, marked by…

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  • Saudi PIF fully commited to Newcastle after Al Hilal sale

    Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is totally committed to Newcastle United going forward. The news that PIF has today sold a majority stake in Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal is unconnected to its investment in Newcastle. Newcastle reported record revenues of £335 million in their recently released 2025 financial results. They also won their first domestic trophy…

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  • Arne Slot on how to replace Salah this summer

    Arne Slot admits Liverpool have to work out the best strategy to replace Mohamed Salah this summer and reiterated the notion that Liverpool are a “trading club”. Slot said: “Last summer we made quite a lot of signings and that’s why we traded. “In four windows we had net spend of £150m. That says what kind of club…

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  • Caicedo close to signing new long-term Chelsea deal

    Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is close to signing a new contract with improved terms that will run until at least 2033. The new contract has been agreed and is set to be signed imminently.  The Ecuador international is set to be handed a pay rise as a reward for his impact and performances since he moved to Stamford…

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  • ‘We’re behind Liam’: Chelsea co-owner on Rosenior, Maresca and transfers

    Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the club will start signing “ready-made” players and revealed the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca was “not a change we wanted to make”. Eghbali, the co-founder of Clearlake Capital, which is the majority shareholder in BlueCo, the consortium used to purchase Chelsea and that also owns Ligue…

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  • Innovative Health Management Strategies for enhancing the Primary Health Care Delivery in Nigeria

    CHAPTER SIX (RESEARCH SUMMARY) 6.1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 6 of the study titled “Innovative Health Management Strategies for enhancing the Primary Health Care Delivery in Nigeria” contains summary of the research findings and a detailed explanation of how study objectives were attained. Based on the results, the author also presents a final conclusion, some workable recommendations,…

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  • Howe on transfer links: I won’t play anyone who isn’t committed

    Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says he won’t play anyone who isn’t 100 per cent committed amid speculation linking players away from the club. Anthony Gordon is one of several big-name players who could leave Newcastle this summer, with English and European clubs circling over Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento. Asked whether he has had any conversations with Gordon over the transfer links,…

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  • Howe has ‘fire’ to rebuild Newcaslte

    Eddie Howe says he has the “fire” to lead Newcastle’s rebuild this summer, but that doesn’t guarantee he will stay at the club.  Howe’s future is at a crossroads after four-and-a-half years at the helm at St James’ Park, with a feeling the squad is at the “end of a cycle”.  “I can understand why people would look…

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