Low birth weight is the primary cause of infant morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Bennett Raglin/WireImage October 6, 2022 Nigerian newborns weigh less if their mothers use biomass fuel - a major health risk Musa Kana, Kaduna State University Pregnant women attending antenatal care should be asked about cooking fuels and given help to minimise prenatal biomass exposure to reduce low birth weight in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, leader of the Northern region, Ahmadu Bello and the Governor General, Nnamdi Azikiwe, at the celebration of Nigeria’s independence, on October 1, 1960. Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images) September 30, 2021 Nigeria at 61: A giant with challenging crises amid opportunities Terhemba Wuam, Kaduna State University Nigeria’s albatross is its political leadership and its limited capability to provide effective and modern governance.