A recent incident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, shook the construction landscape as a building under construction experienced a partial collapse. The calamity, occurring in the Central Business District adjacent to Taj Bank, resulted in the heroic rescue…
The World Health Organisation has reported a record-breaking number of monkeypox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) this year. From January 1 to November 12, there have been 12,569 cases and 581 deaths, marking the highest annual figures…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Eni, a global energy company, have unveiled an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing occupational safety and health (OSH) and healthcare accessibility for small-scale farmers involved in agro-industries. This collaborative effort targets the agribusiness sector…
In a bid to prioritize safety and protect lives and properties, the Federal Government has devised a comprehensive plan to combat flooding across Nigeria. On Thursday, during the 137th National Economic Council meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima,…
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has introduced a revamped membership grades structure aimed at future-proofing the profession and positioning its members as frontrunners in addressing evolving workplace complexities. Nicole Rinaldi, from IOSH, explained that these alterations aim…
An incredibly tragic incident unfolded in Niger State, claiming the lives of seventeen individuals. The heart-wrenching road accident occurred at Takalafia, a village along the Yawuri Expressway in the Magama Local Government Area. This devastating occurrence could have been easily…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on professionals in the building industry not to cut corners, saying cutting corners has been found to be responsible for many cases of building collapse in the state. This urgency was…
Tensions within the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) have intensified with the emergence of a third faction spearheaded by Engr. Timothy Iwuagwu, a former Lagos State Coordinator of the institute. HSENations learnt that the first faction led by…
Femi Da-silva, CEO of HSE Nations, the visionary and Chief Coordinating Officer of the Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE), sat down for an exclusive interview to delve into the intricacies and triumphs entwined within the past four years of…
In the bustling realm of workplace safety, amidst the standard protocols and equipment checks, an often-overlooked element lurks in the shadows: ambient noise. Beyond the visible hazards lies an unsuspected influence that permeates work environments, shaping safety outcomes in profound…
