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Practical articles from our team on hearing health, hearing aids, speech and language development and caring for your ears at every age.

Child receiving care during a hearing and speech assessment

Speech & Language · 5 October 2026

Can Recurrent Ear Infections Affect a Child's Speech?

Recurrent ear infections are common in Nigerian children — and persistent ones can quietly affect hearing, which in turn affects s…

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Older adult receiving a hearing assessment with a family member present

Health · 5 October 2026

Hearing Loss in Older Adults: What Nigerian Families Should Know

Hearing change after 60 is common — but accepting it silently is a choice, not a necessity. Here is what families across Nigeria s…

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Older Nigerian adult in conversation with a family member

Health · 5 October 2026

What Should I Do If My Parent Keeps Saying “Eh?”

When a parent starts saying “eh?” at every turn, families face a familiar dilemma. Here is why the change matters, why people resi…

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Clinician examining a client's ear with an otoscope

Health · 4 October 2026

Does Ear Wax Cause Hearing Loss?

Ear wax is normal and protective — until it blocks the ear canal. Here is when wax affects your hearing, why cotton buds make it w…

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Young child communicating during a speech and language assessment

Speech & Language · 4 October 2026

My Child Is Not Talking at 2: When Should I Worry?

Every child develops at their own pace — but by age two, some communication milestones matter more than others. Here is what is ex…

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Commercial motorcyclist riding through busy Nigerian traffic

Hearing Care · 3 October 2026

Can Motorcycle Noise Cause Hearing Loss?

Okada riders and long-distance motorcyclists face engine and wind noise every working day. Here is how that adds up — and what rid…

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Workers on a noisy industrial site during a hearing screening programme

Hearing Care · 3 October 2026

Hearing Protection for Nigerian Factory Workers

From grinding workshops to sawmills and construction sites, Nigerian workplaces quietly damage hearing over years. Prevention cost…

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Power generator running in a Nigerian neighbourhood

Hearing Care · 2 October 2026

Can Generator Noise Damage Your Hearing?

Generators are everywhere in Nigeria — homes, shops, offices, events. But regular exposure to their noise can quietly damage your …

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Audiologist running a pure tone audiometry test in Ibadan

Health · 2 October 2026

Where Can I Get a Hearing Test in Ibadan?

Looking for a hearing test in Ibadan? Here is what to look for in a provider, what happens during the test, and how to book one at…

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Modern hearing aid in its protective case

Hearing Care · 1 October 2026

How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost in Nigeria?

Hearing aid prices in Nigeria vary widely — from budget devices to premium technology. Here is what drives the price and what you …

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Audiologist performing a hearing test on a client in Nigeria

Health · 1 October 2026

How Much Does a Hearing Test Cost in Nigeria?

Many people never book a hearing test because they assume it will be expensive. Here is what determines the cost — and why your fi…

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Person listening with concentration during a hearing assessment

Health · 18 September 2026

Signs You Might Need a Hearing Test

Hearing loss usually arrives gradually — so gradually that most people adapt without noticing. These are the everyday signs worth …

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Behind-the-ear hearing aid resting in its protective case

Hearing Care · 30 July 2026

Choosing the Right Hearing Aid: A Practical Guide

Behind-the-ear or in-the-ear? Rechargeable or battery? Bluetooth or basic? Here is how to cut through the options and choose a hea…

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Sound wave illustration representing ringing in the ears

Health · 21 May 2026

Understanding Tinnitus: Why Do I Hear Ringing in My Ears?

Ringing, buzzing or hissing that only you can hear is more common than most people realise. Here is what tinnitus is, what causes …

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Sound wave illustration representing children's speech and language development

Speech & Language · 12 March 2026

Speech and Language Milestones: When Should a Child Be Talking?

Every child develops at their own pace — but there are well-established milestones worth knowing, and clear red flags that should …

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Hearing aid accessories and care tools laid out neatly

Hearing Care · 22 January 2026

Caring for Your Hearing Aids: 6 Habits That Make Them Last

Modern hearing aids are robust, but they live in one of the harshest environments on your body — your ear. A few simple habits kee…

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Occupational hearing screening in progress at a workplace

Hearing Care · 6 November 2025

Protecting Your Hearing at Work

From grinding workshops to generators, power tools and traffic — many Nigerian workplaces quietly damage hearing over years. Preve…

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Headphones resting on a table

Health · 4 June 2024

Understanding Hearing Health

Your ability to hear plays a crucial role in communication, safety, and overall quality of life. In this article, we explore pract…

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Child receiving a hearing screening at a community program

Speech & Language · 1 February 2021

Epidemiology and Prognosis of Speech and Language Disorders

Speech and language skills are needed when communicating and exchanging information — but impediments like speech sound and langua…

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Person wearing headphones while working on a laptop

Hearing Care · 1 November 2020

The Impact of Covid-19 on Auditory Rehabilitation in LMIC

Low and middle income countries have long been known to have deficient health systems — and the pandemic put continuous rehabilita…

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Illustration of a speech waveform

Speech & Language · 23 October 2020

Language Disorders

Childhood language disorders occur as a result of a deviation in the normal course of language development and may affect language…

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