USAID partners centre in campaign against GBV
The Nigeria Early Recovery Initiative (NERI), a component of the United States Agency for International Development Office Transition Initiative (USAID/OTI), is collaborating with the Salama […]
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COVID-19: WHO says there is currently no ‘hybrid’ variant in Vietnam
Days after Vietnam’s Ministry of Health said it had detected a new COVID-19 variant comprising characteristics of both the alpha and delta strains. The World […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 28 deaths, 203 additional infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed additional 203 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,518. The […]
Community-based conversations, awareness key to ending GBV – NGO
Ms Buky Williams, the Executive Director, Education as a Vaccine (EVA), an NGO, says community based conversations and awareness on dangers of violence against women […]
COVID-19: NCDC confirms 63 additional Infections, 11 recoveries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 63 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, and 11 recoveries. With the 65 new infections, the total number […]
Constitutional review : Borno, Yobe reject state police, additional states
Borno and Yobe States have rejected calls for the creation of additional states, local councils and state police in the country. The states made their […]
First crude production from marginal fields expected in 2022 – DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it is expecting the first production of crude from some of the recently awarded 57 marginal oilfields in […]
NAFDAC destroys N515.73m worth of unwholesome products in North East
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed unwholesome foods and products worth N515.73 million in the North East. The information […]
COVID-19: We’ve delivered on 2m tests target – NCDC
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), said 2,002,653 tests were carried out since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning its has delivered on […]
Boosting development in North-West via World Bank-funded projects
The Community and Social Development Project of the World Bank (CSDP) is a programme initiated to boost development in poor communities. Thirty states are participating […]
INEC increases polling units in Anambra to 5,720
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has increased polling units in Anambra from 4,608 to 5,720. Dr Nkwachukwu Orji, INEC Anambra Resident Electoral Commissioner, disclosed […]
EKSG takes delivery of additional 40,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Ekiti Government said, on Sunday, it had taken delivery of another batch of 40,000 AstraZeneca vaccines from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency. Dr […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges 796 patients
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 796 people after testing negative to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the aftermath of their treatment. The […]
INEC creates 2,358 additional polling units in Plateau
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created 2,358 additional polling units out of existing voting points in Plateau. Mr Halilu Pai, the state INEC […]
INEC to create additional 1,892 polling units in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has concluded plans to create additional 1,892 polling units in Edo. Mr Johnson Alalibo, the state INEC Resident Electoral […]
NIIA amendment bill scales 2nd reading at Reps
A Bill to amend the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Act, broaden its scope and functions, has passed second reading in the House of […]
INEC to create 956 additional polling units in Sokoto State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to create additional 956 polling units in Sokoto State. INEC’s National Commissioner, Mr Festus Okoye, made the disclosure […]
COVID-19: NCDC discharges additional 252 people, total recoveries now 155,361
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 252 people after testing negative to the COVID-19 virus following treatment in the country. The […]
Ologbo killings: Court adjourns till May 26
A Benin High Court on Wednesday adjourned until May 26 the case against Austin Olokor for the alleged murder of two locals, Okhuoimose Omorodion and […]
Lagos to develop infectious disease research centre
Lagos State Government is working on developing an infectious disease research centre to enable local researchers develop vaccines in response to epidemics. The state Gov. […]
Bill for more seats for women in National, State Assemblies scales second reading
A bill for an Act to alter the provision of the 1999 Constitution to create additional special seats for women in the National and State […]
NDE reiterates commitment in empowering unemployed youths with skills
The Acting Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Mr. Abubakar Fikpo, says the directorate will continue to assist youths in skill acquisitions. Fikpo […]
COVID-19: NCDC conducts 1,870,915 tests, confirms 70 new infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has conducted 1,870,915 COVID-19 tests in the country of over 200 million people since Feb. 27, 2020. The NCDC […]
NGO urges CBOs to explore other sources of funding
The Challenge Initiative (TCI), Nigeria, an health-based NGO, has called on Community Based Organisations (CBOs) to explore other sources of funding to sustain their activities […]