Fight against human trafficking: UNHCR promises commitment
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reiterated its commitment to collaborating with the federal government in the fight against human trafficking. Mrs […]
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Consultant urges FG to prioritise hepatitis treatment from birth
Dr Adesegun Adekale, the Consultant Gastroenterologist at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has urged Federal Government to prioritise the treatment of hepatitis […]
Plateau Govt. trains 462 health providers on family planning services
Plateau Government says it has so far trained 462 health providers to improve competency in its family planning services. Mrs Rahila Tefim, Coordinator, Family Planning […]
President Buhari lauds Nigeria’s relations with Spain, Qatar
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria values ties with her longtime allies, and will continue to lubricate the relationships. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in […]
2020 Olympics: Some countries shun IOC directive on having male, female flagbearers
Some countries stood out at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games on Friday for having only either a man or a woman flagbearer. This […]
WHO DG backs Tokyo Olympic Games
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, has welcomed the start of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a chance to […]
NGO unveils initiative to protect women against online abuse, violence
Policy and Paradigm Initiative (PPI), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) has unveiled a drive, called ”SafeTea’’ to promote the safety of African women online in […]
Biden, Merkel to discuss Afghanistan, Russia,
U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel would discuss matters concerning Afghanistan, Russia and cyber-attacks, among others. The discussion would hold at the […]
Fertility rate in Nigeria too high – Don says
Prof. Josiah Mutihir, a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, has said that Nigeria’s fertility rate was too high and […]
Rotary Club president urges FG to prioritise education
Mr Wale Bogunjoko, President, Rotary Club of Ibadan Gold District, on Saturday charged government at all levels to prioritise education by securing the lives of […]
FG demands unconditional return of 1,130 looted artefacts from Germany
The Federal Government has demanded a full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The […]
Expert tasks FG on vaccine production, pandemic preparedness
) A Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics, Christian Happi, says Nigeria’s ability to produce its own vaccine and diagnostics capacity, will determine future pandemic in […]
How Kanu orchestrated killing of 60 persons in 4 months–FG
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, orchestrated the killing of 60 persons and the destruction of property in 55 […]
WHO officially declares China malaria-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday officially granted China a malaria-free certification as a token of celebration of the country’s successful elimination of the […]
How agreements can result in financial losses — Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says poorly negotiated economic agreements has led to illicit financial flows and losses for many nations.Osinbajo stated this at the opening capacity […]
Burkinabe, Nigerien soldiers neutralize more than 100 terrorists
Burkinabe and Nigerien soldiers have neutralised more than 100 terrorists since 10 June, following a joint military operation on the borders of the two countries, […]
Imo Assembly urges adoption of IPSAS for 2021 budget implementation
The Imo House of Assembly has advocated the adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in the implementation of the state’s 2021 budget […]
COVID-19 cases in Africa increase by 52% — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus says every region has countries facing a steep increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths, with cases in Africa […]
Dry spell: expert tasks farmers on adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices
An environment expert, Ms Gloria Bulus, has advised local farmers to the adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques to mitigate the impact of climate change in […]
ILO elects Nigeria as regular member of Governing Board
ILO has elected Nigeria as a regular member of its Governing Board. ILO has 187 member states: 186 out of 193 UN member states plus […]
WHO seeks G7 support to meet vaccination targets
The Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus has solicited the support of G7 health ministers to meet vaccination targets by the end of […]
FRSC commander says use of bicycles can reduce road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Command says there is need to use bicycle as a means of transportation so as to reduce Road […]
British Deputy High Commissioner urges adherence to Nigeria’s COVID-19 quarantine rules
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria in Abuja, Gill Atkinson, has called on Nigerians and travellers to obey the quarantine laws in place by […]
Grid: Analyst urges FG to invest in renewable energy
A Business Analyst, Mr Ikechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Federal Government to invest more in renewable energy as an antidote to mitigate the incessant black […]
West African nations move to curb epidemic spread through laboratories
The first technical and steering committee meetings of the Strengthening Epidemiological Surveillance and Laboratory System in West Africa (PROALAB), came to a close at the […]