Buhari salutes ex-NSC DG Al-Hassan Yakmut at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted quintessential administrator, Al-Hassan Yakmut as he turns 60 May 5, 2021. The president’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement […]
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Nature Africa debuts, to showcase science globally
A new online magazine that reports on scientific research and issues of science policy across the African continent has been launched by Springer Nature. A […]
Bagudu urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria in Ramadan
) Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State has urged Muslims in Nigeria to take advantage of the Ramadan fast by seeking God’s intervention on the […]
Yobe Govt. restates commitment to Universal Health Coverage
Yobe State Government has restated its commitment toward improving the quality of healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Commissioner for Health, Dr Lawan […]
Don calls on NASS to pass Metallurgy bill
Prof. Benjamine Adewuyi, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, has called on the National Assembly to pass the Nigerian Metallurgical Industrial Bill […]
All adults of Mongolia’s capital to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
All adult residents of Mongolia’s capital, Ulan Bator, will receive the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine before May 8, the date marking the end of […]
WHO reserves judgement on Indian coronavirus variant
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against jumping to conclusions about a new coronavirus variant discovered in India, saying it had not yet classified […]
Climatologist counsels Nigerians against indiscriminate dumping of wastes
As the rainy season begins, a climatologist has called on Nigerians to desist from dumping garbage in public spaces, to forestall outbreaks of health disasters […]
Meningitis: 50% of patients will die if untreated – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 50 per cent of meningitis patients will die if untreated. Dr Pricillia Ibekwe, the Director of Special […]
FG needs N1.89trn to tackle malaria, says Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says Nigeria needs over a trillion naira to effectively combat malaria in the country. Ehanire noted that the […]
Women Development: NGO advocates proper girl-child nurturing
Vivacious Development Initiative (VIDI), a gender and child-focused non-profit organisation, has urged parents to nurture the girl-child with the vision of making her a successful […]
Buhari greets Emir of Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari, at 81
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 81st birthday. In a congratulatory message […]
UNFPA donates PPEs to 33 health facilities in Ogun to fight COVID-19
The United Nations Population Funds (UNFPA) donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to health workers in 33 facilities in Ogun on Thursday to curtail Covid-19. The […]
WHO launches initiative to eradicate malaria in 25 countries by 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is launching a new initiative which aims to halt transmission of malaria in 25 more countries by 2025. The initiative […]
China administers over 200m COVID-19 vaccine doses
China has administered more than 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses nationwide, a health official told a news conference on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the pandemic kept spreading […]
World experts say China offers inspiration for global sustainable development
China can offer other countries inspirations and opportunities for cooperation in building a sustainable post-pandemic world, officials from international organisations, scholars and business leaders have […]
EU to send 651,000 vaccine doses to Balkans
The European Union said that it is sending 651,000 Coronavirus vaccine doses to Balkan countries that were not part of the bloc. This marks a […]
Nigeria records 67 new COVID-19 infections, no fatalities
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 67 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 164,147 […]
Group urges media support for fight against tuberculosis
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme has urged the mass media to assist in sensitising the public on the causes, prevention and treatment of […]
SDG: NGO tasks FG, states on social protection
An NGO, Action Against Hunger (ACF), has called on the Federal and State governments to increase investment in social protection to accelerate Sustainable Development Goals […]
COVID-19 variants biggest threat to U.S. economic recovery – Official
Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank president, has said variants of the novel coronavirus were the biggest risk for the U.S. economic recovery. “The biggest […]
Ramadan: Show love, assist less privileged – Speaker urges
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has urged wealthy individuals to assist less privileged people to cushion their lives during and […]
Group partners NIMR on COVID-19 study
The Hyperbaric Medical Practitioners Society of Nigeria (HMPSN) will partner the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) to study the lung function of underwater divers […]
LASG to develop Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan — Official
The Lagos State Safety Commission on Thursday disclosed that the Commission was set to develop an occupational safety and health Master plan for the state, […]
Rotary sensitises Operation Rainbow personnel, police, others on COVID-19 vaccine in Jos
The Rotary Club of Nigeria, Plateau Branch, on Tuesday sensitised the personnel of Operation Rainbow, a Plateau Government security outfit, policemen and personnel of the […]