NOUN solicits assembly’s support for more study centres in Plateau
The National Open University of Nigeria has solicited the support of the Plateau State House of Assembly (PLHA) for the establishment of more study centres […]
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China’s NPC to deliberate on family planning law
National People’s Congress (NPC) on Tuesday said China’s Population and Family Planning Law would summit a draft of amendment to the standing committee of NPC […]
Russian Govt has access to COVID-19 database – Kremlin
The Russian authorities have all the data on the incidence of Coronavirus in the country at their disposal to take all the necessary preventive measures, […]
Newly deployed firefighting truck will boost emergency response says, Gov Buni
Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe, said that the deployment of a modern firefighting truck by the Federal Fire Service (FFS) to Yobe will boost emergency […]
NPC seeks united commitment to preventing population boom, GBV
Alhaji Isa Kwarra, Executive Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), has called for a commitment of all stakeholders to prevent population boom as well as Gender […]
Kano to set up sensitisation committees for INEC online registration
The Kano State Government says it will set up committees to enlighten its citizens in the diaspora and those living within the country on the […]
Turkey starts to inoculate health workers with 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Turkey on Thursday started to inoculate healthcare workers and people aged 50 and above with the third dose of COVID-19 jabs as part of the […]
Aremu tasks African Youths on Nation Building
African youths have been urged to change the narrative of Africa from a false impression of a failing continent to that of a working and […]
We remain passionate about pregnant women in Nigeria — UNFPA
Dr Omolaso Omosehin, Head of Office, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Cross River Office, on Saturday reaffirmed that the agency remained passionate about issues of […]
China plans green, low-carbon construction for counties
Chinese authorities have introduced specific requirements on green and low-carbon construction for counties across the country to avoid blind, intensive development as well as unregulated […]
3.2 bn people under threat of desertification, drought, says UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that a combination of land degradation from climate change and the expansion of agriculture, cities and infrastructures, are undermining […]
Safe space, key to restoring confidence, hope, network for women and girls – UNFPA
UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) is key to restoring confidence, hope and building network among the female gender in the […]
Police operational independence from political control unattainable – Retiring AIG
The retiring Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, Mr Babatunde Ajani, has said that police operational independence from political control […]
Buhari’s administration encourages local entrepreneurs through technological initiative – SGF
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the efforts of his administration to encourage […]
South Korea administers COVID-19 vaccines to quarter of population
South Korea has administered COVID-19 vaccines to a quarter of its population as of Tuesday afternoon, said Yonhap news agency. A total of 13 million […]
NPC begins preparation for national census in Enugu State – Official
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has begun pre-test across the 36 states in the country in preparation for national census. The Federal Commissioner, […]
Plateau health care agency begins distribution of enrollee cards to civil servants
The Plateau State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has begun the distribution of health care enrollee cards to civil servants in the state. The […]
Enugu Govt launches 19 ”SuperSites” for smooth COVID-19 vaccination
The Enugu State Government has launched 19 SuperSites for the second dose of COVID-19 vaccination, Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary of Primary Health Care Development […]
2022 Census: NPC assures of accurate head count in Nasarawa
Mr Silas Agara, Commissioner, representing Nasarawa state at the National Population Commission (NPC) has assured the state of accurate population figure during the proposed 2022 […]
SWOP: UNFPA restates commitment to bodily autonomy, women empowerment
Ms Ulla Mueller, the Country Representative of UN Population Fund (UNFPA), says the UN will continue to support women and hundreds of thousands of others […]
COVID-19 vaccine: 17,382 persons receive 2nd dose in Lagos
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 17,382 persons have received the second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in the state as […]
World Bank helps protect buildings in Manila against quakes
The World Bank said on Thursday that it has approved a 300-million-dollar funding for the Philippines, to protect public buildings in the capital, including schools […]
NPC seeks support of UNILORIN radio on census sensitisation
Mr Razak Gidado, Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC) in Kwara, has appealed to the University of Ilorin to use its FM radio station to […]
Malaysia lauds WHO approval of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company, Sinovac Biotech. The CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine would boost confidence […]
COVID-19:Britain likely in an ‘early’ third wave, expert says
An expert advising the British Government said on Monday that he saw the start of a third wave of infections emerging due to the spread […]