Month: January 2024
What Nigerians Expect from Tinubu in 2024
As Nigerians settle into the new year, their expectations from the federal government are at an all-time high. From security to health, education, poverty alleviation, and the economy, Nigerians are eager to see positive changes in their country. In this report, Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob Ochenje, took to the streets of Abuja to present…
Two Confirmed Cases of Lassa Fever in FCT
Gom Mirian The Mandate Secretary for FCT Health Services and Environment, Dolapo Fasawe, announced on Monday that two cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), out of four suspected cases. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Fasawe said that the FCT experienced sporadic infections of Lassa fever between…
Over Five Thousand Lives Lost in Road Traffic Crashes in 2023 – FRSC
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that a staggering 5,081 individuals lost their lives in road traffic crashes across Nigeria in 2023. This comes despite the Corps being said to have successfully recorded a 22 per cent reduction in road crashes in the previous year. Corps Marshal Dauda Ali-Biu provided this…
WAEC Announces Date for Free Mock Computer-Based Examination
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed the date for its first-ever free computer-based mock examination for the 2024 West African Senior Secondary School Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. The mock examination is scheduled to take place on January 23rd and 24th, 2024. The announcement was made by the Acting Head…
FG to Develop App for Student Loan Scheme Applications
Gom Mirian The Federal Government says it will develop an app for applications into the student loan scheme. Speaking on Monday after the board met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Student Loan Scheme Board Akintunde Sawyer said the move is to ensure zero human intervention in the scheme which…
Lagos State Bans Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastics, Sparks Mixed Reactions
Jumoke Olasunkanmi, Ogbodo Ozioma Favour The Lagos State Government has announced a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the state with immediate effect. The decision was reached following the environmental impact caused by single-use plastics, especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam. The announcement, made by the state’s Commissioner of Environment and…
Nigerians to Pay N139k for IELTS Exams by February
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Nigerians will be required to pay a fee of N139,000 for the English Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations by February 1, 2024, as announced by the British Council in Nigeria. This represents a 29% increase for the Computer Academic and General Training Modules from the specified date. The IELTS examination is widely…
Nigerian Pharmacists Calls for Drug Regulation Action to Protect Health Consumers
Gom Mirian The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the regulation of drug prescription and dispensing in Nigeria. In a letter to the Presidency, on Sunday, the ACPN expressed concerns about the poor quality of drug prescription and dispensing rights, as well as rising drug…
NDLEA busts drug trafficking scheme in Milo tin
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has successfully intercepted a shipment of drugs concealed within a Milo tin, which was intended for transportation to Europe. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who disclosed this on Sunday, issued a warning against accepting parcels with unknown content, emphasising the…