In a message marking World Tuberculosis Day 2024, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the progress and challenges in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in the region. Moeti emphasised the importance of prioritizing childhood TB and the need for sustained efforts to eliminate TB as a public health threat. Moeti noted…
Women Leading the Charge in Nigeria’s Banking Sector In Nigeria’s banking sector, a significant shift is underway as women increasingly assume leadership roles, breaking long-standing gender barriers and setting new benchmarks for success. This transition is reshaping the dynamics of the industry, traditionally dominated by men, and ushering in a new era of diversity and…
Following the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recent data on food inflation rate increasing to 35.41per cent on a year-on-year basis, Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) has decried the situation and urged the Federal Government (FG) to invest in Agriculture and Security sector. The National President of the association, Fatima Gummi made this…
For a century, World Tuberculosis Day has been officially observed on March 24 after the discovery by Dr Robert Koch, on the cause of tuberculosis. This year’s theme is titled “Yes! We can end TB” which is crucial to addressing the pressing death rate as a result of tuberculosis in Nigeria. Nigeria’s challenges remain significant,…
The abducted Kuriga schoolchildren in Kaduna State have been released by their abductors after about 16 days in captivity. However, it could not be ascertained if a ransom was eventually paid or not. The abductors were reported to have demanded N1bn from the family to release the children, but both the state and federal governments…
The 287 abducted students of LEA Primary School Kuriga and their secondary school counterparts are still in captivity 15 days after the bandits’ invasion. Over 300 students of the school were abducted on March 7, 2024, the victims, including boys, girls and the principal of the junior secondary school, Abubakar Isah, were taken away from…
The federal government has disclosed that the Global Fund in the last 10 years, supported Nigeria with over $4.6bn to bolster the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. This is just as the Fund through the Family Health International (FHI 360) handed over 72 Toyota Hilux vehicles and laboratory diagnostic equipment procured through a Global…
The Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has executed a project which enhanced access to potable water for about one million people in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist, Mr Jonathan Ekhato, disclosed this during the Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) –…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent attack that led to the killing of a village head and other residents of Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. The media reported how at least 21 people including the village head lost their lives on Thursday afternoon when bandits in their numbers reportedly invaded…
The Niger Republic opens border in Konni to strengthen economic relations between Nigeria and Niger Republic Nuhu Samaila from Niger Republic confirmed this development, he said the border was declared opened exactly 12pm on Friday Samaila appreciates the leader of the Country, Military Junta for effort to listen and act on the decision of the…
