Over 1,000 scientists from across Africa will gather in Abuja for the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) biannual conference, scheduled from December 9 to 12, 2024 with focus on critical issues such as health, climate change, and science diplomacy. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University of…
The devastating floods in Borno State, Nigeria have sparked a swift and multifaceted humanitarian response, with the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund allocating $6 million to support affected communities. Humanitarian organizations, including the UN, NGOs, and the Nigeria Red Cross Society, are providing critical aid, such as hot meals, air drops of food, water, sanitation services, and…
The Nigerian government has outlined a transformative plan to enhance educational and economic prospects for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Speaking on Tuesday at the First Africa Regional Conference on Equal Opportunity of Access to Higher Education (ARCEAHED) in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, identified three key areas for development to…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action against an illegal cosmetic factory operating at Benue Plaza, Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. In a statement shared on its official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, NAFDAC revealed that the factory was shut down following a successful raid that…
Not less than seven persons have died as a result of a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A statement by the National Emergency Management Agency in a statement shared on its X.com page on Tuesday, also said a total of 71 others have been hospitalised. The development comes…
The communications aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu has slammed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for relying heavily on rice distribution as a solution to Nigeria’s various crises. The government’s latest move to distribute 1,200 bags of rice to each minister as part of its grassroots palliative measures sparked Shaibu’s criticism. In…
Researchers at Shandong University’s Qilu Hospital have found a significant connection between plant-based diets and improved long-term health, particularly in combating obesity. A review published in Frontiers in Nutrition highlights the effectiveness of plant-based diets in weight control and enhancing diet quality to prevent and manage metabolic disorders. The study suggests that adopting a fully…
The US Global AIDS Coordinator, John Nkengasong has addressed concerns about potential travel restrictions from Africa due to monkeypox. Speaking at an online press briefing, monitored by our correspondent, Nkengasong dismissed rumours of such measures, stating, “That is a rumour. We do not at this point think that is going to happen.” Nkengasong’s comments aimed…
The Nigerian Ministry of Health is considering the adoption of a needle-free delivery method of immunisation to improve vaccine coverage and reduce costs. This consideration follows a six-month study on the Tropis ID Needle-Free Injection System (NFIS), which demonstrated significant benefits in two pilot states. Speaking on the study, the Senior Special Adviser to the…
Korede Abdullah, Southwest correspondent, examines the implications of presidential pardon being recommended for constitutional amendment and challenges of stripping the presidency of its pardon power. A Controversial Tool for Political Manoeuvring In a bold move to tackle corruption head-on, Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, proposed the removal of the presidential pardon…
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