Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared that at least 489 new cases, 53 deaths have been confirmed in past week. Africa expects to receive 10 million doses from partners. Mpox exhibits flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions. Nigeria, which has received donations of 10,000 doses of a vaccine from the US,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagoa The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has partnered with the Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF) to introduce a health insurance program specifically designed for individuals living with sickle cell disease. This initiative aims to alleviate the healthcare expenses and improve the overall wellbeing of those affected. According to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up their efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency, and related activities across the country. Strategically deployed troops are working to dismantle terror networks and destroy terrorist capabilities. This was contained in a press statement on the weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Army’s 81 Division has commenced an investigation into an incident that resulted in the death of a policeman. The army has apprehended the soldier involved, handing him over to the Military Police. The tragic incident occurred in Lagos on October 9, resulting in the death of a police…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is teaming up with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) to transform the nation’s ports. The goal is to identify top-notch public-private partnership (PPP) models for rehabilitating, modernizing, and concessioning Nigerian ports. According to a press…
The Nigerian government says it is set to implement a presidential executive order eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This initiative follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive from four months ago, aimed at boosting local production and lowering healthcare costs. In a statement on X, the Head of Information…
In a significant policy shift, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that married women will no longer need to present a letter of consent from their husbands to obtain visa clearance for certain countries. This development is part of a comprehensive review of the visa clearance process required by the NDLEA for…
In observance of World Mental Health Day, the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has urged for greater attention to be paid to mental health in the workplace, stressing the importance of a safe and healthy environment for all employees’ well-being. The ministry conveyed its message through its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, highlighting…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that depression and anxiety contribute to a staggering loss of approximately 12 billion workdays annually, costing the global economy around $1 trillion. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, emphasized the day’s theme, “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” highlighting the pivotal role of…
*Demand Reversal Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano residents, including commuters and commercial tricycle operators, on Wednesday, in the commercial city-state, unanimously condemned the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel, a development that has paralysed business and commercial activities. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited had on Tuesday approved an upward…
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