The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has presented its annual scorecard, highlighting its achievements in the fight against corruption despite limited resources. According to a press release issued by Demola Bakare, Spokesperson for the commission, on Wednesday, The Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, (SAN) who presented the report to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug abuse and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in a statement signed by the…
The Federal Government has set in motion a strategic plan to reclaim Nigeria’s Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, ahead of the elections slated for November/December 2024. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Wednesday by the FMM&BE head of Press and Public Relations Muhammad Tahir Zakari…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. Oyebanji made this promise on Wednesday, while hosting the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, and her team. The governor emphasized his administration’s intention to…
Nigeria’s economic hardship induced by multiplier effects of the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu is resulting in multiple health outcomes, as the citizens continue to bear the burden. In this special report, Juliet Jacob writes on the consequential outcomes Devastating Effect of Hardship on the Population Nigeria’s socioeconomic landscape has deteriorated in recent…
…Victims were aged between 18 and 30, says official No fewer than 13 people were killed when a mining site collapsed on the Plateau State, northcentral Nigeria. A government official in the state, Joshua Riti, reportedly told the press on Tuesday that the victims were aged between 18 and 30 and belonged to the Bassa…
Mele Kyari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy debacle, ensuring energy security, sustainable growth, and energy affordability. Kyari made this announcement in a press release on Monday, while speaking at the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists Annual International Conference, Kyari outlined NNPC’s vision for Nigeria’s energy…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Residents of the Durbawa community in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, are appealing to the state government for urgent intervention to restore their sole primary healthcare facility. This vital facility, which serves the community and its neighbouring villages, is in dire need of structural repairs. Concerned patients who spoke to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair came to a close Saturday, with Managing Director and Trade Commissioner of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Tokashi Oku, highlighting the achievements made despite a decrease in participants. Oku noted that some Japanese firms have engaged with Nigerian companies to create business opportunities, demonstrating the…
… “If we don’t address this now, there will be no universities left in the next six years”. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly criticised the slow pace at which universities are able to access allocated funds, warning that the stagnation of these resources is undermining the development of Nigeria’s tertiary education…
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