President Bola Tinubu has reassured French investors on Thursday that Nigeria is ready to do business, stressing that the government’s efforts to stabilise the security situation and create a favourable investment climate. Speaking during a joint briefing with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Tinubu said, “We’ve been working on stabilizing…
The Nigerian government has revealed that approximately $19 million is required to effectively combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the country. Speaking during the second day of a high-level advocacy meeting with Commissioners for Health from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Thursday, the National Coordinator for NTDs at the…
The wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has called on students of tertiary institutions to shun drug abuse and behaviors that could lead to gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI) on Thursday, during a sensitization program as part of the global “16 Days…
The Borno State Government has announced an upcoming Polio Vaccination Campaign, slated to take place from November 28th to December 3rd, 2024. The campaign, known as the Fifth Outbreak Response (OBR5), will be implemented across all 27 Local Government Areas of the state. Despite Borno State achieving polio-free certification on August 25, 2020, the risk…
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its relationship with Nigeria by Unveiling Africa’s largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos. Managed by VFS Global, this center aims to improve the visa application process for Nigerians planning to visit the UK. At the launch in Ikeja on Wednesday, British Deputy High Commissioner…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Oyo State government has announced plans to distribute 5.674 million mosquito insecticidal-treated nets to reduce malaria infections, particularly among mothers and children. This initiative is part of the state’s efforts to combat malaria, which remains a significant public health concern. According to Oyo State Malaria Officer, Mrs. Foluke Adeyemo on…
A recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed alarmingly high rates of home births in Gombe, Bauchi, and Taraba States, posing significant risks to child survival. According to UNICEF Health Officer Olusheyi Olosunde, over half of pregnant women in Gombe State (51.5%) choose to deliver at home, while the figures for…
The Niger State government has taken a significant step towards improving the well-being of out-of-school children by enrolling 1,000 of them in the state’s contributory healthcare insurance scheme, NiCare. The enrolment ceremony, held at Barikin Sale Model Primary School in Chanchaga Local Government Area, marked the integration of these children, aged 5 to 24, into…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Police Force have notified residents of a scheduled crisis response simulation exercise in Abuja. The drill will take place at Idu Train Station on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In a joint message, the ONSA and police urged the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned the former Managing Director/CEO of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Gimba Kumo Ya’u, alongside two others, over allegations of diverting $65 million intended for a housing project in Kubwa, Abuja. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on…
