Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has allocated $1.6 million to strengthen nine National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) across Africa, including Nigeria and eight other countries. The funding will be used for equipment, training, and capacity-building to enhance disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health research in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over a massive haul of intercepted arms and ammunition to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). The handover ceremony, which took place on Thursday, saw the NCS transfer 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritize the elimination of noma disease, a preventable and treatable condition that affects malnourished children and those with weakened immune systems. According to the Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF Nigeria, Dr. Peter Ajanson, noma can be prevented with…
With less than 24 hours to Valentine’s Day, Nigerians are set to splurge, with nearly 80% of consumers planning to invest in food and perfumes, according to a recent report by SBM Intelligence. The 2025 survey, titled “Love in the Air,” highlights a notable shift in consumer behaviour, emphasising experiences over traditional gifts. The report…
As the world marks World Radio Day, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on radio stations across the country to take a proactive role in raising awareness about climate change and its consequences. In a personally signed statement on Thursday, Idris highlighted the vital role of radio in educating Nigerians…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the passing of the Managing Director of the Kano State Refuse Management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB), Alhaji Ahmadu Haruna Zago. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday morning. The late Zago, popularly…
MTN Nigeria’s recent data price hike has sparked widespread backlash, with customers expressing frustration over the sharp increase in costs. The telecommunications giant confirmed the adjustments on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, attributing the move to service improvements. “A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you better, which is…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing quality healthcare, emphasizing that access to good healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. Speaking on Wednesday at the commissioning of a newly upgraded pharma-grade warehouse in Makera, Governor Sani highlighted his government’s efforts to enhance healthcare…
Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The move follows the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to university authorities, which the lecturers say was ignored. In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to telecommunications companies over their controversial 50% tariff hike, which took effect yesterday, February 11, 2025. The decision was taken after the NLC’s Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Lokoja to address pressing national issues, including the telecom tariff increase, proposed tax reforms, and…
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