Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced plans to recruit more medical doctors and health workers for all general hospitals and basic health centers across the state. This move aims to address the shortage of medical personnel in government hospitals. Oyebanji made the statement on Tuesday that his…
In a bid to strengthen accountability in public projects, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has opened discussions with the Ugandan government on potential collaboration in Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking (CEPT). The move was highlighted during a study visit on Tuesday by Uganda’s Parliamentary Budget Committee members, to the ICPC,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The health ministry of Uganda has reported a surge in confirmed Ebola cases, from three to nine, in the outbreak declared late last month. The current outbreak is attributed to the Sudan strain of the virus, which lacks an approved vaccine. One of the nine confirmed cases has resulted in death,…
In Nigeria, the struggle for cash has become a daily ordeal, a stark reminder of the fragility of trust in the country’s banking system. As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Abuja, the hum of frustration echoes from the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) that line the sidewalks. For millions of Nigerians, these machines…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a bold step in its campaign against counterfeit and expired products, destroying goods worth ₦4.7 billion at the Aluu dumpsite in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers State. The items, which included unregistered cosmetics, substandard vegetable oil without Vitamin A fortification, and two…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has announced that Nigerians will now require the National Identification Number (NIN) to access social services and benefit from government palliatives. In a statement released by the Head of the Corporate Communications Unit, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, on Tuesday, Senator George Akume highlighted that…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with key global organisations, has delivered 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to Nigeria in 2024 to tackle maternal health challenges. The announcement, made in a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Tuesday by UNICEF Communication Officer, Anike Alli-Hakeem, also confirmed that an…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has placed four senior university officials under investigation and placed them on its watch list, while prosecuting one for alleged involvement in admission-related malpractices. JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Monday during a visit to some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Ilorin, Kwara State. Oloyede also revealed…
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the enrollment of 67 foreign students from 13 African countries for the 2024/2025 academic session. The newly admitted students represent nations including Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Niger Republic, Cameroon, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, and Zimbabwe. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Deputy Registrar,…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced a one-year moratorium on the establishment of new private universities in Nigeria, effective from Monday, February 10, 2025. This decision is part of the commission’s efforts to improve the quality and coordination of private higher education in the country. In a statement released on Monday, the NUC explained…
