Year: 2025

Air Pollution Claims More Lives than Malaria, HIV – Says Minister Clear air

Clear air

Air Pollution Claims More Lives than Malaria, HIV – Says Minister

Juliet Jacob September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has warned that air pollution now poses a...

Nigeria Imposes 4% Levy on Companies to Fund Student Loans NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

Nigeria Imposes 4% Levy on Companies to Fund Student Loans

Koko Maxwella September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is calling for stronger collaboration with lawmakers and...

Lagos Unveils Medical University to Curb Doctor Shortage, ‘Japa’ Exodus 1000126971

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Lagos Unveils Medical University to Curb Doctor Shortage, ‘Japa’ Exodus

Juliet Jacob September 15, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is establishing the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lagos...

Economic Hardship: Falana Slams Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal, Warns of Crisis Mr. Femi Falana

Mr. Femi Falana

Economic Hardship: Falana Slams Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal, Warns of Crisis

Chukwu Obinna September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Prominent rights lawyer Femi Falana is sharply criticising President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal,...

Study Links Early Smartphone Use to Poor Mental Health Young children using smartphone linked to mental health risks

Young children using smartphone linked to mental health risks

Study Links Early Smartphone Use to Poor Mental Health

Dennis Gabriel September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A major global study warns that giving smartphones to children before age 13 may...

US CDC Deploys AI X-Rays in Nigeria’s TB Fight US-donated AI-powered X-ray machine in Nigeria set to transform TB detection and improve HIV patient care.

US-donated AI-powered X-ray machine in Nigeria set to transform TB detection and improve HIV patient care.

US CDC Deploys AI X-Rays in Nigeria’s TB Fight

Juliet Jacob September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is backing Nigeria with AI-powered...

Just In: Abuja Court to Rule on Kanu’s Health Plea High court , Abuja

High court , Abuja

Just In: Abuja Court to Rule on Kanu’s Health Plea

Koko Maxwella September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federal High Court in Abuja will today hear an application filed by the detained...

Breaking News: FCT Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Today

Breaking News: FCT Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Today

Chukwu Obinna September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun an indefinite strike,...

Ebola at the Gates: Is Nigeria Ready to Stop a Deadly Spillover? Ebola

Ebola

Ebola at the Gates: Is Nigeria Ready to Stop a Deadly Spillover?

Korede Abdullah September 15, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles yet another Ebola outbreak, the shadow...

Weather Prediction: Unplug Electrical Appliances, Avoid Tall Trees, Others – NiMet Warns NiMet

NiMet

Weather Prediction: Unplug Electrical Appliances, Avoid Tall Trees, Others – NiMet Warns

Mirian Gom September 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued fresh safety warnings as thunderstorms and moderate...