Nigeria Begins First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Patients
OSUN, Nigeria – Nigeria launches its first immunotherapy clinical trial, offering free, cutting-edge treatment to colorectal cancer patients in a landmark step for cancer…
Month: February 2026
Nigeria Opens Environment University to Tackle Niger Delta Crisis
DELTA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a specialised university to confront environmental degradation in the Niger Delta, inducting over 1,000 pioneer students barely…
WHO urges Countries to Integrate Mental Health into NTD Programmes
ABUJA, Nigeria -The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to place mental health care at the centre of treatment for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs),…
Global Study Finds Nearly Four in Ten Cancers Linked to Avoidable Risks
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly four out of every ten cancer cases worldwide are preventable, according to a major new analysis by the World Health…
IMF Projects Nigeria To Overtake Rivals As Economy Strengthens
LAGOS, Nigeria – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Nigeria will become Africa’s third largest economy by 2026, citing stronger output, reform momentum and…
African Traditional Leaders Vow Action to End Gender-Based Violence
LAGOS, Nigeria – Traditional and cultural leaders from across Africa renew a collective commitment to end gender-based violence (GBV), warning that silence and harmful…
Experts Warn Failing Primary Healthcare Leaves Lagos Residents at Risk
LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health experts warn that persistent gaps in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Lagos continue to expose millions of residents to…
Lagos Begins Eight-Month Overhaul to Fix Failing Water Treatment Plants
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government begins an eight-month rehabilitation of its two largest water treatment facilities, signalling a decisive push to stabilise…
Senate Confirms Justice Oyewole’s Appointment to Nigeria Supreme Court
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirms Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court, following standard vetting…
JAMB Halts Ekiti Exam Town Selection Amid Registration Restructurings
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) temporarily suspends the selection of examination towns in Ekiti State for the 2026 Unified…