WHO Envoy to Champion Sustainable Health Financing, Climate Resilience
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr Vanessa Kerry as its Director-General’s Special Envoy for Health Resilience, with a mandate…
Month: September 2026
TCN Begins Repairs on Four Vandalised Power Towers in Rivers
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced rehabilitation of four vandalised transmission towers along the Afam, IPP and Elelenwo…
Lagos Declares State of Emergency on Waste Collection
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared a state of emergency on waste collection, ordering immediate measures to tackle mounting refuse…
LAWMA Arrests Meiran Resident for Dumping Refuse into Drainage
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested a resident of Meiran for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel during…
FG Calls for Action Against Harmful Gender Norms Affecting Adolescents
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called for stronger action to transform harmful gender norms that contribute to early pregnancy, violence, discrimination and…
NCDC Identifies Gaps Ahead of 2026/2027 Lassa Fever Season
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking medical care, healthcare worker infections and gaps…
MLSCN Urges Public Laboratories to Pursue International Accreditation
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has called on publicly owned medical laboratories across the country to pursue international…
Lagos Intensifies Diphtheria Surveillance, Says No Current Outbreak
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness against diphtheria, assuring residents that there is no active outbreak…
Nigeria, Southern African Envoys Seek Stronger Trade, Investment Partnership
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation,…
IFC Launches $700m Initiative to Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets
ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has unveiled a $700 million initiative aimed at expanding digital payment services in emerging markets and…