US Congressman Welcomes Reported Arrest of Adam in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria — US Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed reports of the arrest of Mahmoud Adam in Plateau State, describing the development as a…
Month: October 2026
Placenta-Derived Tissue May Aid Erectile Recovery After Prostate Surgery
ABUJA, Nigeria — Researchers are investigating whether placenta-derived tissue can help men recover erectile function faster after prostate cancer surgery. The experimental treatment involves…
WHO: Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Kill About 1m Yearly
ABUJA, Nigeria – Drug-resistant bacterial infections kill about one million people globally each year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling…
Group Demand More Funding for Nigeria’s 2030 Health Goals
ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations and health advocates have called for stronger political commitment, increased health financing and better accountability to accelerate Nigeria’s…
NAS Launches Mentorship Programme for Young Nigerian Scientists
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has launched a six-month mentorship programme pairing 25 early-career Nigerian researchers with 25 established scientists…
Enugu Stakeholders Seek Data-Driven Reforms for Women’s Health
Enugu, Nigeria – Health stakeholders in Enugu State are using findings from a midline assessment to identify gaps in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child…
Kwara Governor Gives N50,000 to Each NYSC Corps Member
KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a N50,000 cash incentive for each National Youth Service Corps member serving in the…
Ifako-Ijaiye Begins Two-Day Free Community Health Outreach
LAGOS, Nigeria – Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State are receiving free medical services and medication as the council begins a…
WAEC Appoints Dangut as Registrar for Five-Year Term
ABUJA, Nigeria – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Amos Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year…
Lagos Varsity Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands
LAGOS, Nigeria — Teaching and non-teaching staff of Lagos State-owned universities have begun an indefinite strike over the state government’s alleged failure to implement…