A new oral vaccine for cholera, Euvichol-S, has been prequalified by the World Health Organisation. A press statement released by the WHO on Thursday, on its website made this public. According to WHO, the prequalification was issued last Friday, April 12, 2024. WHO informed that the aim of vaccine prequalification is to ensure that vaccines…
The embattled immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello has finally been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. In declaring Bello wanted the EFCC listed his offences to include economic and financial crimes. In a notice posted on the anti-graft’s official social media platforms on Thursday, and sighted…
The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed a significant spike in food prices across various states in Nigeria, with Kogi, Rivers, and Kwara states leading the surge. According to the report, Kogi State recorded the highest increase in food prices at 35.79%, followed closely by Oyo at 34.58% and Akwa…
The immediate past Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello’s tenure was marked by significant shortcomings in key areas crucial for the well-being of the people. One notable area of failure was healthcare, with inadequate infrastructure and poorly equipped facilities leading to substandard healthcare delivery. Additionally, educational standards suffered, as evidenced by a lack of investment in…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has voiced their dissatisfaction over the lack of transparency in the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme. The scheme was launched by the federal government last year as part of efforts to address economic hardship following the removal of fuel subsidies in the country. In a statement signed by…
The Benue State Governor, Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged to enhance the overall health sector in the state and discourage the trend of health tourism to other countries. Speaking at the signing of Memorandums of Understandings with Shanghai Haitian Hospital and Sinoki System Limited, Governor Alia expressed his determination to improve healthcare in the state….
A recent report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that the south-east region of Nigeria has the highest prevalence of children involved in child labour, with 49.9% of children aged 5 to 17 engaged in economic activities. The report, based on the Nigeria Child Labour and Forced Labour Survey 2022, also…
The World Bank Group (WBG) has announced its plan to support 1.5 Billion people across all countries in delivering quality and affordable health services from infantry to Adulthood. This was confirmed in a press statement on the group website on 18th April stating its plan to reach all groups irrespective of their geographical location. “Providing…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released data on Thursday revealing a significant increase in the average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) in Nigeria. According to the report, the average retail price paid by consumers for petrol in March 2024 was N696.79, marking a staggering 163.65% increase compared to the value recorded in…
Mosquitoes, humans and snakes have been ranked as three deadliest animals in the world. This was revealed in a recent study by the BBC. Mosquitoes are ranked as the number one deadliest animal in the world with a record of 725,000 deaths per year through the spread of malaria. This is made known through a…
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