Juliet Jacob, Author at Africa Health Report

Kogi Government Restricts Movements, Bans Rallies, Alleges Security Threats as Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Plans Visit

Juliet JacobApril 1, 2025April 1, 202503 mins

The Kogi State Government has imposed movement restrictions and banned rallies in anticipation of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s upcoming visit to her hometown in Okene, citing safety concerns. In a statement issued Monday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, announced that “effective immediately, the Kogi State Government has placed a total ban on all forms…

New Twist as Report Revealing Lassa Fever Infects Young Nigerians, Raises Health Risks, Ripple Effect

Juliet JacobMarch 31, 2025March 31, 202508 mins

Lassa fever, a deadly viral hemorrhagic disease, continues to pose a major public health threat in Nigeria. The latest epidemiological report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reveals that young adults, particularly those aged 21 to 30, are now the most affected demographic, a shift of sort. In this special report,…

Edo Governor Cracks Down on Security Lapses after Uromi Killings

Juliet JacobMarch 30, 2025March 30, 202502 mins

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has implemented significant actions following the violent murder of travelers in Uromi, located in the Esan North East Local Government Area. He has dissolved illegal vigilante groups and suspended the head of the Edo State Security Corps. Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, On Sunday, conveyed the governor’s…

NBS, Agro-Climate Firm Sign MoU to Improve Nigeria’s Agriculture

Juliet JacobMarch 30, 2025March 30, 202502 mins

In a groundbreaking move to strengthen agricultural data and policy-making, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct Nigeria’s most extensive agricultural survey under the global 50×2030 Initiative. Speaking at the signing ceremony recently, NBS Statistician-General, Adeyemi Adeniran, described…

FCT Police Condemn Attacks on Security Personnel, Vow to Uphold Law and Order

Juliet JacobMarch 29, 2025March 29, 202501 mins

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has strongly condemned recent attacks on security personnel by proscribed groups, warning that such lawlessness will not be tolerated. In a statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Saturday, the command emphasized that security operatives must be respected and protected while carrying…

Concerns over Abandoned Multi-Million Naira FCT Farm Centre

Juliet JacobMarch 28, 2025March 28, 202502 mins

The FCT Farm Centre in Kawu Village, Bwari Area Council, Abuja, has remained abandoned since 2010, despite being a multi-million naira agricultural initiative designed to boost food production and provide training for farmers. On Friday, the civic technology platform MonlTGN, which monitors public projects and advocates for transparency, reported that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture…

Nigeria, Germany Renew Defence Cooperation Agreement

Juliet JacobMarch 28, 2025March 28, 202502 mins

Nigeria and Germany have reiterated their dedication to bilateral defense collaboration by renewing a long-standing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Ministry of Defence and the German Technical Advisory Group. The agreement, established 12 years ago and renewed every four years, was signed at the headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja. Speaking at the…

MTN, Airtel Africa Strike Deal to Improve Internet Service, Expand Network Coverage and Cut Costs

Juliet JacobMarch 27, 2025March 27, 202504 mins

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing internet access and reducing operational expenses, telecom giants MTN Group and Airtel Africa have sealed a significant agreement to share mobile network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda. This collaboration is expected to transform connectivity in underserved regions while optimizing costs for both companies. The deal, announced on Wednesday,…

BEDC’s Electricity Theft, Vandalism Condemnation Sparks Online Reactions

Juliet JacobMarch 27, 2025March 27, 202502 mins

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has taken an unconventional approach to addressing power infrastructure vandalism and electricity theft by publicly cursing perpetrators. In a post on its official X handle, BEDC condemned those who vandalize transformers and those who bypass electricity meters, declaring: “E no go beta for who dey vandalize transformer and who…

Experts Call for Urgent Action on Iodine Deficiency Affecting Nigerian Schoolchildren

Juliet JacobMarch 27, 2025March 27, 202503 mins

Education and health experts have raised concerns over the long-term impact of iodine deficiency on Nigerian schoolchildren, warning that it is contributing to poor cognitive development and high dropout rates. At a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, in Nasarawa state, the director of the technology and science education department at the federal ministry of education, Muyibat…

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