A groundbreaking study out of Australia has found that receiving vaccine booster shots in the same arm as the original dose may lead to faster and more effective immune responses, opening new possibilities for improving immunisation strategies. Scientists from the University of New South Wales and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research employed live imaging…
A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has lauded Senator Ireti Kingibe for prioritising the renovation of 62 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the move as “commendable and timely.” MonITNG, which empowers citizens to monitor public projects and access data across Nigeria, made this known in a statement on Sunday. The…
A new report by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, reveals a major public health breakthrough in Africa as 20 countries—including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda—have integrated the world’s first malaria vaccines into their routine immunisation programmes. Other countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia,…
The Federal Government is developing a national policy framework on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media, aimed at safeguarding press freedom while addressing emerging threats such as deepfakes and disinformation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, FNIPR, disclosed this on Saturday commemorating World Press Freedom Day 2025, themed…
In a strategic move to enhance water supply in Abuja’s satellite towns, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, is currently in China for discussions with the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group. This initiative comes on the heels of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s urgent directive to address the chronic water supply issues plaguing…
In a developing story, popular social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been detained by the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja. The incident reportedly occurred at the headquarters of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), on Friday, raising concerns about the legality of his arrest. The lawyer representing VeryDarkMan, Deji Adeyanju, expressed…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially announced a comprehensive price review of its services and products, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade. Effective immediately, Nigerians will now pay the following approved fees for key NIMC services: NIN Enrollment (First-time Registration): Free NIN Slip Reprint: ₦1,000 NIN Data Modification (e.g., Name,…
In a bid to fast-track economic growth and bridge Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit, the Federal Government has placed renewed emphasis on private sector investment in highway development, anchoring its strategy on long-term public-private partnerships. At a high-level meeting chaired by the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, alongside the Minister…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to build on its recent financial gains by deepening reforms and upholding transparency in its operations. Speaking at the 62nd regular meeting of the NCS Board held Tuesday, at the Service’s headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, Edun…
A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of LEA Primary School in Kpampantoshi, Ungwan Shaho, located in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the school as a symbol of abandonment and failed promises. The platform, which provides citizens with tools to track the progress of public projects and access…
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