Nigeria is set to begin the immediate rollout of 5,000 doses of mpox vaccines, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) expecting its first shipment of 65,000 doses soon. This move is part of Africa’s efforts to control the multi-country outbreak of the disease. The vaccine, which is administered in two doses, will be given…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators to complete the verification and linkage of SIM cards to National Identification Numbers (NINs) by September 14, 2024. The commission said the move aims to enhance the trust and security of Nigeria’s digital economy, promote financial inclusion, and drive economic growth. According to the NCC,…
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and development partners, is launching a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for girls aged 9-14 years. This initiative is part of the phase 1 state routine immunization program in Nigeria. According to Dr. Ibrahim A. Mustafa, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos…
The Ogun State government has called on stakeholders to collaborate for a successful Integrated Measles Campaign, scheduled for September 21-25, 2024. Permanent Secretary Waheed Adesina made the appeal in Abeokuta at the State Social Mobilisation and Technical Committee (S-SOMTEC) meeting, organized by the Ministry of Information and Strategy in partnership with UNICEF. Adesina emphasized the…
Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of a vaccine to combat mpox, becoming the first African country to do so amid the current outbreak. The country began securing vaccines before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global health emergency earlier this month. Africa has been severely affected by the rapid spread of mpox, with…
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the agency’s dedication to safeguarding public health. The NAFDAC DG made the disclosure on Wednesday, at the 2023 NAFDAC Awards, Recognition, and Retirement Ceremony of some members of staff. During the event, 138 employees, including…
The meeting between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) concluded today, with both parties describing it as productive. However, they remained tight-lipped about the specific issues discussed during the nearly two-hour meeting. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, told reporters that the meeting resulted in an agreement for ASUU leadership…
A group of concerned Nigerian citizens, led by the Nigeria Citizens’ Watch for Good Governance, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to investigate allegations of toxic fuel importation in the country. The group claims that the importation of substandard petroleum products violates the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and poses a significant risk…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has directed the immediate deportation of Zimbabwean cleric, Mr. Eben Nhiwatawi, for alleged immigration law violations. This directive was announced in a statement by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mr. Nhiwatawi was arrested on August 24 in Yola, Adamawa, by NIS operatives for…
A 76-year-old man, Akeem Muritala, was remanded in a correctional facility by a Family Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo state on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi ordered the case file to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice and adjourned the case until October…
