After nearly a century of concerted efforts, Georgia has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO). With this achievement, the country joins 45 others and one territory that have successfully eradicated the deadly disease. “Today we congratulate the people of Georgia for their decades of sustained efforts to eliminate malaria, one of…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals that over 5.5 million children in Northern Nigeria are suffering from severe malnutrition, a crisis that continues to worsen in the region. UNICEF’s Representative in Nigeria, Christian Munduate disclosed the alarming statistic during a conference in Gusau the capital of Zamfara State on Wednesday, calling for immediate action…
A Consultant Urologist at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Dr. Sani Al-Hassam, has raised an alarm on the growing prevalence of kidney diseases in the country attributing the rise to contaminated foods, synthetic products, and the influx of counterfeit drugs. According to Dr. Al-Hassam, these factors are driving kidney failure rates across the country. Speaking…
The World Trade organisation ( WTO), Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala calls for calm as global tariff disputes intensify, warning that retaliatory trade wars could cause “catastrophic” economic damage. Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Thursday, Okonjo-Iweala urged countries to refrain from escalating tensions, drawing attention to the devastating consequences of the 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned the federal government’s approval of a 50% hike in telecom tariffs, calling it an unjustifiable burden on the nation’s workers and the public. In a statement signed by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, the union expressed outrage over the decision, which they argue will…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the United States’ recent announcement of its intention to withdraw from the global health body. The move has sparked concerns over the future of international health collaboration. “WHO plays a critical role in safeguarding global health, including that of Americans,” the organisation said in a…
The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba outlines plans to address Nigeria’s education challenges, stressing that no child should be left behind. In her first meeting with UBEC management and staff in Abuja on Monday, Garba committed to improving the quality of basic education across the country. “Education…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided critical relief following a deadly petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State. The disaster occurred on Saturday morning along the Dikko-Maje Road when a tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), crashed and began transferring fuel to another tanker. The spilled fuel ignited after coming…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced an upgrade of several medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities, elevating them from Bachelor’s degree status to doctoral level. This move is aimed at enhancing the quality of medical education in the country to meet global standards. In a statement released by the NUC and signed by Acting Director…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the Ministry of Power’s proposal to allocate N8 billion for an electricity bill sensitisation campaign, despite the ongoing power sector crisis marked by frequent grid collapses and crippling debts. In a statement issued today, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, slammed the proposal as a waste of…
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