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Tinubu Appoints Ribadu as Executive Secretary NUC, Announces New Leadership for NERDC, NEPAD

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President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of new executives for several key agencies, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD), and the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI). Among the appointments, President Tinubu has named Prof. Abdullahi…

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WHO Grants Prequalification to Tuberculosis Test, Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has granted prequalification to Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra, a pioneering molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB). This makes it the first TB diagnostic tool to meet WHO’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and performance. Tuberculosis remains a major global health threat, claiming over a million lives annually, with drug-resistant strains posing…

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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injections Show 96% Effectiveness in HIV Prevention – Study

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A study has revealed that twice-yearly injections of lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug, could reduce the risk of HIV infection by 96%. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the research shows that this injection regimen outperforms the daily oral PrEP option, Truvada, in preventing HIV among at-risk individuals. The Phase 3 trial involved 3,265…

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Police Officers in Smuggling Scandal Involving N43m Theft Exposed

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The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday revealed details of a forensic investigation into a smuggling scandal involving new banknotes totalling N74,950,000. The funds, being transported on behalf of clients, were allegedly intercepted by a group of police officers who attempted to steal N43,160,000 from the total amount. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi,…

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Colleges of Education Warn Proposed Tax Reforms ‘ll kill Public Tertiary Institutions

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The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has issued a strong warning that the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms will pose a serious threat to public tertiary institutions in Nigeria by undermining the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). In a statement released on Wednesday, COEASU President, Dr. Smart Olugbeko, expressed grave concerns over the…

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PENGASSAN Threatens Face-off with Oil Firms over Foreign Workers

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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised concerns over oil companies’ growing reliance on foreign workers, particularly Indians, and their failure to hire qualified Nigerians. The President of PENGASSAN, Festus Osifo, warned that the union is preparing for a confrontation with firms prioritising expatriates, a practice he argues contravenes…

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Nigeria Sex Workers Lament Harassment, Calls for Protection Against Abuse

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The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has condemned the rising harassment and abuse faced by sex workers, urging law enforcement to ensure their safety. In a statement released Tuesday, NSWA’s National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, highlighted the dire conditions sex workers face, saying, “Despite the critical role that sex workers play in the economy and society,…

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WHO Calls for Prioritising Young People’s Rights in AIDS Fight

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has marked World AIDS Day 2024 by launching a technical document focused on prioritising young people’s rights in the fight against HIV. The document, revealed on December 2 on the organization’s website and retrived by Africa Health Report, AHR on Monday, emphasises evidence-based interventions to address gaps in HIV prevention,…

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