The Nigerian government has revealed that approximately $19 million is required to effectively combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the country. Speaking during the second day of a high-level advocacy meeting with Commissioners for Health from Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Thursday, the National Coordinator for NTDs at the…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Police Force have notified residents of a scheduled crisis response simulation exercise in Abuja. The drill will take place at Idu Train Station on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. In a joint message, the ONSA and police urged the…
A newly inaugurated oxygen plant in Damaturu, Yobe State, is poised to supply an impressive 720,000 liters of medical oxygen each day, sufficient to aid over 100 children suffering from severe pneumonia or 60 COVID-19 patients. Inaugurated on Monday at the Specialist Hospital, the facility is the result of a collaborative effort between the Yobe…
Nigeria is grappling with a high prevalence of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with two out of every three Nigerians affected by at least one of these diseases, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The alarming statistics were revealed by the National Coordinator for NTDs, Fatai Oyediran, during a high-level advocacy meeting…
The Theatre Commander of Operation Fansan Yamma, Maj.-Gen. Oluyinka Soyele has called for increased support from local communities to effectively combat banditry and terrorism in Nigeria’s North West. Speaking on Wednesday, during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Legion in Zamfara State, Soyele stressed the critical role of local collaboration in achieving security…
Over 28 trucks of rice palliatives, meant to aid the less privileged, are suspected to have been diverted and repackaged for resale in the open market, according to the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission. The commission’s chairman, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, disclosed this troubling discovery on Tuesday while updating the public about an ongoing…
Nigerian government has entered a transformative partnership with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to revolutionise the country’s agricultural sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focuses on driving innovation and investment in fertiliser production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural finance across all 774 local government areas…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. This decision, revealed by the company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, in a statement on Sunday, said is aimed at showing appreciation to Nigerians for their…
Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to offer robust support to the military in its ongoing efforts to address insecurity, saying that peace is a foundation for national development. Speaking at the opening of the 45th International Trade Fair, organised by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), in Kano,…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited additional foreign schools to conduct the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), broadening its international presence. This development was confirmed by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NECO in a statement issued on Saturday. According to NECO, the newly accredited…
