The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has initiated the construction of seven state offices to support the National Examinations Council (NECO). These new state offices will be established in Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba States. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Sununu emphasized the significance…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concern over the decline in the quality of Ceremonies and Special Lectures in Nigerian universities. Executive Secretary, NUC, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this during a retreat for governing council members in Abuja. He noted that these traditional occasions have lost their previous prestige due to the adoption of…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has expressed concerns over the high cost of treatment and clinical management for Lassa fever cases, attributing it to poor health-seeking behavior and late presentation of cases. In its latest report, the NCDC confirmed two new cases of Lassa fever in Edo State, with no fatalities reported in…
Benue State has reported sixteen suspected cases of cholera, with four deaths recorded. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Henry Ijabo, who revealed the situation on Thursday highlighted that the cases were noticed in Agatu, Otukpo, and Ado local government areas. Dr. Ijabo explained, “The death in suspected cases is four, mind you, it’s suspected cases. We…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and stakeholders have reached an agreement on a new medicine and services pricing structure during a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja. In a statement on Wednesday, the acting Director of Media and Public Relations at NHIA, Emmanuel Ononokpono, announced the decision, which includes a 60% increase in capitation and a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an alert regarding the unauthorised production and sale of an unregistered drug named B-GAG Healthy Medicine with batch number 0070. NAFDAC discovered the product during surveillance activities in Maiduguri, Borno State, and Keffi, Nasarawa State. The agency emphasized that the medicine by…
As the rising cost of living continues to bite the Nigerian populace, both low and middle income earners especially, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, the nation’s capital, a grim scene unfolds daily. The residents who are driven by hunger and desperate to survive now turn to the once rejected food. (unlikely source of sustenance)…
The Federal Government has taken a step towards addressing the challenges of the learning crisis and out-of-school children in Nigeria by implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 selected schools nationwide. This initiative aims to equip Nigerian children with the necessary tools for better learning outcomes and 21st-century knowledge acquisition. Dr….
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bomb attacks in Gwoza town in Borno state that targeted civilian populations. The attacks, which took place on Saturday have resulted in at least 18 deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral…
The World Health Organization (WHO), along with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners, has introduced a global dashboard on child health to aid national policymakers in guiding health programs, policy development, and evaluation. The updated Child Health and Well-being Dashboard aims to provide data-driven insights to support efforts to improve maternal and…
