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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global...

NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats NBMA cautions Nigerians to stay alert against Ebola and other biosecurity threats.

NBMA cautions Nigerians to stay alert against Ebola and other biosecurity threats.

NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats

Koko Maxwella September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain on high alert...

Breaking News: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office After Six Months Sergeant-at-Arms unseals Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly

Sergeant-at-Arms unseals Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly

Breaking News: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office After Six Months

Koko Maxwella September 23, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Assembly has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi...

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps Taraba officials and stakeholders adopt a unified budgeting system to strengthen health financing.

Taraba officials and stakeholders adopt a unified budgeting system to strengthen health financing.

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps

Juliet Jacob September 23, 2025

JALINGO, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery...

1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five – Gates Bill Gates warns that 1 in 7 Nigerian children risk dying before age five amid shrinking global health aid.

Bill Gates warns that 1 in 7 Nigerian children risk dying before age five amid shrinking global health aid.

1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five – Gates

Chukwu Obinna September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – One in every seven children born in northern Nigeria today will not live to...

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged UAE Consul-General Salem Al Jaberi with UNILAG students in Lagos

UAE Consul-General Salem Al Jaberi with UNILAG students in Lagos

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in...

Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day Pharmacists in Nigeria mark World Pharmacists Day calling for recognition as frontline providers

Pharmacists in Nigeria mark World Pharmacists Day calling for recognition as frontline providers

Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day

Mirian Gom September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with limited access to affordable healthcare, pharmacists have renewed calls for...

NRC Blames Abuja–Kaduna Derailment on Human Error, Speeding Damaged Abuja–Kaduna train carriages after derailment in Asham”

Damaged Abuja–Kaduna train carriages after derailment in Asham”

NRC Blames Abuja–Kaduna Derailment on Human Error, Speeding

Mirian Gom September 22, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has blamed human error, excessive speeding and the misapplication...

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC, Call it Neo-colonial Flags of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as nations exit ICC”

Flags of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as nations exit ICC”

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC, Call it Neo-colonial

Mirian Gom September 22, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal...

Wike Vows Abuja Transformation with Major New Road Projects Minister Nyesom Wike launches Abuja road projects in Mabushi”

Minister Nyesom Wike launches Abuja road projects in Mabushi”

Wike Vows Abuja Transformation with Major New Road Projects

Chukwu Obinna September 22, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to transform Abuja into a...