Edo Validates Digital Gender Violence Policy
EDO, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Edo State have validated a draft policy framework aimed at tackling technology-facilitated gender-based violence, recommending additional technical inputs before…
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Nigeria Named Among Top Gas Flaring Nations
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global gas flaring increased for the third consecutive year in 2025, with Nigeria remaining among the world’s leading gas-flaring countries despite…
African Nations Prepare for TB Vaccines
ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries are accelerating preparations for the future rollout of new tuberculosis vaccines as health officials move to strengthen systems ahead…
WHO Pushes Wider Newborn Screening
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has called on countries to urgently expand newborn screening programmes, warning that millions of babies continue to…
Kano Shuts Two Health Colleges
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has shut down two private health training institutions in Nasarawa Local Government Area over regulatory violations and…
Police Assure Safety After Mushin Explosion
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and traders that the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin remains safe following an…
Lagos Joins Global Net-Zero Coalition
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State, on Monday joined the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest alliance of subnational governments committed to achieving net-zero emissions, following…
US Launches Premium Visa Service
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has introduced a premium visa appointment service that allows eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay…
Benue Records Fresh Lassa Fever Death
MAKURDI, Nigeria – A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria has died from complications linked to Lassa fever in…
NDLEA Urges Addicts to Seek Help
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians battling drug addiction to seek professional assistance through its 24-hour counselling and…