NCDC Identifies Gaps Ahead of 2026/2027 Lassa Fever Season
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking medical care, healthcare worker infections and gaps…
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MLSCN Urges Public Laboratories to Pursue International Accreditation
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has called on publicly owned medical laboratories across the country to pursue international…
Lagos Intensifies Diphtheria Surveillance, Says No Current Outbreak
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness against diphtheria, assuring residents that there is no active outbreak…
Nigeria, Southern African Envoys Seek Stronger Trade, Investment Partnership
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation,…
IFC Launches $700m Initiative to Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets
ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has unveiled a $700 million initiative aimed at expanding digital payment services in emerging markets and…
FG Releases Eight-Month Academic Tools Allowance for Varsity Lecturers
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of eight months’ Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in…
Transformer Fault Disrupts Power Supply in Parts of Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria – Residents in several parts of the Federal Capital Territory are experiencing electricity disruptions following the failure of a major transformer at…
Alausa Warns Tertiary Institutions Against Accreditation Fraud, Threatens Sanctions
ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has warned heads of tertiary institutions against manipulating accreditation exercises, saying public institution leaders…
FG Selects 16,000 Nigerians for Digital Training Academy
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has selected 16,000 Nigerians for the inaugural cohort of its Digital Training Academy (DTA), following overwhelming interest in…
WHO Calls for Stronger Regulation as Traditional Medicine Expands Globally
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger scientific evidence, regulatory oversight and collaboration to ensure traditional medicine is safely…