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Africa CDC Partners Informa Markets to Strengthen Continental Public Health Platform Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

Africa CDC Partners Informa Markets to Strengthen Continental Public Health Platform

Oluwatobi Adu January 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) signs a strategic partnership...

FG, ASUU Strike New Agreement Promising Stability for Nigerian Universities Education Minister Tunji Alausa at ASUU agreement unveiling

Education Minister Tunji Alausa at ASUU agreement unveiling

FG, ASUU Strike New Agreement Promising Stability for Nigerian Universities

Juliet Jacob January 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reach a renegotiated...

FG Threatens Contractor as Ibadan-Ilesha Road Repairs Stall Dangerously Damaged section of Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road under inspection

Damaged section of Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road under inspection

FG Threatens Contractor as Ibadan-Ilesha Road Repairs Stall Dangerously

Oluwafunbi Bello January 14, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Federal Government issues a stern ultimatum to the contractor handling the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway,...

NYSC Introduces Disability Inclusion Protocol for 2026 Service Year NYSC

NYSC

NYSC Introduces Disability Inclusion Protocol for 2026 Service Year

Mirian Gom January 14, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces a landmark policy shift with the introduction...

Kano Suspends Three Hospital Staff Over Patient Death Case Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf addresses morality bill approval

Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf addresses morality bill approval

Kano Suspends Three Hospital Staff Over Patient Death Case

Hussaini Ibrahim January 14, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Government suspends three hospital personnel following the death of Aishatu Umar at...

Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power Fermented African locust beans used as traditional Nigerian seasoning with health benefits

Fermented African locust beans used as traditional Nigerian seasoning with health benefits

Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power

Oluwafunbi Bello January 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The African locust bean, locally known as Iru, Daddawa, Ogiri or Nune, is gaining...

NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.

NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students

Koko Maxwella January 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirms it will begin clearing ₦927.98 million in...

Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project Governor Dikko Radda chairs council declaring emergency on school infrastructure

Governor Dikko Radda chairs council declaring emergency on school infrastructure

Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project

Hussaini Ibrahim January 14, 2026

KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State intensifies its drive for food security as the government inspects dredging equipment...

6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn Lagos health officials announce new measures against biological threats.

Lagos health officials announce new measures against biological threats.

6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn

Korede Abdullah January 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated six million Lagos residents are living with hypertension, with the majority unaware...

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks, Alcohol Are Driving NCD Rise

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks, Alcohol Are Driving NCD Rise

WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis

Oluwatobi Adu January 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the increasing affordability of sugary drinks...