Nigeria Records 65,000 Suspected Cholera Cases, NCDC Warns Outbreak Not Over
ABUJA – Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 local government areas in 2026, with health…
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TETFund Opens ₦10bn National Research Fund 2026, Invites Nigerian Researchers
ABUJA – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has opened applications for its ₦10 billion National Research Fund (NRF) 2026 Grant Cycle, inviting eligible…
Lagos to Convert Abattoir Waste into Biogas, Fertiliser in Green Economy Drive
LAGOS – The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs into biogas, organic fertiliser and other commercially valuable products…
NMA Demands Retirement Age Extension to 65 as Nigeria Faces Worsening Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to increase the retirement age for clinical health workers…
Ogoni Women Demand 35% Representation in Oil Resumption Talks
PORT HARCOURT – A women-led grassroots organisation in Rivers State has demanded greater inclusion of women in ongoing discussions on the possible resumption of…
FG Deploys 500,000 Diphtheria Vaccines to Kano, Katsina Amid Outbreaks
ABUJA – The Federal Government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to Kano and Katsina states while activating an emergency multi-agency task force…
NPC Chairman Yusuf Dies at 66 After Brief Illness
ABUJA – The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a significant loss…
FG to Install CCTV Cameras on Niger Bridge to Tackle Vandalism, Boost Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on the Niger Bridge as part of efforts to…
Africa Adopts 10-Year Plan to Protect Polio Surveillance Systems After Eradication
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health ministers have endorsed a 10-year regional framework aimed at preserving the continent’s polio surveillance, laboratory and emergency response systems…
FG Invites Nigerians to Shape Finance Bill 2027, Seeks Public Ideas to Drive Economic Growth
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, businesses and key stakeholders to submit proposals for the Finance Bill 2027, as part…