DRC Ebola Outbreak Kills More Than 2,000 People
CONGO – An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed 2,011 people out of 4,381 confirmed cases, authorities say, making…
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Nigeria Expands Aviation Safety with New Certification
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is strengthening aviation safety standards after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) secures ISO 9001:2015 certification for aeronautical meteorological services at…
Nigeria’s Health Insurance Drive Faces Major Skills Gap
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s push to expand health insurance coverage faces a major capacity challenge, with only 20% of staff in participating State Social…
Katsina Health Workers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Benefits
KATSINA, Nigeria – Healthcare workers in Katsina State have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government to address outstanding welfare and professional demands…
Nigeria Expands Birth Registration to Protect Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is expanding digital birth registration services as the country joins other African nations in marking Africa Civil Registration and Vital…
UBEC Pushes Tech to Stop Teacher Absenteeism
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is urging Nigerian states to deploy technology and stronger accountability systems to tackle teacher absenteeism…
Abia Launches App to Track High-Risk Pregnancies
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has launched a digital pregnancy tracking application, CyTracker, to identify high-risk pregnancies early and help reduce maternal…
Air Peace Operations Grounded as Unions Begin Picketing
LAGOS, Nigeria – Air Peace operations are disrupted at the Lagos and Abuja airports on Tuesday as aviation unions begin picketing the airline over…
ASUU Shuts Imo University Over Unpaid Entitlements
IMO, Nigeria – Academic activities at Imo State University (IMSU) are suspended indefinitely after the university’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities…
Free Medical Outreach Benefits 250 Bayelsa Residents
BAYELSA, Nigeria – More than 250 residents of Amassoma in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State receive free healthcare during a medical…