New UN Evidence Links Contraceptives to Gender Equality, Cancer Protection
ABUJA, Nigeria – A new evidence brief from the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows…
New UN Evidence Links Contraceptives to Gender Equality, Cancer Protection
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Kills Dozens Amid Severe Funding Gaps
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A deadly Ebola outbreak has killed at least 35 people in southern Congo as health authorities warn of…
Kano Disburses ₦27bn to Retirees from Backlog of Gratuities
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has released ₦5 billion as the fifth tranche of gratuities and death benefits to retired civil servants…
Osun Veterinary Doctors Warn of Rabies, Call for Pet Data
OSUN, Nigeria – The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Osun State chapter, has raised alarm over the lack of pet data in Nigeria, warning…
Islamic Scholars Lead Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), on Thursday launched a two-day dialogue in Abuja addressing gender-based violence (GBV) from an…
Katsina Declares State of Emergency on Primary Schools
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has declared a State of Emergency on public primary school infrastructure across all 34 local government areas.…
Nigeria, Clinton Global Initiative Partner on Affordable HIV Drugs
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has entered a partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to expand access to affordable HIV prevention drugs in more…
SFH Urges Global Leaders: Put Public Health at UNGA80
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) to place public…
Tinubu Warns Nigerian Pilgrims Against Absconding in Israel, Jordan
OWERRI, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has warned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and Jordan not to abscond during their spiritual journey, urging them…
UNGA 80: Tinubu Demands Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on UN Security Council
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s demand for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that the…