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COVID-19

April 17, 2024

CSOs unite to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness for medical emergencies

“The recent global health crises have underscored the importance of proactive measures to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats.’’

NCDC
April 5, 2024

Tinubu tells GAVI Nigerian manufacturers ready to produce vaccines

Mr Tinubu made the call at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its CEO, Sania Nishtar, at the State House on Thursday in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu and GAVI delegates (Credit: Presidency)
April 5, 2024

Kano slams criminal charges on APC chair Ganduje for $413,000 babanriga cash bribe, N5.6 billion state treasury loot

According to court documents, Mr Ganduje arranged for the dollar equivalent of the N700 million of state funds to be paid into his son’s account.

Abdullahi Ganduje
March 20, 2024

UN appeals for support as millions face food insecurity in East Africa

According to data from WFP, the level of food insecurity in the eastern Africa region has increased by 95 per cent compared to November 2019.

Poor and hungry Africans
March 14, 2024

Lassa Fever: Epidemiologist tasks FG, states on adequate PPE supply

Also, data from the Africa CDC estimates 100,000 to 300,000 annual Lassa fever infections in West Africa, with approximately 5,000 deaths. 

LASSA FEVER; RODENTS
March 13, 2024

Under-five deaths dropped to 4.9 million in 2022: UN

“We owe it to all children to ensure they have access to the same health care and opportunities.’’

United Nations
February 26, 2024

NG-CARES: Zamfara agency recruits 1,500 youths, women

Mr Ibrahim advised the participants to ensure effective utilisation of their monthly stipends.

NG-Cares (Credit: NG-Cares)
February 19, 2024

Dollar hits N1,700 in Lagos; pound sterling now N2,100

In July, the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) complained that floating the nation’s currency had caused a drop in vehicle importation in the nation’s ports.

Naira, dollar and pound sterling
February 14, 2024

Anambra master bakers decry operation cost, seek import duties removal on materials

The bakers requested concessionary foreign exchange rates for flour millers.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo
February 10, 2024

CSOs seek FG’s explanation on SDR fund spending

“In developed countries, citizens hold their leaders accountable by asking right questions.’’

International Monetary Fund (IMF)