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Medicine

January 13, 2026

Ex-NUC boss seeks Africa-led research to reduce foreign dependence

A former executive secretary of NUC, Peter Okebukola, has called on African leaders to establish and fund institutions that support Africa-led research.

Peter Okebukola (Credit: NUC)
September 23, 2025

Gov Radda promises special scholarship for indigenes who memorised Qur’an

Governor Dikko Radda has promised a special scholarship to indigenes who memorised the holy qur’an, and have relevant five O’level credits to study Medicine or Nursing.

Governor Dikko Radda
September 16, 2025

Nigeria’s creative economy is bigger than the pot

From Hilda Bassey’s Jollof rice record to Tacha’s beauty festival, Nigeria’s passion projects are not just a passing phase— they are drivers of jobs, networking, and national pride

Seun Oluyemi
September 24, 2024

Medical experts caution Nigerians against self-medication, antibiotics abuse

Medical experts have warned Nigerians about the dangers of self-medication and misuse of antibiotics in the human body.

Antibiotic drugs
November 28, 2023

Food, medicine, water, other supplies reach northern Gaza

According to UN estimates, 46,000 homes have been destroyed and more than 234,000 damaged. This corresponds to a total of 60 per cent of the housing stock. 

Gaza destruction
November 6, 2023

Calls for immediate ceasefire in Hamas-Israel war increase

UN organisations and humanitarian groups have issued a joint call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” between Israel and Hamas.

Gaza destruction
October 21, 2023

Humanitarian minister seeks stakeholders’ support to curb youth migration from Africa

The minister in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said that irregular migration continued to be a disturbing issue among leaders in the continent.

Illegal african migrants
September 6, 2023

Cancer cases in younger people rising globally: Researchers

Researchers estimated there had been a 79 per cent hike in new cancer cases in those under 50 between 1990 and 2019.

YOUNG CANCER PATIENT
January 25, 2023

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate drops as economy looks to rebound

The Central Bank said the economy is set to make a gradual recovery during the year 2023 via timely implementation of corrective policy measures.

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank (CBSL)