Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

August 4, 2026

FG expands nursing school admissions to 50,000 to strengthen healthcare workforce

The federal government approved the expansion of annual admissions into nursing schools from 20,000 to 50,000 students nationwide.

August 4, 2026

Resident doctors hopeful of averting strike after FG meeting

NARD said the government agreed to a one-week timeline for resolving outstanding salary-related issues, including those affecting resident doctors at LUTH.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
August 4, 2026

Moderna begins Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trial

The trial marks a significant step in efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

Ebola vaccine
August 4, 2026

UNICEF, Kaduna govt launch nutrition initiative to boost breastfeeding practices

Ms Ahmed described breastfeeding as a vital investment in the future of children.

Mothers with babies
August 4, 2026

Bayelsa, UNICEF inaugurate initiative to prevent child malnutrition in first 1,000 days

Ms Lafoucriere said the initiative targeted pregnant women and children under two years across the state.

UNICEF-logo
August 4, 2026

UNFPA donates medical equipment to Maryam Abacha hospital to support VVF patients 

Mr Umar restated the state government’s commitment to working with development partners to improve healthcare delivery.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
August 4, 2026

LAWMA threatens to seal off Oshodi Market over sanitation breaches

LAWMA has served ‘Intention to Seal Notices’ on sections of Oshodi Market over environmental sanitation breaches.

August 4, 2026

Abuja mothers recount joy, challenges of exclusive breastfeeding

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, nursing mothers in Abuja have shared their experiences with exclusive breastfeeding.

Women breastfeeding their babies
August 4, 2026

Stronger health systems demanded to end AIDS by 2030

IHVN has called for stronger health systems, increased domestic financing and people-centred HIV services.

AIDS patients
August 4, 2026

Nigeria’s Most Searched Word Definitions By State (FULL LIST): Kano, ‘nonchalant’; Lagos, Rivers, ‘spiritual’; Abia, ‘dream’; Anambra, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Kaduna, ‘love’

In Kano, Lagos, Abia, Anambra, and Kaduna, Nigerians are typing “fast and furious” searching for the definition of words that have caught the imagination of the world.

Nigerians using their phones