Abuja: The Federal Ministry of Justice is opposing the National Agency for Malaria Eradication (Establishment) Bill 2025 SB 172, arguing that it would duplicate the functions of existing agencies, in alignment with the Orosanye report’s recommendation…
Abuja: The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) has announced plans to implement an £18 million vaccine grant, which is set to significantly advance the country’s vaccine capabilities. The grant facilitated the develo…
Lagos: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the Lagos State Government for the launch of the ‘Produce for Lagos’ Programme and its ?500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. Speaking at the official unveiling of the program…
Ibadan: The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has earned dual international accreditation for its Department of Nuclear Medicine, marking it as a global reference in precision cancer care. Dr. Olumayowa Kolade, a Consultant in Nuclear Medicin…
Abuja: The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has inaugurated the reconstituted governing board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to drive the sector. Enoh charged members of the board to play a pivotal rol…
Calabar: Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River announced that the state may review the retirement age of its doctors from 60 to 65 years to reform the state’s health sector comprehensively. Otu made this statement while addressing the national officers of th…
Keffi: Amb. Paulo Santos, Portugal’s Ambassador to Nigeria, has pledged to explore and propose more opportunities to the Portuguese government for Nigerian students interested in studying in Portugal. Santos stated this at the 6th edition of the Nasar…
Bauchi: Some farmers in Bauchi have expressed concern over the high cost of fertilisers this cropping season. The trend has forced most farmers to abandon cultivation of maize and rice in favor of crops that require minimal or no fertiliser applicatio…