Mogadishu: Diphtheria cases and deaths have risen sharply this year in Somalia, where the response has been curtailed by vaccine shortages and US aid cuts, Somali officials said. More than 1,600 cases, including 87 deaths, have been recorded, up from …
Abuja: Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced plans to hold a National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Abuja from September 1 to 4.
According to Voice of Nigeria, the dial…
Lagos: Nigerian makeup artist Theresa Emegwara has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest makeup application by an individual. This was contained in a statement issued by her media aide, Robert Ekat, on Tuesday.
According to Voice of Niger…
London: The United Kingdom has announced that its Space Agency will cease to exist as an independent body in April 2026.
According to Voice of Nigeria, the agency will be absorbed into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to reduce…
Abuja: The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are strengthening their collaboration to enhance oversight and ensure compliance within the country’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Dr Olufemi…
Abuja: The Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) on Monday inaugurated its maiden Young Achievers Club in Abuja to nurture, guide, and inspire teenagers to become responsible leaders.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Presid…
Ulsan: President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a 40,000 cubic metre (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel, christened ‘MT Iyaloja (Lagos),’ in Ulsan, South Korea to enhance the availability and affordability of LPG.
According to News Agency of N…
Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has appealed to the Federal Government to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached with medical doctors in July. Dr Emeka Ayogu, Chairman of NMA-FCT,…