Benin: A professor of Cropping Systems Agronomy at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Sylvester Ewansiha, emphasized the necessity for integrated agricultural solutions to address Africa’s hunger crisis during the university’s 376th Inaugural Lecture. …
Abuja: Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has joined forces with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, to advance good governance, democracy, and societal progress.
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Abuja: The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has announced that Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and approximately 195 Local Government Areas…
Ado: Parents in Ado Community of Nasarawa State have decried the rising cost of sanitary pads, saying it is making menstrual hygiene increasingly difficult for women and girls. A cross-section of parents bared their minds in interviews with the News A…
Abuja: The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a major loss to the commission and the country.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the announcement was made in a s…
Katsina: The Katsina State Government has received three upgraded Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The facilities include the MCHC Bakiyawa in Batagarawa Local Government Area (LGA), Sabon Gari PHC i…
Abuja: More than 1,500 indigent residents of Arandun Community with various ailments have benefited from a free medical outreach in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the two-day medical outreach, held on T…
Abuja: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to urgently implement the retirement age of 65 years for clinical health workers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, this will serve as a palliative measure for healthcar…