The Edo State Government has intensified efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever into the state, in the wake of the resurgence of the viral disease across endemic states in the country.
In a …
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Coronavirus: Nigeria raises alert level at points of entry – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Nigeria port health services are on alert
at points of entry to curb the spread of coronavirus to the country.
The Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) was first identified …
Coronavirus: NCDC advises Nigerians how to keep safe
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is currently coordinating a multisectoral technical group that is assessing and managing the risk of importation of Coronavirus into the country.
The information is in a public health …
IMF affirms 2.5% growth forecast for Nigeria’s economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday reiterated its forecast that Nigeria’s economy, as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), will grow by 2.5 percent in 2020.
IMF stated this in its January World Economic …
D-8 chief extols Nigeria’s role in security, economic development
Amb. Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari, Secretary-General, Developing Eight (D-8) Organisation for Economic Cooperation, on Tuesday extolled Nigeria’s leading role in security and projection of Africa economic potentials.
Ku Shaari applauded Nigeria’s role in an interview …
NNPC records 45,347 pipeline breaks in 18 years
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has revealed that the numbers of pipeline breaks in the last 18 years are 45, 347.
The Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari, who released the …
ASWAMA CAUTIONS AGAINST INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL
Awka-Managing Director, Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Mr Amechi Akorah has cautioned the public against indiscriminate disposal of refuse in some parts of the state.
The caution has become necessary in a bid to …
GOVERNMENT RESTRICTS ARTICULATED VEHICLES ON AMAWBIA-BYPASS
Awka-Anambra State Government has erected barricades to stop articulated trucks from plying the Amawbia Bypass.
This is aimed at forestalling carnage on the road.
The barricades were installed at the Amawbia Y-junction and at the …
HEALTH COMMISSIONER HAILS NATIONAL MALARIAL ELIMINATION PROGRAMME FEDERAL HEALTH MINISTRY
Awka-Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has hailed National Malarial Elimination Programme (NMEP) and External evaluator from World Health Organisation (WHO) for their 2-day evaluation exercise in the state.
Dr Okpala made the …
Residents in Edo North applaud Obaseki’s Health Improvement Programme
With the Edo Health Improvement Programme (Edo-HIP) poised to improve the general wellbeing of Edo people, residents across the state have lauded the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration’s investment in attaining universal health coverage in the …