The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA), has shed light on the alarming rise in child mortality rates in Nigeria, attributing the trend to the low enrollment in health insurance schemes across the country. According to data extracted from the 2023 report on Levels and Trends in Child Mortality by UNICEF, 278 million children die before the age of 5 between 1990 and 2022. Also, the disparity in mortality risk is stark, with children under the age of 5 in sub-Saharan Africa facing an 18-fold higher risk compared to those in…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The study authors said they aimed to develop a robust and safe Crispr-Cas regimen, striving for an inclusive HIV cure for all that can inactivate diverse HIV strains across various cellular contexts.
“Development of drought-resistant seeds, precision irrigation systems, and early warning systems for extreme weather events are innovations that will enhance productivity, minimize crop loss and promote sustainable agriculture practices”, he said.
It is entitled: “A Bill (H.A.B 11:) for a Law to Revoke The Abia State Governors and Deputy Governors Pensions Law No 4 of 2001 and for other Matters connected therewith.”
He said, “We are not at war. I don’t think they are from the Niger Delta. They may be mercenaries.”
He said a breakdown of the revenue receipts showed that the federal government received N3.99 trillion, representing 39.37 per cent of the total allocation.
The UNICEF health specialist, who noted that health insurance facilitates equitable distribution of healthcare resources, said it also promotes equity by ensuring that quality healthcare services are accessible to all persons, irrespective of their socio-economic status or geographical location.
The DHQ, days after the gruesome murder, had said 17 personnel including the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 12 personnel of the battalion were among those killed.
“This landmark decision signals the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering an environment conducive to private sector investment and technological advancement. In exchange for this unprecedented RoW charge exemption, the private Fiber Optics Company has pledged to install a 40-kilometer fiber metro ring across the state capital.
According to a family member of one of the kidnapped persons, Mohammed Aliyu, the terrorists did not give reasons for the victims release.