The Federal University Teaching Hospital, Lafia (FUTHLafia), has set up a Vaccine Research Centre to help Nigeria reduce its heavy reliance on imported vaccines and to strengthen Africa’s fight against infectious diseases. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Ikrama Hassan, told reporters on Monday that the new centre is focused on developing local vaccines for illnesses such as Lassa fever, yellow fever, and other serious health threats. “This is not just science; it is about independence,” Hassan said. “When outbreaks keep happening in your community, you cannot always depend on imported solutions. You must build your own capacity…
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Smart DNA Nigeria has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, showing that paternity disputes remain very common in the country. The report said that one in four DNA tests confirmed that the presumed father was not the biological parent. The study, which covered July 2024 to June 2025, showed that family doubts are still strong, immigration-related DNA testing is rising, and cultural beliefs play a big role in how Nigerians use DNA services. According to the report, 25 per cent of paternity tests in 2025 were negative. This is only a small drop from 27 per cent in 2024.…
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) has called for urgent reforms to fix Nigeria’s growing healthcare gaps. It warned that without strong policies and partnerships, millions of Nigerians may be left without proper care. At the Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Calabar, AMCE’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Aisha Umar, said the country’s health challenges are serious and require both political commitment and structural changes. She explained that Africa carries 25% of the world’s disease burden but has less than 3% of global health workers. “These are not just numbers,” she said. “They represent mothers,…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has promised to make Abuja one of Africa’s leading tourism hubs. Part of the plan is to develop a world-class city center that will attract both local and international visitors. The Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Olubunmi Olowokere, made this known while receiving a delegation from the Emerging Abuja Initiative, led by its Programme Coordinator, Dr. Kenneth Ibe-Kalu, in Abuja. Olowokere praised the group’s vision for the city, noting that it would support both economic growth and social development in Nigeria. She encouraged the group to extend its rebranding efforts to…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned air travelers to avoid unruly behavior on flights, saying offenders will face heavy fines or jail terms under the new Civil Aviation Act of 2022. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs, gave the warning in a post on his verified ‘X’ handle on Monday. He reminded passengers that the law forbids any act of interference with flight crew members while they are carrying out their duties. He explained that Section 85 of the Act sets out strong penalties for offenders. “Anyone who disturbs or obstructs flight crew members…
The Sokoto State Government says it is working to fully digitalize its basic education system within the next two years. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmed Ala, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. Prof. Ala explained that a fully digitalized system would improve the quality of teaching and learning in the state. He added that it would also make it easier for the government to monitor teachers and ensure policies in the education sector are properly implemented. “We want to fully digitize the information system in basic and…
The Federal Government has promised to transform Nigeria’s solid minerals sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said it is ready to work with different agencies and experts to boost the sector. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, gave the assurance at the third annual international conference of the Nigeria Association of Exploration Geologists (NAEG) in Abuja. The conference had the theme: “Exploration Geophysics, Earth Resources and Environmental Problems in Modern Nigeria.” Represented by the Director of Artisans and Small-Scale Mining, Mr. Akinrogunde Akintunde, Dr. Alake…
The African Union (AU) and Nigeria are working together to improve farming and increase food production across Africa. They are doing this through a plan called the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP). CAADP is a plan to help grow and improve farming in Africa. It was started in 2003 by African leaders to speed up development in the farming sector across the continent. Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, a top official at Nigeria’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, spoke about this on Monday. He was at a workshop in Abuja to review Nigeria’s farming performance from 2022 to 2024 and…
The Lagos State Government has sealed off some facilities, including residential apartments in Lekki, for discharging untreated sewage into public drains, which violates the state’s environmental laws. The enforcement was carried out on Friday by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office. It targeted properties and public facilities that were found polluting the environment and endangering public health. In a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed that six public toilet facilities in Idi-Araba were shut down. Investigations showed they had been releasing raw sewage directly into public drainage systems. “These perpetrators were in the…
Sokoto State is in mourning after a tragic boat accident claimed several lives in Kojiyo Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area. The boat, carrying many passengers across the river, capsized midway, leading to deaths and the loss of property. A local resident, Abubakar, said many people drowned while others are still missing as search and rescue teams continue to work. The exact number of victims has not yet been confirmed. “This is a great tragedy for our community,” another resident said, describing the mood in Kojiyo as sad and tense. Even though official figures have not been released, prayers have been…