In a renewed effort to eradicate circulating polio variant type 2 in the Lake Chad Basin, Ministers of Health from Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, and the Republic of Niger have launched a synchronised regional vaccination campaign, aimed at protecting 83 million under-five children.
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Cake, gifts and a low-key family celebration may be how many senior citizens picture their 70th birthday.
The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and 100 cold rooms to tackle its N3.5 trillion annual post-harvest losses.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned social media influencers and bloggers against promoting unregistered investment schemes.
Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday, joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China’s drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
Sometimes in life, one comes across people who are at a loss for words on how to present to the public. This is not because there are no words, or that you lack them. No—it is mainly because you know them closely enough that you do not want it to look like you are sugar-coating your words. After all, you know them. Take the case of Bala Ciroma, who recently retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). When he was a newly minted police officer in the early 1990s, his house in Suleja was my transit “camp” on…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised alarm over the worsening conditions of hunger, disease, and despair across Nigeria, urging President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the suffering of citizens. In his Easter message to the nation, Bishop Kukah acknowledged the federal government’s decision to remove fuel subsidies, describing it as a necessary policy. However, he noted that despite the increase in government revenue through domestic reserves, millions of Nigerians have yet to feel the impact in their daily lives, while experiencing hunger, daily. “For over ten years now, farming has become one of the most…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a thundery weather outlook from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.
The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun, on Saturday announced the death of a 100 level student of the institution who was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone.