The Nigerian Medical Association has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure the health budget positively impacts the lives of doctors and health workers.
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The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has decried low production output in the sector due to inconsistencies on the part of the farmers.
It is no longer news that the new Trump administration on January 20, announced a 90-day freeze on all foreign aid awards by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio subsequently issued a Stop Work Order (SWO) on all USAID-funded projects across the globe and promised to case-by-case review and issue waivers for what he called “life-saving humanitarian assistance,” which included “core life-saving medicine, medical services, food, shelter, and subsistence assistance. Nevertheless, the effects and potential risks of both the freeze order and the subsequent “vague” and “difficult-to-interpret” waiver has left a…
Things are happening fast, and in an ever-changing world, keeping track of them is becoming increasingly difficult. This is not particular to Nigeria alone, as we have seen many global shifts that may ultimately spell peace for the beleaguered, even though others may have the potential to exacerbate fragile peace. Russia/Ukraine axis may see peace, but Gaza may enter another phase. However, the revelation that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is a sponsor of many global terrorist activities, including Boko Haram, may help us solve that aspect of our security problem. And who knows, perhaps even banditry…
Neurosurgeon experts have called for the urgent alignment of Nigeria’s medical practices with global standards to improve patient outcomes for conditions like acute brain turmoil, spine injuries, strokes, and other neurological emergencies.
President Bola Tinubu said his administration will support businesses in the financial technology (Fintech) sector that provide payment infrastructure services for Nigerians and Africans.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its ongoing enforcement operations aim to protect Nigerians, not to disrupt trade.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. Adeyeye said the enforcement was planned over a year as covert operations. NAFDAC on Feb.10, commenced enforcement operations at the Idumota open drugs market, Ariaria drug market in Aba and Bridge market in Onitsha. According to the Agency, the enforcement operations at the three markets which are the hub of distributions of over…
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on Feb.28. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Dr Felix Ale said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 A.M. West African Time (WAT). Ale said the predicted time of 1:45 A.M time, also known as the Crescent Zero hour, would be when the crescent could be seen under perfect atmospheric conditions with the aid of optical instruments like binoculars or telescopes. “The crescent will become visible…
The Kebbi state government has targeted production of 150,000 metric tons of potatoes under its Residual Moisture Crop Production Scheme.