The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it was on “maximum alert” over a mystery disease that has killed dozens of people in just over a month.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called for family planning (FP) to be prioritized as a national development tool, emphasizing its potential to save lives, boost economic growth, and reduce maternal and infant mortality. Speaking at the 8th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja, Kalu hailed the Federal Government’s commitment to allocating one perfent of the health budget to family planning, urging states to follow suit. He described the move as a “game-changer” in Nigeria’s push to achieve sustainable development goals. “FP is not just a health intervention; it’s a driver…
In a bid to cement its status as Africa’s tech hub, the Lagos State Government says it will intensify efforts in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth and development.
The Federal Government, has inaugurated a N20 billion Consumer Credit Fund initiative aimed at stimulating the economy and fostering growth in the automotive sector. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Joseph Osanipin made this known during the unveiling of the initiative on Thursday in Abuja. Osanipin said that the event marked a significant step toward transitioning Nigeria into a credit-driven economy. He said that the move would help in addressing some major challenges in the country’s automobile industry. He said that the iinitiative was a practical demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to economic transformation…
A global technology provider, Huawei says that the global scarcity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) talents continues to pose significant challenges to the development of digital economies around the world.
I have reached the ripe old age of 70 in a country where life expectancy is just 56 years. I am most grateful to God for sparing and nurturing me up to this point. Very few of us make it this far. For my 70th birthday celebration, friends, relations, schoolmates and well-wishers organised a symposium to mark the event and I feel honoured for the friendship and respect shown to me. I am most grateful to His Highness, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for coming to chair the occasion in person, His Eminence, Cardinal Onaiyekan, My Lord Bishop…
The FCT Directorate of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated contraband alcoholic products in Wuse Market, Abuja.
The Ebonyi Government on Thursday, said that 394 suspected cases of Lassa Fever have been recorded since January till December in the state.
Former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called for prioritisation of young people and leveraging technology and innovative outreach to reach the last mile of Family Planning (FP) services.
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Thursday described as unacceptable continuous spending of 480 million dollars on importation of three tonnes of rice annually.