ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has inaugurated the Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC) to tackle severe scute malnutrition in the country.
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ASHENEWS reports that the Jilin Province of the Republic of China has expressed interest in collaborating with the Niger State government in the areas of agriculture, health, and technology.
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says that the report of the resurgence of COVID-19 in Benue State is false.
The story of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) just like many other agencies of the Nigerian government, is that of a beautiful concept that was poorly implemented over time, resulting to loss of public confidence and damage to the economy.
Yesterday, the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N800 billion into law. It appeared to be a banal act as has been done by so many other governors. Rivers however is special drama. He had transmitted the Bill to the State Assembly only the previous day. Calling the 4 legislators he submitted the Bill to as the State Assembly is a bit of a stretch as the body is composed of 32 members. The court appointed speaker he works with had dismissed the 27 other members of the Assembly for carpet crossing the previous day. It would have been silly old type unrealistic comic Nollywood drama has the issue not been such a serious one.
My first encounter with a critique of charity was Chinua Achebe’s Anthills of the Savannah. I was maybe 15 or 16 then, but his take—speaking through his character—was indelibly etched in my mind. In the light of a fresh national development, I cannot but recall his denunciation of charity as the “opium…of the privileged.” Now, you must have read the horrifying report that Nigerian security forces “accidentally” bombed—again! — some civilians in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State. Following the airstrikes, about 120 people reportedly died, while another 60 sustained injuries. You must have also read that the senators, all 109 of them, are contributing N1m each from their respective December salaries for the victims.
ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has resolved to establish a mechanism for the pooled procurement of critical pharmaceuticals in 2024.
ASHENEWS reports that President Bola Tinubu says that the federal government will redesign the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to strengthen the provision of essential services to Nigerians.
ASHENEWS reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to step up their investments in Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says that his administration is seeking partnerships with the Dubai Emirates in the areas of agricultural and environmental sustainability.