The West Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (WA-MRH) initiative has adopted key strategic decisions to enhance regulatory convergence and improve access to quality-assured medical products across the ECOWAS region. The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) announced this on its official X account on Friday, following the conclusion of the 17th WA-MRH Steering Committee Meeting held in Lomé, Togo. According to WAHO, a major outcome of the meeting was the presentation and approval of the WA-MRH Sustainability Plan 2026–2030, designed to ensure the initiative’s long-term viability and effectiveness. “The plan outlines measures for sustainability through stronger political ownership, sustainable financing, and alignment…
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a joint six-month continental preparedness and response plan to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. In a statement issued on Friday, the organizations announced that the plan aims to mobilize $518 million to help African countries and partners enhance preparedness, early detection, and rapid response efforts. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus stated that the plan, covering June to November, brings together governments, partners, and communities under a unified “One Response” approach to strengthen outbreak response across Africa.…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Friday announced readiness to inaugurate the multi-billion-naira, 400-bed Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital within two months. He also instructed the contractor handling the construction of the state’s Orthopaedic Hospital to complete the work within four months. Zulum issued these directives during a facility tour of the sites in Maiduguri. He insisted that the teaching hospital would be completed and operational within the next 60 days. Zulum stated that over 90 percent of the work had been completed and all necessary medical equipment and installations had been procured and delivered. “The equipment for this hospital…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the welfare of its workers and creating a safer, more friendly work environment. The Managing Director of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this assurance during a town hall meeting, according to a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. “Let me assure you that the corporation will continue to prioritize your welfare, but you must understand our precarious financial situation. “The cost of diesel alone has nearly made it impossible to operate our trains. “We are operating at a loss and have had to borrow to sustain our operations,”…
The Federal College of Education (FCE), Yola, has matriculated 934 degree students under the Dual Mandate Programme, independently and without any affiliation to universities within Nigeria. Dr. Mohammed Degereji, the Provost of the College, announced this during the matriculation ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session held on Friday in Yola. Represented by his deputy, Aishatu Khadiri, the Provost assured that the college has the academic capacity and institutional proficiency to produce employable graduates both in Nigeria and globally. “Today marks a significant milestone in the institution’s 52-year history,” he said. He expressed pride in the college’s achievement of enrolling its…
Stakeholders in the health sector have called for increased community involvement in grassroots malaria eradication strategies following a decline in international donor funding to combat the disease in Nigeria. The stakeholders made this call in Abuja on Friday during a two-day High-Level Advocacy Engagement on Domestic Financing for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria. The event, themed “Strengthening Malaria Financing, Surveillance, and Resistance Response in a Turbulent Global Context by Influencing Policy and Practice,” was organized by Malaria Consortium Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Mr. Vahyala Kwaga, the Country Director of the BudgIT Foundation, stated that international donor funds for malaria had…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has warned that rapid population growth is increasing pollution pressures in the state, while advocating for wider adoption of cleaner energy and recycling systems to address environmental challenges. Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, made this call in an interview with reporters on Friday in Lagos to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. Ajayi identified population growth as one of Lagos’s major environmental challenges. “With population comes pollution,” he said. He explained that increasing population results in higher waste generation, emissions, and noise pollution across the state. Ajayi stated that the…
The Jigawa Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced plans to launch a public enlightenment campaign against Ebola across the state. Malam Ahmad Tijjani, the agency’s director in Jigawa, stated this in an interview with reporters on Friday in Dutse. He noted that the campaign would cover all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs). He explained that recent Ebola cases reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda have necessitated proactive measures to prevent any potential outbreak in Nigeria and Jigawa. According to him, information about the disease will be shared carefully to promote caution without causing panic…
The Kaduna State Government distributed 100 clean cookstoves to women and persons with disabilities on Friday as part of activities marking the 2026 World Environment Day. Mrs. Linda Yakubu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, stated that the initiative aims to promote clean energy, reduce pressure on forests, and improve public health. Yakubu explained that the theme for 2026, “Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future,” emphasizes the need for nature-based solutions to environmental challenges. She noted that climate change continues to manifest through rising temperatures, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and flooding. According to her,…
Reigning African champion Christianah Ogunsanya won Nigeria’s first medal at the ongoing 3rd World Wrestling Series Tournament in Mongolia, earning a bronze in the women’s category. Promise Okotoko, Media Assistant to the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), stated that the tournament attracts wrestlers from around the world seeking to improve their rankings. “The World Wrestling Series is regarded as one of the most competitive events outside the World Championships. READ ALSO: Agunbiade continues winning streak at NASCO/ITF junior championship “Ogunsanya claimed bronze after defeating the host athlete, Bayanmunkh of Mongolia, 6-6 on technical criteria in a closely contested bout. “The multiple…