Dr Emmanuel Agogo, Director of Pandemic Threats at the Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND), has said the next pandemic does not have to become a global crisis if countries strengthen their preparedness systems. Agogo stated this in an interview with reporters in Abuja on Monday, stressing that sustained investment in resilient health systems is crucial to preventing future outbreaks from escalating into worldwide emergencies. He noted that the International Day of Pandemic Preparedness, observed on Dec. 27, highlights lessons from past outbreaks, showing that effective preparedness depends on strong health services and collaboration at all levels. According to him,…
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Some Nigerian medical doctors have urged their counterparts living abroad to invest in medical charity initiatives in their home communities. The call was made on Monday during a one-day medical outreach held for residents of Nnebukwu in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. The annual yuletide outreach, organized by medical professionals and prominent sons of the community, aims to provide essential healthcare services and support to local residents. Addressing reporters before the event, Dr Ifeomasinachi Chukwuma-Ogbonna said: “The medical profession is a compassionate one, hence the need to reach out to the less privileged, especially during the yuletide.” The…
The Bauchi State Government says it has immunized 3.7 million children during the 2025 Measles/Rubella (MR) vaccination exercise in the state. Mr Ibrahim Sani, Information Officer of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board (BSPHCDB), disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Monday in Bauchi. He said the campaign targeted children aged nine to 59 months and achieved 100 per cent coverage, exceeding the projected target population. According to Sani, the 2025 MR vaccination campaign recorded remarkable success, significantly reducing the risk of measles and rubella outbreaks across the state. He added that child survival interventions in the state…
Experts on Monday called for the adoption of smart farming practices to boost domestic food production, improve food security, and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on food imports. Speaking to reporters from both agribusiness and research perspectives, the experts said smart farming is data-driven and can significantly reduce reliance on imported food. Dr Tokunbo Ajayi, a Director at GkO Farms, explained that techniques such as precision agriculture allow farmers to optimist the use of resources, including water, fertilizers, and pesticides, reducing waste and increasing crop yields. “By utilizing data analytics, farmers can make informed decisions about planting times, crop selection, and resource…
A renowned tech executive, Dr Kyari Bukar, on Sunday lauded the students of the Future Prowess Foundation in Maiduguri for showcasing their intellectual prowess in the development of high-tech patents. The tech veteran, who spoke in a live programme, mentoring student innovators during an innovation showcase in Maiduguri, expressed optimism about the students’ capability to forge Nigeria’s path into digital sovereignty in the near future. Bukar, also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Inlaks Ltd, insisted that the future of technology and the young people in Africa, especially in Nigeria, was quite bright. Bukar, however, emphasised the need…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a sunny and cloudy atmosphere from Monday to Wednesday across the country. The NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to MiMet, sunny skies with a few patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. The agency anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds over the region. It forecasts prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safety, tourism promotion and global cultural exchange. Otu disclosed this on Sunday in Calabar during the flag-off of the 2025 Bikers Carnival, one of the signature events of the Carnival Calabar festival. Represented by his deputy, Peter Odey, Otu assured Cross River residents and the international community that the state remains safe and well-prepared to host a large tourism festival, adding that he personally inspected the carnival routes to ensure they were motorable and free of hazards. Otu said, “Let us tell the world that Cross River…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, has surpassed 9 million customers globally as demand for satellite connectivity continues to grow worldwide. The company announced this via a post on X, adding that it now serves 155 countries and territories. SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, commended the feat, saying Starlink is rebuilding the whole Internet in space. The milestone comes amid Starlink’s rapid growth in Nigeria, rising to become the second-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country as of Q3 2024, a position it currently maintains. SpaceX first reported 4.6 million Starlink customers globally in December 2024, a figure that rose to approximately 7 million by August 2025 and continued to increase to 8 million…
The African Immigrants Resources Centre, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it has distributed sanitary pads to 4,072 schoolgirls across four states of Nigeria. The organisation’s Convener, Mrs Chimezie Oji-Kalu, disclosed this in Owerri on Sunday at the conclusion of a two-day “Give A Girl A Pad’’ (GAGAP) campaign in Emil, Owerri-North Council Area of Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pads were distributed under the organisation’s GAGAP initiative. Oji-Kalu said that the US-based NGO aimed to boost the confidence of schoolgirls and reduce school absenteeism caused by menstrual challenges. She highlighted the organisation’s efforts at reducing…
The Ilorin Emirate Youth Development Association (IEYDA) has lauded Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for strengthening the state’s security, through establishment of the state’s Forest Guards scheme. The commendation is contained in a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Mohammed Uthman Jagunmo.on Sunday in Ilorin. Jagunmo said that the commendation followed the governor’s inspection of a guard of honour at the passing-out parade of newly trained Kwara State Forest Guards. ”The exercise underscored the administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, particularly in forested and rural areas. ”The initiative represented a bold and timely response to the security challenges posed by criminal elements…