South Africa, Eswatini and Zambia were to begin on Monday administering a groundbreaking new HIV-prevention injection in the drug’s first public rollouts in Africa, which has the world’s highest HIV burden. Lenacapavir, taken twice a year, has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent, making it functionally akin to a powerful vaccine. In South Africa, where one in five adults lives with HIV, a Wits University research unit oversaw the rollout as part of an initiative funded by Unitaid, the United Nations health agency. “The first individuals have begun using lenacapavir for HIV…
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Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed work after a month-long nationwide strike. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the doctors had been on strike since Nov. 1, following the directives of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The NARD directed its members nationwide to embark on an indefinite strike, following the government’s failure to address their demands. The association demands a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), and the full implementation of new allowances proposed since July 2022. The doctors also demand immediate recruitment of clinical staff…
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have resumed duties following the suspension of a nationwide strike that lasted one month. The doctors had been on strike since Nov. 1, in line with the directive of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), which accused the Federal Government of failing to address its long-standing demands. NARD’s demands included a 200 per cent increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), full implementation of new allowances proposed since July 2022, immediate recruitment of clinical staff and the removal of bureaucratic delays hindering the replacement of exiting doctors. President of…
Reproductive health in poultry—particularly layers and breeders—is the cornerstone of successful commercial poultry production. Optimal egg production, fertility, hatchability, and eggshell quality are all dependent on a healthy and well-managed reproductive system. As the poultry industry seeks residue-free, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to synthetic additives and antibiotics, herbal approaches are gaining attention as promising tools to enhance reproductive performance naturally. A growing body of research and field experience now supports the use of medicinal herbs and phytogenic feed additives to improve reproductive health in poultry. These natural agents not only promote hormonal balance and reproductive organ function but also contribute to better overall health, leading to consistent egg production…
Energia Ltd., a leading Nigerian independent energy company, has unveiled a graduate trainee programme to accelerate the career growth of young Nigerian professionals in the energy sector. Mr Oladimeji Bashorun, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Energia Ltd., said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Bashorun said the programme, a structured development initiative, offered graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across key operational and business functions. He added that they would receive mentorship and coaching from seasoned industry professionals, alongside field and office environment exposure on Energia’s core operations and…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday. It envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region. ”For the southern region, cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated over the region with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said According to NiMet, dust haze is anticipated over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Borno…
The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide the two million electric tricycles promised to its members who registered under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, National President of the movement, made the appeal at a news briefing on Sunday in Kaduna. He said the commitment was made through the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS), an affiliate of NSNCM, during the 2023 election campaigns. According to him, the tricycles were to be distributed under the Community Transport Directorate, headed by the National…
The Federal Government, through the Kano State Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme in partnership with IFAD, has empowered 9,870 rice farmers in Kano with climate-resilient inputs and modern rice production technologies. This is contained in a statement issued by the SAPZ Knowledge Management and Communication Officer, Rabi Mustapha. The State Project Coordinator, Mr Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this on Sunday during the Farmers Field Day at Chiromawa Garin Babba Cluster in Garun Malam Local Government Area. He said the exercise was organised to expose the farmers to Science-based and practical solutions capable of enhancing yields, improving food security, and boosting rural…
The Nineteen Seventeen Northern Consensus Movement (NSNCM) has appealed to the Federal Government to release the two million electric tricycles promised to its members under the community transport initiative of the Presidential Campaign Council. The National President of the movement, Dr. Auwal Abdullahi, made the appeal at a news briefing on Sunday in Kaduna. He said the commitment was made through the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association (NATOMORAS), an affiliate of the NSNCM, during the 2023 election campaigns. According to him, the tricycles were expected to be distributed under the Community Transport Directorate, headed by the…
The Federal Government, through the Kano State Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme in partnership with IFAD, has empowered 9,870 rice farmers in Kano with climate-resilient inputs and modern rice production technologies. This was contained in a statement by the SAPZ Knowledge Management and Communication Officer, Rabi Mustapha. The State Project Coordinator, Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed the development on Sunday during the Farmers’ Field Day at the Chiromawa Garin Babba Cluster in Garun Malam Local Government Area. He said the event was organised to expose farmers to science-based, practical solutions capable of enhancing yields, improving food security and boosting rural livelihoods. Iliyasu…