The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, announced the creation of Brazil’s first antigen and vaccine bank against foot-and-mouth disease, designating Biogénesis Bagó as the supplier of antigens for vaccine production through the Paraná Technological Institute (Tecpar) This first Brazilian antigen and vaccine bank for foot-and-mouth disease represents a strategic stock of supplies aimed at the rapid formulation of vaccines in the event of localized outbreaks. The agreement comes as Brazil assumes, for the first time, global leadership in beef production—surpassing the United States—and is set to close 2025 with an estimated 12.345 million tons. In March 2025, Tecpar signed…
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday unveiled the Traditional Medicine (TM) Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. With advanced features like Evidence Gap Maps and an AI-powered tool, TMGL GPT, the Library promises to transform access to trusted information and accelerate research worldwide. The UN health agency unveiled the digital library at the end of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluded on Monday in New Delhi. Innovation took centre stage with the launch of Health & Heritage Innovations (H2I), an initiative to nurture breakthrough ideas…
The Naira on Monday opened the trading week on a stronger note, appreciating against the dollar at the official market to trade at N1,456.56. According to data released on the website of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira gained N7.93. This represents a 0.5 per cent gain when compared to Friday, Dec. 19, when the local currency traded at N1,464.49 to a dollar. The gain represents an improvement for Naira which experienced depreciation in the previous week.
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Abia State Government for introducing electric buses to combat pollution and climate change. Okonjo-Iweala gave the commendation on Monday during the launch of the first phase of the Abia Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service, involving 20 electric buses, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. She described the initiative as bold and forward-looking, noting that climate change and environmental pollution remain among the world’s most pressing challenges. According to her, although Africa contributes only about three per cent of global carbon emissions, the continent must still play…
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Monday inducted 122 graduates of Medicine and Surgery from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The MDCN Registrar, Dr Fatima Kyari, administered the oath of practice and inducted the new doctors, charging them to view their profession as a call to service to humanity. Kyari, who was represented by Dr Muntari Madaka, emphasised the importance of strict adherence to professional conduct and ethical guidelines that govern medical practice in Nigeria. She urged the inductees to value the privilege of joining the profession, noting that thousands of Nigerians aspire to the opportunity. The…
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has commenced the construction of a dedicated residential complex for doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, to address accommodation shortages and improve healthcare delivery. The project is considered a major investment in healthcare infrastructure and staff welfare. In a statement issued on Monday in Gusau, the Public Relations Officer of FMC Gusau, Dr Naziru Tukur, said the contract was awarded to Gateway International Nigeria Limited for the construction of 26 one-bedroom apartment units. According to the statement, the contractor was mobilized to the site in September 2025, with the project expected to…
The Kaduna State Government has recruited 1,800 health personnel to enhance quality healthcare service delivery across the state. The Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Prof. Bello Yusuf-Jamo, disclosed this on Monday in Kaduna during the presentation of probationary appointment letters to the newly recruited personnel. Yusuf-Jamo said the appointment letters were issued after the candidates successfully completed rigorous oral and written examinations, as well as screening exercises, to ensure transparency and merit in the recruitment process. He explained that the list of successful candidates had been displayed at the board’s headquarters to enable beneficiaries to verify their…
The leadership of Itsekiri Young Elites (IYE) led by it’s President Comr. Lily-white O. Esigbone and Secretary Comr. Eboma Tuoyo Michael have faulted what it described as a deliberate campaign of misinformation by Ayiri Emami, accusing him of exploiting the tragic death of Mr. Emiko Onuwaje to malign the Palace of the Olu of Warri. In a statement issued on Sunday, the group described the allegations circulating in the media as reckless propaganda, insisting that the Palace of the Olu of Warri had no involvement whatsoever in the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate killing of the deceased on Saturday, December 20,…
The Federal Government has spent over N150 billion naira on 788,000 students in the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, stated this at the end of year news conference on Monday in Abuja. Idris said the President Bola Tinubu’s administration had recorded significant achievement in different sectors, especially education. According to him, 2025 has been a bumper year in targeted and catalytic policy making and implementation, especially for young Nigerians. “NELFUND has now supported over 788,000 Nigerian students with interest-free loans and stipends amounting to over 150 billion Naira and…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has commended the Abia Government for introducing electric buses to tackle pollution and climate change. Okonjo-Iweala gave the commendation on Monday during the launch of the first phase of Abia Green Shuttle Electric Bus Service with 20 electric buses at the International Conference Center, Umuahia. She described the initiative as a bold and forward-looking step, noting that climate change and environmental pollution remained among the world’s most pressing challenges. According to her, although Africa contributes only about three per cent of global carbon emissions, the continent must still play…