The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has donated medical equipment worth N300 million to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, to strengthen healthcare delivery in the institution. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Gusau by the Public Relations Officer of FMC Gusau, Dr. Naziru Tukur. According to the statement, the supply contract was executed by Connaught International Services Ltd and duly signed by the Head of the Procurement Unit of the Agency, Mr. Ayodeji John. Presenting the items, the NPHCDA representative, Mr. Shehu Ibrahim, said the equipment were allocated to key departments, including the…
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Rotary International, in collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has taken the integrated Measles-Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign to Kwami Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State. Speaking during the exercise in Jurara village on Friday, Dr. Jide Owolodun, a Measles-Rubella consultant, said the campaign is part of a nationwide immunisation effort aimed at strengthening protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. Owolodun, who represents the Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) in Gombe State, explained that the 2025 campaign integrates measles, rubella, and polio vaccination across the state. He said the exercise covers several antigens, including the measles-rubella vaccine…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he will only appear as a witness in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), if he is formally summoned by the court. Wike stated this during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, stressing that his mere mention in newspaper reports does not make him a witness in the case. “You don’t become a witness by reading the newspaper. Nobody has served me any process; nobody has subpoenaed me,” he said. ALSO READ Nnamdi Kanu lists Malami, Wike, Umahi, Sanwo-Olu, Danjuma, Buratai,…
The European Commission on Friday accused Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok of breaching European Union regulations — a move that could result in significant financial penalties for the tech giants. According to the Commission’s preliminary findings, Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — and TikTok failed to provide researchers with adequate access to platform data as required under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The law mandates that such data be available for independent research, including studies on harmful content such as material glorifying violence against children. The Commission also alleged that Meta does not offer straightforward mechanisms…
Veterinarians have been urged to always conduct proper diagnoses before prescribing antibiotics to animals, as incorrect diagnoses often render subsequent treatments ineffective. The Chairman of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Prof. Chinedu Akwoubu, gave the advice while speaking on “Practical Steps for Clinicians in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)” during a workshop for consultants, clinicians, and paraprofessionals on Friday in Makurdi. The event was organised by VTH, JOSTUM, in collaboration with the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Prof. Akwoubu warned that the misuse of antibiotics without confirming bacterial infections is fuelling antimicrobial resistance in…
The Federal Government, through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), has invested N666 million in communities across Anambra State to enhance local agricultural production and processing. Dr. Deborah Onyefulu, State Programme Coordinator of IFAD-VCDP, disclosed this during a media tour of Aguata, Orumba North, and Orumba South Local Government Areas. The tour was organized by the Anambra State Coordination Office of the FG/IFAD VCDP. Represented by the Knowledge, Management, and Communication Officer, Mr. Henry Anagboso, Dr. Onyefulu said N316 million of the investment was allocated to provide market infrastructure and processing facilities in Aguata…
Bayero University, Kano, has commissioned 20 solar-powered tricycles through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention, aimed at improving campus transportation, promoting innovation, and advancing green energy solutions in Nigerian universities. The commissioning ceremony, held on Monday, October 20, 2025, marked a major milestone in the University’s drive toward sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility. Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, commended TETFund for the intervention, describing it as a significant contribution to improving welfare and innovation in tertiary institutions in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “We are delighted to commission 20 solar-powered tricycles…
The Federal Government says it is adopting a “bottom-up” strategy to strengthen Nigeria’s health emergency response by empowering the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and local governments. The approach, known as the “sub-national capacity framework,” is a key component of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, disclosed this in Abuja during an interview with journalists on the sidelines of the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). The meeting brought together state health commissioners and…
An undergraduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Joshua Christopher, has said that economic hardship pushed him into charcoal production, which has now become his main source of livelihood while pursuing his degree. Christopher, a Chemistry student, disclosed this during a field visit to Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State on Thursday. He explained that he ventured into the business to sustain himself both in school and at home, despite being aware of its environmental consequences. “I am currently running my degree programme in Chemistry at ABU Zaria, and this is what I do to sustain myself both…
The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has appealed to parents and school authorities to grant access to health workers conducting the ongoing nationwide integrated vaccination exercise for children. Fasawe made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a news conference, noting that the exercise, which began on October 8, has been extended by one week to ensure wider coverage. She expressed concern that several schools and institutions within the FCT had denied vaccination teams access to children, hindering the implementation of the immunisation campaign. “The vaccination teams are…