Nigeria has begun local production of next-generation dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets to boost malaria prevention and strengthen domestic manufacturing. The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced this in a statement on its official X handle on Thursday night, obtained by reporters. According to the statement, the facility, Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, wholly owned by Vestergaard Sàrl, is Nigeria’s first to manufacture dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated nets. The facility will produce PermaNet® Dual, a mosquito net designed to address the growing challenge of insecticide resistance and prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023. At full capacity, the facility…
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The Management of Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) has urged all prospective candidates seeking admission into its programmes to upload their O’Level credentials on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal with immediate effect. The university said the upload of O’Level results is an important step in the admission process and advised candidates who applied for admission to ensure that their credentials are properly uploaded and updated on the JAMB portal without delay. The institution, in a statement issued by the Director of Communications, Public Affairs and Protocol, Abdallah el-Kurebe on Thursday, said the advice, directed at prospective students, is…
Oyo State has recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases from January to September 10, 2026, with six confirmed cases and one death, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has announced. Ajetunmobi disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Ibadan on Thursday. She clarified that these figures do not indicate an ongoing outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The commissioner explained that Lassa fever is endemic in some parts of the state, and a single confirmed case is considered an outbreak. However, suspected cases cannot be classified as confirmed until laboratory tests verify the infection. “Many suspected…
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has pledged to strengthen measures to protect veterinary doctors and para-veterinary professionals from hazardous diseases related to their duties. Fintiri made the pledge during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Veterinary Doctors Association of Nigeria (VDAN), Adamawa Branch, on Thursday in Yola. The governor acknowledged the critical role veterinary professionals play in developing the livestock sector and enhancing the state’s agricultural economy. He stated that the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for veterinarians to effectively contribute to livestock production, animal health, and public health. Fintiri recalled the death of a…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that a minor fire occurred in the low-voltage electrical room at Idu Train Station, Abuja, on Wednesday evening. NRC Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, stated this in a Thursday message. “The incident, noticed around 8:30 p.m. on September 9, was quickly brought under control by maintenance personnel. Preliminary inspections revealed damage to some electrical supply cables connected to the control panels. The corporation confirms that the solar power system was not affected,” he said. Unyimadu added that power was temporarily restored to the lifts and escalators, with five out of six now…
Lagos State is implementing strategic measures to tackle flooding, sand dredging, and other issues affecting its waterfronts. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave this assurance during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Thursday. Bush-Alebiosu stated that the government’s approach is not just reactive to flooding. Instead, focus should be on how quickly floodwaters recede after rainfall, rather than just the occurrence of flooding. “Flooding occurs everywhere, but what matters is how fast the water drains,” he said. He emphasized that interventions should be addressed before problems escalate. “Understanding the factors responsible and implementing…
The Ondo State Government has warned residents against consuming unapproved substances, herbal drinks, concoctions, and other products not certified safe by relevant regulatory authorities. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, issued the warning in a statement in Akure on Thursday. The warning followed a recent incident in Odigbo, where some individuals reportedly died after consuming unauthorized substances. Ajanaku urged residents to exercise caution and avoid patronizing or consuming products of doubtful origin. He emphasized that the safety, health, and wellbeing of residents remain top priorities of the current administration. “The government strongly cautions sellers, producers, and distributors of…
The NGO Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of Nigeria (REDIN) has received accreditation from the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to advance the recovery and recycling of End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs). Receiving the certificate on Thursday in Abuja, Dr. Fyna Mbata, Executive Secretary and Chief Responsibility Officer of REDIN, pledged to promote ELV recovery to curb environmental pollution and create jobs nationwide. Mbata also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NESREA to support this initiative. He described REDIN’s accreditation as a significant step toward responsible automotive waste management in Nigeria. He emphasized that the approval is more than…
The Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE) has urged its newly inducted fellows to leverage their expertise to address Nigeria’s water and sanitation issues and promote sustainable water supply. During the 13th fellowship conferment ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, National Chairman Mr. Joshua Sanga emphasized that fellowship is the highest professional honor, recognizing excellence, dedication, and service to the nation through water engineering. Sanga urged the fellows to advocate for policies that address water and sanitation challenges, drive innovation in water supply, treatment, irrigation, flood control, and climate resilience, and partner with government at all levels to achieve Sustainable Development…
Some Nigerian biotechnologists say biotechnology is key to strengthening Nigeria’s food security, healthcare, job creation and economic diversification. Dr Rose Gidado, Prof. Edet Imuk, a soil scientist, and Prof. Charles Adetunji made the remarks in separate interviews with reporters on Thursday in Abuja. They said biotechnology could help Nigeria address low agricultural productivity, rising food imports, endemic diseases, climate pressures and weak industrial capacity. Gidado said agricultural biotechnology could deliver crops with higher yields, resistance to pests and diseases, drought tolerance and improved nutritional qualities. She cited Nigeria’s pod-borer-resistant cowpea and TELA maize as examples of technologies capable of improving…