The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say Africa is facing a widening funding gap for malaria, threatening progress toward elimination across the continent. They raised the concern during the Africa CDC World Malaria Day 2026 webinar on Monday. The event was themed “Advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty for Malaria Control and Elimination through PHC Transformation.” The webinar was organized by the Africa CDC, UNICEF, WHO, and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria. The organizations noted that Africa bears about 96 per cent of global malaria cases and 97 per cent of…
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The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening rural economies, improving market access, and advancing food security through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this on Monday at the 10th Joint World Bank and French Development Agency Implementation Support Mission of RAAMP in Abuja. He said the mission comes at a critical time as the government, under President Bola Tinubu, advances the Renewed Hope Agenda focused on food security and rural development. He noted that agricultural productivity must be supported by efficient market access,…
The Federal Government says no fewer than 10 million farmers will receive soil test-based advisory services by 2027 to boost productivity, nutrition, and incomes nationwide. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, said this on Monday in Abuja at the unveiling of the Readiness Assessment of Sub-Nationals for the Nigerian Farmers Soil Health Scheme (NFSHS). He said about five million hectares would be managed using improved soil practices, including organic fertilizers, lime application, cover crops, and agroforestry systems. Abdullahi said digital soil health cards would be distributed to farmers across the 774 local government areas…
The Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA) Group says it has concluded plans to reach vulnerable Nigerians through a medical outreach across the 36 states of the federation. Founder Speaks Mrs. Deborah Jan-Hornecker, founder of the group, said this in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Kano State. Jan-Hornecker said the programme would begin with a phased rollout in the northern region. Targeting the Vulnerable She said the outreach is part of a structured plan to cover the entire country and bridge healthcare gaps in underserved communities, especially among women and children. “Not all women have the opportunity to work…
The Kano State Government says plans are underway to establish a new Institute on Water, Sanitation, and Health in the state. Official Statement This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Kano by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Farouk Ghali-Masanawa. Stakeholders Meet Ghali-Masanawa quoted the State Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Dr. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, as speaking after chairing a stakeholders’ meeting on the proposed institute. First of Its Kind According to the commissioner, the institute, when established, will be the first of its kind in the country. Abdussalam commended stakeholders for their support and cooperation toward achieving…
Working-class women have called on the government to implement policies that promote work-life balance and improve their overall well-being. Rising Pressure on Women Speaking with reporters on Sunday in Abuja, the women said rigid work schedules, limited access to healthcare, rising inflation, and increasing family responsibilities were taking a toll on them. Call for Flexible Work, Affordable Healthcare They advocated easier access to affordable healthcare services, reduced costs, and more flexible working arrangements to help them manage both professional and personal responsibilities effectively. Workload Limits Self-Care Mrs. Fatima Adamu, headmistress of L.E.A Primary School, Wuse II Zone 3, Abuja, said…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, has confirmed that three persons died while one other was injured in a crash involving a Lexus Jeep and a Boxer motorcycle along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday. The FRSC Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mr Odunsi Afolabi, in Abeokuta. Afolabi said the accident, which involved eight male adults, occurred at about 1:04 p.m. at the Oniworo area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He added that the crash involved a blue Lexus Jeep with registration number GGE 18 JV and a black Boxer…
Some residents of Awka metropolis have raised concerns over the health implications of cigarette smoking and called for urgent measures to curb the habit. Residents in Araba, Awka, said cigarette smokers are at risk of developing various ailments because smoking adversely affects vital organs of the body. Dr Eze Samuel, a clinical psychologist at Paternoster Hospital, Awka, told reporters on Sunday that smokers face a high risk of serious illnesses such as cancer. He said cigarettes contain harmful and carcinogenic substances that are hazardous to human health and can lead to life-threatening conditions. “Smoking cigarettes affects individuals psychologically, medically, and…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has strongly condemned the increasing attacks on its train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Unyimadu said the latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177 on the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, where unknown persons gathered along the track and pelted stones at a moving train. He added that the attack damaged the windscreen of the leading locomotive. “The corporation notes with deep concern that similar attacks have occurred within the…
The (IBBUL), Lapai, has promoted sixteen senior academic staff to the ranks of Professors and Readers (Associate Professors), reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and research development. The decision was approved at the institution’s 107th Regular Meeting of Senate, following the consideration of favorable reports from external assessors. The promotions, which take effect from October 1, 2025, were granted to staff who met the stringent academic and professional requirements set by the University’s Appointment and Promotion Committee and ratified by the Governing Council. Out of the total number, eight academics were elevated to the rank of Professor. They include Dr.…