Development

Women affairs minister signs MoU with Abuja community to stop breast ironing

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding with the leadership of Pigba community in the Federal Capital Territory to end the harmful practice of breast ironing among girls with attendant negative effects on the welfare of the girl child.The Minister also presented about 50 grinding machines and 60 sewing machines as part of sustainable…

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Gavi Board appoints Senator Dr Sania Nishtar as Chief Executive Officer

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance announced today the appointment of Dr Sania Nishtar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr Nishtar, currently serving as a Senator in her home country of Pakistan, will assume the role on 18 March 2024. A trained medical doctor, Dr Nishtar has built an outstanding career over 30 years as a global public health leader. In…

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FG to kick off local manufacturing of IVDs vaccine

The Federal Government has announced plans to begin domestic manufacture of in-vitro diagnostics (IVDs), generic pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics, and medical devices, which are vital to improving the health and well-being of all Nigerians Minister of Health Ali Pate disclosed this development on Wednesday via his X account. He explained that the measure is part of President Tinubu’s commitment to unlocking…

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Lagos shines as the 8th best city in Africa for healthcare

Lagos has been ranked as the 8th best city in Africa for healthcare by Numbeo, a research firm that focuses on data related to quality of life. Numbeo used a complex algorithm to rank the cities based on various factors, such as cost of living, quality of life, and socioeconomic indicators across countries and regions worldwide. The top three cities…

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Buhari urges increased investment in youths to end drug abuse

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has advocated for increased investment in the youths to address the country’s drug usage problem. Speaking on Sunday, Buhari was part of a one-day discussion at the government house in Katsina on “Tackling the menace of drug abuse among youth.” According to a report by The Cable on Sunday, the former president stated that drug abuse…

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Shettima inaugurates core working committee to end malnutrition

In a bid to address severe acute malnutrition in the country, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a high-powered Nutrition Core Working Committee (NCWC). The critical body, dubbed the “intellectual powerhouse” by the Vice President, will spearhead the fight against hunger and malnutrition across Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration of the Nutrition Core Working Committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…

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WAMCO visits Kyari, seeks long-term partnership in food security drive

Executives of Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, a stalwart in the Nigerian dairy industry with a legacy spanning over five decades, visited the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. In the meeting with Kyari, the representatives of Friesland Campina WAMCO discussed key aspects of their operations, highlighting the company’s dedication…

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Tinubu unveils plan for massive investment in health sector, says healthcare back on front burner

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is prioritizing and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and the allocation of increased funds to the sector in the 2024 budget. The President made this declaration at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the Health Renewal Compact by Federal, State Governments, and Development Partners in…

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Africa can become world’s first green manufacturing hub, Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says African countries, including Nigeria, need partnerships for a new green economy, emphasizing the efforts against climate change will only be successful through a cooperative approach. Writing in an opinion article for CNN, the President said the security threats, the dislocation of people, the environmental atrophy and other collateral impacts of climate change were at the forefront…

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COP 28: Gombe leverages Global Climate Conference to showcase environmental initiatives, attract funding

Gombe State has seized the opportunity presented by the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to spotlight its pioneering efforts in addressing local climate challenges while seeking partnerships from the international community. During the International conference, the Gombe delegation met with global stakeholders on the sidelines of the event. The presentation made by Gombe at…

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