Year: 2017

FG advocates use of cooking gas

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) otherwise known as cooking gas, is much cheaper…

'Tayo Albertfranka

New UNFPA Representative for Nigeria assumes office

• Promises to assist in tackling poverty, humanitarian needs, others The United…

'Tayo Albertfranka

Nigerian CSOs, NASS disagree on NGO Bill

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Not-for-Profit Organisations (NPOs) are strongly opposed to…

'Tayo Albertfranka

Lagos confirms 2 deaths in diarrhoea upsurge

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, on Tuesday confirmed…

Sam EFERAROESam

World Hepatitis Day: Ooni to lead campaign

● As government renews commitment to defeat scourge ABUJA - The Federal…

'Tayo Albertfranka

FG considers pruning hospital bills, other measures to reduce maternal deaths

● Sets up Task Force The Federal Goveenment is considering a reduction…

'Tayo Albertfranka

Chinese consulate donates borehole to UNILAG

In furtherance with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative in Nigeria, the Chinese…

No killer anti-malaria drug in Nigeria – NAFDAC

• Says Senate’s list of 42 drugs banned by EU are monotherapies…

Juliet Umeh

Don advocates all-inclusive adoptable research

A Professor of Ruminant Nutrition and Forage Science in the Department of…

Task Shifting, Task Sharing: New route towards MDGs achievement?

● All eyes on Lagos on plans to domesticate policy Nigeria is…

Sam EFERAROESam

Integrity, panacea to exam malpractice – ICPC Chairman

Lack of integrity, discipline and sincerity among students, parents, teachers and officials…

Sam EFERAROESam

How Family Planning averts 46,000 unsafe abortions in Lagos – Family Health Director

• Also prevents 143,000 unintended pregnancies, 800 maternal deaths • 600,000 women…

Juliet Umeh

188 bag 1st Class degree at Covenant University

A total of 188 students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State on…

‘Impression out there is that NHIS can never work’ – Acting ES

• Vows to change perception ABUJA - The Acting Executive Secretary, National…

'Tayo Albertfranka

YABATECH Rector reiterates institution’s commitment to skills development

The first set of trainees in Yabatech-IBM West Africa collaboration on flexible…

WAEC releases 2017 May/June WASSCE results

• 59.22% candidates obtained minimum credits in 5 subjects and above including…

FG re-appoints Mohammed Mami, Registrar Health Records Officers Registration Board

The Federal Government has re-appointed Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Mami as Registrar/CEO of…

'Tayo Albertfranka

Revealed! Nigeria’s oil revenue savings among lowest in the world – NEITI

● Calls for urgent need to save for tomorrow Statistics from the…

Sam EFERAROESam

WHO estimates cost of reaching global health targets by 2030

17 JULY 2017 | GENEVA - The SDG Health Price Tag, published…

Sam EFERAROESam

Security operatives take over NHIS

• Health minister suspends additional 8 key officers ABUJA - A Combined…

'Tayo Albertfranka

Heineken Foundation, Nigerian Breweries donate neo natal equipment to LUTH

Heineken Africa Foundation (HAF) in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB Plc)…

Juliet Umeh

Law makers opt for balanced approach responses to drug control

Members of the Senate and House committees of the National Assembly on…

Sam EFERAROESam

Health Journalists urge FG to fully implement National Health Act

• Seek allocation of 1% Consolidated Revenue Fund for health sector ABUJA…

'Tayo Albertfranka

ICPC arraigns whistle-blower over false information on ex-VP Sambo

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged…

Sam EFERAROESam