UNICEF signs first COVID-19 vaccine agreement to supply African Union
UNICEF has signed an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to supply up…
NNPC/CNL JV calls for stakeholders’ collaborations against oil theft, vandalism
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has sought for more cooperation from stakeholders in…
Japan gives UNICEF $39 million for vaccine cold chains in Nigeria, other countries affected by COVID-19
The Government of Japan announced that it will provide approximately US$39 million…
UNICEF Ambassadors urge G7 leaders to donate COVID-19 vaccine
By Nkeiru Ibe UNICEF Ambassadors have demanded that G7 (Group of Seven)…
Nigerian Children’s Day: COVID-19 threatening child rights progress – UNICEF
As the Nigerian Children’s Day is marked nationwide today, UNICEF says the…
NAFDAC destroys expired drugs, food products in North East
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Don blames lack of potable water on inability to implement laws, policies
Prof. Josiah Babatola of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has…
Lagos Govt. takes steps to prevent COVID-19 third wave
The Lagos State Government says all its facilities have been placed on…
We’ll make UBTH a prime medical tourism centre – CMD
In its bid to attract patients from the West African sub-region and…
Nearly one third of Nigerian children do not have enough water to meet their daily needs – UNICEF
ABUJA, 22 March 2021 – As the world commemorates World Water Day,…
President Buhari, VP Osinbajo Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo today, March 6, received their…
NCDC Launches public awareness campaign ‘6232’
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the commencement of…
Nigeria to receive 16 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
All is set for Nigeria to receive 16 million doses of the…
Buhari signs Executive Order on Coronavirus Health Protection Regulations 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Coronavirus Health Protection Regulation 2021 in…
4 cases of the UK COVID-19 strain found in Nigeria
Chikwe Ihekweazu, director-general, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, on Monday, disclosed…
Africa may be left behind in COVID-19 vaccination – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Africa is in danger…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu tests positive for COVID-19
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been infected with the dreaded Coronavirus…
WDD: Subsidise cost of diabetic care, healthcare professionals tell government
Cost of antidiabetic drugs, monitoring devices now beyond reach of Nigerians …
Suspected yellow fever outbreak in Delta, Enugu states: NCDC steps in
Following reports of a sudden spike in cases and deaths in some…
NAFDAC warns traders against use of ‘Snipper’ for food preservation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Kaduna govt warns against consumption of drugs looted from NAFDAC store
Looted drugs include codeine, tramadol, other controlled substances The Kaduna State Bureau…
International Day of Older Persons: Physiotherapist offers free virtual care for Nigerian elderly
As part of activities marking the 2020 International Day of Older Persons, …
COVID-19 halting mental health services in Africa – WHO survey
Critical funding gaps are halting and disrupting crucial mental health services in…
COVID-19: Chevron donates PCR Lab to Delta State
also hands over Surgical Theatre/Consulting Rooms Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of…
