Vaccines have saved 154 million lives since 1974, with children under five accounting for 95 per cent of those spared. This is according to new data from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization, WHO, UNICEF and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency. The report shows that immunization has cut global infant deaths…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally backed the Global Governance Initiative, GGI, launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. The Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership, NCSP, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, conveyed the endorsement on Tuesday on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and the Government of Nigeria. Mr. Tegbe, while…
Senior leaders from Nigeria and the United States gathered at the Abuja Continental Hotel to commemorate two decades of collaboration between the Nigeria Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (NMODHIP) and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The ceremony, marking the 20th anniversary of the WRAIR–NMODHIP partnership, was graced by the Honorable Minister…
The World Health Organisation has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing the mortality rate in Non-communicable Diseases for their citizens. The biggest gains were driven by declines in cardiovascular disease and certain cancers—such as stomach and colorectal cancers for both sexes, cervical and breast cancers for women, and lung and prostate…
The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Dr. Tope Fasua, has stated that Nigerians can expect inflation to fall to a single digit soon, which he believes will make life easier for the people. Dr. Fasua gave this assurance when he featured a Television programme. He explained that food prices are already beginning…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed strong concern over reports that an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeted senior figures of the Hamas leadership earlier this week. In a statement issued Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Abuja stated the need to respect national sovereignty and uphold international law, warning…
Eintracht Frankfurt defender, Nnamdi Collins, is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This comes after the German Football Association successfully secured the international future of Collins, beating the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in the race for the player. Collins made his senior debut for Germany’s national football team in their…
Songstress, Chimamanda Chukwuma popularly known as Qing Madi has claimed that the Nigerian music industry is not conducive for female artists. She claimed that the music industry does not protect women, noting that the reception of female artists is low. The ‘American Love’ crooner emphasised female musicians are often criticised unjustly. Speaking in a recent…
President Bola Tinubu has defended his foreign trips, saying every handshake is for the success and prosperity of Nigeria. The President said his recent visits to Japan and Brazil were centred on unlocking opportunities that will drive growth and create jobs for Nigerians. He stated this in a post on social media shortly after he…
The United States Government has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of munitions, precision bombs, precision rockets, and related equipment valued at $346 million. The approval was contained in a statement from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, dated August 13, but received via email on Thursday. The agency said it has notified the…