By Vivian Emoni Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says nationwide data verification exercise by the commission will sustain and strenghten revenue allocation framework. Shehu disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the importance and purpose of the nationwide exercise in Abuja on Thursday. He saidContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan The Society for Family Health has transitioned into a quasi-group structure, repositioning itself as a fully integrated African-led health systems platform to better address evolving healthcare needs across Nigeria and the continent. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Omokhudu Idogho, announced the transition in a statement issuedContinue Reading

By Justina Auta AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has developed a community-based radio programme, “Mentor Mothers,” to promote Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. The programme is to also improve maternal health, targeting reduction of pediatric infections nationwide effectively. Mr Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria,Continue Reading

By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Government of Cross River has reported an occurrence of COVID-19 in the state, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Dr Henry Ayuk, the state’s Commissioner for Health, made the announcement at a news conference on Tuesday in Calabar. According to him,  the first reported caseContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme is intensifying measures to safeguard corps members nationwide. Nafiu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, while addressing concerns over security, kidnapping andContinue Reading