By Rita Iliya The Development Initiative of West Africa (DIWA) on Wednesday empowered 93 women in Zumba Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in Niger with N50,000 each. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that DIWA is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality of life in West African communities throughContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel onContinue Reading
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) UK Branch will host its 2nd Annual Conference on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 in Bradford, United Kingdom. It has the theme “Preparing for Future Disruptions: Building Resilience Against Economic, Technological, and Societal Disruptions Impacting the Workforce.” The conference will convene global HRContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo A security analyst, Dr Bulama Bukarti, has dismissed the recent claims by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government pays ransom and provides supplies to armed groups terrorising the country. El-Rufai had alleged during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, that government’s complicityContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned American R&B group, Shalamar, is set to light up Abuja with an unforgettable concert on Oct. 4, coinciding with Nigeria’s 65th Independence celebrations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event will take place at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Fans in the FederalContinue Reading
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. From COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, MpoxContinue Reading
News Analysis By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is this week hosting a gathering that could shape the future of West Africa’s health security. The 2025 ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC) brings together scientists, policymakers, donors, and community leaders in a united front againstContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu of the Department of Public Health, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has called for stronger multi-sectoral coordination to sustain health security gains in West Africa. Uzochukwu made the call at the opening of the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC2025) on Monday inContinue Reading
Training By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Army Headquarters, Garrison, has trained 174 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command on the use of modern security tools. The one-week training exercise was themed “Enhancing Tactical Efficiency Through Modern Security Tools”. Addressing the trainees on Monday inContinue Reading
By Rachael Abuja/Ismail Abdulaziz The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Lassa Fever International Conference began Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The four-day conference is organised by the West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO). The theme of the conference is “Beyond borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to combat Lassa Fever and EmergingContinue Reading
