By Vivian Ihechu The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR) has completed the renovation of 10 Tuberculosis (TB) Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) centres. The DOTS centres, renovated under the ASR HIV/TB Intervention Support programme, areContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Life expectancy rate for males and females in Nigeria witnessed a gradual and continuous increase from 2015 to 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This is contained in the 7th Edition of the NBS Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2022 released in Abuja on Tuesday. TheContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, the Executive Secretary Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), says the state requires over N10 billion annually for five years to significantly transform the operations of the security architecture. Balogun said this during the 17th Annual Town Hall Meeting On Security With TheContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Director of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), Dr Chukwuma Anyaike, has commended the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for their support in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria. Anyaike also commended the Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) Africa Initiative forContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The forthcoming Lagos Deeper Life Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) will afford faithful opportunity to atone for sins, healings and salvation, says the crusade Moderator, Pastor Patrick Oluwi. Oluwi, the GCK Lagos Moderator, who spoke on the expectations of the event, told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Caritas Nigeria on Monday urged 800 beneficiaries of its skill acquisition programme to be business oriented with the skills acquired and start-up kits received. Caritas, a humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church, made the appeal during the presentation of start-up kits and certificate of participation toContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for unity and enforcement of protocols that promote cohesion in the region. Dr Omar Touray, ECOWAS Commission President, stated this while reading the communiqué at the end of the 64th Session of the ECOWAS Heads of StateContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru, Pro-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun, has advised doctors to seek opportunities beyond the medical walls to further enhance their capacity. Ashiru gave the advice on Friday at the AGM/Scientific Conference organised by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN),Continue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The Delta State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists to be conscious of their safety and other road users to avoid crashes before, during and after the yuletide. Mr Bassey Eshiet, the Sector Commander, made the appeal while speaking withContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor The Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria (SCFN) on Friday graduated and awarded certificates to a new set of its Genetic Counsellors. Speaking at the Closing/Certificate Award Ceremony Programme of the “20th Genetic Counselling Training Course on Sickle cell Disorder”, Dr Annette Akinsete, National Director/CEO of SCFN saidContinue Reading
