By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday said that the emigration of Nigerians to developed countries contributed to the underdevelopment of the country. Oloyede made the assertion at the 17th Convocation lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on Sunday called for the elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. The Interim Head of CCD, Florence Austin, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos, to commemorate the 2023 International Day ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) says boosting Nigeria’s vaccine production capacity requires the commitment of the Federal Government to implement transformative actions. Mr Oluseyi Oyebisi, Executive Director, NNNGO, said this at a news conference on Friday in Lagos. Oyebisi noted that the lack ofContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye The Minister of interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Friday said that the uniform worn by personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) must be of same shade, to prevent impersonation. The minister stressed this at the inauguration of new projects of NIS zone “A” , IkejaContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For four days, African scientists, policymakers, healthcare workers, scholars, NGOs, civil societies and diverse stakeholders gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for the International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA2023), to share experiences and find solutions towards safeguarding public health on theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC) says at present, only one country is ready to respond to public health emergencies in Africa. The Director-General of the Africa CDC, Dr Jean Kaseya, said this in Lusaka, Zambia at the third International Conference onContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Dr Naeem Dalal, Advisor, Non-communicable Diseases, Injuries and Mental Health for AfricaCDC, has stressed the need to stop cultural stereotypes that prevent African men from seeking emotional and mental wellness help. Dalal spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sidelineContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The African Union (AU) and Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (AfricaCDC) have honoured the Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, with the CPHIA Lifetime Achievement in Public Health Award. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award was givenContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Afreximbank says about 43.7 billion dollars worth of trade and investment deals were sealed at the just concluded Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Egypt. Kanayo Awani, Intra-African Trade Bank, Afreximbank Executive Vice-President, said this at the Post-Event Virtual News Conference held in Cairo, Egypt onContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says maritime art is a viable alternative that will help build the consciousness of the industry among Nigerians. Oyetola said this at the opening ceremony of the second edition of the African Maritime Art Exhibition (AMAE)Continue Reading
