Coalition salutes Buhari, Farouk for approval of National Policy on Ageing
2021-02-12
COSROPIN has saluted the leadership qualities of President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the National Policy on Ageing.Continue Reading
COVID-19: NCDC records 938 new infections, 8 deaths
2021-02-12
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 938 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the country to 143,516.Continue Reading
FG approves policy on ageing for older persons in Nigeria
2021-02-12
The Federal Government has approved the National Policy on Ageing for Older Persons in Nigeria, says an official of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development.Continue Reading
16 million COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nigeria soon – UNICEF
2021-02-11
United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says 16 million doses of Covax vaccine for Covid-19 pandemic will arrive in Nigeria very soon.Continue Reading
Minister seeks policies to support women, girls in science subjects
2021-02-11
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen calls for the implementation of new polices to support girls to learn science subjects.Continue Reading
FIDA intensifies advocacy on ending harmful traditional practices, GBV
2021-02-11
FIDA says it has intensified advocacy toward ending harmful traditional practices and VAWG in all local government areas of the country.Continue Reading
NCDC to confront Nigeria’s public health challenges
2021-02-11
NCDC has reiterated its readiness to proactively confront the numerous public health challenges facing the country.Continue Reading
COVID-19: NCDC announces 1,131 new infections in Nigeria
2021-02-11
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announces 1,131 new cases of coronavirus bringing total number of infected people in the country to 142,578.Continue Reading
Pfizer expands access to cancer drugs in 45 African countries
2021-02-10
US drug firm, Pfizer, has announced a partnership with IDA Foundation, an independent social enterprise providing essential medicines to low-and middle-income countries, to provide equitable access to quality cancer treatments, the firm said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Medical practitioner blames Nigeria’s security challenges on youthful population
2021-02-10
Dr Ejike Oji, member, of AAFP, has on Wednesday blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on increasing youth population.Continue Reading
