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Minister seeks policies to support women, girls in science subjects
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen calls for the implementation of new polices to support girls to learn science subjects.
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FIDA intensifies advocacy on ending harmful traditional practices, GBV
FIDA says it has intensified advocacy toward ending harmful traditional practices and VAWG in all local government areas of the country.
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NCDC to confront Nigeria’s public health challenges
NCDC has reiterated its readiness to proactively confront the numerous public health challenges facing the country.
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COVID-19: NCDC announces 1,131 new infections in Nigeria
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.
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Pfizer expands access to cancer drugs in 45 African countries
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.
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Medical practitioner blames Nigeria’s security challenges on youthful population
Dr Ejike Oji, member, of AAFP, has on Wednesday blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on increasing youth population.
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Ebonyi gets 3,500 doses of anti-rabies vaccine
Ebonyi Government has secured a total of 3,500 doses of anti-rabies vaccine for dogs and cats to prevent and eradicate rabies in the state.
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Buhari commends Emeka Offor’s initiative to fight River Blindness
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Chief Emeka Offor in supporting humanitarian services.
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COVID-19: Nigeria records 1,056 new infections, 21 deaths – NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 1,056 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 141,447, NCDC says.
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Ondo State govt. rejects NCDC COVID-19 figure for state
Ondo State Government faults figure for COVID-19 situation in the state released by Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC).