Education
Achievers university awards scholarships to 500 students, 98 bag First Class
By Alaba Olusola Oke No fewer than 500 students of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, have benefited from its scholarship scheme, while 98 students…
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Health
First participant vaccinated in Bundibugyo vaccine trial in DRC
By Folasade Akpan The first participant has been vaccinated in a pivotal clinical trial to evaluate vaccine candidates against Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic…
Health
Education minister inaugurates Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy
By Kemi Akintokun The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Thursday inaugurated Nigeria’s first robotic surgery academy to strengthen specialist training and advance…
Health
NCDC convenes first incident management meeting to coordinate Ebola response
By Franca Ofili The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday convened its first Incident Management Meeting following Nigeria’s official declaration…
Health
Cancer society hails Shinkafi-Bagudu’s emergence as first African UICC president
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has described Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu’s emergence as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)…
Health
Women centre gets first wheelchair ramp after 34 years
By Philomina Attah The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development says it will mark its 34th anniversary on Oct. 17 with a focus…
Health
Redeemer’s Health Village performs first robotic assisted surgery
By Kemi Akintokun The Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant step toward advancing access to modern healthcare…
Health
FG develops first national rehabilitation, assistive technology plan
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has commenced the development of Nigeria’s first National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategic Plan aimed at strengthening disability-inclusive…
Education
Ajala assumes office as first female NCCE executive secretary, pledges reforms
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Angela Ajala has assumed office as the first female Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE),…
Features
First 1,000 Days: Nigeria’s approach to tackling child malnutrition
By Abiemwense Moru A two-year-old child from rural Adamawa survived severe malnutrition last year, thanks to a timely nutrition intervention. This case highlights the…