Health
Nigeria’s Ebola patient evacuated to Switzerland – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has confirmed the evacuation of Nigeria’s first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to Switzerland following…
Tag: Nigeria
Science & Tech
Japan, JICA invests $10.4m in Nigeria’s innovation hub
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Patricia AmogU Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has provided 10.4 million dollars in grant funding for the…
Health
Ebola: FG orders tighter screening at Nigeria’s entry points
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and health institutions to strictly enforce approved Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) entry protocols at…
Health
Nigeria’s Ebola case genetically related to Kenya index case – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Genomic analysis of Nigeria’s imported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case has shown that the isolated virus appears…
Sports
Cricket: Okpe’s four-wicket haul powers Nigeria past Mozambique
By Ijeoma Okigbo Nigeria’s Isaac Okpe claimed four wickets for three runs to inspire a seven-wicket victory over Mozambique at the ICC Men’s T20…
Politics
NILDS D-G seeks greater women’s participation in Nigeria’s democracy
By Justina Auta Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has called for greater participation of women…
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
Gatefield summit calls for stronger financing to expand health solutions in Nigeria
By Abdullahi Maku Health stakeholders have called for increased domestic financing and policy reforms to expand effective health and nutrition interventions in Nigeria. They…
Defence/Security
Security bedrock of Nigeria’s trillion-dollar economy ambition —Defence minister
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says sustainable national security, strong governance and credible institutions are the indispensable foundations…
Health
WAHO strengthens surveillance after Nigeria confirms Ebola case
By Franca Ofili The West African Health Organization (WAHO) says it is strengthening regional health surveillance following Nigeria’s confirmation of an imported Ebola Virus…