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NTAC says technical aid boosts Nigeria’s image globally
By Aderogba George The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Yusuf-Buba Yakub, says Nigeria’s technical assistance programme is enhancing the country’s…
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Health
CRS @26: Bagudu seeks stronger partnerships to close Nigeria’s development gap
By Folasade Akpan The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria falls behind countries with similar populations in economic output,…
Health
FG hails Nigeria’s CEDAW re-election
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government says Nigeria’s re-election to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will strengthen reforms…
Health
Private sector critical to reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden – NICRAT
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says the private sector remains critical to…
Economy/Business
Energy theft, obsolete infrastructure deepen Nigeria’s electricity crisis- Expert
By Adeola Akinbobola The President, Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Mr Kunle Olubiyo, says Nigeria’s electricity sector continues to suffer massive revenue losses due to…
Health
Basic healthcare funding increase, major boost for Nigeria’s health sector – Ihekweazu
By Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of Nigeria Health Watch, Mrs Vivianne Ihekweazu, says the Senate’s approval of an increase in the Basic Health…
Health
Stigma, funding gaps undermine Nigeria’s fight against HIV, Physician says
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Stigma and weak domestic funding are doing more to undermine Nigeria’s HIV response than any lack of medical tools, a public…
Features
Bleeding in silence: Nigeria’s hidden haemophilia crisis
By Folasade Akpan World Haemophilia Day, observed annually on April 17, will this year focus on the theme “Diagnosis: First Step to Care.”…
Features
Lenacapavir: Nigeria’s new hope in HIV prevention
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria’s fight against HIV and AIDS may be approaching a turning point with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug…
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…