Health
FG targets 20% increase in eye care workforce by 2030 – Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it is targeting a 20 per cent increase in Nigeria’s active eye care workforce and a 30-percentage-point…
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Defence/Security
Terrorism trials: Nigeria records 2,512 convictions, targets collaborators
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has secured 2,512 convictions in 11 phases of terrorism trials, with 791 convictions recorded in the latest phase, the National…
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Malaria Consortium targets 1.43m children in Adamawa Azithromycin exercise
By Nafeesa Vandi The Malaria Consortium says it is targeting no fewer than 1.43 million children aged one to 59 months in Adamawa for…
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Kaduna targets zero malnutrition through grassroots mobilisation
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Kaduna State Government says it is targeting zero malnutrition through stronger grassroots mobilisation, community ownership and increased investment in…
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Guardian Girls Nigeria targets nationwide impact for women, girls
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Ruqqaya Ahmed, the newly appointed President of Guardian Girls Nigeria (GGN), says her priority is to establish a functional structure…
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Nigeria begins local production of dual-active mosquito nets, targets 10m annually
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has commenced local production of next-generation dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets to strengthen malaria prevention and domestic manufacturing. The Ministry…
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Nigeria targets local production of cancer equipment by 2030 – Salako
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria is targeting technology transfer and local production of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030 to strengthen cancer care, Dr Iziaq…
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FG targets improved cancer care with 25 new linear accelerators
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced plans to procure 25 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand cancer treatment capacity…
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NPC targets 8,000 digital birth registration centres
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has extended digital civil registration services to about 4,000 of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards, with…
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NGO targets vaccine rejection, zero-dose children in Sokoto
By Habibu Harisu An NGO, Connected Development (CODE), has mobilised government agencies, community-based groups and civil society organisations to address vaccine rejection and reduce…