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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…
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Rotary District 9127 targets more foundation funding for humanitarian projects
By Folasade Akpan Rotary International District 9127 has pledged to strategically leverage the Rotary Foundation to implement sustainable, measurable and high-impact humanitarian projects across…
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Jigawa targets 1.4m children for 2026 malaria prevention campaign
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Jigawa Government is targeting no fewer than 1.4 million children for anti-malarial drugs in its 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention…
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Global Fund targets 179,700 Lenacapavir doses for Nigeria by 2028
By Folasade Akpan The Global Fund said on Tuesday in Abuja that it planned to deliver 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral…
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Adamawa Govt. targets 1m children for immunisation campaign
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government says it is targeting no fewer than one million children aged zero to 59 months in a forthcoming…