Story Summary: Launch of Mpox Response Plan: The Africa CDC and WHO have introduced a comprehensive plan to address the mpox outbreak across Africa, following recent public health emergency declarations. Funding and Duration: The six-month plan, running from September 2024…
Story Summary: Clarification from Ministry: The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that students under 18 are not prohibited from taking WASSCE or NECO exams. Minister’s Statement: Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, addressed the issue on International…
On October 16, 2021, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed the Olympism 365 strategy which aims to strengthen the role of sport as an enabler for the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through…
Story Summary: Arrival of JYNNEOS Vaccine: Africa CDC and UNICEF have delivered 99,100 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Key Figures: The vaccine was received by DRC’s Minister of Health Samuel Roger Kamba,…
Story Summary: Lagos State Government has approved Yoruba Language as a subject for the 2025 placement tests. Permanent Secretary Mr. Abayomi Abolaji announced the decision at a stakeholders’ meeting in Alausa. Primary six pupils will be tested on Yoruba Language…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced it will take severe measures, including shutting down Point of Sales (PoS) businesses that failed to register by the September 5 deadline. In a public notice released on Friday, the CAC highlighted the…
Story Summary: Fuel Price Hike: NNPCL raises petrol prices to N855–N897 per litre. NBA Reaction: President Afam Osigwe criticizes the increase, calling it “deeply troubling.” Economic Impact: Osigwe warns the price hike will worsen poverty and hardship for Nigerians. Government…
Story Summary: Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a non-profit focused on improving public service and healthcare delivery, has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) and HealthPort Limited. The partnership aims to enhance…
Story Summary: Private Hospitals Lament High Electricity Costs: Private medical practitioners in Nigeria are expressing concern over the rising electricity tariffs affecting their operations. Call for Government Support: The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has appealed to the…
Story Summary: BudgIT Raises Concerns: BudgIT Nigeria exposed an N80 million budget allocation for ‘Pregnancy Sensitization’ in the 2024 budget of the National Space Research Development Agency (NASRDA). Alleged Budget Insertion: The civic group accused lawmakers of inserting the allocation…
