The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. Director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja. This came days after Ghana became the first country to … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has opposed the proposed five-year compulsory service for medical and dental practitioners. Last Thursday, a bill seeking a minimum of five years for doctors to practice in the country before being granted a full licence passed second reading at the House of Representatives. Worried by the mass exodus of healthcare … [Read more…]
Fomer governor of Anambra State, Chinwoke Mbadinuju has died at the age of 78. Cheta Chinwoke Mbadinuju, his first son, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘Notification of the transition of Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju (Odera)’. “With heavy hearts but utmost gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of … [Read more…]
He was a former president of Nigerian Bar Association, a former High Commissioners to the UK, one time judge at the International Court of Justice at the Hague, and erstwhile Attorney-General of the Federation. A torrent of tributes poured in from prominent Nigerians in honour of one of Nigeria’s foremost legal mights, a former president … [Read more…]
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has rejected a bill seeking to make it mandatory for fresh medical graduates to provide services to Nigeria for up to five years before receiving full registration and license to practise. The proposed legislation which has passed the second reading at the lower chamber of the … [Read more…]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday that large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime. The report said that around 17.5 per cent of the adult population, roughly one in six worldwide, experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as an inimitable statesman with an unyielding quest for a freer, just and more vibrant Nigeria. This was contained in a statement by Felix Morka, the party’s spokesperson, on Wednesday in Abuja to felicitate Mr Tinubu on his 71st birthday. “The APC rejoices with … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that no fewer than 142 people across 23 states have died from Lassa fever since the turn of the year. This was disclosed via the official website of the agency on Tuesday, where it showed that these 23 States have recorded at least … [Read more…]
He is the CEO, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd, Providence College, Focus International School, International Maritime Logistics, etcetera. He has employed over 200,000 Nigerian youths across the federation, and mostly from Enugu state. Some of the employees are earning in dollars. Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd, after KPMG auditing, had over 1.3 trillion naira annual … [Read more…]
The death recorded from Lassa fever in Edo State has risen to 13, as confirmed cases climbed to 115 since the outbreak of the disease in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin over the weekend said the fatality figures from Lassa fever have risen … [Read more…]
UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal. The dish, which is a staple in West African cuisine, is made of rice and fish, accompanied by vegetables and sometimes tomatoes. According to research … [Read more…]
The Management of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has notified the public to stop the purchase and use of a product named Weight Rapid Loss Capsule, manufactured by Ingi Oman, A notification signed by the management on the Agency’s website, dated December 20, 2022, and titled Public Alert No. … [Read more…]