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FG tasks physicians on preparedness for Health emergencies

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, has tasked physicians with preparedness for medical challenges and health emergencies.

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Deal reached for Generic Drug to prevent HIV infection

A deal has been reached to allow for the distribution of a low-cost generic version of a long-term preventative treatment against HIV in low-income countries where most of the world’s infections occur, Unitaid and the Medicines Patent Pool announced on Thursday.

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Lassa fever: NCDC gives Update on fatalities

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says 162 Nigerians have died from Lassa fever, since the beginning of the year 2022.

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NIMR discovers new Malaria vector in Northern Nigeria

The Director General, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research Prof. Babatunde Salako, on Monday, said the institute has discovered a new malaria vector called anopheles stephensi in northern Nigeria.

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Nigeria’s Most Expensive States: Where Income Faces Toughest Challenge

Nigerians face just how tough it is to stay afloat in certain states. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the national inflation rate may have slightly eased to 23.7% in April 2025, but this national average barely tells the full story. Enugu State, for example,...

DR Congo Removes Former President’s Immunity To Face Treason Charges

The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to remove the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, clearing the path for his prosecution over alleged support for rebel groups in the eastern region. Officials have charged Kabila with treason and war crimes, claiming there is a...

Lagos One Month Rent Plan: Matters Arising

News of a possible one-month rent payment plan in Lagos has caught the attention of many residents across the state. In a city where securing accommodation often requires paying up to two or three years' rent in advance, the Lagos State Government’s proposal to introduce monthly and...