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Kasai Province outbreak: Ebola vaccination begins in DR Congo

Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic...

Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick...

CISLAC, stakeholders advocate stronger tobacco tax to curb youth addiction

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and other stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to strengthen tobacco taxation in Nigeria as a...

Corporate Accountability group lauds govt health tax policy, calls for higher sugary drinks excise duty

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on...

DRC declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases...

Indigenous knowledge crucial for climate solutions – Experts

Some experts have emphasised the critical role of indigenous knowledge systems in developing effective climate change adaptation strategies for African communities. According to them, by...

Framing the future: Conservation and connection through a camera lens

The Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI) Foundation friend of the month for August is Georgina Goodwin, an award-winning documentary photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya. Whether documenting...

RDI wants Nigerian delegation to support strong language on alcohol harm in UN NCDs declaration

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has urged the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations and the Nigeria delegation to recommend stronger language...

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AU summit maps out key priorities for Africa’s development

The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) mapped...
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Nigeria validates policy to tackle marine litter

The Federal Ministry of Environment on Monday, February 16, 2026, convened key stakeholders in Abuja to validate a landmark...

NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

In line with the presidential directive mandating the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to take NIN enrollment to the...

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AU summit maps out key priorities for Africa’s development

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