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CSOs flay delay in regulations for implementing Tobacco Act

Representatives of civil society groups that converged on Abuja on Thursday, May 4, 2017 have demanded expedited process in the implementation of the National...

FGM: Group carries out clitoral restorative surgeries in Kenya

From May 2 to May 13, the U.S.-based, non-profit organisation Clitoraid on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 launched a two-week humanitarian mission in Nairobi, Kenya,...

Rotary signs Tiwa Savage as polio eradication ambassador

Nigerian singer/songwriter Tiwa Savage is the newest face to join Rotary’s “This Close” public awareness campaign for polio eradication. A paralysing and life altering disease,...

What Nigeria needs to curb child malnutrition, by expert

Nigeria needs some $912 million to tackle the scourge of child malnutrition, which is presently ravaging the country. Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu of the Federal...

UNTH, UITH approved as sites for surveillance of rotavirus disease

The Federal Government has approved Ilorin and Enugu University Teaching Hospitals as special sentinel sites for surveillance of Rotavirus Diarrhea disease and Pediatric Bacterial...

Malaria ravages U.S., healthcare costs skyrocket

According to researchers, Americans are traveling more often to countries with malaria but have stopped short of taking necessary precautions  Though transmission of malaria was...

Ghana, Kenya, Malawi selected for WHO malaria vaccine pilot programme

The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) announced on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, that Ghana, Kenya...

Study warns stroke rates rising in young adults

The rate of stroke among young people has apparently been rising steadily since 1995, according to a study published recently. Hospitalisation rates for stroke increased for women...

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Dangote signs $400m equipment deal to fast-track refinery expansion

Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s...
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NUPRC warns public against fraudulent contract offers

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned the public against activities of fraudulent individuals who peddle contract...

Alleged $25.5m debt: Court orders interim administration for Green Energy, Lekoil

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an interim administration for Green Energy International Ltd. and Lekoil Oil...

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