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New Ebola case detected in DRC’s North Kivu Province

The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday, October 8, 2021 announced that a new case of Ebola...

Lagos plans vaccine research, mental facility to combat COVID-19

The Lagos State Government is set to establish a world-class and best-in-Africa vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for COVID-19 vaccines...

Nigeria outlines measures for COVID-19 pandemic recovery, reconstruction

The Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined some of the measures being implemented for COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Reconstruction in the country, after taking...

WHO, UN list steps to meet world COVID vaccination targets

The World Health Organisation has launched the Strategy to Achieve Global Covid-19 Vaccination by mid-2022  (the Strategy) to help bring an end to what has become...

How social media, religious sentiments fuel COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria

As the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit Nigeria with a fresh surge in the number of cases and deaths recorded daily,...

Could snus be the solution to Africa’s rising smoking rates?

“Sweden has the lowest smoking rates and the lowest rate of smoking-related deaths in Europe. When are we going to learn from them?” These were...

NAFDAC raises alarm over use of petrol tankers to convey groundnut oil

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the use of petrol and kerosene tankers to...

Govt says 25% of diseases in Nigeria caused by mycotoxins

The Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor, has said that 25 per cent of diseases in Nigeria are caused by mycotoxins. Ikeazor said this...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...
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After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

Coalition commits to advancing climate justice in Nigeria

Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA), a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups, youth movements, researchers, and media actors,...

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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

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