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WHO announces global resurgence of cholera cases in 2024
. Issues alert on falsified medicines used for diabetes treatment, weight loss The UN World Health Organization (WHO)…
Lagos records 21 cholera deaths, 401 infections
. As Ogun govt. announces preventive measures in schools The Lagos State Government has said deaths from the…
How extreme heat threatens health and safety
With extreme heat gripping much of the Northern Hemisphere this week, authorities and public health experts have issued…
Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria portend health risks for children, others: UNICEF warns
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has said the recurrent outbreaks of cholera in…
Rivers governor urges transparency in community dev’t trusts
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has called for responsible management of funds allocated to…
FG supports WFP, Red Cross with $2m for humanitarian response
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has delivered cheques totaling nearly…
MIPAD announces Onyeali-Ikpe among global Top 100 trade champions of African descent
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos In recognition of her outstanding impact on global trade, the Group Managing Director and…
SGF inaugurates 1.2km flood control drainage in Benue
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, has inaugurated the 1.2 kilometers Idye Flood…
Poverty in Nigeria remains multidimensional; FG needs support: NBS
The Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, has called on stakeholders to take action to eradicate poverty in…
Transcorp’s Dupe Olusola to receive hospitality leadership award at AHIF
Managing Director and CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc, Dupe Olusola, is set to be conferred the Leadership Award at…