Malaria vaccine
22 Jan
Nearly 10 million malaria vaccine doses were delivered to Africa during the first year of routine immunisation being rolled out across the continent, the Gavi vaccine alliance said Wednesday. The mosquito-borne disease kills nearly 600,000 people a year, the vast majority in Africa, with children heavily affected, according to the World Health Organisation. In a…
6 Dec
Amid controversy and public safety concerns surrounding the new malaria vaccine since its endorsement and approval by the World Health Organisation (WHO) last year, a vaccine research and development expert, Dr Simon Agwale has reaffirmed the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. The President of Innovative Biotech, Dr Simon Agwale gave clarity to the malaria…
3 Dec
The federal government has begun distributing a new malaria vaccine in Bayelsa and Kebbi states for the first time, aiming to address
11 Nov
A fact-checking expert, Lanre Olagunju, has urged the Federal Ministry of Health to proactively educate Nigerians ahead of the malaria vaccination programme to prevent disinformation that could undermine its success.
18 Oct
GAVI Alliance has handed over one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the fight against malaria in the country.
20 Sep 2024
Niger has become the latest West African country to roll out malaria vaccines to try to stifle the potentially deadly disease, an official source told AFP on Friday. READ ALSO:Niger signs sugarcane cultivation, sugar mills establishment deals Niamey launched a large-scale vaccination campaign with the first drive Thursday in the…
28 Aug 2024
Equity Vaccines Ltd., a pioneering subsidiary of the Equity Health Group, is on the verge of completing the pre-clinical stage of its innovative malaria vaccine in collaboration with a reputable university in Nigeria. This significant achievement sets the stage for the upcoming clinical trials, marking a critical milestone in the company's ambitious plan to produce…
26 Apr 2024
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Republic of Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations.
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It was a drama-filled Tuesday as several Nigerian celebrities lit up social media with wild announcements that later turned out to be April Fool’s jokes. On April 1, stars like Funke Akindele, DJ Cuppy, Bobrisky, and Wunmi Toriola got fans talking after posting surprising claims that had many wondering if they were real. In different…
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The people of the Etche ethnic nationality in Rivers State, hometown of the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke, have urged security agencies to investigate him, saying financial inducement and lying are not in their culture. Leaders and elders of the community described Nwaeke as "a liar, betrayer and notoriously untrustworthy," noting that as…
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A six-room private residential building at Elere House, Gold and Rock area in Oyo Town was on Tuesday razed by fire and properties worth millions of naira destroyed. Mr Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Akinyinka said that the…
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The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has rescued two students of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) who were kidnapped on Sunday, March 30. SP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, stated this in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Lafia. The PPRO said that the command…
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Vice-Chancellor of the University on the Niger, Professor Chinedu Nebo, has called for a continuous review of Nigeria’s university curriculum to ensure graduates remain nationally relevant and globally competitive. He stated that tertiary institutions in the country have been operating with an outdated curriculum, which he blamed for the poor performance and demoralisation of graduates.…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned commercial bus operators, particularly drivers of minibusses, colloquially known as ‘Korope,’ regarding their continued violations of traffic regulations, specifically unauthorized route deviations and illegal parking along the city’s roadways. This warning, announced by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, comes as part…
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The former Primate of the Church of Nigeria in Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, and the Head of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Olumuyiwa Olusesan Familusi, have urged President Bola Tinubu to rescue, revive and revamp public universities rather than approve new ones. The duo made the…
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The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday have all expressed confidence that the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will deliver judgment in their favour. The three-man tribunal headed by Justice Wilfred Kpochi had reserved judgment in the petition after the parties adopted their final written addresses…
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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has retracted his claim of being arrested by immigration officers. He said the post was nothing but an April Fool’s Day joke. The drama started on Monday, April 1, after Bobrisky took to Instagram and wrote, “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I…
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, visited the Aleshinloye market, Ibadan, where a section got burnt on March 12. Makinde, while on-the-spot assessment of the incident, ordered suspension of the planned demolition of the burnt section until a proper alternative had been provided for the affected traders. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…