MobiHealth
17 Nov
Can you remember when, if ever, Nigeria's healthcare system was not in a "state of crisis?" I know you have been reading about this issue in the national dailies long before I started writing about it today and the stories I write will sound very similar to those you read 20 to 30 years ago.…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday joined other world leaders to push for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a target to boost Africa's economy to $29 trillion by 2050. He restated Nigeria's readiness to spearhead the AfCFTA and take advantage of the market potential of the sector for…
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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…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has refused to clarify the recent internal scandal involving an officer in charge of the Kaduna Zonal Office’s exhibit room who allegedly absconded with over thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) and other valuable exhibits. Earlier in January, the country’s flagship anti-corruption agency said it had detained 10 officers in…
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About 22 deaths and 143 confirmed cases of Lassa fever were recorded out of 484 suspected cases across seven states and 32 local government areas. from December 30, 2024, to January 12, 2025. According to the Lassa fever situation report obtained from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the deaths occurred in…
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The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) on Wednesday, disclosed that over 3, 000 students of the institution have benefited from the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). FUNAAB's Vice Chancellor, Professor Olushola Babatunde Kehinde, made the disclosure while addressing journalists in Abeokuta, during a press conference held to herald the institution's 32nd…
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Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure". Covering the neck and head and dressing modestly became mandatory for women in Iran following the Islamic revolution that overthrew the US-backed Shah in 1979. "If…
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Two girls were forced to have sex "with multiple men on the same day, in filthy flats and on rancid mattresses," the jury in the UK's latest grooming trial heard Wednesday. Prosecutor Rossano Scamardella told a court in Manchester that the eight men on trial had abused the two girls from the age of 13…
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The Minister of Environment, Malami Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has taken the campaign against plastic pollution to the National Assembly complex, Abuja. Speaking while commissioning of plastic waste reverse vending machine held on Wednesday, he explained that the initiative underlined his commitment to ensuring a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future for Nigeria. The Minister explained…
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The Chairman, Security, Climate Change and Special Interventions Committee on the Board of North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep Sir Sam Ifeanyi Onuigbo, on Wednesday, extolled Nigeria’s strong showing in Climate Change and Energy Transition. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking Nigeria’s leadership in climate sustainability to greater heights, stressing that the country’s…
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Bemigho Reno Omokri, a renowned author, lawyer, and social commentator, has shared a heartfelt message on his 51st birthday, reflecting on his journey and his commitment to Nigeria. In a note on his X page on January 22, 2025, Omokri revealed that his early years were marked by severe health challenges, leading many to doubt…