NCDC
23 May
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to improving the investment environment, and access to funding for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other private sector health entities to facilitate local production
10 May
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the African Field Epidemiology Network, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency
14 Apr
Health experts have noted that vaccination is sacrosanct if the battle against epidemics of meningococcal meningitis is to be achieved. Others include avoidance of close contact with cases of meningitis; overcrowded place and limitation of travels...
13 Apr
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of lassa fever within one week across the country.
10 Apr
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has commenced an investigation into a strange illness identified in parts of Sokoto State.
8 Apr
The plan by the Federal Government to immunise teenage girls against cervical cancer with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) is facing daunting challenges, as there is vaccine hesitancy or outright rejection by some parents due to fears
31 Mar
Dr Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), has unveiled ambitious plans to elevate the institute into a global leader in public health.
26 Mar
A total of 4, 726 suspected cases of Lassa fever, 776 confirmed and 142 deaths have been recorded in 27 states across 123 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country. Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, and Benue are the hot spots and account for 81 percent of the Lassa fever cases in the country. Similarly, about…
21 Mar
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has registered new cases of Lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week.
16 Mar
Again, Lassa fever is on the prowl in Nigeria and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is battling to bring it under control and ensure less infections and deaths.
9 Mar
With over 200 deaths to Lassa Fever in 2023 and 108 deaths so far in 2024, PAUL ADUWOKE writes on the causes and symptoms of the disease and the efforts of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and other stakeholders to contain the current outbreak. Again, Lassa fever is on the prowl…
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The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has promised to wage 'war' against alleged land grabbers in Royal Estate, accusing the police of aiding them. Ihunwo made the promise in a video posted on his official X account on Tuesday evening after responding to a Save Our Soul (SOS)…
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The Lagos State Environment Taskforce has warned that it will no longer tolerate street begging, disturbing the flow of vehicular movement. Operatives of the task force arrested 27 persons including 15 minors in the latest raid which happened on Tuesday in some targeted areas. The commissioner for environment, Tokunbo Wahab, said in a statement on…
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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Wednesday, it said, after he was summoned for questioning over his martial law bid.
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UK annual inflation climbed further above the Bank of England's target rate in November, official data showed Wednesday, firming expectations that it will avoid cutting interest rates this week.
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The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has said it will soon kick off the installation of 5,608 meters for customers in the state. Kaduna Electric announced this in a statement, explaining that the meters are for customers on its Band A feeders under the first phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) programme. "The installation…
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World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina Command says it is targeting drivers who are in the habit of over loading and dangerous driving during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The state FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Katsina. Ma’aji said that the command…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Wednesday to Friday accross the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Wednesday with visibility range from 2Km to 5km in the northern region. According to the agency, localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km is…
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The Nigeria Police, Gombe State Command, says it has arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in Pindiga community in Akko Local Government of the state. ASP Buhari Abdullahi, the police’s spokesperson in the state said this on Tuesday in Gombe while parading the suspect and others. Abdullahi said that the suspect…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has set a daily withdrawal limit of N100,000 per customer on point-of-sale (PoS) terminals. The restriction, in line with the apex bank’s ongoing efforts to advance a cash-less economy, will help address identified challenges, combat fraud and establish uniform operational standards across the industry. The restriction was contained in…