MSF has trained 200 health workers, community engagers and volunteers in Sokoto on noma prevention, early detection and timely referral of suspected cases.
Month: September 2026
UK and Cambodia Deepen Crackdown on Southeast Asia Scam Centres as Britain Tightens Child Online Safety Rules!
UK and Cambodia deepen cooperation to tackle Southeast Asian scam centres as Britain advances stronger measures to protect children from online exploitation.
Shettima Returns to Nigeria After Leading Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly!
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after leading the country’s delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly, where he advanced Nigeria’s positions on UN reform, development financing, climate support and African representation.
Veterinary Council Identifies Funding, Manpower and Vaccine Shortages as Major Barriers to Rabies Eradication in Nigeria!
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria identifies funding, manpower and vaccine shortages as major challenges to rabies eradication efforts ahead of the 2030 target.
Olusola Adeyeye Says Tinubu Will Retain South-West in 2027!
Former senator Olusola Adeyeye says President Bola Tinubu will retain the South-West in the 2027 presidential election as APC intensifies regional preparations.
Oil Prices Surge After Trump Rejects Iran Truce Proposal, Renewing Global Inflation Concerns!
Oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian seven-day truce proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, renewing global inflation and energy supply concerns.
EU Defence Ministers Consider NATO-Style Emergency Mechanism to Counter Hybrid Attacks!
Reported by Simon Daniel Yusuph l Journalist at Weng Global European Union defence ministers are considering a new emergency security mechanism modelled in part on […]
PenCom Targets N300bn Pension Fund Investment in Nigeria’s Infrastructure by Q2 2027!
PenCom says Nigeria’s pension industry has committed N241 billion and is targeting up to N300 billion for infrastructure investment, with deployment expected to begin in Q2 2027.
Nigeria Seeks Fresh $1.5bn World Bank Financing for Climate, Social Protection and Child Development!
Nigeria is seeking three proposed World Bank financing facilities worth $1.5bn for climate resilience, social protection and early childhood development amid rising public debt.
CBN Probes Banks Over Restrictions on Customers’ Access to Forex Accounts!
CBN probes reported restrictions by Nigerian banks on customers’ access to forex accounts as the regulator continues reforms aimed at improving transparency, liquidity and compliance in the foreign exchange market.
BBNaija: Ricky, Tram and Temi Nkem Fake-Evicted in Dramatic Season 11 Twist!
BBNaija Season 11 housemates Ricky, Tram and Temi Nkem were announced as evicted before Big Brother revealed the exits were part of a fake eviction twist.
NSCDC Custody Deaths Expose Wider Strains in Nigeria’s Detention System!
The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody have renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s detention system, awaiting-trial population, custodial safety and accountability.
Optimus Bank Launches Lagos Blood Drive to Support Nigeria’s Healthcare Needs!
Optimus Bank has launched a Lagos blood drive under its Impact Starts With Us initiative to support healthcare and promote voluntary blood donation in Nigeria.
Ardova-led Consortium Agrees to Acquire Powergas in Major Nigerian CNG Deal!
Ardova-led consortium agrees to acquire Powergas, one of Africa’s largest CNG producers, with plans to expand compression capacity and build 100 CNG refuelling sites across Nigeria.
Resident Doctors Give FG Two Weeks to Resolve Welfare Demands or Face Nationwide Strike!
NARD has given the Federal Government two weeks to resolve outstanding welfare, remuneration, staffing and professional issues or face possible nationwide strike action.