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COVID-19: CBN Presents N253.4million Grant to check Pandemic
By Ngozi Onyeakusi-----The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele says that a vibrant and innovative healthcare system is vital for the country’s national security,…
8m women face coronavirus-induced poverty in 2021 – UN
*Moet The United Nations (UN) has said that the impact of the ravaging COVID-19 may lead to eight million more women than men sliding into extreme poverty…
2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of various tertiary institutions in the country have agreed to conclude all 2020/2021 admissions by June 15. In a statement…
UNICEF launches ‘Faith for Life’ handbooks for Christians, Muslims
UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), today launched new Faith for Life handbooks for Christians and Muslims with recommendations on child well-being. The handbooks leverage on the influence…
The corona vaccine wars: The poor will die first
Owei Lakemfa United Kingdom, the small but mighty country which has the history of invading 178 or 90 per cent of the countries on earth, has…
Nigeria Issues Red Alert As Ebola Kills Four In Guinea
By Ngozi Onyeakusi------ Nigerian authorities have put health workers on red alert following the resurgence of Ebola epidemic in Guinea. Health Minister Osagie Ehanire said they would monitor…
COVID-19: Kwara records 54 new cases
Kwara has recorded 54 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 2,362. “As at 9:00 am on Monday, the number of…
WARNING: Don’t remove your pubic hairs, gynaecologist urges women
A gynaecologist has warned against waxing or shaving pubic hairs because it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. Dr Jen Gunter, the author of…
COVID-19 vaccines not for Pregnant women, nursing mothers
The chairman of Expert Review Committee on COVID-19, Prof Oyewale Tomori has said that it is medically not advisable for pregnant women and nursing mothers to…
Registration Waiver: NAFDAC Favors 200 SMEs
By Ngozi Onyeakusi---- The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has offered registration fee wsiver to 200 Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) amidst COVID-19…
