Government raises hazard allowances for health workers, may review doctors’ retirement age

The Federal Government has approved a 600 per cent increment in hazard allowance for senior health workers and 350 per cent for their junior counterparts. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, made the disclosure in Abuja after a meeting between the Federal Government and representatives of professional bodies and unions in the health […]

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Alligator pepper-based cure for COVID-19

As AAUA researchers partner with NABDA, ABUAD in development of novel product A group of researchers from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, in collaboration with partners from the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) Abuja and Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) has come up with a herbal preparation, tea and soap that have shown […]

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Nigeria moves to legalise cannabis as House plans forum in Ondo

The National Assembly has reiterated the need to diversify the country’s economy into agriculture by exploring the benefits available in Indian hemp to increase wealth and job opportunities. Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Benjamin Okezie, disclosed this at a press conference in Akure yesterday. He said Nigeria would soon join […]

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Remembering Ameyo Stella Adadevoh: ‘The ebola heroine’

Dr. Ameyo Stella Shade Adadevoh was a Senior Consultant Endocrinologist and Physician who became infected with the deadly Ebola virus while treating the Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer. Queens School, Ede/ Ibadan Old Girls’ Association is perfecting arrangements to launch a legacy project tagged “Multi-Purpose Building” in honour of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, who died on August […]

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Foundation stresses clean environment, fight against malaria

Lagos State Government has been urged to construct good drainage across communities and create awareness on the need for residents to have clean environment. The Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) made this call during a sensitisation tour of Orile, Bode Thomas and Mile 2 in commemoration of the World Malaria Day outreach. The programme, […]

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Churches, UNICEF begin move to end violence against women, girls

President of Christian Council of Nigeria and Vice President of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA), Most Rev. Benebo Fubara-Manuel, has decried the level of violence and insecurity in the country, lamenting the inability of the government to provide shelter for vulnerable women and girls. He also lamented the inability […]

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COVID-19 vaccine: Uncertainty over new supplies delays second jab

Nigeria Records Zero Death One Month After Rollout Behind Target, Schedule, Says Tomori 8,439 Nigerians Exhibit Mild Side Effects WHO To Scale Up Pressure On Countries Hoarding Vaccine NPHCDA Reviews Eligibility Period Nothing Inappropriate With Two Months Gap, Says Guild Of Medical Directors More reasons have emerged why Nigeria cannot have enough COVID-19 vaccines to […]

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