Africa: Cross Border Movement, Poor Response Capacity Drivers of Mpox Spread - Africa CDC

The agency also noted that many African countries are highly vulnerable to mpox infection due to widespread malnutrition and the prevalence of HIV. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Embrace Technological Innovations in Ensuring Food Security - Expert

Mr Joshua called for increased investment in agricultural research and infrastructure to build a resilient agricultural system capable of withstanding shocks from climate change,… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Governor Offers ₦2 Million Training Allowance to Doctors to Discourage 'Japa'

Under the initiative, the governor said 50 medical doctors under the state government's employment, will each receive ₦2 million. Read more »

Nigeria: Swipha Bags Who Pre-Qualification for Sulfadoxine Plus Pyrimethamine Tablet to Combat Malaria in Pregnancy

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnant women and children under five years of age are… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Agencies Kill 27 Suspected Kidnappers - Official

The suspects were killed during shootouts with the security agencies in different parts of the state, Onochie Ezeh, a police operative who led the team of operatives, said on… Read more »

Nigeria: South African Home Affairs Reveals More in Stolen Identity Case of Adetshina's Mother

The South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina's citizenship authenticity. Read more »

Nigeria: Supplements Meant for Malnourished Children Being Diverted, Sold in Sokoto - Unicef

The UNICEF official said most of Sokoto State's key indicators, such as antenatal care, immunisation, and mortality rates, portrayed very poor performance. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Mops Up Fake Milo Drinks

The NAFDAC office began the inspections in markets and superstores to get rid of the fake Milo in circulation following a directive from the headquarters." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Five Terrorist Commanders, 35 Fighters in Borno - Official

"Consequently, coordinated airstrikes were launched over the location, and the targets successfully engaged." Read more »

Nigeria: PDP Crisis - I Won't Abdicate My Responsibility, Damagun Replies Edwin Clark, Others

"And to my detractors, let me tell you, you'll see more of that later because I will not abdicate my responsibility. But I will act within the confines of the law, as stipulated by… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Poll Gives Ighodalo Lead Over Okpebholo, Akpata

Although the PDP candidate is leading his two main challengers with over 20 per cent, it is however statistically insignificant when the number of respondents is compared with the… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Petrol Tankers Carrying Edible Oil in Lagos

NAFDAC said it acted "on a tip-off" regarding the potentially hazardous cargo set to be transported against regulatory standards. Read more »

Nigeria: Another ASUU Strike Looms As Union Gives Govt 21 Days Ultimatum

ASUU asked the governments to address all the "outstanding issues" hindering the development of the nation's universities. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Passport Fees

The new passport charges take effect from 1 September. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Fuel Scarcity Will Keep Resurfacing for Long - Tuc President

The TUC president gives reasons why the lingering fuel scarcity may resurface intermittently for a long time. Read more »

Nigeria: In Ibadan, Motorists Lament As Fuel Pump Price Hits ₦880 Per Litre

Dauda Tijani, a commercial driver, lamented that the persistent increase in the price of fuel has reduced his daily profits, making it difficult to feed his household. Read more »

Africa: Edo 2024 - Yiaga Africa Trains 62 Journalists, CSOs

"The purpose of the training is for the participants to know the purpose of watching the votes." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Fines Fidelity Bank N555.8 Million Over Data Breaches - Official

He said that the commission commenced an investigation into Fidelity Bank in April 2023 and, upon conclusion, found that it defaulted. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue APC Crisis - Nwc Dissolves Akume-Backed Exco, Appoints Caretaker Committee

The state chapter of the APC has been embroiled in a power tussle between a group loyal to Mr Akume, and another loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Demolishes Kidnappers' Hideouts, Recovers Arms, Ammunition

The demolition is coming hours after security operatives killed 27 suspected kidnappers across various criminal hideouts in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: LG Elections - Ogun APC Bans 'Unauthorised Meetings'

"The party has absolute control over how it will prepare for the elections," the APC chair said. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Condemns Ajaero's Police Invitation

Amnesty International expressed concern about the police's threat to arrest Joe Ajaero, the president of NLC. Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged N80bn Fraud - Appeal Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Surrender Self for Arraignment

The Court of Appeal gave the order after dismissing appeals filed by Mr Bello seeking to stop his arraignment by the EFCC. Read more »

Nigeria/Morocco: CAF Champions League - Ogunmodede Reveals Plan Against AS FAR in Morocco

The crucial second leg clash comes up on Sunday 25 August in Rabat. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Flood - Death Tolls Hit 28 As Governor Highlights Causes

The governor said the flooding on Tuesday affected 14 local government areas, 40,000 people and over 80,000 households. Read more »