The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that approximately 846 million people aged 15-49 are living with genital herpes infections, accounting for more than one in five of this age group globally. WHO in a statement, said the report was according to new estimates, released on Wednesday. It said at least one person every second,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 2.2 billion cases of malaria have been prevented since the year 2000 through risk education, use of mosquito nets and vaccinations. In a report published in Geneva on Wednesday, WHO said in the process around 12.7 million deaths have been averted. Seventeen countries now routinely vaccinate young…
The press centre of the University of South China on Wednesday said Chinese researchers have successfully extracted high-purity lead-212 and bismuth-212 nuclides from rare earth minerals. According to the press centre, these nuclides are known for their potential in targeted alpha-nuclide therapy (TAT), a promising treatment for various cancers, including breast, pancreatic and prostate cancer….
Ugandan Police spokesperson on Wednesday said the country is strengthening security ahead of the festive season. Uganda Police Force spokesman Kituuma Rusoke said in a statement that the joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been deployed to patrol mapped-out areas in the capital city Kampala and major towns to ensure peace, safety, and…
World football-ruling body (FIFA ) has formally congratulated Dr Mohammed Sanusi on his re-appointment as General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, for another term of three years. The letter, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, read inter alia: “I am very pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as General Secretary…
The International Workplace Group (IWG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chelsea Group Limited to convert parts of its properties into flexible workplaces, offering tailored office solutions within and outside Nigeria. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the Director of Chelsea Group Limited, Kenechi Chidolue, highlighted the novelty of…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has donated a newly constructed Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) oxygen plant to Bauchi state government. UNICEF’s Country Representative in Nigeria, Christian Munduate, said his during the handing-over of the facility on Tuesday at the General Hospital Azare, in Katagum Local Government Area of the state. She said the realisation…
Diageo, a global leader in premium spirits, has partnered Celebr-8 Lyfe (a Tolaram Company) to transform Nigeria’s premium spirits market. This partnership, according to Kavita Hans, General Manager, Diageo West and Central Africa, on Tuesday in Lagos, via a statement, would enhance the availability of its iconic brands across Nigeria. Hans said that the company’s…
Mr Philip Mshelbila, Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., says Africa’s energy sector needs over 200 billion dollars in annual investments to meet its energy and climate goals. Mshelbila spoke at the networking session reception, hosted by Nigeria LNG in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have established a partnership to extract iron ore and process steel in Nigeria. The partnership was initiated by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid Al-Musdaifer. This is contained in a…
