Health

By John Ikani  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday said the country has been certified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the production of vaccine. The agency also...

By Emmanuel Nduka Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that his administration have entered talks with the World Bank to secure a $30m loan to build a vaccine plant in the country. According to Buhari, the...

By John Ikani The Kenyan Government plans to introduce a directive next month to prevent citizens unvaccinated against Covid-19 from receiving government services. Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe said unvaccinated people would be banned from public transport,...

By John Ikani  The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has developed a strategy for Quality Health Infrastructure in Africa to support member countries in accelerating development in the sector. The bank’s Vice President for Agriculture,...

By John Ikani  The United States of America and Nigeria, on Thursday, signed a $2.17 billion Development Objective Assistance Agreement (DOAG), which will play a role in supporting a healthier and more educated Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister...

By Ebi Kesiena In commemoration of the world Diabetes Day, the World Bank has urged the Nigerian Government to implement its proposed tax law on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB), noting that this will curb consumption and address...