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Only 22% victims of diphtheria in Nigeria received childhood immunisations – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says most people in Nigeria who have been

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A lifeline for children and economies: The urgent call for greater breastfeeding support across all workplaces

Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative  has called upon the Nigerian Federal and

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Subsidy removal: Nigeria on brink of collapse – Catholic Bishops

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, yesterday raised the alarm that

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IMF raises 2023 global economic growth forecast to 3%, but says ‘it remains weak’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecast for the

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World Hepatitis Day: Poor awareness, stigma hindering eradication in Nigeria

As World Hepatitis Day is commemorated around the globe, with the theme

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UNICEF: Nigeria has about 100 LGAs with zero-dose children – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria has about 100 LGAs

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Resident doctors commence indefinite strike today

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will from 8am today begin

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Sanwo-Olu’s wife launches initiative for multiple birth mothers

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled

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NAFDAC warns against consumption of ‘unwholesome’ Whippy Mayonnaise

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians

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‘Kogi, Benue, Taraba’ — WHO to spend $9.3m grant in 15 states with low COVID vaccination rate

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it will implement a $9.3 million

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