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WHO declares mpox outbreak public health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has declared the outbreak of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) i

AU appoints Pantami as co-chair of 4th Industrial Revolution Policy Council

The African Union, through the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (AU-ASRIC), has appointed Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the c

Airports to receive wildlife control equipment to combat bird strikes

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will acquire additional wildlife control equipment from Canada in a bid to further curb bird strike i

Stakeholders want southern Taraba road secured

Concerned stakeholders, including community, religious leaders, and politicians, have called on the Taraba State government and security agencies to u

Experts urge FG to prioritise tackling cancer, sickle cell disease

International and local health experts on Wednesday enjoined Nigeria to prioritise tackling the burden of cancer and sickle cell disease in the countr