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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified staff shortages as a major challenge limiting its operations. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, made this known during an interview with journalists. Adeyeye clarified that while NAFDAC is primarily associated with regulating substandard and falsified medicines, the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) also plays a role, particularly in the registration of drug-selling sites and practitioners. She, however, pointed […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed international development expert, Aisha Garba, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, described Garba as a seasoned education specialist with over 24 years of experience in developing and implementing impactful education programs both within Nigeria and internationally. The statement highlighted that the new appointee graduated from […]

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ahmed Dogara, has reiterated the scheme’s zero-tolerance policy for protests and indiscipline among serving corps members. Dogara, who handed down the warning during a working visit to the temporary orientation camp in Kaduna on Monday, noted that in the last three months, several corps members have attempted to protest, resulting in disciplinary actions against them. He reminded corps members that […]

The Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting. He noted that the free train ride will commence from 20th December, 2024, and end on 5th January, 2025. According to Idris, Nigerians can access […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a achievement in its pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with 19.2 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance scheme. The Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, revealed this progress during a roundtable event in Abuja commemorating the 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day. Speaking at the event, Ohiri lauded the accomplishment as a pivotal step in improving healthcare accessibility nationwide, surpassing the NHIA’s […]