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Authorities say there are 17 known cases so far after hair loss treatment mistakenly put in reflux medicine bottles At least 17 children developed so-called “werewolf syndrome” after a major medicine mix-up, Spain’s health ministry has said. The children – some of them babies – began growing hair all over their body after being given […]
The Ebonyi Government has mandated residents of the state to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the dreaded rabies disease. According to NAN, the mandate was contained in a release signed by Chief Moses Nome, Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, drawing the residents’ attention to the importance of such vaccination. “All dogs and cats […]
Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, has announced that it has crossed the 100 million customers mark across its operations. Airtel Africa is the second largest mobile operator in Africa by number of active subscribers. Commenting on this milestone achievement, Raghunath Mandava, Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, […]
A WHO expert advisory committee has approved the first phase of a new global registry to track research on human genome editing. The 18-member committee also announced an online consultation on the governance of genome editing. Addressing the second meeting of the committee on effective governance and oversight of human genome editing, Dr Tedros Adhanom […]
As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaches 3000 cases, WHO calls for the full force of all partners to respond and increase their presence in the field to stop Ebola and to address one of the largest and most complex humanitarian crises in the world. “Our commitment to the people […]
AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina says $25 billion set aside for agriculture in Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it is currently investing 25 billion dollars to help make agriculture and agribusiness Africa’s biggest industry. The statement by the bank’s Communication and External Relations Department on Thursday, said the AfDB’s president, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina made the […]
The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba says the Nigerian government will continue to ensure safe learning environments for all students across the country. As was published in VON, Nwajiuba also said the government would no longer tolerate bullying in the nation’s schools. Nwajiuba stated these while addressing some youths under the aegis of “I am the […]
The Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, NECA, has called for quick resolution of all issues delaying the payment of the new National Minimum Wage. Director-General of NECA, Timothy Olawale, who spoke with State House correspondents after he led members of the association to a meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday, said both parties must […]
A Senior Brand Manager at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, Mr Isaac Okanlawon, has stressed the need to encourage healthy breakfast habits among Nigerians, saying that breakfast decreases hunger and cravings throughout the day. Okanlawon, in a statement issued to announce the Peak Breakfast Promo described breakfast meals as good sources of important nutrients, such as […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN-Water has sounded the alarm for an urgent increase in investment in strong drinking-water and sanitation systems. The call came as the international water sector meets in Stockholm for its annual conference during World Water Week (25-30 August 2019). It is triggered by a new report published by WHO […]