COVID-19 pandemic
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Health
Counting the Cost: Epidemic preparedness budget in Nigeria
Mr. Shedreck Hammayaji, 37, a dedicated nurse at Kwali General Hospital, Kwali, Abuja, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to healthcare and community service despite facing numerous challenges. During the height of outbreaks, Hammayaji said that he witnessed the strain on the healthcare system firsthand as patients inundated the hospital with symptoms of the deadly virus. “I remember the fear in people’s…
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Agriculture
2024 Farming season: Edo govt begins input distribution to farmers.
The Edo Government flagged off the distribution of inputs to small-holder farmers in Edo Central Senatorial District on Friday ahead of the 2024 farming season. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 471 farmers across the five local government areas (LGAs) in Edo central senatorial district benefited from the input distribution. The flag-off, which took place…
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foreign
IMF says inflation to further drop in 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says inflation is easing faster than expected but has not been fully defeated. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, was quoted in a statement by the Fund on Thursday as having said this at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2024 in Beijing. The event was hosted by the Atlantic Council Think Tank. She urged…
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judiciary
Lagos judiciary announces N30,000 fee for virtual hearing
The Lagos State Judiciary has announced the payment of a N30,000 fee per session for all remote or virtual court proceedings across the state as of April 1. This is contained in a circular by the Acting Chief Registrar of the State, Mr. Tajudeen Elias, dated March 28, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.…
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News
PHC financing survey significant – NPHCDA boss
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has collaborated on primary healthcare (PHC) financing, focusing on three states. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of NPHCDA, made this known at the closing of the third intervention phase of the Evidence for Action—MajaYe Programme. The event, which was held in Abuja on Tuesday, marked the National Closeout and Dissemination…
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