Development

Gates Foundation investing $40m for mRNA vaccines in Africa

The Gates Foundation announced Monday it will invest $40 million in several African drug...

Why we approved R21 malaria vaccine: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended a new vaccine, R21, for the...

WHO approves second malaria vaccine R21

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...

Nobel Prize awarded to Covid vaccine scientists

Two scientists who discovered the technology used in developing effective Covid-19 vaccines have been...

Abuja is setting up another government-owned university

Authorities in Abuja will set up a second government-owned university in the federal capital...

WAEC increases result checking fee by 30%

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced a price increase for its result...

As promising malaria tools emerge, world’s biggest sufferer Nigeria lags

On a rainy morning last July, Eka Enefiok woke up with a fever, and...

Kencur ginger shows effects that could transform cancer treatment

A new scientific study has revealed that Kencur ginger, a tropical plant native to...

Nigeria at bottom of Coursera global skill proficiency ranking

Nigeria performed a lot poorer than expected in global ranking of online professional certification...

#Japa: Four upcoming foreign fellowships, scholarships Nigerians can apply

In recent years, a growing number of young Nigerians have seized opportunities offered by...

Nigerian doctors suspend strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike. NARD president Emeka...

Nigerian economist Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer

Respected Nigerian political economist, Pat Utomi, has spoken out about his struggle with cancer. Mr...

Eight-year WAEC data reveals a troubling cheating problem

WAEC-run senior secondary schools’ final exams have recorded a soaring degree of success in...

Indian drugmaker linked to deadly cough syrup found in Cameroon

Indian drug maker Riemann Labs has been reported as the manufacturer of the deadly...

Doctor’s death in Lagos spotlights city’s emergency response problems

The doctors’ main union in Lagos has directed its members in three government hospitals...

Nigerian doctors begin indefinite strike 

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite strike in response...

WHO issues alert on deadly cough syrup found in Cameroon

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert after a batch of...

2023 Unity Schools common entrance results out, 76 pupils score highest

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the results of the...

JAMB candidate Mmesoma forged result, govt report says

The Anambra student accused of using a fake university admission result to emerge the...

NECO launches result tool after JAMB falsification controversy

The National Examination Council (NECO) says it has unveiled a tool for the verification...