Country Representative

Nigeria orders social media platforms to remove pornographic contents in 24 hours

June 15, 2022

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has pledged to offer relevant support to the Ondo State government to help it recover from the effect of last Sunday’s terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

Owo church attack: WHO pledges support for government

June 8, 2022

Suleiman Adamu, Minister Of Water Resources

Minister expresses concern over wastewater management in Niger Basin

May 19, 2022

WHO: Nigeria records worst cholera outbreak in 2021, malaria deaths hit over 600,000 in Africa

April 25, 2022

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has said the Russian vaccine for COVID-19 is not yet in Nigeria.

World NTDs Day: Existing stidies, campaigns under review – minister

January 29, 2022

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, was a man that loved his people, demonstrated genuine commitment to the progress of society and lived an accomplished life.

VP Osinbajo inaugurates health sector reform committee four months after

January 28, 2022

FILE PHOTO - Twitter app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS-Dado Ruvic-Illustration

Nigeria unbans Twitter after 222 days

January 13, 2022

Garba Shehu: We hope Nigerians will appreciate lifting of Twitter ban

January 13, 2022

Twitter's suspension in Nigeria will end once the US social media giant submits to local licencing, registration and conditions, the government said on Wednesday, rejecting criticism the ban had stifled freedom of expression.

Nigerian government lists agreements reached with Twitter

January 13, 2022

Nigeria is said to be considering an attitude toward Twitter that is similar to China's. Fabian Sommer-picture alliance via Getty Images

Nigerian government lifts suspension on Twitter operations

January 13, 2022

Mohammed Abdullahi, minister for State, Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (FMSTI) said that the Executive Order 5 will help the development of indigenous financial technology (FINTECH) services

Nigeria, China to partner on renewable energy

December 18, 2021

A rescue worker helps a girl wade through flooding caused by Typhoon Rai in Cagayan de Oro City, the Philippines, on December 16.

Super Typhoon Rai slams into the Philippines as tens of thousands evacuate

December 16, 2021

Ms Ulla Mueller, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Representative in Nigeria, says investing in women and releasing their potential will be a game-changer in addressing the nation’s challenges.

UNFPA: Releasing potential of women, game changer for Nigeria

December 12, 2021

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has supported 32 Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) survivors in Borno.

UNFPA: 10,000 Nigerians suffer GBV daily, cases underreported

December 11, 2021

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Pabara Newton-Igwele, disclosed this on Monday in Yenagoa at the inauguration of the enrolment exercise.

Bayelsa: Five dead in cholera outbreak

December 9, 2021