5 d. ago Nigeria’s virology institute joins global search for Lassa fever vaccine

Nigeria’s Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), announces that it has begun research efforts for a vaccine that will be read more Nigeria’s virology institute joins global search for Lassa fever vaccine

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6 d. ago USAID funding cut stalls HIV vaccine research in Nigeria — IHVN

Tribune Online USAID funding cut stalls HIV vaccine research in Nigeria — IHVN The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has expressed concerns over the impact of the USAID funding cut on HIV research in Nigeria, noting that the funding cut has significantly slowed down research work, particularly in the development of HIV treatments and vaccines. The Executive Director of the International Research Centre of Excellence (IRCE), Prof. […] USAID funding cut stalls HIV vaccine research in Nigeria — IHVN Tribune Online

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1 week ago 5 states account for 90% of Lassa fever cases, deaths in 2025

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has stated that five states – Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi – accounted for 90 percent of reported cases of Lassa fever in 2025 while 10 percent were reported from 16 other states NCDC, in an epidemiology report for week 33 of 2025 (11th-17th […] The post 5 states account for 90% of Lassa fever cases, deaths in 2025 -NCDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigeria, China renew calls to democratise UN security council

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria, China and other stakeholders have renewed calls for the democratisation of the United Nations Security Council, warning that the global body risks irrelevance if urgent reforms were not implemented. The call was made at the Lagos Sub-Forum commemorating the 80th anniversary of the UN, jointly organised by the Nigerian Institute of […] The post Nigeria, China renew calls to democratise UN security council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo lead 90% of 2025 cases — NCDC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated that five states, namely Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, accounted for 90 per cent of reported cases of Lassa fever in 2025, while 10 per cent were reported from 16 other states. The NCDC, in an epidemiology report for […] The post Lassa Fever: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo lead 90% of 2025 cases — NCDC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago What Nigeria can learn from Caribbean—and Colombian—health financing

In the global search for sustainable health financing models, countries like Nigeria must look beyond legacy systems and toward proven read more What Nigeria can learn from Caribbean—and Colombian—health financing

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3 w. ago Kano Hisbah arrests 62 over alleged  immoral acts at transport institute

Tribune Online Kano Hisbah arrests 62 over alleged  immoral acts at transport institute “The 62 persons were arrested during the joint operation with NDLEA operatives at the NITT, where the suspects took advantage of Kano Hisbah arrests 62 over alleged  immoral acts at transport institute Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi

By Chinelo Obogo Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has continued to decline despite multiple trips abroad by President Bola Tinubu. Obi who posted on his verified X handle stated that while the President, Ministers, and other government officials continue their “global gallivanting” in search […] The post Nigeria’s FDI declines amidst Tinubu’s gallivanting, uncoordinated reforms – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum

By Fidelis Ugbomeh Introduction of railway technology and administration in our tertiary schools curriculum received a boost recently when Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) with five tertiary institutions on technology transfer and training. The five tertiary institutions that joined the pioneering ones are Yaba Colleege of Technology, Lagos, […] The post Tertiary institutions brace to add railway technology in curriculum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kaduna Tertiary Institutions Union Threatens Indefinite Strike

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government over what it described as the non-implementation of key agreements, warning that an indefinite strike will commence on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, if their demands were not met. JUTIKS, which comprises the academic and non-academic staff […]

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