Lagos Agency Calls for Vigilance, Responsibility During Yuletide
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency urges residents to make safe choices, use health services, and reject stigma against people living with HIV during the festive season.
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Asian Markets Surge on Rate Cut Optimism, Tech Revival
Asian equities extended a global rally Tuesday, fueled by hopes for more US interest rate cuts and strong tech earnings. Gold and silver hit fresh records. Discover the key market movers.
Telefonica Cuts 5,500 Jobs in Spain
Telefonica announces a massive voluntary departure plan affecting 5,500 employees in Spain, costing €2.5 billion. The move is part of a new strategic focus. Read more.
Asian Markets Rally on US Rate Cut Hopes, AI Worries Subside
Asian stock markets climbed Monday as US data fueled expectations for 2026 interest rate cuts. Tech stocks led gains while gold hit a record high. Get the full market analysis.
UNICEF, WHO Warn of Child Health Catastrophe in Africa
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
US Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling in Legal Battle
The Trump administration appeals a court order to release $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Get the latest on this major legal and education funding battle.
Trump Appeals Order to Restore Harvard Funds
The Trump administration appeals a federal judge's decision to restore billions in funding to Harvard University. The legal battle continues over allegations of antisemitism and bias.
Nigeria's Debt, Salaries Exceed Revenue in 2025
Nigeria's Federal Government spent more on debt servicing and salaries than it earned in 2025's first seven months, with a N10.19tn revenue shortfall. Oil earnings slumped over 60%. Read the full analysis.
Anonymous STI Testing Service Fights HIV Stigma in Nigeria
SYNLAB Nigeria introduces Peachy, an anonymous STI testing service to combat HIV stigma and encourage early diagnosis. Know your status privately today.
VW Stops Production at Historic German Factory
Volkswagen halts production at its Dresden 'Transparent Factory,' marking the first German plant closure in its 88-year history. The site will pivot to AI and chip research. Read more.
HIV Progress in Nigeria Threatened by Stigma, Funding Cuts
Nigeria's HIV success story is fragile. Stigma, donor dependency & treatment disruptions risk reversing decades of progress. Can local investment save the day?
Gates: Aid Cuts Cause Rise in Child Mortality
Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.
Bakassi Students Dominate World AIDS Day Marathon
Students from Bakassi Local Council dominated the 8th World AIDS Day Quarter Marathon in Calabar, taking all podium spots. The event by Takents-Afrique raises HIV/AIDS awareness through sports.
Africa Urged to Reinforce HIV Diagnostics Amid Funding Cuts
Roche Diagnostics' Dr. Allan Pamba warns Africa must urgently invest in health systems and diagnostics as global HIV funding tightens. Bold action needed to protect decades of progress.
Pharmacists Demand Local HIV Drug Manufacturing
Nigeria's community pharmacists call for urgent local investment in HIV/AIDS commodities and services to reduce dependence on external donors and protect recent gains in the fight against the epidemic.
Nigeria on Track to End HIV/AIDS Before 2030 Target
The Federal Government announces Nigeria may eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat before the 2030 UN deadline. The country has achieved 98% treatment coverage and 95% viral suppression. Read more.
Bauchi treats 29,874 HIV patients, AHF campaigns in Keffi
Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.
World AIDS Day: Ajala Honoured for Strengthening HIV Data
Nigeria marks World AIDS Day by honouring data specialist Chinedum Favour Ajala. Her work modernising HIV surveillance and digital reporting is key to achieving the 95-95-95 targets. Read her story.
Nigeria honours Mosaku for transforming HIV surveillance
On World AIDS Day 2025, Nigeria celebrates epidemiologist Lateefat Abiodun Mosaku for revolutionizing the nation's HIV data systems, improving public health decisions and epidemic control. Read how her work is saving lives.
New 99.9% effective HIV injection launches in Africa
A groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection with over 99.9% efficacy begins rollout in Southern Africa, offering new hope in the fight against the virus. Read the full story.
New HIV Prevention Injection Begins Rollout in Africa
South Africa, Zambia, and Eswatini start administering the groundbreaking lenacapavir injection, offering 99.9% protection with just two shots a year. A major step in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Taraba commits to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030
Taraba State pledges sustained investment and community action to achieve zero new HIV infections by 2030. Dr. Bako Ali Istifanus reveals 2.9% prevalence and over 50,310 on treatment. Join the fight.
UNICEF warns 1.8m child AIDS deaths by 2040
UNICEF projects 1.8 million child deaths from AIDS by 2040 due to funding cuts. 150,000 teens got HIV in 2024. Urgent action needed to scale up HIV services for children and mothers in Nigeria and beyond.
Plateau records 1,910 new HIV cases in 9 months
Plateau State reports 1,910 new HIV infections from January to September 2025. Commissioner reveals 51,370 people living with HIV, urges testing and treatment expansion.
Mr Eazi's Bald Look Triggers HIV Allegation Drama
Mr Eazi's new bald look causes social media storm as netizen makes shocking HIV claim. Nigerians demand legal action against false allegation. Full story details inside.
WHO calls for renewed HIV commitment in Africa
WHO urges African leaders to safeguard HIV progress as funding disruptions threaten decades of gains. New tools like Lenacapavir offer hope for transforming prevention efforts across the continent.
Mimiko Demands More Funding for Health, Education
Ex-Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko urges increased public spending on health and education, citing 40% child stunting. He calls for police decentralization and school meal reforms.
Lagos: 160,000 Residents Living With HIV
Lagos State reveals 160,000 residents are living with HIV, with 147,466 receiving treatment. Health officials provide update during World AIDS Day briefing.
Asian markets pause as investors eye Fed rate cuts
Asian markets took a breather after a strong rally, with focus on upcoming US economic data and the high probability of a December interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
FCTA Provides Free HIV Testing for World AIDS Day
Federal Capital Territory Administration announces free HIV counseling and testing for World AIDS Day 2025. Symposium scheduled for December 2 in Abuja with theme 'Overcoming Disruption'.
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