Ebola Outbreak Leads to Lassa Fever Vaccine Development
Scientists reveal how the 2016 Ebola crisis accelerated work on a Lassa fever vaccine, now in human trials. Learn about the Oxford/CEPI project and plans for West Africa, including Nigeria.
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Govt Trains Scientists on mRNA Tech for Malaria Vaccines
The Federal Government has trained Nigerian scientists in mRNA technology to boost local malaria vaccine production. This initiative aims to enhance health security and reduce import dependence.
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.
Bayelsa Road Show for Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
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.
Edo Deputy Governor Orders Boost for Rural Health Facilities
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa directs the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres and announces a major Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for 2026, targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years.
Edo Deputy Governor Orders Boost for Rural Health Centres
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa mandates stronger rural primary healthcare. Plans 2026 Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for children 9 months to 14 years. Read more.
Russia-Africa Partnership Forum meets in Egypt to boost cooperation
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
Broos Confirms South Africa's Readiness for AFCON 2025
South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos says his team is prepared for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Bafana Bafana aim to surpass their 2023 bronze finish in a tough Group B. Read more.
UAE invests $6bn in Africa's tourism sector
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
4 Traffic Cops Arrested for Murder of Nigerian in SA
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Airtel Africa, SpaceX to Launch Starlink Mobile Service in 2026
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 African countries from 2026, bridging the digital divide. Learn the details.
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.
How Nigeria Immunised Over 1.4 Million Children in 2025
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
Community beats man for alleged assault on child
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
10 African Coups in Five Years: A Continent's Turmoil
From Mali to Guinea-Bissau, Africa has witnessed 10 successful military coups since 2020. Explore the timeline, key figures, and ongoing instability shaping the continent's political landscape.
12 killed in South Africa hostel shooting
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
Lagos begins second phase of polio outbreak response
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
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?
First Human Trial for Lassa Fever Vaccine Begins
Nigeria and other endemic nations applaud the start of a first-in-human clinical trial for a Lassa fever vaccine in Oxford, marking a critical step against the deadly disease. Read more.
US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
Africa Real Estate Festival Set for Accra in April 2026
Ghana will host the inaugural Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) in April 2026. The event themed 'Innovation Meets Identity' aims to shape the continent's urban future. Read more.
Petit Snubs Nigeria, Picks AFCON 2025 Favourites
Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has named Morocco and South Africa as his favourites to win AFCON 2025, snubbing Nigeria's Super Eagles. Get the full story and expert analysis here.
South Africa to Sit Out 2026 G20 After US Ban
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
Paramount Africa Shuts Down, MTV Base & BET Africa Go Off-Air
Paramount Africa ceases operations in Nigeria & South Africa after 20 years. MTV Base & BET Africa will disappear from DStv & GOtv on January 1, 2026. Details here.
Africa Now a Global Hub for Innovation, Says LEAP Africa
At the 2025 Social Innovators Programme, LEAP Africa declared Africa a global innovation centre driven by youth. Discover the award winners and key insights.
Africa's Private Wealth Exodus Threatens Development
Experts in Lagos warn that Africa's development is stunted by massive private wealth flowing offshore. Building local Family Offices is key to keeping capital at home. Read more.
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.
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