Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

WHO recommends new malaria vaccine …vaccine to become available mid-2024 The World Health Organisation has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children. The recommendation follows advice from the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group and was endorsed by the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, following its regular biannual meeting held on September 25 -29. The global health body disclosed this on Monday, in a press statement. In April, Nigeria became the second country to approve the R21 malaria vaccine, after Ghana. The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by…

Igniting innovation and entrepreneur vision across the continent Lagos, Nigeria – The Africa Startup Festival is in full swing and it promises to be innovative and inspiring. Africa’s foremost deal-making event – the Africa Startup Festival debuts in Lagos Nigeria Africa’s foremost deal-making event – the Africa Startup Festival debuts in Lagos Nigeria Scheduled for November 11, 2023, the event is set to bring together visionaries, entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts from across the African continent to celebrate innovation and drive the future of business. With the theme of “Fueling Innovation in the African Continent,” the Africa Startup Festival aims…

Europe Watch: Osimhen, Iheanacho Shine As Adams Nets Brace Club football had the weekend spellbinding for football fans with Nigerian players plying their trade abroad on parade for their respective clubs. Some were on the scoresheet, others nicked assists while others put in some good shift. Let’s take a look at them: Sadiq Umar was handed another start in Real Sociedad’s hosting of Athletic Bilbao. He shone for his team and capped his stellar performance with an assist to Take Kubo’s goal in the 48th minute. He was hooked off in the 61st minute of the game. Victor Osimhen netted…

MohBad: I want better Nigeria for our children – Iyabo Ojo Actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to harsh words and criticism she get from naysayers over her fight for justice on late singer, MohBad.   The Nation reported that the movie star and colleague, Tonto Dikeh have been at the forefront of fighting for justice for the late singer, which has earned them several criticisms, especially with the recording of their preparations for his burial. The mother of two declared that she would continue to speak her truth no matter the narrative they draw about her and the hate she receives.…

Delta wins 7th National Youth Games Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged “Asaba 2023” with a total of 116 medals to underline its dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third with 21 gold; 15 silver; 17 bronze medals. Delta’s win at home soil makes it seven wins in the seven National Youth Games since 2013 when Abuja hosted the…

‘Lekki Port’ll help Nigeria regain transshipment hub status’ China has said that the Lekki Port will aid Nigeria in regaining its transshipment hub status. Lekki Port, the first deep-sea port in Nigeria, which was developed by China Harbour Engineering Company with the BOOT model, is the only automated port in the country. A document from the Chinese embassy on Monday, in Abuja estimated that the overall economic benefit will reach $361 billion over the next 45 years. The statement reads, “For a long time, the ports in Lagos have been facing traffic congestion, low draught level, poor cargo distribution capability,…

mRNA vaccine pioneers win Nobel Prize for medicine Two scientists who pioneered the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries. The award was given to Katalin Karikó, a professor at Sagan’s University in Hungary and an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Drew Weissman, who performed his research together with Karikó at the University of Pennsylvania. Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel Assembly, announced the prize and said both scientists were “overwhelmed” by news of the prize when he contacted them shortly before the announcement, according to the…

Survey Ranks Oyo State Gov Makinde as “Most Loved” Nigerian Governor Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has been named Nigeria’s “most loved” and “most admired” State Governor according to a survey report released by the Nigeria Social Media Week Group (NSG). The report which was released at the end of the Nigeria Social Media Week, Q4, 2023 on Monday, October 2, 2023 focused on the general perception of Nigerians towards State governors and other political leaders in the last four years. According to a statement by NSG Team Lead for 2023, Dr. Kenneth Ogbonna, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emerged…

I Love Your Success Story, Davido Congratulates Ilebaye Afrobeat singer Davido has expressed admiration for winner of the All-Stars BBNaija season Ilebaye. Ilebaye, a 22-year-old model from Kogi, won the N120 million grand prize in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition on Sunday night, surpassing five other finalists. She secured 30.8% of the total votes, outperforming her closest rival, Mercy Eke, who received 23.48%. Ilebaye’s victory surprised many, considering that she had been evicted after just three weeks during her season, “Level Up,” in 2022 and was viewed as the underdog in the All-Stars season. In celebration of the self-styled…

STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT; SEN NED NWOKO SHARES BENEFITS OF DIASPORA VOTING BILL TO YOUNG NIGERIANS IN CANADA On the occasion of the 63rd Nigeria Independence Anniversary celebration by young Nigerians in Toronto, Canada, the Special Assistant to Senator Ned Nwoko on Policy Mr Chuks Anyaduba met with the group in downtown Toronto Canada and introduced to them, the proposed bill for diaspora voting as championed by senator Ned Nwoko. . The meeting served as a crucial platform to inform and empower Nigerians in Canada about the benefits of diaspora voting. By providing comprehensive information, addressing concerns, and sharing copies of…