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Nigeria at Forefront as Africa Rolls Out First Malaria Treatment for Newborn

Alo360 Admin1 month ago1 month ago17 mins

NAN reports that the infant-friendly artemether-lumefantrine treatment was approved after clinical trials in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Uganda. In a landmark medical milestone, Nigeria—alongside seven other African nations—has achieved a historic breakthrough with the approval of the world’s first malaria treatment tailored for newborns and infants weighing under five…

UPDATE: Senegal defects Nigeria 1 – 0 in CHAN Group D Opener.

Alo360 Admin1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Senegal Edges Nigeria in Intense CHAN 2024 Group D Encounter. The reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), Senegal, kicked off their title defense at the 2024 PAMOJA edition with a narrow yet significant 1–0 triumph over regional rivals Nigeria. The much-anticipated Group D showdown took place at the Amaan Stadium in…

Fuel Price Surges to N955 Per Litre Amid Market Changes

Alo360 Admin1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

Petrol Price Rises to N955 per Litre Across Nigeria Amid Global Market Shifts and Local Supply Adjustments The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has surged again in various parts of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with many fuel stations now selling at N955 per litre. This latest increase…

Nigerian hospitals struggle to cope as nurses’ strike enters fourth day

Hospital Services Crippled in Nigeria as Nurses’ Strike Enters Day Four

Alo360 Admin2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

The strike impacts federal healthcare facilities throughout Nigeria and was triggered by persistent grievances and unresolved policy challenges. Public hospitals in Abuja and Lagos are facing significant operational disruptions as the strike organized by the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) enters its fourth consecutive day. The industrial action has severely affected critical…

Cancer in Nigeria: The Silent Crisis Taking 80,000 Lives Yearly

Alo360 Admin2 months ago1 month ago03 mins

Cancer is no longer a distant or rare health issue in Nigeria; it has become an escalating public health crisis. Each year, more than 127,000 Nigerians are diagnosed with cancer, and tragically, approximately 80,000 lives are lost to the disease. These figures highlight a national emergency that demands urgent and coordinated action. Although several initiatives…

Health Watch: Cholera outbreak | What's Happening in Nigeria

Cholera outbreak | What’s Happening in Nigeria, Health Watch

Alo360 Admin2 months ago1 month ago05 mins

Cholera Outbreak Claims 13 Lives in Niger State as Infections Surge Across Six LGAs A rapidly escalating cholera outbreak in Niger State has resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and the infection of at least 239 others, according to health authorities. The disease has spread across six local government areas (LGAs): Shiroro, Chanchaga, Bosso,…

🛣️ Nigeria Secures $747 Million Loan for Coastal Highway

Alo360 Admin2 months ago1 month ago15 mins

Nigeria Secures Historic $747 Million Loan to Kickstart Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project In a landmark development for the nation’s infrastructure, Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan, spearheaded by Deutsche Bank, to commence initial construction on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This project represents a bold step forward in the country’s pursuit of modern, large-scale…