African vaccine producer could be blocked by Moderna patents–Health groups
By Geoffrey York A Canadian-supported project to produce mRNA vaccines for Africa could be derailed by patents that U.S. manufacturer…
BioNTech unveils plans for container vaccine factories in Africa
•Facilities will be able to make various mRNA-based vaccines, including Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 jab, says German firm By Gökhan Ergöçün German…
US Ambassador breaks ground for Nigeria’s A-29 Super Tucano Air base
Ngozi James United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard and Brigadier General Thomas Tickner has visited Kainji Air Force…
Nigeria seeks stronger ties with France to end insecurity
Ngozi James Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) has sought renewal of the existing bilateral Military…
The UK, Nigeria to partner in community policing, curb insecurity
Maureen Okpe The government of the United Kingdom said it will send advisors to Nigeria to provide expertise and share…
FG, EU, UNDP launch Jubilee Fellows Fund to address youth unemployment in Nigeria
Mukaila Ola The Federal Government, with financial support from the European Union (EU) and in collaboration with the United Nations…
USAID partners 14 organisations to revive business activities in Northeast Nigeria
Godsgift Onyedinefu The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed partnership agreements with 14 private sector and civil…
Akunna Cook visits Nigeria, three others to drive US investment in fast-growing sectors
Godsgift Onyedinefu Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Akunna Cook and Prosper Africa Acting Chief Operating Officer Leslie Marbury will travel…
EU announces N21bn employment scheme, €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
By Eromosele Abiodun and Deji Elumoye The European Union (EU) on Monday announced funding of €44 million (N21billion) for the…
UNICEF seeks end to recruitment of child-soldiers by armed groups in Nigeria
•Over 8,000 girls, boys recruited as child soldiers in North East since 2009 By Joseph Erunke THE United Nations Children’s…