Following the collapse of power grid in the nation; the Transmission Company of Nigeria has released an update to put the minds of Nigerians at rest. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, in a post on it’s page stated that the collapse of the power grid is as a result of multiple trippings which occurred yesterday morning. In view of this, the TCN has commenced the restoration of the grid system and power power has been restored across the country; however the only places where power is yet to be restored are Gombe, Jos, Calabar, Makurdi, Ugwuaji, Makurdi and Yola axis.…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has in response to the recent outbreak of yellow fever, lead the preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. The NCDC has been at the frontal in response to public health in respect of the coronavirus outbreak in Nigeria and is subsequently maintaining epidemic intelligence around other epidemic-prone diseases like yellow fever, cholera, Lassa fever, measles, cholera among others. Recall earlier that the Delta and Enugu States Ministries of Health, respectively, notified the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control of cases and deaths having symptoms like fever, bloodshot eyes, convulsions…
The General Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mallam Mele Kyari has appeared before the House of Representative In Abuja to defend the 2021 budget of the corporation. The House of Representatives’ Joint Committees on Petroleum have reportedly commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for it’s achievements in it’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the Committees, Honourable Musa Sarki Adar, at the Budget Defense hearing, which took place at the National Assembly Complex.The committee commended the NNPC’ timely defense of the 2021 budget. The Joint Committee Chairman, Honourable Musa Sarki…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, have noted that Nigeria’s external reserves are sufficient to meet up with imports of goods and services for the next seven months. This he stated during the 55th Annual Bankers Dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria which held in Lagos. Nigeria’ external reserves which according to the CBN governor is over $35 billion are sufficient to cover seven months of import of goods and services. Emefiele noted that the decrease in crude oil earnings and the retreat by foreign portfolio investors affected the supply of…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, has during a press briefing in commemoration of the World AIDS Day stated that close to 20,827 have HIV in the state. The World AIDS Day which is globally celebrated is tagged “United to end AIDS in the midst of COVID – 19”. The Commissioner stated that Ogun State has the highest prevalence of HIV in the South-West. The commissioner, who was duly represented by the Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, Dr Nafiu Aigoro, stated that the 20,827 patients who have HIV have been been placed on Antiretroviral Treatment to control…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the commencement of installation of 5 million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities across the country. This is done in continuation of the implementation of the Economic Sustainability Plan. Federal Government noted that the initiative which is programmed to constitute the assembling and manufacturing of components of off-grid solutions to foster growth of the local manufacturing industry, while use of local content will be incentivized. According to the federal government, the Central Bank of Nigeria will provide funds to the private companies in the solar power sub sector whose services include…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the general public against the use of Tafrodol Drugs by Deep Pharmaceutical, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. NAFDAC stated that the active ingredients for Tafrodol subject to the manufacturer are Tapentadol Hcl 100mg and Carisoprodol 125mg. NAFDAC stated that Tapentadol is an opioid analgesic and Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. Subject to the two combination of active ingredients in Tafrodol; it is dangerous to use them together as it can result in side effects such as profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. NAFDAC stated that it has not authorised…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has been informed by the United Kingdom’s Medicine and Healthcare Product Regulatory Agency, of the withdrawal of Boots Dermacare 1% w/w Hydrocortisone Ointment, by Boots Company PLC because Pseudomonas aeruginosa was discovered in the medication. NAFDAC stated that Boots Dermacare 1% w/w Hydrocortisone is used to reduce swelling, treat eczema, allergic contact dermatitis and insect bites. According to NAFDAC, pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacteria; which can worsen initial symptoms.It is capable to cause erythematous lesions, irritation and pus-filled pimples. The withdrawn Boots medication is produced…
In line with the recommendation of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank; the Central Bank Of Nigeria has reduced the value of naira compared to Dollar by #6. The devaluation is to achieve a unified exchange rate between the local currency and USD. In respect of the new rates, the International Monetary Transfer Service Operators sell dollar to banks at N388 per dollar, a figure higher than the previous rate of N382 per dollar. However banks presently sell dollar to Central Bank of Nigeria at N389 per dollar, which was before N383 per dollar. In a circular signed by…
A Popular Lagos plastic surgeon, Dr Anu Adepoju has been reportedly suspended for conducting a plastic surgery which later turned out worse on the patient. The patient reportedly developed multiple organ failure of cardiac, respiratory and renal failures, which led to her eventual death. Dr Anuoluwapo Adepoju, who was suspended by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria; for conducting surgery on a patient named Nneka Onwuzuligbo which allegedly resulted in the eventual death of the patient, has been suspended indefinitely. Dr Anu is at present under close investigation over suspected illegal activities and is also being tried with failure…
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has identified strategic preparedness as the only saving grace from infectious diseases. Mr Sanwo-Olu, stated this disclosed during the Policy Session of the ongoing 6th African Conference tagged ‘One-Health and Biosecurity’, which is convened by the Lagos Ministry of Health, in partnership with GET Consortium, where explained that strategic and effective level of preparedness can save humas emerging infectious diseases. According to the state goveror, Lagos is still learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing that all other necessary efforts the state need to put in, in response to the infection will…
The Ette, and Umuopu communities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu have been infested with yellow fever disease. This is coming few weeks after the community was fumigated to stop the outbreak of the disease. Close to 133 persons have contracted the disease and about 57 57 persons have died as a result of the disease before the intervention of the Federal and state governments. In Isiugwu community about 21 persons reportedly died of the disease in the last two weeks, while 12 persons also died at Umuopu community.. In view of this health officials have been assigned…
The office of the secretary to the government of the Federation, has today commissioned COVID-19 Medical Facilities. While commissioning the medical facilities the secretary to the federation , Boss Mustapha identified the need for collaborative effort to fight the pandemic subject to new developments in this regard globally. Mr Boss Mustapha while speaking commended the management of the Nigerian Lottery Trust Funds Nigeria; for their responsibility in seeing to the procurement of vital health care facilities which is needed to contain the spread of COVID19. He also appreciated the Honourable Minister of Special Duties and the Inter-governmental Affairs team for…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced to the public of an information it received from Sanofi-Adventis Nigeria Limited on the distribution and sale of unregistered Daonil 5mg tablets in Nigeria. NAFDAC stated that the unregistered Daonil 5mg tablets (10×10) in Nigeria has NAFDAC registration number – 04-0744 and is marketed by Sanofi Adventis Nigeria. According to NAFDAC, Daonil 5mg 600 tablets is manufactured by SANOFI Company with batch number 2911220. The product was produced in May 2018 and will expire in May 2021. Daonil’ active ingredient is Glibenclamid and Daonil is used to control…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced in a post that subject to an investigation on Petazone (Dexamethasone Injection), it has preservative Asian lingerie need lots of womensampled and analyzed the product. NAFDAC noted that the result of the laboratory analysis revealed that the affected batch of the product failed sterility test and assay having just 0.2% content of dexamethasone compared to 90-110% expected. NAFDAC stated that Petazone is produced by HUBEI TIANYO Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd, China. The product with Batch Number -190314; was manufactured in 03/2019, and will expire in 03/2022. NAFDAC has therefore initiated…
The Individual & Family Social Health Insurance Programme of the National Health Insurance Scheme was flagged-off today by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr E.O Ehanire. In his opening address he stated that the programme is aimed at addressing the challenges experienced during the implementation of Vital Contributors Social Health Insurance Programme. He also acknowledged the effort of the National Health Insurance Scheme under the leadership of Prof. Sambo, who according to the Minister is working dedicatedly to ensure that the NHIS fulfil its mandate which is to provide financial access to quality healthcare for all Nigerians. The Honourable Minister…
The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo has commissioned a Gastroscope Endoscopy Machine for use at the Endoscopy Unit in the hospital. In his words the Chief Medical Director, stated that iunder medicine Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is oneiof the most vivid investigative tools with which human interiors can be viewed. The Head of the Endoscopy Unit, Dr. Adegboyega Akere in contribution stated that the gastroscope ultra-slim machine will be used for both paediatric and adults patients. Dr. Adegboyega whie speaking stated that with the new gastroscope machine being commissioned, the hospital now have three Gastroscope…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has notified the public of having informed by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited on the circulation of falsified Zinnat Suspension a brand of Cefuroxime Axetil Lot Number 349R in retail outlets in Nigeria. NAFDAC stated that this lot number (349R) has reportedly been used on the genuinely manufactured Zinnat Suspension 125mg/5ml which expired in MAY 2020. The falsified Zinnat Suspension is 125mg/5ml; manucfactured by Glaxo operations UK Ltd. It’s batch number 349R, manufactured in May 2019 and will expire in May 2022. According to NAFDAC, Glaxo operations UK Ltd has confirmed…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has received information from Europeans Union Rapid Alert System (EU-RAPEX) for dangerous non-Food products on the withdrawal of Symex Hand sanitizers manufactured in Turkey. NAFDAC stated that the product contains insufficient ethanol which has made the product incapable to kill bacteria or viruses, and could therefore increase the risk of infection by users. Also the product doesn’t meet the standard requirement for sanitizers. The withdrawn product is Symex Hand Sanitizer, Batch No-5412479 025821; manufactured on 10/02/2020 and will expire on 10/02/2023. It’s packaged in a transparent…
The chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has during a Bloomberg New Economic Forum stressed the need for private sector operators to contribute atleast 1% of their profits to address the challenges confronting the health sector in Nigeria. Alhaji Aliko Dangote while responding to questions directed at him by a moderator, Francine Lacqua, stated that this contributions from private sectors should be separated from the tax paid on their earnings. The meeting which was hosted by Dangote Group was conducted online and had in attendance Other speakers alongside Dangote, who aired their opinion during the Bloomberg NEF session.…