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DNA testing in Nigeria is moving beyond the courtroom and family disputes, as DemyHealth Clinic and Genomic Medicine introduced advanced sequencing technologies to broaden its applications in justice, healthcare and research. The diagnostic provider recently installed the ABI 3500Dx Genetic Analyzer and Illumina Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platform, placing it among the few laboratories in Africa […]

The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Ibadan, has enrolled its entire student body in the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), an initiative designed to raise malaria awareness and empower young people as health advocates. The competition, organised by CEOAFRICA and sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, focuses on malaria prevention, education, advocacy, and […]

‎Executive secretary, Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Kalu Ulu-Kalu, has announced that the state would launch measles and rubella vaccinations next year. ‎Ulu-Kalu stated this at a technical working group stakeholders meeting in Umuahia, the state, and challenged the health workers to intensify efforts in educating the public on the need for the exercise. […]

In a groundbreaking achievement for Nigerian athletics, Ezekiel Nathaniel has made headlines by qualifying for the final of the men’s 400 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo. This momentous event marks the first time a Nigerian man has reached this stage in the competition since Henry Amike accomplished the feat in […]

After their surprising defeat on the opening day against the Dolphins Women’s Basketball team, the defending champions of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League, MFM Women’s Basketball team, returned to winning form on Wednesday, thrashing the Customs Women’s Basketball team 78-42. Despite leading by more than 15 points against the Dolphins in their opening match, […]

Heartland’s technical adviser, Emmanuel Amuneke, has declared his team’s readiness for the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Naze Millionaires are seeking an immediate return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following their relegation last season. The draw for the new NNL season took place in Abuja on Tuesday, with Heartland drawn in […]

After their surprising defeat on the opening day against the Dolphins Women’s Basketball team, the defending champions of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Basketball League, MFM Women’s Basketball team, returned to winning form on Wednesday, thrashing the Customs Women’s Basketball team 78-42. Despite leading by more than 15 points against the Dolphins in their opening match, […]

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) debutant Barau FC have made two significant appointments to its leadership team as part of a strategic initiative aimed at achieving excellence and long-term success in Nigerian football. In a statement issued by the club’s media director, Ahmad Hamisu Gwale, it was confirmed that Dominic Iorfa has been appointed as […]

Nigeria National League (NNL) has abolished the traditional end-of-season Super 8 competition, with promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) now based on the top-performing clubs from each of the four conferences. This was contained in a communique issued at the conclusion of its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kaduna on Tuesday, […]

Ipswich Town striker Chuba Akpom has once again expressed his readiness to represent Nigeria. Born to Nigerian parents in the UK, Akpom has represented England at under-16, 17, 19, 20, and 21 levels. However, the 29-year-old has yet to break into the senior Three Lions team. Akpom has also been overlooked by Nigeria, despite impressive […]