Niger State Renews Push for 13% Derivation Over Dam Flooding, Seeks Stronger Regional Response to Insecurity

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has renewed Niger State’s demand for a 13 percent derivation from the Federal Government, arguing that communities hosting major hydropower dams continue to bear enormous environmental, social and economic costs without receiving adequate compensation. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with the leadership of the North Central Development Commission […]

Nigeria Classified at Moderate Risk for Human Metapneumovirus – NCDC Reports

Nigeria classified at moderate risk for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Learn about the NCDC’s preventive measures, symptoms, and public health recommendations. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has classified Nigeria at moderate risk for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus capable of infecting individuals across all age groups. This classification is based on […]