Newly appointed permanent secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana has lauded the strong ties between the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the MDAs who utilise its weather-related reports and other products. Kana lauded the agency when he paid a courtesy visit to its director-general, Prof. Charles Anosike today, Friday, January 10, 2025.   Anosike welcomed the...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, has visited HOG Technologies, a global leader in runway de-rubberisation equipment, at their headquarters in Stuart, Florida.   The visit aimed to explore cutting-edge technological solutions to enhance safety, operational efficiency and sustainability across Nigeria's airports.   Accompanied by the MD/CEO of Barnksforte Group Ltd., Mr. Adedayo Bankole and CEO of International...

Stakeholders have emphasised the critical role of antenatal care in safeguarding the health of pregnant women and their babies, highlighting its significance in providing nutrition education and reducing pregnancy-related complications.   Speaking in separate interviews with Science Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja, experts underscored the need for improved antenatal care services to enhance maternal and child health outcomes.   Dr. Ojo Olaniyan, a...

The new permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana has debunked speculation about reviving the Nigeria Air deal with Ethiopian Airlines. He made this clarification in a press statement issued to address misinterpretations of his earlier remarks about the national carrier project. Kana emphasised that he never stated there was a mandate to revive...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to safeguarding public health following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions.   Director-general of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris made this statement on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasising the agency’s readiness to address potential threats.   Science Nigeria reports that the HMPV outbreak...

Upon assuming duty, the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, has assured Nigerians that a national air carrier will soon be established. He also promised to revamp airports across the country.   Kana made this known at the ministry's headquarters in Abuja during the handing-over ceremony organised by the ministry.   Kana, the former permanent...

Nigeria has continued to experience a surge in Lassa fever infections, with Bauchi, Edo and Ondo states reporting the highest number of cases since November 2024, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Director-general of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this in an interview with Science Nigeria in Abuja. He explained that the peak transmission season, which...

As Nigeria enters a new year, citizens across the country are expressing high hopes and expectations for a more effective and equitable health sector. In separate interviews with Science Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, Nigerians from various regions –Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri – called for transformative reforms to address systemic challenges, enhance healthcare access, and ensure equitable...

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic fire incident in Agbor, Delta State, which claimed five lives – including that of a young woman – and left several others injured, while causing extensive damage to both residential and commercial properties. The disaster occurred when a petrol tanker experienced brake...

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has outlined its priorities for repositioning Nigeria’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system to address critical health challenges. The executive director, Dr. Muyi Aina stated this on Monday during an interview with journalists in Abuja. Aina highlighted the agency’s top three objectives: improving PHC functionality and expanding coverage, enhancing the quality and capacity of...