President Bola Tinubu has directed immediate settlement of outstanding electricity bills due to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). African Health Report (AHR), reported earlier that AEDC had listed Aso Rock among its debtors, threatening disconnection. In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, said contrary to…
President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), signaling a new era for the agency. Ms. Bakari, a distinguished lawyer and financial intelligence expert, brings a wealth of experience in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing to…
In a bid to revolutionize the health and life science sector in Nigeria, the Nigerian government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has unveiled plans to establish institutions focusing on this critical area. This announcement was made on Tuesday during a meeting in Abuja where TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono welcomed a senior…
The Former Bursar of Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Mr. Elijah Oladapo, has been found guilty of fraud by Hon. Justice A. L. Ogunmoye of the Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. This was made known in a statement Signed by the Spokesperson, ICPC Mrs. Azuka Ogugua, on Tuesday. According to the statement, he was…
Nigeria’s currency, the naira, hit a record low at both the official and unofficial markets on Tuesday, plunging to 1,869.17 naira per dollar. This drop has raised concerns about the country’s economy and the impact it will have on businesses and ordinary citizens. The black market rate, which is often more favourable for those dealing…
The House of Representatives has approved a bill on the creation of state-controlled police for further consideration. This aims to change the constitution of Nigeria to allow for the creation of state police forces. The proposed law aims to amend the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 to create a framework for the introduction of state police…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Contrary to expectations cement is still selling for high price of N9500 per bag, Africa Health Report investigations can reveal. The Federal government through the Minister of Works David Umahi on Monday, held a meeting with Representatives from Dangote Cement Plc, BUA Cement Plc, Lafarge Africa Plc, members of Cement Producers, and…
Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Thieves and burglars operating in Abuja, Nigeria’s nation’s capital may have resolved to demand food only when they attack their victims or break into homes. Africa Health Report can confirm that these thieves due to hardship now go after food. Sharing his experience, a victim, Mr. Chidex while speaking with Africa Health…
Editor With the consistent decline of the Naira, Nigeria’s legal tender, the country has been rated among the top 11 worst-performing currencies in the world. The criteria applied before arriving at this conclusion were the performances of the currencies of countries in the world against the US Dollar over some time. Over the past few…
Floods have blocked some parts of the Command Area in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State causing residents and passersby stranded along with their vehicles. The flood on Tuesday also left a major bridge submerged by floodwaters. Images and footage from the National Emergency Management Agency, obtained by Africa Health Report, (AHR) depicted…
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