The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal in Abuja has ordered that its interim order, restraining MultiChoice Nigeria Limited from increasing DSTV tariff, be pasted at the firm’s “corporate headquarters or any known address of the branches of MultiChoice Nigeria Limited across Nigeria.” The chairman of the tribunal, Saratu Shafii, who made the order dated April…
Commercial banks in Nigeria have closed 2.021 million bank accounts in the first quarter of 2024, (Q1’24), to clean their books of questionable accounts and comply with regulatory orders on the linkage of bank accounts to the National Identity Number, NIN. The Nigerian Interbank Settlement System, NIBSS in its recent report disclosed this fact, which…
The Enugu State Senator representing Enugu North, Okey Ezea has sent a felicitation message to all workers amidst Socio-economic challenges. This message is to commemorate the annual Workers’ Day by the Senator’s media office on May 1 while encouraging all workers to brace up as the country works to overcome these challenges. “On this year’s…
The President of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Festus Osifo, on Wednesday, urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC, to reverse the increase in electricity tariff within one week, saying it was unethical for Nigerians to pay high electricity tariffs. The TUC president who spoke during the 2024 Workers’ Day in Abuja, expressed dissatisfaction with…
President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country. This is confirmed in a press statement by the President’s Chief adviser, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, Commemorating the annually Celebrated Workers’ Day. Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres; the clerical officer,…
In a recent report released by the United Nations, and was obtained by African health report (AHR), it has been revealed that extreme heat significantly raises the risk of stillbirth. The findings underscore the urgent need for action to address the escalating threats posed by climate change to maternal and neonatal health worldwide. Additionally, the…
Healthtracka, a leading healthtech company, is set to host the inaugural Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 4th, 2024. Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, the CEO of Healthtracka, revealed in a press release shared with Africa Health Report, (AHR) that women frequently encounter more health obstacles than men. “These challenges range from menstrual…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has hailed all Nigerian workers for their immense contribution to the growth and development to the country while encouraging them to seek Patriotism This is confirmed in a message titled; 2024 Workers’ Day Edition and signed by the public speaker of the house, Musa Abdullahi Krishi…
In a bid to combat the rising challenge of childhood cancer in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has called upon the government to allocate more funding towards its treatment. Dr. Usman Aliyu, the Director-general of NICRIT, made this plea during an interactive session organized by NICRAT, in collaboration with…
The Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to immediately reconstitute the Governing Councils of universities that were previously dissolved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to an 11-point communique made available to Africa Health Report and signed by ARNU Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, and…
