Africa Health Report
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the determination of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to tame inflation through conventional methods. Mr. Cardoso stated this in an interview with Bloomberg in London on Tuesday, while sharing key insights on the current state of the market, mainly focusing…
A study by the World Health Organisation (WHO), has indicated that about 1.8 billion adults are prone to heart attacks and diabetes as a result of not meeting the recommended physical activity levels in 2022. The study published in The Lancet Global Health journal, was able to establish the prevalence of insufficient physical activity for…
The Coordinator of Abuja Municipal Management Council, (AMMC), Felix Obuah, has said it would commence relocation of mechanics and traders operating on road corridors and buffer zones to Wassa. He disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. This is coming after 15 years of conflict over the relocation of Apo Mechanic Village. In a…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a 14-day postponement of the application process for student loans from state-owned tertiary institutions due to low data submissions. The applications, which were supposed to begin on June 25, will now start on July 10, 2024. In a statement by the head of media and public relations,…
President Bola Tinubu has given a directive on the setting up of a presidential committee to coordinate the activities of the Cholera Emergency Operation Centre, operated by the National Centre For Disease Control. The Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, made the disclosure on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Tinubu…
The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, refuted claims that the 10th Senate is suggesting the procurement of new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Speaking in Maiduguri, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio dismissed the report as false, emphasizing that the Senate’s focus is on legislative support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda….
The World Health Organization, (WHO) revealed that alcohol is responsible for nearly three million deaths each year, with a slight decrease in recent years but still at an “unacceptably high” level. A report made public on the organization’s website and sighted by Africa Health Report, (AHR) on Tuesday, shows that in 2019, 2.6 million…
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a persistent issue in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting women. Juliet Jacob revisits the issues, particularly, high-profile cases in Nigeria’s civil service space, in this report. Despite legal frameworks and organizational policies, the problem of workplace sexual molestation lingers, creating hostile environments that hinder employee well-being and performance. Recent…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has urged a holistic approach to combat persistent security challenges in the North West in synergy with the ‘New Security Agenda of the United Nations which emphasizes engaging the cooperation of communities, institutions in order to foster peace in affected regions. This was confirmed in a…
The Independent Corrupt Practices Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a dismissed staff of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs. Rose Deffi over allegation of certificate forgery. This was disclosed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who said Mrs Deffi pleaded not guilty to the seven counts forgery charge against her. The…