About 80 operators of private jets are being summoned by the federal government through the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), as a fresh move to clamp down on operators of improperly imported private jets into the country, may have begun checks on Monday have revealed. The operators of the private jets are expected to appear at…
The Federal Government has officially denied rumors regarding the renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway. Contrary to circulating reports, the administration has confirmed that the expressway in Abuja has not been renamed Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information…
The Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, has expressed worries over the high rate of children living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in Nigeria. The organization claimed that about 160,000 children were living with HIV in Nigeria, with only 45,000 receiving treatment. The council, therefore, urged the government and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to…
The Presidential flag bearer for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government for considering purchasing new aircraft for the Presidential fleet. This comes after the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended buying new planes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Obi on his X handle on…
The Chairman of Mile 12 International Market Lagos, Shehu Jibrin has blamed the acute scarcity of tomatoes and peppers leading to more than 500 percent increase prices on insecurity in the country and infestation of diseases. Jibrin made the disclosure during an interview with Channels TV on Monday, monitored by Africa Health Report. In the…
Following a court order mandating a stop in its planned price hikes, MultiChoice has readjusted its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv users in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of the company’s facing legal challenges which resulted in a significant decline in its Nigerian subscriber base, losing over a million subscribers. The Competition and…
In a bid to encourage industrial development and create employment opportunities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $3 billion with Afreximbank. The agreement, signed during the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2024 held in Nassau, The Bahamas,is set to establish a Nigeria Industrialisation Financing Facility. Representing Nigeria, the Minister…
With the recent cholera outbreak in some states, including neighbouring Lagos, and coupled with the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Ogun State Government has spelt out precautionary measures. This was made known by Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Sunday and obtained by African Health Report (AHR)….
Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic history. Last week, the country began producing oil for the first time, with the Sangomar deep-water project aiming to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day. “This is a historic day, a key milestone for…
In the rugged terrain of Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State in Northwest Nigeria, 32-year-old Shaawanatu Sani’s life has been marked by heart-wrenching tragedies and losses. A mother of eight, Shaawanatu’s foreboding experience serves as a poignant reference of the devastating impact of cultural beliefs and practices in the underserved communities. Gom Mirian who…
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