Korede Abdullah The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX). This alert was contained in a statement made on NAFDAC’s website, ‘Public Alert…
Following Africa Health Report (AHR) of how a man sprayed a mosque with petrol and locked its doors before setting it on fire, killing over 11 worshippers and dozens injured last week In response to this, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemns the use of arson while sending his condolences to victims according to a press…
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned the attack on its soldiers at Banex Plaza in Abuja, emphasising that the soldiers were unarmed and posed no threat. Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement made available to Africa Health Report on Tuesday, described the incident as “entirely unwarranted and unjustifiable.” In…
The CEO of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanne, has revealed that the company is investing $6 billion in energy projects in Angola instead of Nigeria, citing policy inconsistency in Nigeria as the primary reason for this decision. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Pouyanne emphasized that Angola’s stable policy framework is more conducive to…
At the end of its two-day meeting on Tuesday, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) voted to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 150 basis points to 26.25 percent from 24.75 percent, while maintaining other policy parameters. This marks the third consecutive rate hike since Olayemi Cardoso assumed…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has officially been inaugurated into the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) in a move aimed at enhancing advocacy efforts and support for members in educational and research institutions across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, on Tuesday, the…
The West African Health Organization (WAHO) collaborates with France to reduce the mortality rate in Africa. This was initiated by the French Development Agency (AFD) with aim to invest 4.5 million euros to reduce mortality rate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Maternal mortality in Nigeria remains one of the highest globally, it was…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the interest rate by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. Said the Governor of CBN, Yemi Cardoso, “The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held its 295th meeting on the 20th and 21st of May 2024…
Nigeria has been ranked as the 6th highest country globally in terms of abortion rates, with 33 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44, according to the World Abortion Policies report by the United Nations through World Population Review. This places Nigeria among countries like Vietnam, Cuba, and India, surpassing even Argentina and Brazil…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has delivered essential medical supplies to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), to ensure the health and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims undertaking this year’s Hajj. The regular supply of the essential drugs which include antimalarials, antihypertensives, analgesics, and antibiotics among others would be distributed to all…
