February 2026 - Page 13 of 35 - Africa Health Report

Kwara Tightens Anti-Begging Drive After Suspect’s Arrest Raises Alarm Kwara officials conduct enforcement against street begging

Koko Maxwella February 14, 2026

KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies its anti-begging enforcement following the arrest of a suspected...

Rural Road Projects Boost Farming, Revive Local Economies in Ekiti Newly constructed rural road improving farm access in Ekiti State

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 14, 2026

EKITI, Nigeria – Rural road construction across Ekiti State is improving agricultural productivity and stimulating local economies,...

Market Clash Kills Trader, Sparks Ethnic Tension in Rivers State Police secure fruit market after deadly clash in Rivers State

Mirian Gom February 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A violent clash at a fruit market in Rivers State leaves one trader dead...

Feeding on Faith: Nigerian Parents Gamble with Baby Food Safety in a Market of Doubt Mother checking expiry date on baby food tin in a Nigerian supermarket 2

Koko Maxwella February 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid afternoon in Lagos, Amaka Johnson stood in the baby food aisle...

FRSC Warns Plateau Motorists Against Drunk Driving on Valentine’s Day FRSC officers conduct road safety enforcement in Plateau State during Valentine’s Day

Hussaini Ibrahim February 14, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps issues a stern warning to motorists in Plateau State...

Nigeria Calls for African Shift Towards Health Security Sovereignty Vice President Shettima speaking at the Nigerian Renewable Energy Forum.

Mirian Gom February 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria urges African nations to reduce reliance on foreign aid and build self-sufficient health...

FG Plans Faster Workplace Dispute Resolution Nationwide Labour stakeholders at arbitration forum in Abuja

Oluwafunbi Bello February 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment announces plans to strengthen industrial courts and...

Korede Abdullah February 14, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria -The Edo State Government declares a Lassa fever outbreak after six people die and...

Ekiti Issues Alert as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Nationwide Ekiti government warns health workers and residents as Lassa fever cases and deaths increase across Nigeria.