March 2026 - Page 31 of 39 - Africa Health Report

War Beyond the Battlefield: How the US–Israel–Iran Conflict Is Quietly Squeezing Nigerian Homes Fuel queues at a Nigerian petrol station amid rising global oil prices

Fuel queues at a Nigerian petrol station amid rising global oil prices

War Beyond the Battlefield: How the US–Israel–Iran Conflict Is Quietly Squeezing Nigerian Homes

Korede Abdullah March 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – When wars erupt thousands of kilometres away, they often feel distant — dramatic headlines...

Contractor Scandal Rocks Federal Road Project in Nasarawa as Officials Demand Action Federal officials inspect sections of a road construction project in Nasarawa State amid concerns over alleged poor construction practices.

Federal officials inspect sections of a road construction project in Nasarawa State amid concerns over alleged poor construction practices.

Contractor Scandal Rocks Federal Road Project in Nasarawa as Officials Demand Action

Oluwafunbi Bello March 7, 2026

NASARAWA, Nigeria – Allegations of poor construction practices have cast a shadow over the federally funded Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto–Abaji...

Customs Zone ‘A’ Strengthens Collaboration With NDLEA, Freight Forwarders Nigeria Customs Service launches One-Stop-Shop to cut cargo clearance time

Nigeria Customs Service launches One-Stop-Shop to cut cargo clearance time

Customs Zone ‘A’ Strengthens Collaboration With NDLEA, Freight Forwarders

Korede Abdullah March 6, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Zone ‘A’ Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment...

Edo Police Arrest 65 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover ₦1.85m Ransom in Aviele Raid Police officers rescue suspected trafficking victims in Nasarawa

Police officers rescue suspected trafficking victims in Nasarawa

Edo Police Arrest 65 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover ₦1.85m Ransom in Aviele Raid

Otamere Gladness March 6, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦1.85...

Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Police Arrest Nine Suspects Katsina Police Recover AK-47 Rifles After Foiled Ambush

Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Police Arrest Nine Suspects

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 6, 2026

ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler and...

Emirates Resumes Dubai–Lagos Flights After Middle East Airspace Disruptions An Emirates aircraft prepares for takeoff as the airline resumes Dubai–Lagos flight operations after regional disruptions.

An Emirates aircraft prepares for takeoff as the airline resumes Dubai–Lagos flight operations after regional disruptions.

Emirates Resumes Dubai–Lagos Flights After Middle East Airspace Disruptions

Korede Abdullah March 6, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Emirates Airline has announced the resumption of its Dubai–Lagos–Dubai flight operations after a temporary...

Group Marks International Women’s Day With Free Health Services in Lagos Women participate in health screenings during the emPOWERHer campaign organised by emPLE to mark International Women’s Day in Lagos.

Women participate in health screenings during the emPOWERHer campaign organised by emPLE to mark International Women’s Day in Lagos.

Group Marks International Women’s Day With Free Health Services in Lagos

Korede Abdullah March 6, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – One of Nigeria’s rapidly growing insurance firms, emPLE, has announced a strategic partnership with...

WHO Emphasises Community-Led Social Protection for Emergency Preparedness WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

WHO Emphasises Community-Led Social Protection for Emergency Preparedness

Oluwatobi Adu March 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of placing communities at the...

NAFDAC Launches Ebonyi Task Force to Combat Fake Drugs and Unsafe Foods NAFDAC headquarters issuing clarification on Amoxicillin

NAFDAC Launches Ebonyi Task Force to Combat Fake Drugs and Unsafe Foods

Koko Maxwella March 6, 2026

ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a...

Dry Season Raises Meningitis Risk as NCDC Intensifies Nationwide Surveillance Nisa Premier Hospital Abuja where suspected viral fever case was tested

Nisa Premier Hospital Abuja where suspected viral fever case was tested

Dry Season Raises Meningitis Risk as NCDC Intensifies Nationwide Surveillance

Koko Maxwella March 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance...

Month: March 2026

War Beyond the Battlefield: How the US–Israel–Iran Conflict Is Quietly Squeezing Nigerian Homes

Contractor Scandal Rocks Federal Road Project in Nasarawa as Officials Demand Action

Customs Zone ‘A’ Strengthens Collaboration With NDLEA, Freight Forwarders

Edo Police Arrest 65 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover ₦1.85m Ransom in Aviele Raid

Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Police Arrest Nine Suspects

Emirates Resumes Dubai–Lagos Flights After Middle East Airspace Disruptions

Group Marks International Women’s Day With Free Health Services in Lagos

NAFDAC Launches Ebonyi Task Force to Combat Fake Drugs and Unsafe Foods

Dry Season Raises Meningitis Risk as NCDC Intensifies Nationwide Surveillance

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