Rare Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in South Africa After Cruise Deaths
ABUJA, Nigeria – A rare human-transmissible hantavirus strain is confirmed in South Africa after deaths linked to an international cruise, prompting urgent contact tracing.…
Month: May 2026
Africa Health Workforce Surges as Shortages, Migration Crisis Deepens
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s health workforce is expanding rapidly, yet millions remain without care as unemployment and migration expose systemic gaps, a new World…
Nigeria Urged to Cut Drug Imports, Boost Local Pharmaceutical Industry
ILORIN, Nigeria – Nigeria faces calls to reduce medicine imports and strengthen local production to secure health sovereignty and economic resilience. Speaking on Wednesday…
NAFDAC Reforms Boost Drug Safety, Nigeria Joins African Medicines Treaty
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens drug regulation and joins a continental treaty to curb fake medicines and boost pharmaceutical standards. Director-General of National Agency…
Nigeria Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle 30,000 Midwife Shortage
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches an ambitious national strategy to close a 30,000-midwife gap, targeting high maternal and infant deaths across the country. The…
Nigeria Education Reform Drive Gains Momentum with New Leadership Appointments
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s education sector receives a major governance boost as new agency leaders are inaugurated to drive reforms and accountability nationwide. The…
Nigeria Hands Over New Lagos Bridge Project to Chinese Firm
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria awards a major bridge reconstruction project in Lagos, citing urgent structural risks and long-term infrastructure needs. Minister of Works, David…
Experts Warn Nigeria Against Fortifying Ultra-Processed Foods Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts urge Nigeria to rethink food fortification policies, warning that ultra-processed foods could worsen chronic disease risks. At a…
Nigeria Expands Youth Climate Action with New Eco Champions Phase
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a second phase of a youth-led climate initiative, placing young people—especially women—at the centre of environmental action and decision-making.…
Flood Alert: NEMA Rallies Agencies in Oyo After NiMet Forecasts Heavy Rainfall
IBADAN, Nigeria – Nigeria’s disaster management authorities have intensified preparedness efforts in Oyo State following warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The National…