Africa Health Report

Keyamo: $500m Raised for Lagos Airport Reconstruction Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo speaks during Aero Contractors’ 67th anniversary in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah October 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has raised about $500 million for the reconstruction of Lagos airport...

Military Aircraft Crashes in Ondo as Rescue Operation Begins Rescue teams gather near the reported site of a military aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State.

Hope Ajayi October 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian military aircraft has reportedly crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, headquarters...

When Children Speak: Will Nigeria Protect Them? Nigerian schoolchildren participating in a child safeguarding and protection awareness programme.

Korede Abdullah October 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria- A child can find the courage to disclose abuse and still remain vulnerable if the...

NSCDC Warns Anambra Personnel Against Rights Abuses NSCDC Anambra State Commandant Olatunde Maku addresses personnel during a muster parade.

Mirian Gom October 5, 2026

AWKA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has warned personnel...

Mirian Gom October 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Extreme heat is emerging as a potentially fatal threat to pregnant women, newborns and...

FCT Police Threaten Arrests Over Fake, Concealed Vehicle Plates FCT Police warn motorists against fake and concealed vehicle number plates.

Mirian Gom October 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has warned motorists against using vehicles without valid...

Plateau Govt Steps Up Eye Health Drive to Prevent Avoidable Blindness Plateau State Commissioner for Health Nicholas Ba’amlong speaks on eye health and avoidable blindness.

Mirian Gom October 5, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria — The Plateau State Government has renewed efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and expand access...

Hope Ajayi October 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has intercepted illicit drugs worth...

Nearly Half of Lagos Health Facilities Fail IPC Assessment Health workers during infection prevention and control activities in a Lagos healthcare facility

Korede Abdullah October 4, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nearly half of 415 healthcare facilities assessed in Lagos State have inadequate infection prevention...

The Supplement Trap: How Social Media Is Selling Young Nigerians a New Body Young Nigerians face health questions as social media promotes supplements for weight gain, skin enhancement and intimate wellness.