Africa Health Report

FG: 4,434 Primary Healthcare Centres Revitalised Child receiving routine immunisation at a Nigerian health centre

FG: 4,434 Primary Healthcare Centres Revitalised

Mirian Gom October 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government says it has revitalised 4,434 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria,...

WHO Warns Lead Exposure Threatens 815m Children WHO

WHO Warns Lead Exposure Threatens 815m Children

Hope Ajayi October 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen measures against lead exposure,...

NHIA Raises Healthcare Reimbursements by 373% NHIA Director-General Kelechi Ohiri discusses health insurance reforms in Abuja

NHIA Raises Healthcare Reimbursements by 373%

Mirian Gom October 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has increased reimbursements to healthcare providers under its...

Petrol Tanker Fire Kills Four, Injures Several in Edo Fire damage at the scene of a petrol tanker inferno along the Benin-Lagos Highway in Oluku, Edo State.

Fire damage at the scene of a petrol tanker inferno along the Benin-Lagos Highway in Oluku, Edo State.

Petrol Tanker Fire Kills Four, Injures Several in Edo

Hope Ajayi October 15, 2026

EDO, Nigeria – At least four people were reportedly killed and several others injured after a petrol...

First Lady Launches ₦1bn Edo Empowerment Programme First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo at the launch of CNG buses and an economic empowerment programme in Benin City.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo at the launch of CNG buses and an economic empowerment programme in Benin City.

First Lady Launches ₦1bn Edo Empowerment Programme

Mirian Gom October 15, 2026

EDO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses...

TETFund Demands Results from N1.6trn Education Investment TETFund Executive Secretary Arc. Sonny Echono delivering a convocation lecture at Nile University.

TETFund Executive Secretary Arc. Sonny Echono delivering a convocation lecture at Nile University.

TETFund Demands Results from N1.6trn Education Investment

Mirian Gom October 15, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has challenged beneficiary institutions to deliver measurable results...

Lagos Announces Weekend Traffic Diversion for Bridge Repairs Independence Bridge in Lagos ahead of scheduled asphalt repairs and weekend traffic diversions.

Independence Bridge in Lagos ahead of scheduled asphalt repairs and weekend traffic diversions.

Lagos Announces Weekend Traffic Diversion for Bridge Repairs

Hope Ajayi October 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversions on the Independence Bridge from Friday,...

Ondo Orders River Fumigation After NAF Crash Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, whose government ordered river fumigation and health support after the Igbokoda aircraft crash.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, whose government ordered river fumigation and health support after the Igbokoda aircraft crash.

Ondo Orders River Fumigation After NAF Crash

Hope Ajayi October 15, 2026

ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government has ordered the fumigation of a river near the site...

Rivers Arrests Four Over Alleged Medical Quackery Health facility sealed by Rivers State authorities during an inspection targeting alleged medical quackery.