Africa Health Report

Lagos Seeks Private Investment to Strengthen Healthcare for 30m Residents Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Lagos Seeks Private Investment to Strengthen Healthcare for 30m Residents

Korede Abdullah September 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has called for increased private-sector investment in healthcare, saying public...

Experts Raise Alarm Over Food Adulteration, Contamination in Nigeria

Korede Abdullah September 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Food safety experts have warned that widespread food adulteration, contamination and weak supply-chain traceability...

Alausa Urges Nigerian Universities to Diversify Funding Beyond Government Allocations

Hope Ajayi September 9, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has urged vice-chancellors of public universities...

Ogun Arrests Woman Captured Dumping Refuse into Drainage in Viral Video Ogun Arrests Woman Filmed Dumping Refuse Into Drainage in Viral Video

Ogun Arrests Woman Captured Dumping Refuse into Drainage in Viral Video

Mirian Gom September 8, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has arrested a woman captured in a...

FG: UK Passport Processing Costs Remain Unchanged RDI officials presenting investigative findings on mining abuses.

FG: UK Passport Processing Costs Remain Unchanged

Hope Ajayi September 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has clarified that Nigerians applying for international passports during the ongoing...

Climate, Air Pollution Action Could Prevent 144m Premature Deaths by 2050 – Report Climate, Clean Air Measures Could Prevent 144 Million Premature Deaths by 2050

Climate, Clean Air Measures Could Prevent 144 Million Premature Deaths by 2050

Climate, Air Pollution Action Could Prevent 144m Premature Deaths by 2050 – Report

Mirian Gom September 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Coordinated action to reduce climate change and air pollution could prevent about 144 million...

Face Masks Now Mandatory on Plateau Metro Buses as Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 23 Plateau Enforces Face Masks on Metro Buses as Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 23

Plateau Enforces Face Masks on Metro Buses as Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 23

Face Masks Now Mandatory on Plateau Metro Buses as Diphtheria Death Toll Hits 23

Mirian Gom September 8, 2026

PLATEAU, Nigeria – Passengers using TinCity Metro buses in Plateau State will now be required to wear...

QR Codes End Document Cloning in NYSC, Strengthen Certificate Verification – DG

Oluwatobi Adu September 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the deployment of QR code technology has...

Secondhand Smoke May Reduce Fertility – WHO Warns WHO says secondhand smoke may reduce fertility and increase infertility risk in men and women, urging couples planning pregnancy to avoid tobacco exposure.