2026 - Page 8 of 170 - Africa Health Report

FCCPC, NAFDAC Sign Deal to Protect Nigerian Consumers Faster FCCPC and NAFDAC officials sign consumer protection agreement in Abuja

Mirian Gom May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s consumer protection regulators have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating complaint resolution...

Mirian Gom May 7, 2026

OYO, Nigeria – Health authorities in Oyo State have intensified efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation through...

NECO Unveils Computer-Based Exams to Curb Malpractice Nationwide Nigerian-government-announces-552m-HOPE-EDU-education-funding.jpg

Oluwafunbi Bello May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says the National Examinations Council will begin computer-based examinations in 2026,...

Dying In Silence: The Hidden Disease Stealing Health, Futures of Nigerian Women A Nigerian woman standing beside a rural riverbank where communities depend on untreated water amid growing concerns over schistosomiasis infections.

Oluwatobi Adu May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease silently damaging their health, fertility, and dignity. Many remain...

Hussaini Ibrahim May 7, 2026

SOKOTO, Nigeria – A fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has killed at least 33 children in Sokoto...

Nigeria Extradites Chinese Fugitive Over $245m Investment Fraud Police operatives involved in international fraud investigation and extradition process

Mirian Gom May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force confirms the arrest and extradition of a Chinese national accused...

Ogun Begins Statewide Power Audit to Boost Electricity Supply Electricity distribution infrastructure in Nigeria

Korede Abdullah May 7, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – Dapo Abiodun announces a statewide electricity audit aimed at improving energy efficiency, curbing theft...

NANS Threatens Protest Against South African Firms Over Killings NANS President Olushola Oladoja speaking on Nigeria’s internal security collapse

Korede Abdullah May 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students threatens protests against South African-linked businesses in Nigeria...

Lagos to Launch Paid Street Parking Scheme Across Major Cities Vehicles parked along a busy Lagos street under traffic management measures

Korede Abdullah May 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Parking Authority plans to introduce paid on-street parking across key commercial districts...

Africa CDC Tracks Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Cluster, Public Risk Low WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases