Nigeria has been plagued with a relentless malaria crisis — a century-old scourge that kills more Nigerians than any other disease. In this special report, Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s (AHR) Southwest correspondent, examines and questions whether the proposed National Agency for Malaria Eradication will finally deliver a breakthrough or simply add another layer to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab has emphasized that the state’s green transition plan is far more than a regulatory tick-box — it’s a chance for small businesses to unlock fresh opportunities. The commissioner made this known yesterday at the Lagos Green Economy Forum which took place…
Hussaini Kafi, Kano The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday destroyed 491,000 tablets of Tramadol, valued at N91 million, in Kano. The illicit drugs, intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, were incinerated at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye represented by Director…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has finalised plans to launch a N500 billion ‘Produce for Lagos’ initiative Tuesday, July 23, 2025, in a major push to tackle food insecurity and boost production. Speaking at a media briefing on Monday, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, revealed that the landmark offtaker…
The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, before Justice Daniel Osiagor has sentenced two internet fraudsters Emmanuel Nwanze and Omogbe Aroghene, in a suit seeking their conviction by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According a statement by the EFCC, the duo was arraigned on one-count separate charge…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 per cent, marking the third consecutive time in 2025 that the rate remains unchanged. Announcing the outcome of the committee’s 301st meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, CBN Governor Olayemi…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified operations to tackle oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and related crimes across the Niger Delta region, arresting 62 suspected economic saboteurs and confiscating over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. This information is contained in a statement released on Sunday by the Acting…
This special report unpacks the decades-long mystery behind Nigeria’s endlessly funded yet perpetually broken refineries, exposing how billions meant for maintenance vanished while ordinary citizens pay the price at the pump and in their pockets. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent writes. The Refinery Conundrum: A Legacy of Failure Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Character Commission (FCC) are set to establish a joint task force targeting job racketeering and related abuses. ICPC noted that the efforts is in pursuit of a clear objective to entrench fairness and restore integrity in Nigeria’s public sector recruitment processes. The…
Bushmeat consumption remains a deeply rooted cultural practice in Nigeria, but experts warn it is a public health disaster waiting to happen. In this special report, Africa Health Report correspondent Juliet Jacob, investigates the growing risks posed by the illegal bushmeat trade, the communities that depend on it, and why urgent action is needed to…
