The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug abuse and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in a statement signed by the…
The Federal Government has set in motion a strategic plan to reclaim Nigeria’s Category ‘C’ seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, ahead of the elections slated for November/December 2024. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Wednesday by the FMM&BE head of Press and Public Relations Muhammad Tahir Zakari…
Mele Kyari, Group CEO of NNPC Ltd., has reiterated the company’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s energy debacle, ensuring energy security, sustainable growth, and energy affordability. Kyari made this announcement in a press release on Monday, while speaking at the 42nd Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists Annual International Conference, Kyari outlined NNPC’s vision for Nigeria’s energy…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair came to a close Saturday, with Managing Director and Trade Commissioner of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Tokashi Oku, highlighting the achievements made despite a decrease in participants. Oku noted that some Japanese firms have engaged with Nigerian companies to create business opportunities, demonstrating the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area 2 Command, Onne, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has announced a significant seizure of 21 containers laden with illicit drugs and donkey skin valued at N46 billion. Comptroller Mohammed Babandede disclosed this information during a press briefing on Monday, said the Duty Paid Value (DPV)…
Recently, the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria cried out over acute shortage of radiographers and sonographers, sparking concerns about the implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system. In this special report, Korede Abdullah delves into the far-reaching consequences of this shortage, exploring how it affects the quality of care and patient outcomes in Nigeria’s health sector. Healthcare…
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong statement demanding urgent action to address the worsening economic crisis, workers’ rights violations, and key challenges affecting Nigerian workers. In a communiqué released following their meeting in Port Harcourt on Friday, November 8, 2024, and sent to Africa Health Report,…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated a nine-member committee tasked with reviewing Nigeria’s Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) Act. The move, according to Fagbemi, is part of the federal government’s broader law reform agenda to enhance foreign investment…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested two Chinese siblings: Wang Jiang and Wang Richard for allegedly making efforts to export some solid minerals without requisite permit. This was contained in a press release by the Head, Media & Publicity for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale. According…
New data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that only Lagos, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) generated more revenue than they received from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in 2023. The report, shared via the Statisense X handle on Thursday, highlighted the varying contributions of state revenues to their…
