The Federal Government has officially denied rumors regarding the renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway. Contrary to circulating reports, the administration has confirmed that the expressway in Abuja has not been renamed Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information…
The Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, has expressed worries over the high rate of children living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in Nigeria. The organization claimed that about 160,000 children were living with HIV in Nigeria, with only 45,000 receiving treatment. The council, therefore, urged the government and other stakeholders to intensify efforts to…
The Presidential flag bearer for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government for considering purchasing new aircraft for the Presidential fleet. This comes after the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recommended buying new planes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Obi on his X handle on…
Following a court order mandating a stop in its planned price hikes, MultiChoice has readjusted its subscription rates for DStv and GOtv users in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of the company’s facing legal challenges which resulted in a significant decline in its Nigerian subscriber base, losing over a million subscribers. The Competition and…
In a bid to encourage industrial development and create employment opportunities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $3 billion with Afreximbank. The agreement, signed during the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2024 held in Nassau, The Bahamas,is set to establish a Nigeria Industrialisation Financing Facility. Representing Nigeria, the Minister…
With the recent cholera outbreak in some states, including neighbouring Lagos, and coupled with the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Ogun State Government has spelt out precautionary measures. This was made known by Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, in a statement on Sunday and obtained by African Health Report (AHR)….
Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic history. Last week, the country began producing oil for the first time, with the Sangomar deep-water project aiming to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day. “This is a historic day, a key milestone for…
In the rugged terrain of Bungudu local government area of Zamfara State in Northwest Nigeria, 32-year-old Shaawanatu Sani’s life has been marked by heart-wrenching tragedies and losses. A mother of eight, Shaawanatu’s foreboding experience serves as a poignant reference of the devastating impact of cultural beliefs and practices in the underserved communities. Gom Mirian who…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has conducted a series of successful operations resulting in significant drug seizures and arrests across Nigeria. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, shared this information in a statement on the organization’s social media platform and provided it to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Sunday. During…
The Kaduna State Government has reported the staggering N4 billion annual spending on school feeding to combat the rising number of out-of-school children in the state. The Special Assistant to the Kaduna State Governor on School Feeding, Dr Fauziya Buhari-Ado, who made the disclosure on Sunday in a statement sighted by Africa Health Report emphasised…
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