How US’ Foreign Aid Freeze is Threatening Nigeria’s Future

On a stormy January morning, the world watched as President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would send shockwaves through international aid systems. The order, which halted all US foreign aid to countries worldwide—except for Egypt and Israel—has left nations dependent on American funding grappling with uncertainty. Among the most affected is Nigeria, a…

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Relief for Households Grappling with Hardships as Tomato Prices Drop Significantly in Abuja

  There has been a dramatic 90% reduction in tomato prices sparking widespread excitement among residents of Abuja and its surrounding areas. The cost of fresh tomatoes around December last year got so high that many households across Nigeria ate their meals without tomatoes. This means that a significant size of the country’s population is…

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Go Away Gridlock, Lagosians Wait with Bated Breath for Blue and Red Lines Rails

Several attempts and efforts had been made to enhance rapid and smooth transportation experience in Lagos state by the governments, both past and present. Critics opined that there is still work to do. The current government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has delved into a novel project targeting an improved transportation sector, aligning with a popular…

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Kano, Northern Nigeria in Grips of Mental Health Emergency

The Mental Health Crisis in northern Nigeria seems to be a perennial challenge.  For some reasons linked to drug and substance abuse, state of insecurity, economic hardship, among others the phenomenon has reached an emergency situation in the region. AHR’s Hussaini Kafi in Kano, who gives a sad picture of the situation in his graphic…

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Bandits’ Threat: We Are Battle Ready – Southwest Dares Terrorists

Fears have gripped the Southwest region after Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that bandits linked to the Independent State of West Africa, fleeing military attacks in the Northwest, are heading to the region. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, examines the proactive measures being taken by regional governors, security agencies, and stakeholders to…

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