Kidnapping for ransom has become a terrifying and lucrative business in Nigeria, especially in the once-thought haven of the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. With the rise in abductions, the use of crowdfunding for ransom has become increasingly common, as families, friends, and well-wishers are forced to mobilize funds to secure…
As Nigerians settle into the new year, their expectations from the federal government are at an all-time high. From security to health, education, poverty alleviation, and the economy, Nigerians are eager to see positive changes in their country. In this report, Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob Ochenje, took to the streets of Abuja to present…
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the removal of fuel subsidies by the current administration in Nigeria have led to significantly increased screen time for Nigerian workers and youngsters. The shift to remote work and limited mobility due to high transportation costs has forced individuals to rely heavily on laptops and…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Naira’s relentless descent has been a cause for concern since June 2023, with the currency hitting an all-time low of 1,260 per dollar as of Friday, January 12. This downward trajectory has positioned the Naira as the worst-performing currency among 151 currencies tracked by Bloomberg, trailing only the Lebanese pound and the…
The small community of Ette, situated on the border of Enugu and Kogi states in Nigeria, has been grappling with a multitude of challenges, with the most pressing being the prevalence of criminal activities, particularly kidnapping. The community, which has long been neglected in terms of infrastructural development, is now a hotspot for criminal activities,…
The debate surrounding Nigeria’s restrictive abortion law has been ongoing for years, with a focus on its impact on women’s health and rights. While the law is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the country, its impact on maternal mortality and women’s rights is a subject of scrutiny. Jumoke Olasunkanmi – writes. The…
The proliferation of plastic waste in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, poses a significant threat to both the environment and human health. The improper disposal of plastic materials has led to severe consequences, including environmental pollution, airborne diseases, water contamination, climate change, and various environmental hazards. In this report, Ogbodo Ozioma Favour delves into the impacts…
As 2023 comes to a close, Favour Ozioma Ogbodo documents significant events in Nigeria’s Health Sector. Nigeria witnessed many changes in 2023, from the transition from the ‘Change’ mandate of the Buhari administration to the ‘Renewed Hope’ mandate of the present Tinubu administration, to rising cost of living amidst poor remuneration and brain drain of…
As 2023 winds down, African Health Report’s Gom Mirian reflects on major events that shaped Nigeria’s economic sector. The year 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride for Nigeria, with policy somersaults and financial hardship shaping the country’s economic sector. The transition of power from former President Muhammadu Buhari to President Bola Tinubu signaled the beginning…
Juliet Ochenje Jacob The year 2023 was a very busy year in the education sector of the country, albeit for the wrong reasons. What began as a quiet year for the sector was whipped into absurdity with the incident of Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme. Ejikeme’s JAMB Score Saga Ejikeme, an SS3 student of Anglican Girls Secondary…
