Nigeria is taking centre stage in Africa’s effort to build stronger, more resilient health systems. This is by championing sustainable financing and medical oxygen security at the upcoming Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) scheduled for July 15 in Abuja. The Director-General of the West African Institute of Public Health, Dr Francis Ohanyido said this…
… Says Suspension Denies Constituents Right to Representation A federal high court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In March, Natasha was suspended by the Senate for six months for alleged gross misconduct, days after a face-off with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a change of…
Zambia declared an end to a cholera outbreak on Thursday, after five consecutive weeks without recording a new case. Health Minister Elijah Muchima applauded health care workers, rapid response teams and communities for their vigilance in efforts that exceed the international threshold of 28 consecutive days with no new confirmed case of the disease nationwide….
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has commended Nigeria’s authorities for bold and politically difficult policies that have “improved macroeconomic stability and enhanced resilience.” IMF noted on Wednesday, “Reversing years of economic volatility”, in its latest Article IV Consultation, in which it affirms a new reality for Nigeria. IMF declared Nigeria is making meaningful progress following…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged youths in the country to join hands with the EFCC in combating corruption, economic and financial crimes. He gave this charge while addressing the students of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, Abuja center, who came on an excursion…
WHO’s new Regional Director for Africa, Mohammed Janabi, has formally assumed office. A professor of cardiology, the Tanzanian born Janabi took up the role on Monday, 30 June, bringing with him over three decades of leadership in clinical medicine, health policy, public health, and health systems development across Africa and beyond. Announcing his assumption of…
…Rwanda, Nigeria among 10 African countries with weakest currencies The Emir of Kano, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, has lamented the worsening state of Nigeria’s economy, stating that every sector in the country is battered and in decline. Represented by labour and human rights activist, Auwalu Yakasai (Danmalikin Kano), the monarch made the remarks at the…
The Nigerian Defence authorities on Sunday confirmed a significant victory in the fight against terrorists and criminal elements across the country, as the troops of 1 Brigade of Operation FASAN YAMA in Zamfara State neutralised a terrorist kingpin identified as Mai Dada. The terrorist lord met his waterloo during a counterattack in Maru LGA of…
About 49 erring healthcare facilities (HCFs) and 47 health maintenance organisations (HMOs) were sanctioned by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in 2024 for different infractions bordering on poor quality of service to enrollees, in accordance with its operational guidelines. According to the NHIA, the action followed investigations into complaints received from patients enrolled into…
Styrofoam containers appear to be making a comeback in Lagos, despite the state government’s enforcement of a ban on their use and distribution, which began a year ago. The ban, introduced in January 2024, was part of efforts to curb the environmental damage caused by single-use plastics, including non-biodegradable polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam….
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