Juliet Jacob

Ochenje Juliet Jacob is a Reporter and Senior Staff of Africa Health Report with special interest in health, politics, development, and all round information.

Nigeria: Yuletide in The Air Amidst Economic Hardship and Hunger Stampedes

The Yuletide season, traditionally a time for joy, family gatherings, and celebrations, has taken a somber tone this year as Nigeria’s economic hardships force citizens to make tough decisions. Soaring transportation fares, relentless hikes in food prices, and stagnant wages have dimmed the holiday spirit, pushing many to opt for a subdued Christmas. Our correspondents,…

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NAFDAC, Stakeholders Forge Alliance to Enhance Food Safety in Nigeria

  In a bid to foster a robust and sustainable food safety system in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Association of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employers (AFBTE) have pledged to strengthen collaboration. This development emerged during the 2024 End-of-Year Stakeholders Dialogue and Feedback Session held in…

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Urgent Actions, Nigeria’s Pry Education Dying, Faces Decade-Long Neglect, Unending Teachers’ Strike

Nigeria is facing a major crisis as primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continue their indefinite strike over unpaid wages and unresolved welfare concerns. Juliet Jacob analyses the implications of the strike in this special report. The Lingering Crisis in FCT Public Primary Schools and Conundrum of FCT Primary School Teachers’ Strike…

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Nigerians Express Outrage as PoS Operators Hike Charges Amid ₦50 Bank Tax on e-Transfers

Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators in Nigeria have notably raised their withdrawal fees, now charging between ₦300 and ₦200 for transactions of ₦5,000. This represents a substantial increase from the earlier limit of ₦100, leading to extensive public discussion about the financial burden on the populace. The increase comes after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) imposed…

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NAFDAC Warns Against Circulation of Fake Malaria Drugs in Nigeria

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical warning about the distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) tablets and suspensions across Nigeria. According to a statement released on its official website on Wednesday, NAFDAC disclosed that laboratory tests conducted at a WHO-prequalified facility in Germany revealed that the counterfeit…

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Tinubu Unveils 2025 Budget, Focuses on Security as Critics Call for Education, Health Reforms

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Nigeria’s 2025 budget proposal to the Lawmakers on Wednesday, totalling N26.14 trillion, with defence and security receiving the largest share of N4.91 trillion. The budget, which prioritizes national security, has sparked a significant debate, with many arguing that sectors like education and health are being sidelined. Infrastructure follows closely with…

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NAFDAC Destroys Contaminated Bioflex Infusions as ABUTH Raises the Alarm

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has swiftly addressed a serious consumer complaint from Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika, by taking firm measures against contaminated medical products. The grievance concerning Bioflex infusions provided by Biomedical Company Limited in Ilorin pointed out the existence of suspended particles, leading to…

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Toxic Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Heart Disease and Strokes, Researchers Urge Global Monitoring

A growing body of evidence reveals that chemicals found in common plastic products may be responsible for millions of cases of heart disease and strokes worldwide, alongside hundreds of thousands of deaths annually. Maureen Cropper and her team from the University of Maryland carried out a study examining the public health effects of three chemicals…

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