The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commissioned the FCT National Health Fellows Selection Committee, marking a significant advancement in enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare system at the community level. This initiative is part of the National Health Fellows Programme established by the Federal Government under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative/Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp). Its goal…
In commemoration of World Cancer Day, Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for unified efforts to tackle the burden of cancer in the country, emphasizing the importance of early detection and equitable access to treatment. Speaking on NTA Television on Tuesday, the First Lady described cancer as a significant health challenge, both globally and…
Nigeria has been plagued by a spate of devastating tanker explosions, resulting in countless avoidable deaths. Africa Health Report’s Juliet Jacob delves into the root causes of this tragedy, issuing an urgent call to action for authorities to intervene and put an end to the carnage. A Nation on Edge For many Nigerians, traveling along…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an initiative to combat drug abuse among Nigerian youths by inaugurating the NAFDAC Consumer Safety Club (NCSC) at Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. This move is part of its “Catch Them Young” programme, aimed at fostering drug awareness and resistance among…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has mandated the immediate retirement of senior police officers who have served for more than 35 years or are older than 60. This was declared at an extraordinary meeting, presided over by PSC Chairman DIG Hashimu Argungu (retired), on Friday. The meeting had key officials in attendance, including Justice Adamu…
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has reaffirmed her dedication to enhancing the health of women and children nationwide by introducing the Free To Shine Triple Elimination Campaign. Speaking at the event in Ilorin, Kwara State, the First Lady emphasized the need for a collective approach to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has on Thursday, inaugurated five mini-plants for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, to improve the availability and accessibility of gas throughout the nation. The facilities, which consist of PRIME LNG, NGML/Gasnexus LNG, BUA LNG, Highland LNG, and LNG Arete, are intended to use natural gas…
The Nigerian Federal Government has indicated its readiness to accept and assist Nigerians who might be deported from the United States. This commitment arises in light of reports of increased immigration enforcement by U.S. officials. In a statement On Tuesday Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Director of Media and Corporate Affairs at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission…
The U.S. government has put a temporary stop to funding for HIV/AIDS treatment in developing nations, such as Nigeria, due to an executive order from President Donald Trump. This suspension pertains to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a key initiative in the global fight against HIV, which has raised worries about the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again shut down the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State. Widely regarded as a hub for Africa’s largest cartel in the manufacture of fake wines and beverages, the market has been described as a “menace to public health” by officials. The…
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