Nigeria bears the unfortunate distinction of being one of the world’s top countries plagued by the practice of open defecation. In this special report, Juliet Jacob delves into the alarming reality of this issue and explores the critical steps the country must take to eradicate this harmful and humiliating practice. Tackling the Scourge of Open…
In an effort to address Nigeria’s housing shortage, President Bola Tinubu plans to inaugurate 1,000 housing units in Abuja’s Renewed Hope City in December 2024. This achievement is a component of a larger project that began in February 2024, aimed at building 3,112 housing units across the country. During the PEWAN awards held in Lagos…
In a renewed initiative to safeguard public health and uphold regulatory standards, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has delivered a serious warning to vendors of frozen chicken, fish, and meat products in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency highlighted its strict zero-tolerance stance on the sale and distribution…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled its intention to implement a new tariff system for telecom operators, starting on December 13, 2024. This initiative seeks to streamline service choices, enhance transparency, and address ongoing issues related to data and airtime consumption. During a press conference in Abuja, it was announced that the reform will…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its compliance operations in Abuja, uncovering alarming practices in the water production sector. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Friday, NAFDAC announced the discovery of a facility in Gwarimpa involved in the production and distribution of unregistered sachet…
In a renewed effort to address Nigeria’s alarming under-five mortality rate, the Federal Government has distributed 400 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines to 139 health facilities across the country. This move is consistent with the government’s pledge to decrease neonatal mortality as part of the Nigeria Every Newborn Action Plan (NiENAP) 2023. During a…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a public warning about the circulation of fake Artemether-Lumefantrine 20/120mg dispersible tablets, an essential drug for malaria treatment. The affected batches include batch numbers 7225119, manufactured in June 2023 and February 2023, with expiration dates of May 2026 and June 2026. The…
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its relationship with Nigeria by Unveiling Africa’s largest Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lagos. Managed by VFS Global, this center aims to improve the visa application process for Nigerians planning to visit the UK. At the launch in Ikeja on Wednesday, British Deputy High Commissioner…
A new report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), based on the General Household Survey (GHS), reveals that the South-East zone has the highest proportion of household members with health problems in Nigeria. According to the data, 33.3% of females and 27.1% of males in the region reported health challenges during 2023/24. The South-South…
A recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reveals that transportation fares across various sectors in Nigeria saw slight increases in October 2024, with air travel costs experiencing the most significant year-on-year jump. According to data released by the NBS on Monday, the average fare for bus journeys within city limits increased…
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