In a bid to drastically reduce the malaria burden in Lagos State, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has entered into a strategic partnership with the Society for Family Health (SFH). Supported by the World Bank, the collaboration focuses on extending malaria prevention and treatment efforts, particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and…
In a strategic move to streamline governance and boost efficiency, President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant reshuffling of his cabinet, leading to the dissolution of two ministries and the consolidation of others. This decision, made during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, aims to create a more cohesive government structure. The Ministry…
Since President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023, Nigeria has witnessed escalating economic hardship, fuelled by soaring inflation and policy somersaults. Juliet Jacob of Africa Health Report analyses how Tinubu’s economic policies have had devastating effects on Nigerians. Nigerians Facing Challenges Nigeria has been facing many challenges, including insecurity, insurgency and separatist…
The Federal Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bauchi State Government for the official takeover and upgrade of General Hospital Misau into the Federal Medical Center Misau. The development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday via the ministry’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The agreement was finalized…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in September 2024. As stated in the report released on its official X account on Tuesday, diesel prices experienced a 59.28% increase year-over-year, climbing from N890.80 per liter in September 2023 to N1418.83 per…
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government has authorized the allocation of N12.911 billion to essential health agencies to improve nationwide access to healthcare services. The funds, allocated for the fourth quarter of 2024 from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), is intended to strengthen the National Health Insurance…
In a series of high-profile operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disrupted major drug trafficking syndicates operating in Nigeria, making multiple arrests and intercepting narcotics valued at over N7 billion. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, disclosed this on the agency’s official X handle on Sunday. The latest drug busts occurred…
There is now therefore no offence for involving in abortion, the Federal government of Nigeria seems to be saying with the planned decriminalization of the act. Abortion law is seemingly abolished with the decision. If proponents argue that high maternal deaths are linked to abortion restriction laws, then, who accounts for uncountable deaths resulting from…
In an effort to accelerate Nigeria’s shift towards more sustainable energy, NNPC Retail Ltd has taken a significant step by training over 1,000 auto mechanics in vehicle conversion from gasoline to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This effort is part of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) wider plan to encourage the use of CNG as…
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has underscored the glaring contradiction in Nigeria’s energy sector. Despite its rich reserves of gas and crude oil, around 86 million Nigerians remain without access to electricity, making the country the global leader in energy poverty. At the 90th birthday celebration of former Head of…
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