The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed a significant investment of $2.5 billion as part of its 2023–2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plan (CSP), focused on tackling the ongoing issues of hunger and malnutrition that impact millions in the country. During a co-creation workshop the Head of Programme, for WFP, Seriene Loum, in Abuja,…
In a significant leap towards modernizing government services, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a contactless passport application system for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other parts of Europe. This innovative initiative aims to simplify the passport renewal process, which has long been fraught with delays and inefficiencies. Speaking at the…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for stricter penalties, including the death penalty, for individuals involved in the sale of substandard and falsified medicines. The Director-General, of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, emphasized that weak penalties have failed to deter…
There has been a dramatic 90% reduction in tomato prices sparking widespread excitement among residents of Abuja and its surrounding areas. The cost of fresh tomatoes around December last year got so high that many households across Nigeria ate their meals without tomatoes. This means that a significant size of the country’s population is…
A recent report by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a subsidiary of the FirstRand Group, has raised concerns about Nigeria’s economic outlook in 2025, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on crude oil prices to sustain growth. The report outlines three possible scenarios for Nigeria’s GDP growth, with projections ranging from a modest 3.8 per cent to…
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…
