The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by significantly increasing the budget allocation for this marginalized group in the 2024 supplementary budget and the 2025 budget. This call aims to foster a more inclusive governance process in Nigeria. According to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it’s has introduced a new Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy to combat sexual abuse in Nigeria’s educational institutions. The Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare, shared this information in a press release provided to Africa Health Report (AHR)…
Recently, Shoprite Nigeria, a retail chain stores, and conglomerate announced it is shutting down operations and cited its inability to cope with the country’s current economic downturn, among several other reasons. Juliet Jacob reports the underlying causes, and implications for the Nigerian economy. The Departure of Shoprite In recent years, Nigeria has faced…
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a persistent issue in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting women. Juliet Jacob revisits the issues, particularly, high-profile cases in Nigeria’s civil service space, in this report. Despite legal frameworks and organizational policies, the problem of workplace sexual molestation lingers, creating hostile environments that hinder employee well-being and performance. Recent…
The Federal Government has officially denied rumors regarding the renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway. Contrary to circulating reports, the administration has confirmed that the expressway in Abuja has not been renamed Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information…
In a bid to encourage industrial development and create employment opportunities, the Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $3 billion with Afreximbank. The agreement, signed during the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) 2024 held in Nassau, The Bahamas,is set to establish a Nigeria Industrialisation Financing Facility. Representing Nigeria, the Minister…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has conducted a series of successful operations resulting in significant drug seizures and arrests across Nigeria. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy, shared this information in a statement on the organization’s social media platform and provided it to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Sunday. During…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCom) has confirmed the safe return of ten Nigerian teenage girls who were allegedly trafficked to Ghana for prostitution. The Commission’s chairman, Dabiri-Erewa, revealed that the rescued girls, all under 18, arrived in Lagos and were profiled by officials from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons…
Dr. Warns Ola Wales, a medical doctor, has strongly warned Nigerians about the dangerous consequences of consuming spoiled tomatoes and peppers, known as’ eesa’ or ‘baaje’ tomatoes. In a viral video viewed by Africa Health Report, on Saturday, Wales highlighted the health risks posed by harmful microorganisms found in rotten produce. Wales emphasized the presence…
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has issued a public warning regarding a cholera outbreak that has claimed 30 lives and resulted in 1,141 suspected cases across Nigeria. This information was disclosed by the agency’s Director General, Dr. Agnes Asagbra, in a statement made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Friday. “As we approach…
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