The Nigerian government is expected to allocate 5.4 trillion naira in 2024 to maintain fixed petrol prices, a significant 50% increase from 2023, according to a preliminary document seen by Reuters. President Tinubu could potentially implement these reforms through executive orders, focusing on supporting businesses in key sectors such as power, oil and gas, agriculture,…
Nigeria’s judicial officers are poised for a significant salary boost, with a proposed 300% increase annually. Statisense, the official data provider, disclosed this information to Africa Health Report (AHR) on it’s official X on Thursday. According to the report, the updated salary system in the judiciary will lead to substantial increases for various positions. Chief…
In Nigeria, the high cost of healthcare is a stark reality for many citizens who now have deviced ingenious ways for survival, including crowdfunding. Against the background the multifaceted approaches to survive the high living (Medication) cost in Nigeria, Juliet Jacob takes a critical look at crowdfunding, an aspect that is growing wide. Systemic Failure…
The Yoruba Union, also known as Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorúbá, has strongly criticized Oba Babatunde Saliu for allegedly attacking and threatening Yoruba individuals in their homeland. The organization that deals with social and political issues has urged the Police Commissioner of the Lagos State Police Command along with the Inspector General of Police to look into…
A recent report from the website Open Nigeria States, supported by BudgIT, revealed that in the first quarter of 2024, around 30 state governments in Nigeria collectively allocated N986.64 billion towards recurrent expenditures. This significant amount was utilized for expenses such as refreshments, sitting allowances, travel expenses, and utilities. The report noted that out of…
The Federal Government cautions employees considering participating in the current strike that they could face up to six months in jail as a consequence. The announcement was made by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who stressed that a recent court order forbids the Labour Union from going…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have initiated a nationwide strike today, June 3, 2024, following a deadlock in negotiations over the national minimum wage and the government’s refusal to roll back the electricity tariff increase to N65/kWh. In a statement…
Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, has called on the National Assembly to quickly pass a new minimum wage law that reflects the current economic situation. His call comes on the heels of the National Assembly’s recent swift action in passing the new National Anthem Act within 48 hours. Falana stressed the time-sensitive nature…
The power grid in Nigeria has been completely shut down by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) due to an ongoing strike by organized labour, resulting in a blackout across the country. Ndidi Mbah, the TCN General Manager for Public Affairs, revealed in a statement made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, that…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reiterated its warning to Nigerians about the dangers of using dichlorvos, commonly sold as Sniper for food preservation. The agency emphasized that this hazardous practice can lead to severe health consequences, including cancer and death. In a statement issued by Sayo Akintola,…
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