According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the average retail price per litre of Household Kerosene (HHK) witnessed a notable increase in April 2024, reaching N1,439.64. This marks a significant rise of 6.29% compared to the previous month’s average of N1,354.40. Year-on-year, the increase stands at 24.04%, reflecting a steady…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reassured passengers that normal train services between Kaduna-Rigasa and Idu-Abuja will continue unaffected despite a recent derailment incident. Yakub Mahmood, NRC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, made a statement in Abuja On Sunday,emphasizing that the derailment would not disrupt operations. “The NRC management regrets any inconveniences to our affected…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA), has busted a drug trafficking group at MMIA in Ikeja, Lagos, resulting in the apprehension of four individuals and confiscation of 8kg of methamphetamine and 7.60kg of a synthetic cannabis variant called Loud, which was imported from South Africa. Femi Babafemi, who serves as the Director of…
Ibrahim Lamorde, ex-chairman of the EFCC, has unfortunately passed away at 61 while in Egypt for medical reasons. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, expressed shock and sadness at the sudden news of his death in a statement made available to Africa’s health report (AHR),On Sunday. His absence will be deeply felt at both the EFCC…
The federal government has announced that the electronic gates (e-gates) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja are nearly ready for inauguration. According to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, the terminal is almost 100 percent complete and set for commissioning. “The Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja is already 100 percent complete but this is just…
Nigeria is celebrating significant growth in self – injection uptake in the country. Health experts were unanimous recently in Abuja at the dissemination of results of the first phase of the Delivering Innovation in Self Care, DISC 1.0 programme, that hundreds of thousands of additional Nigerian women and girls are now making critical choices and…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has on Thursday, reported a significant rise in the prices of essential food items in Nigeria. The most recent report, which was published on its website and made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) , stated that the average cost of 1 kilogram of local rice rose to ₦1,399.34…
Nigeria’s health insurance system has been grappling with significant challenges that have rendered it largely ineffective, Juliet Jacob observes as she reports in this write up, the challenges of health insurance and how to make it work better. Burden of Accessing Medication in Nigeria Despite concerted efforts over the past two decades, coverage remains…
Human rights lawyer Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to ensure the reopening of Banex Plaza without further delay. In a statement made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday, Falana criticized the Nigerian Army’s response to the recent clash at Banex Plaza, emphasizing…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant variation in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices across Nigeria. The highest prices were recorded in the northern states, with Kogi leading at ₦797.78 per litre. This information was disclosed by NBS on its website and reported by Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday. Other states…
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