Juliet Jacob

Ochenje Juliet Jacob is a Reporter and Senior Staff of Africa Health Report with special interest in health, politics, development, and all round information.

15.6m Nigerian Children at Risk of Hunger as Lean Season Nears – Report

Save the Children’s International  recent analysis has indicated that approximately 15.6 million children in Nigeria, which is one out of every six children, will face hunger as the lean season approaches. This figure represents a 25% increase from the same period in 2023, driven by escalating insecurity, ongoing conflict, banditry, and rising food prices in…

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Insecurity in Nigeria: A Complex Battle with Little Progress

The security situation in Nigeria has become increasingly precarious, threatening the very fabric of society. Despite efforts from successive governments, the country remains embroiled in various conflicts, from terrorist insurgencies to inter-communal clashes. This feature examines the current state of insecurity in Nigeria, the efforts made to address it, and the progress—or lack thereof—under recent…

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In Limbo: How Nigerian Govts Abandoned, Destroyed Primary HealthCare

The Nigeria’s Primary HealthCare is epileptic. Unlike other climes where priority attention is paid to their health sector, in Nigeria it is a different kettle of fish, as neither the primary nor secondary health care is working optimally, a situation that has endangered majority of its citizens. Worsening the situation for the citizens is the…

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FG to Enforce Emergency Treatment in Hospitals

Following the directive by the House of Representatives to the Federal Ministry of Health to address the issue of hospitals and healthcare facilities demanding police reports before treating accident or gunshot victims, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has announced plans to take legal action against hospitals that refuse emergency treatment to patients. At the “Unlock Grants…

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Nigerian Agricultural Exports Increase in Q1 – Report

The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in agricultural exports for the first quarter of 2024. The NBS’s report on ‘Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics’ shows that agricultural products worth ₦572 billion were exported to Asia, with exports to Europe totaling ₦366 billion. Sesamum benne seeds topped the list of exported…

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FG to Allocate N5.4trn in 2024 for Petrol Subsidies, Mulls Equity Sale in State Refineries, Others

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,…

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S’Court Justices, Judges, Judicial Officers to Receive Jumbo Salary

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…

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