Korede Abdullah

Korede Abdullah is Southwest Correspondent for Africa Health Report, particularly focusing on health and development news. He has covered significant health-related stories and business to social issues, indicating a broad range of interests and expertise. He is a dedicated and versatile journalist contributing to informed discourse in Nigeria.

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Tech, Skills Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos State says it disbursed N1.933 billion to MSMEs, trained thousands in vocational and tech skills, and expanded employment programmes through LSETF.

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Tech, Skills

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the disbursement of N1.933 billion in loans...

UNICEF, Imo Partner to Tackle Maternal Malnutrition, Improve Child Health UNICEF, Imo State Government and the Gates Foundation are strengthening maternal and child nutrition through new supplementation and behaviour change programmes.

UNICEF, Imo State Government and the Gates Foundation are strengthening maternal and child nutrition through new supplementation and behaviour change programmes.

UNICEF, Imo Partner to Tackle Maternal Malnutrition, Improve Child Health

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Imo State Government and supported...

Flooding Escalating into Ecological Crisis in Cross River, Gov. Otu Warns as NEMA Flags High-Risk LGAs 1000510307

Flooding Escalating into Ecological Crisis in Cross River, Gov. Otu Warns as NEMA Flags High-Risk LGAs

Korede Abdullah May 15, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday raised concerns over recurring flood disasters affecting communities across...

Lagos Expands Ferry Network With 50km Waterway Upgrade Ferry boats operating on newly upgraded Lagos waterways after channelisation works

Lagos Expands Ferry Network With 50km Waterway Upgrade

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has completed more than 50 kilometres of channelisation works across...

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme Lagos officials announce MSME funding and employment initiatives during ministerial briefing.

Lagos officials announce MSME funding and employment initiatives during ministerial briefing.

Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed ₦1.933 billion in loans and grants...

Lagos Unveils New Specialist Hospitals, Medical Innovation Zone Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Healthcare workers and officials during a Lagos health sector briefing on doctors’ welfare reforms.

Lagos Unveils New Specialist Hospitals, Medical Innovation Zone

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government unveils an ambitious healthcare expansion plan featuring specialist hospitals, a...

Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos officials present updates on the LAG ID digital identity registration project.

Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 6.47 million residents are now enrolled in...

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal Nigerian and German officials during bilateral cooperation talks in Abuja.

Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal

Korede Abdullah May 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Germany conclude negotiations on a new bilateral cooperation framework aimed at expanding...

Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security Agriculture officials discuss fertiliser shortages and food security challenges at summit in Nairobi.