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.

Gates Foundation Backs $40 HIV Shot to End Epidemic Gates Foundation backs affordable HIV prevention injection for low-income nations

Gates Foundation Backs $40 HIV Shot to End Epidemic

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has struck a deal with India’s Hetero Labs...

Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis A split-scene image showing a thin, hungry child in rural Nigeria holding an empty plate on the left, and an overweight child in Lagos holding a soda and chips on the right, symbolising the country’s double burden of malnutrition and obesity.

A split-scene image showing a thin, hungry child in rural Nigeria holding an empty plate on the left, and an overweight child in Lagos holding a soda and chips on the right, symbolising the country’s double burden of malnutrition and obesity.

Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – In the bustling streets of Lagos, children line up outside fast-food restaurants clutching bottles...

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to benefit from full health insurance coverage under NHIA

Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to benefit from full health insurance coverage under NHIA

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged to integrate members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, their...

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global...

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged UAE Consul-General Salem Al Jaberi with UNILAG students in Lagos

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in...

Corruption Could Attract Visa Restrictions – US Warns Nigerian Officials US warns Nigerian officials corruption could trigger visa restrictions

US warns Nigerian officials corruption could trigger visa restrictions

Corruption Could Attract Visa Restrictions – US Warns Nigerian Officials

Korede Abdullah September 22, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States has again cautioned Nigerian public officials that corruption will not go...

Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 – NBS Nigeria’s economy grows 4.23% in Q2 2025, says NBS

Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 – NBS

Korede Abdullah September 22, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product...

FG Warns Health Workers Against Diversion of Vital Medical Supplies Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

FG Warns Health Workers Against Diversion of Vital Medical Supplies

Korede Abdullah September 22, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to health workers and warehouse managers...

Lagos Champions Coastal Resilience at Harvard Climate Adaptation Forum Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab presenting climate strategies at Harvard forum

Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab presenting climate strategies at Harvard forum

Lagos Champions Coastal Resilience at Harvard Climate Adaptation Forum

Korede Abdullah September 21, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has unveiled its climate adaptation roadmap at Harvard Business School, showcasing strategies...

148 Nigerians Return Safely from War-Torn Sudan Evacuation NEMA officials welcome 148 evacuated Nigerians from Sudan in Kano

148 Nigerians Return Safely from War-Torn Sudan Evacuation

Korede Abdullah September 20, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the safe evacuation of 148 Nigerians...

Korede Abdullah

Gates Foundation Backs $40 HIV Shot to End Epidemic

Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA

Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged

Corruption Could Attract Visa Restrictions – US Warns Nigerian Officials

Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 – NBS

FG Warns Health Workers Against Diversion of Vital Medical Supplies

Lagos Champions Coastal Resilience at Harvard Climate Adaptation Forum

148 Nigerians Return Safely from War-Torn Sudan Evacuation

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