The Defence Headquarters has responded to allegations made by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, claiming that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in the state. In a statement given to Africa Health Report by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, on Wednesday, the…
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned the attack on its soldiers at Banex Plaza in Abuja, emphasising that the soldiers were unarmed and posed no threat. Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement made available to Africa Health Report on Tuesday, described the incident as “entirely unwarranted and unjustifiable.” In…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has officially been inaugurated into the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) in a move aimed at enhancing advocacy efforts and support for members in educational and research institutions across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, on Tuesday, the…
Nigeria has been ranked as the 6th highest country globally in terms of abortion rates, with 33 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44, according to the World Abortion Policies report by the United Nations through World Population Review. This places Nigeria among countries like Vietnam, Cuba, and India, surpassing even Argentina and Brazil…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced plans to address the recurring issue of international rejection of Nigerian exports by fully automating the Export Licensing process for regulated products. Speaking at a national workshop tagged, ‘Achieving Sustainable Export of Regulated Products: The Imperatives.’, on Monday, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola…
In this report, Gom Mirian, delves into the implications of the proposed 18-year age limit policy change aimed to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the rigors of higher education and to align the Nigerian education system with global practices and explores the various perspectives surrounding the issue. Nigeria’s Minister of Education,…
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, announced at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali that the Dangote Refinery’s plan will eliminate the need for Nigeria to import gasoline by June, 2024. Dangote emphasised the refinery’s capability to meet the diesel and petrol needs of West Africa and the aviation fuel demand of…
A mass school-based deworming campaign is set to take place from May 20 to May 24, 2024, targeting 1.4 million school-age children in both private and public schools, as well as those out of school. Mrs. Roseline Dawodu, the Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTD, has revealed that over 48 million school-age children in Nigeria require…
The Federal High Court in Lagos State has delivered a verdict against Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, the renowned medical doctor and founder of MedContour Services Ltd. The conviction stems from a tragic incident involving a failed plastic surgery that led to the untimely death of one Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020. Former Director-General of the Federal Competition…
The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) has highlighted concerns over the escalating costs of hypertension medications in the country, emphasising the need for increased awareness and access to treatment. President of NHS, Simeon Isezuo, addressed these issues in a statement marking World Hypertension Day, underscoring the prevalence of hypertension in Nigeria. Isezuo stressed the importance of…
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