# Africa Health Report


## Posts

- [Nigeria Shares ₦2.2trn August Revenue, Records Third Growth Streak](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-shares-%e2%82%a62-2trn-august-revenue-records-third-growth-streak/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that the Federal Government, states, and local councils
- [Nigeria, FAO, World Bank Test New Farm Data Survey Tools](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fao-world-bank-test-new-farm-data-survey-tools/): Nigeria has reached a key milestone in its bid to strengthen agricultural data collection, after the global 50×2030
- [Nigeria Disburses ₦330bn Cash Transfers to 15 Million Households](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-disburses-%e2%82%a6330bn-cash-transfers-to-15-million-households/): The Federal Government has disbursed ₦330 billion to 15 million vulnerable households in a bid to cushion the
- [Dangote Refinery Rejects Marketers’ ₦1.5trn  Subsidy Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-rejects-marketers-%e2%82%a61-5trn-subsidy-demands/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected calls for an annual ₦1.505 trillion subsidy from the Depot
- [Fake Malaria, Antibiotic Drugs Flood Nigerian Market, NAFDAC Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warns-fake-malaria-antibiotic-drugs-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over
- [Plateau Attacks Kill 12,000 in Two Decade - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-attacks-claim-12000-lives-in-20-years-report-finds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A fact-finding committee set up by the Plateau State Government has uncovered that nearly 12,000
- [President Tinubu Lifts Rivers State Emergency Rule](https://africanhealthreport.com/president-tinubu-lifts-rivers-state-emergency-rule/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the lifting of the state of emergency imposed in Rivers
- [Anambra Police Arrest Four Cultists After Violent Nsugbe Clash](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-police-arrest-cultists-nsugbe-clash/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists following a bloody clash in
- [Kano, Lagos Lead as NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results; Malpractice Drops by 62%](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-2025-ssce-kano-lagos-oyo-top-malpractice-drops/): Minna, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results,
- [WHO Warns: Unsafe Child Care Endangers Millions Worldwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-unsafe-medical-care-children/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the urgent need for safer
- [Saudi Frees 3 Nigerians Jailed After Drug Syndicate Frame-up](https://africanhealthreport.com/saudi-frees-nigerian-pilgrims-drug-frame-up-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Saudi Arabian authorities have freed three Nigerian pilgrims detained for a month in Jeddah over
- [When Stroke Strikes Early: Why More Young Nigerians Are Losing Their Futures](https://africanhealthreport.com/when-stroke-strikes-early-why-more-young-nigerians-are-losing-their-futures/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Stroke, long seen as a disease of ageing, is now ambushing Nigeria’s youth with alarming
- [FG Warns 14 States as Heavy Floods Threaten 52 Towns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-flood-warning-14-states-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a fresh flood alert for Lagos and 13 other states,
- [FG Targets 35m Out of Poverty, 21m Jobs via Farming](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-agriculture-reforms-poverty-jobs-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has rolled out sweeping agricultural reforms designed to lift 35 million Nigerians
- [Twin Fires Devastate Lagos Island, Traders Count Heavy Losses](https://africanhealthreport.com/twin-fires-lagos-island-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos Island was thrown into chaos on Tuesday night as two major fires ripped through
- [Lassa Fever Kills 162 Nigerians in 2025, Fatality Soars - NCDC](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-deaths-nigeria-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever has killed 162 Nigerians in 2025, with the fatality rate soaring to 18.6%,
- [World Patient Safety Day: Poor Care Causes 60% Maternal Deaths in Africa - WHO](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-patient-safety-day-who-maternal-neonatal-deaths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African countries to prioritise child and newborn safety
- [Giant Asteroid Passes Safely Near Earth in Rare 2025 Flyby](https://africanhealthreport.com/asteroid-2025-fa22-earth-flyby/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Astronomers confirm a giant asteroid will make a rare but safe pass by Earth this
- [Army Captures IPOB Commander, Seizes Weapons Cache](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-captures-ipob-commander-seizes-weapons-cache/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander
- [Excess Folic Acid in Pregnancy Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk - Study](https://africanhealthreport.com/folic-acid-pregnancy-diabetes-risk-study/):  LAGOS, Nigeria – New research from Flinders University has raised concerns that excessive folic acid intake during pregnancy
- [Unstoppable Africa Forum to Spotlight Trade, Investment Opportunities](https://africanhealthreport.com/unstoppable-africa-forum-to-spotlight-trade-investment-opportunities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African leaders, global investors, and policymakers will converge in New York on 21–22 September for
- [Nigeria Strengthens Cancer Fight with Prevention, Research Strategy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-strengthens-cancer-fight-with-prevention-research-strategy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is shifting towards a prevention-first approach in cancer care, with the Federal Ministry of
- [Tinubu Appoints Five Executive Directors to NCDC](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-ncdc-appointments-north-central-development/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five executive directors to the North
- [Nigeria Customs Launches E-clearance System to End Port Congestion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-customs-launches-e-clearance-system-to-end-port-congestion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has introduced an automated overtime cargo clearance platform at Apapa
- [SSANU, NASU Issue Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Allowances](https://africanhealthreport.com/university-staff-unions-ultimatum-nigeria/): Abuja, Nigeria — Two major Nigerian university unions have issued the government a seven-day ultimatum to resolve long-standing
- [Four in Ten Nigerian Adults Now Living with Hypertension Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/four-in-ten-nigerian-adults-now-living-with-hypertension-crisis/): Abuja, Nigeria — Medical experts warn that hypertension has reached alarming levels in Nigeria, with four in ten
- [Air Pollution Claims More Lives than Malaria, HIV - Says Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-air-pollution-deadlier-than-malaria-hiv/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has warned that air pollution now poses a greater
- [Nigeria Imposes 4% Levy on Companies to Fund Student Loans](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-4-percent-levy-student-loans-nelfund/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is calling for stronger collaboration with lawmakers and financial
- [Lagos Unveils Medical University to Curb Doctor Shortage, ‘Japa’ Exodus](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-unveils-medical-university-to-curb-doctor-shortage-japa-exodus/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is establishing the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Lagos (UMHLagos),
- [Economic Hardship: Falana Slams Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal, Warns of Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/falana-slams-tinubu-fuel-subsidy-removal-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Prominent rights lawyer Femi Falana is sharply criticising President Bola Tinubu’s fuel subsidy removal, warning
- [Study Links Early Smartphone Use to Poor Mental Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/early-smartphone-use-children-mental-health-study/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A major global study warns that giving smartphones to children before age 13 may trigger
- [US CDC Deploys AI X-Rays in Nigeria’s TB Fight](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-cdc-ai-xray-nigeria-tb-hiv/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is backing Nigeria with AI-powered X-ray
- [Just In: Abuja Court to Rule on Kanu’s Health Plea](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnamdi-kanu-medical-transfer-court-hearing/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federal High Court in Abuja will today hear an application filed by the detained leader
- [Breaking News: FCT Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Today](https://africanhealthreport.com/breaking-news-fct-doctors-begin-indefinite-strike-today/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun an indefinite strike, escalating
- [Ebola at the Gates: Is Nigeria Ready to Stop a Deadly Spillover?](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-at-the-gates-is-nigeria-ready-to-stop-a-deadly-spillover/): LAGOS, Nigeria – As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles yet another Ebola outbreak, the shadow of
- [Weather Prediction: Unplug Electrical Appliances, Avoid Tall Trees, Others - NiMet Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-thunderstorms-rains-nimet-weather-alert/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued fresh safety warnings as thunderstorms and moderate rainfall
- [“This Pregnancy Stole My Life”: Teenage Girls Speak from Nigeria’s Silent Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-teenage-pregnancy-crisis-unwanted-pregnancies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Abuja, the nation’s capital, amid the laughter of schoolchildren in crisp uniforms, are thousands
- [Dangote Takes Over ₦1.1bn Ilorin Mosque Hostel Project, Pledges ₦5m Monthly Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-takes-over-%e2%82%a61-1bn-ilorin-mosque-hostel-project-pledges-%e2%82%a65m-monthly-support/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has taken over the construction of a
- [FIRS Clarifies: No Separate TIN Needed to Bank in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/firs-dismisses-claim-tin-required-bank-accounts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate
- [FG Warns 11 States, Urges Evacuations as Nigeria Faces New Flood Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-flood-alert-authorities-urge-evacuations-11-states/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian Government has warned of severe flooding in 32 locations across 11 states, urging thousands
- [FRSC Jails Traffic Offenders, Nabs Military Impostor in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-jails-traffic-offenders-nabs-military-impostor-in-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its crackdown on traffic indiscipline, securing 245
- [NDLEA Seizes Illicit Drugs Worth ₦3.9bn Disguised as Multi-Vitamins, Arrests Three Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-seizes-tramadol-3-9bn-indian-arrest-lagos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a record consignment of 2.2 million
- [Akwa Ibom Declares Health Emergency, Approves ₦695bn Budget Boost](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-health-emergency-695bn-budget-boost/): UYO, Nigeria – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has declared a state of emergency in the health
- [Oncologists Urge Nigeria to Build More Cancer Treatment Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/oncologists-nigeria-cancer-treatment-centres-call/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Association of Radiation Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has urged the federal government to
- [Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend Warning Strike, Cite Reasons](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-resident-doctors-suspend-strike-government-commitments/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its warning strike after two days,
- [Ebola Resurfaces: Nigeria Must Prioritise Preparedness - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-nigeria-preparedness-health-expert-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Ebola resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Nigerian health officials are sounding
- [Over 6,000 Cholera Deaths Reported in 2024 - WHO](https://africanhealthreport.com/over-6000-cholera-deaths-reported-in-2024-who/): Abuja, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirms cholera killed more than 6,000 people in 2024, a
- [Mountains of Waste, Rivers of Disease: Inside Karonmajiji’s Public Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/mountains-of-waste-rivers-of-disease-inside-karonmajijis-public-health-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Just ten minutes from Abuja’s polished highways, Karonmajiji settlement battles a different reality—one where waste
- [Foundation Fights Deadly Myths on Neonatal Jaundice in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-rsuth-malnutrition-jaundice-nard-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Wellbeing Foundation Africa is stepping up efforts to counter dangerous myths about neonatal jaundice,
- [Lagos Doctors Join Nationwide NARD Strike Over Welfare Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-doctors-join-nationwide-nard-strike-over-welfare-demands/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Resident doctors in Lagos State have joined the ongoing five-day warning strike declared by the
- [RSUTH Calls for Stronger Collaboration to End Malnutrition in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/rsuth-calls-for-stronger-collaboration-to-end-malnutrition-in-nigeria/): RIVERS, Nigeria – The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) is calling for urgent collective action to tackle
- [Kano Spends ₦1.1b on Free Uniforms to Tackle School Dropouts](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-approves-1-1b-free-uniforms-reduce-dropouts/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has approved ₦1.1 billion for the purchase of free school uniforms
- [Nigeria, Afreximbank Seal $500m Deal for Gas Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-afreximbank-500m-gas-infrastructure-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has signed a landmark $500 million gas infrastructure agreement with Afreximbank, signalling fresh momentum
- [Nigeria Malaria Chief Urges Action At Global Health Summit](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malaria-chief-global-summit-action/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Nnenna Ogbulafor, has called
- [NAFDAC Seizes ₦1.2b Worth of Fake Malaria Drugs in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-seizes-1-2b-worth-of-fake-malaria-drugs-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a counterfeit
- [Minister Begs Resident Doctors to Shelve Nationwide Strike Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/minister-urges-resident-doctors-suspend-strike-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has appealed to
- [Nigeria Resident Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike Over Unpaid Allowances](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-resident-doctors-strike-unpaid-allowances-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has launched a five-day nationwide warning strike over
- [Nigeria Schools Risk Exam Ban Over Unqualified Teachers By 2027](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-schools-exam-ban-unqualified-teachers-2027/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Secondary schools in Nigeria employing unqualified teachers will lose accreditation to host major national exams
- [Zamfara Nurses Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay Dispute Amid Cholera Outbreaks](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-nurses-strike-salary-discrimination-2025/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The Coalition of Nurses in Zamfara has embarked on an indefinite strike, protesting alleged salary
- [Kano Moves to Criminalise Same-Sex Marriage, Immoral Practices](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-moves-to-criminalise-same-sex-marriage-immoral-practices/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a bill seeking to outlaw same-sex marriage
- [How Soaring Prices, Floods and Insecurity Threaten Nigeria’s Food Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-soaring-prices-floods-and-insecurity-threaten-nigerias-food-future/): KANO, Nigeria – In the vast farmlands of Northern Nigeria, where agriculture feeds more than half the nation,
- [Nigeria Denies US Deportee Transfer Amid Ghana Acceptance Disputes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-denies-us-deportees-ghana/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has denied receiving official notification about reports that Ghana accepted Nigerian nationals
- [Africa Told to Take Charge in Malaria Eradication Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-malaria-fight-ownership-pate/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa must take full ownership of the malaria fight to meet the 2030 elimination target,
- [Katsina Launches Model Schools for Orphans, Enrols 2,166 Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-model-schools-orphans-2166-pupils/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has launched six new model schools across the
- [Delta Government Issues Strict New Dress Code for Civil Servants](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-strict-dress-code-civil-servants/): DELTA, Nigeria- The Delta State Government has introduced a revised dress code for civil servants, warning that improper
- [NCDC Warns Nigerians as Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis Escalates](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-warns-nigerians-antimicrobial-resistance/): Chukwu Obinna Abuja, Nigeria- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has renewed its campaign against antimicrobial resistance
- [Court Jails Ansaru Commander 15 Years for Terror Financing](https://africanhealthreport.com/ansaru-commander-jailed-terrorism-financing/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the proscribed
- [FCCPC Recovers ₦10bn, Banking Tops Consumer Complaints in Six Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/fccpc-recovers-%e2%82%a610bn-banking-tops-consumer-complaints-in-six-months/): Dennis Gabriel ABUJA, Nigeria-The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it has recovered more than ₦10
- [ Bauchi Uncovers 100 Ghost Health Workers, Vows Sanctions](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-uncovers-100-ghost-health-workers-in-state-hospitals/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government has identified more than 100 ghost workers in the health sector
- [Kwara to Integrate Measles-Rubella Vaccine into Routine Immunisation](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-adds-measles-rubella-vaccine-to-routine-immunisation-october/): Dennis Gabriel ABUJA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government will from October incorporate Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination into its
- [Nigerians Insist: ‘Suicide Is a Cry for Help, not a Crime’ - Why Nigeria Must Act Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerians-insist-suicide-is-a-cry-for-help-not-a-crime-why-nigeria-must-act-now/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Every 10th of September, Nigeria joins the rest of the world in marking World Suicide Prevention
- [Adamawa Confirms Eight Deaths Amid Suspected Buruli Ulcer Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-confirms-eight-deaths-amid-suspected-buruli-ulcer-outbreak/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government has confirmed eight deaths following a suspected outbreak of Buruli ulcer
- [Over 1.9m Children Living with Obesity Globally - UNICEF](https://africanhealthreport.com/over-1-9m-children-living-with-obesity-globally-unicef/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Childhood obesity has now overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children
- [Africa Urged to Decriminalise Suicide, Invest in Mental Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-urged-to-decriminalise-suicide-invest-in-mental-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria- On World Suicide Prevention Day, African governments have been urged to decriminalise suicide, strengthen prevention strategies,
- [“Match Words with Action" - Expert Urges ECOWAS to Tackle Lassa Fever](https://africanhealthreport.com/match-words-with-action-expert-urges-ecowas-to-tackle-lassa-fever/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Renowned virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has urged West African governments to take urgent action to defeat
- [Nigeria Signs Compact to Improve Power in Health Facilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-signs-compact-to-improve-power-in-health-facilities/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government and stakeholders have signed a compact to boost power supply in Nigerian health
- [Nigeria’s Pharmacy Council Adopts Computer-Based Exams for Technicians](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-pharmacy-council-adopts-computer-based-exams-for-technicians/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has introduced computer-based testing for the Pharmacy Technicians’ National
- [Just In: Nigerian Resident Doctors Issue Fresh 24-Hour Strike Ultimatum to Government](https://africanhealthreport.com/just-in-nigerian-resident-doctors-issue-fresh-24-hour-strike-ultimatum-to-government/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum
- [Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly’s 80th Session in New York](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-to-address-un-general-assemblys-80th-session-in-new-york/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu will address world leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations
- [ Nigeria to Arraign Two Ansaru Terrorist Leaders in Abuja Court Today](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-to-arraign-two-ansaru-terrorist-leaders-in-abuja-court-today/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government will today arraign two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda
- [African Health Leaders Urge Stronger Epidemic Surveillance Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-health-leaders-urge-stronger-epidemic-surveillance-systems/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders are urging urgent investment in national epidemic surveillance and research systems to
- [Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide by December 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-moves-to-decriminalise-attempted-suicide-by-december-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to decriminalise attempted suicide by December 2025, replacing punitive laws with a
- [Mental Health: Over 60m Nigerians Affected Amidst Underfunding - Expert Laments](https://africanhealthreport.com/mental-health-crisis-60m-nigerians-affected-expert-warns/): LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 60 million Nigerians are living with mental health conditions, making it one of
- [Lagos Catholic Archdiocese Launches Affordable Healthcare Facility for Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-catholic-archdiocese-launches-affordable-healthcare-facility-for-residents/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos has inaugurated the St. Agnes Catholic Medical Centre in Maryland
- [New UN Evidence Links Contraceptives to Gender Equality, Cancer Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-contraceptives-reduce-maternal-deaths-prevent-cancer-and-empower-women/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new evidence brief from the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) and
- [Ebola Outbreak in Congo Kills Dozens Amid Severe Funding Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/congo-ebola-outbreak-funding-crisis/): GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo – A deadly Ebola outbreak has killed at least 35 people in southern
- [Kano Disburses ₦27bn to Retirees from Backlog of Gratuities](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-gratuities-27bn-retirees/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has released ₦5 billion as the fifth tranche of gratuities and
- [Osun Veterinary Doctors Warn of Rabies, Call for Pet Data](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-veterinary-rabies-pet-data/): OSUN, Nigeria – The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Osun State chapter, has raised alarm over the lack
- [ Islamic Scholars Lead Dialogue on Gender-Based Violence in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/islamic-scholars-lead-dialogue-on-gender-based-violence-in-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), on Thursday launched a two-day dialogue in Abuja
- [Katsina Declares State of Emergency on Primary Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-education-emergency-schools/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has declared a State of Emergency on public primary school infrastructure
- [Nigeria, Clinton Global Initiative Partner on Affordable HIV Drugs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-clinton-hiv-drug-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has entered a partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to expand access to
- [SFH Urges Global Leaders: Put Public Health at UNGA80](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-unga80-public-health-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged world leaders at the 80th United Nations
- [Tinubu Warns Nigerian Pilgrims Against Absconding in Israel, Jordan](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-warns-nigerian-pilgrims-israel-jordan-2025/): OWERRI, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has warned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and Jordan not to abscond
- [UNGA 80: Tinubu Demands Nigeria’s Permanent Seat on UN Security Council](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nigeria-un-security-council-seat-unga-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed Nigeria’s demand for a permanent seat on the United
- [Lagos Health Students Union Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Fees](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-health-students-union-ultimatum-tuition-fees/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State College of Health Technology Students’ Union Government (LASCOHETSUG) has rejected the recent
- [Lagos Launches HIV Survey to Reach 11,000 Residents Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hiv-survey-11000-residents/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government launches a statewide HIV impact survey targeting more than 11,000 residents
- [Nigeria, China Plan Africa’s First Local Insulin Production Plant](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-china-plan-africas-first-local-insulin-production-plant/): ABUJA, Nigeria – China has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria, a
- [Nigeria Issues Flood Alerts as Lagos Streets Submerge, Kogi Villages Drown](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-issues-flood-alerts-as-lagos-streets-submerge-kogi-villages-drown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued flood alerts for 15 states and 69 communities,
- [CBN Warns Naira Abusers Face Fines, Jail for Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-warns-naira-abuse-fines-jail/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria has renewed warnings against naira abuse, cautioning offenders they face
- [Nigeria Police Pay ₦2.2bn to Families of Fallen Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-compensation-families-fallen-officers/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has handed ₦2.2 billion in life insurance cheques to
- [Gates Foundation Backs $40 HIV Shot to End Epidemic](https://africanhealthreport.com/gates-foundation-backs-40-hiv-shot-to-end-epidemic/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has struck a deal with India’s Hetero Labs to
- [Group Donates Mosquito Nets, Bed Sheets to Ogun Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/cowa-donates-mosquito-nets-bed-sheets-ogun-hospitals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Ogun I Command Chapter, has donated mosquito nets and
- [WHO, UNICEF Warn Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Facilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-unicef-warn-billions-lack-basic-health-facility-services/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A recent report jointly published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF has revealed
- [Africa CDC Secures $2.65m Grant to Tackle NCDs](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-gets-2-65m-grant-to-train-health-workforce-on-ncds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured a $2.65 million
- [Nigeria’s Double Burden: Starving, Overfed Children in Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-double-burden-starving-and-overfed-children-in-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In the bustling streets of Lagos, children line up outside fast-food restaurants clutching bottles of
- [EU, UK Regulators Reaffirm Safety of Paracetamol in Pregnancy Amid Trump Autism Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/paracetamol-safe-pregnancy-trump-autism-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union and British health regulators have reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol use during
- [FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-health-insurance-nigerian-armed-forces/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged to integrate members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, their families,
- [Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-commitment-polio-eradication-unga-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global leaders
- [NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbma-warns-nigerians-ebola-biosecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain on high alert against
- [ Breaking News: National Assembly Unseals Senator Natasha’s Office After Six Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/natasha-akpoti-office-unsealed/): Abuja, Nigeria – The National Assembly has officially unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central,
- [Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-unified-health-budget/): JALINGO, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in
- [1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five - Gates](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-child-mortality-bill-gates-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – One in every seven children born in northern Nigeria today will not live to see
- [Nigeria–UAE Trade Hits $4.3bn, Stronger Ties Urged](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-uae-trade-4-3bn-stronger-partnerships/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) rose to $4.3 billion in 2024
- [Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-pharmacists-day-nigeria-frontline-providers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with limited access to affordable healthcare, pharmacists have renewed calls for formal
- [NRC Blames Abuja–Kaduna Derailment on Human Error, Speeding](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-kaduna-train-derailment-nrc-human-error/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has blamed human error, excessive speeding and the misapplication of
- [Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC, Call it Neo-colonial](https://africanhealthreport.com/burkina-mali-niger-withdraw-icc-neo-colonial/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from
- [Wike Vows Abuja Transformation with Major New Road Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-abuja-road-projects-world-class-capital/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to transform Abuja into a world-class
- [Women Engineers Urge 35% Inclusion in Nigeria Engineering Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/women-engineers-nigeria-35-percent-inclusion/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged the federal government to
- [Newdigit Installs Clean Energy System for Lagos Hospitals’ Survival](https://africanhealthreport.com/newdigit-clean-energy-lagos-hospitals/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian technology firm Newdigit has launched a clean energy solution delivering electricity, medical oxygen, and
- [Autistic Youth Leads Abuja Campaign for Fashion, Music, Inclusion](https://africanhealthreport.com/autistic-youth-leads-abuja-fashion-inclusion-campaign/): ABUJA, Nigeria – An autistic youth, Tobechi “Toby” Achionye, is spearheading the Law Models Academy campaign in Abuja,
- [Trauma Kills 4.4m Yearly - Experts Urge Urgent Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/trauma-kills-4-4m-annually-nigeria-urgent-action/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Medical experts have warned that trauma kills 4.4 million people annually, accounting for eight per
- [Corruption Could Attract Visa Restrictions - US Warns Nigerian Officials](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-warns-nigerian-officials-corruption-visa-restrictions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States has again cautioned Nigerian public officials that corruption will not go unpunished,
- [Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 - NBS](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gdp-growth-q2-2025-nbs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s economy strengthened in the second quarter of 2025, with real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- [Kuje Prison Officers Foil Drug Smuggling Attempt in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/kuje-prison-foil-drug-smuggling-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Prison officers at Abuja’s Kuje Correctional Facility have foiled an attempt to smuggle cannabis and
- [NAFDAC Trains Bayelsa Health Workers on Drug Safety Monitoring](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-trains-bayelsa-drug-safety-reporting/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment
- [Abuja Drivers Protest as FCTA Seizes Unpainted Taxis, Okadas](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-drivers-protest-fcta-taxi-crackdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Commercial drivers in Abuja expressed anger as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) intensified its
- [Kano Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Viral Fever in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-alert-viral-fever-abuja/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has issued a public advisory after the
- [African Budget Offices Unite in Abuja for Agenda 2063 Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-budget-offices-abuja-agenda-2063/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices (ANPBO) opened its 8th Annual Conference in Abuja
- [NHIA Expands Maternal, Neonatal Care Nationwide with Kano Rollout](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhia-maternal-neonatal-care-kano-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has unveiled a new neonatal initiative in Kano under its
- [Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-nigeria-health-news-september-2025/): AHR | 15–21 September 2025 📝 Editor’s Note This week’s health landscape across Nigeria paints a stark picture
- [FG Warns Health Workers Against Diversion of Vital Medical Supplies](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-warns-health-workers-diversion-medical-supplies/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to health workers and warehouse managers against
- [Vice-President Shettima Departs Abuja to Represent Nigeria at UNGA](https://africanhealthreport.com/vice-president-shettima-departs-abuja-to-represent-nigeria-at-unga/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday for New York, where he will represent President
- [Adamawa Distributes 2,250 Menstrual Kits, Pledges Education Continuity](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-menstrual-kits-education-girls-2025/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria- As part of the Global Partnership for Education Accelerated Funding (GPE-AF) project, no fewer than 2,250
- [NDLEA Nabs Brazil Returnees, Hotel Contact in Drug Bust](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-brazil-returnees-drug-busts-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Brazil returnees, a
- [UBEC Pledges Collaboration as Explosion Injures Seven Pupils in Benue School](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-pledges-collaboration-benue-school-explosion/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has pledged to work with the Benue State Government
- [Locked Out: Why Nigerian Visa Denials Are Surging in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-visa-denials-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian visa denials are surging in 2025, shutting doors for students, professionals, diplomats, and athletes
- [Trump Sparks Chaos With $100,000 H-1b Visa Fee Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/trump-100k-h1b-visa-fee-chaos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – US President, Donald Trump’s new immigration plan has triggered confusion, after announcing a $100,000 fee
- [SERAP, Amnesty Give Tinubu Seven Days to Drop Sowore Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-amnesty-tinubu-drop-sowore-case/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rights groups have urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw criminal charges against activist Omoyele Sowore,
- [Lagos Champions Coastal Resilience at Harvard Climate Adaptation Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-coastal-resilience-harvard-forum/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has unveiled its climate adaptation roadmap at Harvard Business School, showcasing strategies to
- [Police Seize 7,800 Stolen Food Packs Meant for Borno Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-police-seize-stolen-food-packs/): BORNO, Nigeria – Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects with 7,871 therapeutic food packs meant for
- [Nigeria Launches N-Atlas AI to Support Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-natlas-ai-launch-yoruba-hausa-igbo/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled N-ATLAS, an open-source large language model supporting Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Nigerian-accented
- [Nigeria Investigates Deadly Flesh-Eating Outbreak Suspected as Buruli Ulcer](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-investigates-deadly-flesh-eating-outbreak-suspected-as-buruli-ulcer/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Federal authorities have begun investigations into a deadly flesh-eating outbreak in Malabu, Adamawa State, which
- [Poorly Treated Infections Block Tubes, Cause Infertility - Expert Warns Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/poorly-treated-infections-infertility-adeniyi/): ADO EKITI, Nigeria – Consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, Prof. Adebayo Adeniyi, has warned that untreated pelvic infections remain
- [Students Lead Lagos’ Largest Environmental Cleanup on World Cleanup Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/students-lagos-world-cleanup-day-filename-students-cleanup-day-lagos-jpg/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Hundreds of student volunteers joined forces on Saturday to mark World Cleanup Day with what
- [Umahi Sets April 2026 Deadline for Abuja-Lokoja Highway Completion](https://africanhealthreport.com/umahi-sets-april-2026-deadline-for-abuja-lokoja-highway-completion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that the Abuja-Lokoja highway will be completed and
- [FG Tightens Leasing Oversight with New Accountability Rules](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-enforces-strict-leasing-regulations-to-curb-financial-leakages/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has moved to tighten oversight of Nigeria’s leasing sector by mandating registration
- [Senator Ike Ekweremadu: Legacy of Service, Reform, Resilience](https://africanhealthreport.com/legacy-of-service-reform-and-resilience/): Anselm Okolo (Guest Writer) In Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, few political figures have shaped the democratic journey as profoundly
- [Why Poor Sleep Is Driving Nigeria’s Health Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/why-poor-sleep-is-driving-nigerias-health-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Hypertension. Diabetes. Depression. Burnout. These are not just statistics in Nigeria—they are daily realities for
- [148 Nigerians Return Safely from War-Torn Sudan Evacuation](https://africanhealthreport.com/148-nigerians-evacuated-sudan-arrive-kano/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the safe evacuation of 148 Nigerians from
- [Sokoto Suspends Two School Principals Over Persistent Absenteeism](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-suspends-principals-absenteeism/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government has suspended two secondary school principals for persistent absenteeism, bringing the
- [Zamfara Earmarks ₦1.07bn Healthcare For 89,000 Vulnerable Citizens](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-healthcare-1bn-vulnerable-residents/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Zamfara State has announced plans to spend ₦1.07 billion on free healthcare for 89,232 poor
- [FRSC Hands Over One-chance Robbery Suspects to FCT Police](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-one-chance-robbers-handed-fct-police/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Sector Command has handed over a group of
- [Update: Wike Hails FCT Doctors for Ending Strike After Mediation](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-hails-doctors-ending-fct-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised resident doctors for ending their week-long
- [Ethiopia First African Nation to Deploy Malaria Vaccine Rollout](https://africanhealthreport.com/ethiopia-first-african-malaria-vaccine-rollout/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Ethiopia has become the first African country to deploy the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, the Africa
- [Cholera Kills 58, Infects 250 in Bauchi State Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-outbreak-bauchi-state-58-dead-250-infected/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – A cholera outbreak has killed 58 people and infected more than 250 others across Bauchi
- [Nigeria, World Bank spotlight digital identity at UNGA80 dialogue](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-world-bank-digital-identity-unga80/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has partnered with the World Bank’s Identification for Development
- [Degrees vs Skills: Can Nigeria Break the Stigma Fueling Youth Unemployment?](https://africanhealthreport.com/degrees-vs-skills-can-nigeria-break-the-stigma-fueling-youth-unemployment/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria stands at a crossroads. Its universities continue to churn out thousands of graduates each
- [Abuja Suspected Fever Case Negative - NCDC Rules Out Ebola](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-suspected-fever-case-negative-ncdc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A suspected viral haemorrhagic fever case at Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, has tested negative, the
- [Gunmen Attack Yobe NUJ Secretariat, Injure 1 Police Officer](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-attack-yobe-nuj-secretariat/): YOBE, Nigeria Unknown gunmen attacked the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Damaturu, Yobe State, on Friday,
- [Update: FCT Doctors Suspend Indefinity Strike, Set to Reopen Monday](https://africanhealthreport.com/update-fct-doctors-suspend-indefinity-strike-set-to-reopen-monday/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have suspended their week-long strike and will resume duties
- [Kano Recruits 4,315 Teachers, Raises Workforce Above 19,000](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-recruits-4315-teachers-education-workforce/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has recruited 4,315 additional teachers into the state’s education
- [Update: Plateau Governor Vows to Act on Killings Report Findings](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-governor-killings-report-findings/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has pledged to implement the findings of a fact-finding committee
- [NCDs Cause 32m Deaths Yearly - WHO warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ncds-32-million-deaths-annual/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions
- [Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Lagos Measles-rubella Vaccination Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-wife-lagos-measles-rubella-vaccination/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has launched the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign,
- [Lagos Launches Sickle Cell Daycare Centres Across all Councils](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-sickle-cell-daycare-centres/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State government has announced plans to establish haematology daycare centres in every local
- [Nigeria Customs Schedules September Pre-test for Superintendent Recruits](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-customs-pretest-superintendent-recruitment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced that candidates shortlisted for its Superintendent cadre recruitment
- [Akwa Ibom Adopts STOP Guidelines to Cut Maternal Mortality](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-stop-guidelines-maternal-mortality/): UYO, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom have pledged full commitment to implementing the Safe Termination of Pregnancy
- [Nigeria Unveils Reforms to Strengthen Postgraduate Medical Education System](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-postgraduate-medical-training-reforms/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled fresh funding and training reforms aimed at strengthening postgraduate medical
- [NDLEA Hands 450,000 Pregabalin Capsules to NAFDAC Probe](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-hands-450000-pregabalin-capsules-to-nafdac-probe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has transferred 450,000 Pregabalin capsules to the National
- [Race Against Tuberculosis: Will Nigeria Beat the 2030 Deadline?](https://africanhealthreport.com/race-against-tuberculosis-will-nigeria-beat-the-2030-deadline/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The clock is ticking, and the stakes could not be higher. Tuberculosis (TB), an ancient
- [Dangote: Ajaokuta Steel Dead, 45 Years, Billions Wasted](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-ajaokuta-steel-dead-45-years-billions-wasted/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has declared that Nigeria’s long-delayed Ajaokuta Steel Complex may never
- [NECO Honours Staff, Retirees, Best Students at 2024 Awards](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-honours-staff-retirees-best-students-at-2024-awards/): MINNA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Thursday honoured outstanding staff, retirees, and top-performing students during
- [Kano Sends 588 Students on Exchange to Northern States](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-sends-588-students-on-exchange-to-northern-states/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has successfully sent 588 students to 13 northern states as part of the
- [Rivers Assembly Reconvenes, Commits to Peace After Emergency Rule](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-assembly-reconvenes-commits-to-peace-after-emergency-rule/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers State House of Assembly has resumed legislative business for the first time
- [Lagos Deploys Smart Drones to Manage Citywide Traffic Flow](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-deploys-smart-drones-to-manage-citywide-traffic-flow/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to revolutionise
- [NLC Blames Lagos Negligence for Deadly Island Fire Tragedies](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-blames-lagos-negligence-for-deadly-island-fire-tragedies/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned recent fire disasters in Lagos Island, accusing authorities
- [Abuja Doctors’ Strike Deepens as Wike Ignores Negotiations Calls](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-doctors-strike-deepens-as-wike-ignores-negotiations-calls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The strike by resident doctors in Abuja has entered its 11th day, with no response
- [Katsina Targets 200,000 Jobs with MSMEs Growth Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-200000-jobs-msme-initiative/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State projects more than 200,000 new jobs through its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
- [Tinubu Mourns Afriland Fire Victims, Praises Swift Rescue Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-mourns-afriland-fire-victims-praises-swift-rescue-efforts/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the fire that engulfed Afriland Towers on Lagos
- [FG, US-CDC Boost Dengue Surveillance Amid Edo Outbreaks](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-us-cdc-boost-dengue-surveillance-amid-edo-outbreaks/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the United States Centre for Disease Control (US-CDC) have strengthened efforts
- [Kano, UK Group Partner to Cut Out-of-School Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-uk-group-partner-to-cut-out-of-school-crisis/): KANO, Nigeria- The Kano State Government has entered a strategic partnership with Plan International, a UK-funded programme, to
- [Lagos Applauds Surveyors, Pushes Tech for Land Reform Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-applauds-surveyors-pushes-tech-for-land-reform-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria- The Lagos State Government has praised surveyors for their role in the state’s development and urged
- [Nigeria Generates Nearly 5m Tonnes of Plastic Waste Yearly - Minister Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-5m-tonnes-plastic-waste-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria produces almost 5 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, a figure the Minister
- [Fubara Warns Erring Permanent Secretaries of Punishment](https://africanhealthreport.com/fubara-warns-permanent-secretaries-punishment/): Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has warned that Permanent Secretaries who undermined due process
- [Dams Release Water, Niger Residents Urged to Relocate Immediately](https://africanhealthreport.com/dams-release-water-niger-residents-urged-to-relocate-immediately/): MINNA, Nigeria – The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, (NSEMA) has warned residents of riverine communities to move
- [Falana: Health Insurance Now Compulsory for All Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/falana-nigerians-compulsory-health-insurance-nhia-act/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) says every Nigerian is now legally entitled to compulsory
- [Sokoto Governor Suspends Health Agency Chief Amid Sector Shake-ups](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-health-agency-secretary-suspended/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government, Ahmed Aliyu has suspended the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Health
- [Sokoto to Vaccinate 2m Children Against Measles, Polio](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-vaccination-campaign-measles-polio-2025/): Sokoto, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government will begin a 10-day vaccination campaign on October 6 to immunise
- [ Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 168 in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lassa-fever-death-toll-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 168 people have died
- [NAFDAC Destroys N15bn Worth of Fake, Expired Drugs in Ibadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-15bn-fake-expired-drugs-ibadan/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday destroyed counterfeit,
- [ NAFDAC Seals Abuja Shops Over Banned Drugs, Toxic Cosmetics](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-shuts-abuja-shops-banned-drugs-cosmetics/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut two Chinese
- [FRSC Unveils Digital Portal to Tackle Speeding, Road Deaths Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-digital-portal-speeding-road-deaths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an upgraded Speed Limiting Device Web Monitoring
- [Nigeria’s Tooth Decay Crisis: Oral Health Neglect Fuels Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-tooth-decay-crisis-oral-health-neglect-fuels-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Tooth decay, gum disease, and premature tooth loss are sweeping silently across Nigeria, creating a
- [Senate Bars Aides from Akpabio Office Corridor Over Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-bars-aides-from-akpabio-office-corridor-over-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Assembly has introduced tighter security controls around the office of Senate President Godswill
- [Mpox, Cholera, Ebola Strain Africa Amid Worsening Health Crises](https://africanhealthreport.com/mpox-cholera-ebola-strain-africa-health-crises/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Health authorities are raising alarms as Africa grapples with overlapping outbreaks of mpox, cholera, Ebola
- [CBN Urges Nigerians to Respect Naira, Launches Clean Notes Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-urges-nigerians-to-respect-naira-clean-notes-drive/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the availability of
- [NDIC Warns Nigerians Against Ponzi Schemes, Urges Bank Vigilance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndic-warns-nigerians-against-ponzi-schemes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has warned Nigerians to avoid fraudulent investment schemes and
- [ Tinubu’s Wife Distributes 370,000 Pads to Rural Schoolgirls Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/remi-tinubu-distributes-sanitary-pads-to-rural-schoolgirls/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the distribution of 370,000 sanitary pads
- [Gombe Governor Uncovers 440 Ghost Health Workers, Saves Billions](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-governor-uncovers-ghost-workers-saves-n4-5bn/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya says his administration has uncovered 440 ghost workers in the
- [Kano Government Pledges to End Zero-Dose Challenge by 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-zero-dose-challenge-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has renewed its pledge to end the zero-dose immunisation challenge while
- [Nigeria Reports 166 Lassa Fever Deaths, Fatality Rate Hits 18.5%](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-reports-166-lassa-fever-deaths-fatality-rate-hits-18-5/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 166 deaths from Lassa fever between
- [Kano Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Seize Drugs Worth N42.9m](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-armed-robbery-suspects-seize-drugs-worth-n42-9m/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command has arrested two-armed robbery suspects and recovered illicit drugs valued
- [Health Colleges Seek Exemption From 7-Year Ban on New Institutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-colleges-exemption-nigeria-education-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Association of Provosts of Colleges of Health Technology and Nursing Sciences has urged the
- [Malnutrition Crisis: One in Three Nigerian Children at Risk - NARD](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malnutrition-crisis-children-nard/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has sounded the alarm that more than one
- [Tinubu Commissions Nigeria’s First Indigenous Oil Export Terminal](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nigeria-indigenous-oil-export-terminal/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on 8 October 2025 commission Nigeria’s first indigenous onshore crude
- [Court Upholds Tinubu’s Emergency Rule, Dismisses Rivers Suit](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-rivers-emergency-court-dismisses-suit/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, 25 September 2025, dismissed a suit challenging
- [UNGA80 Highlights: Nigeria Pushes Security Seat, Palestine Stance, Global Expectations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-at-unga80-security-council-bid-palestine-support-key-gains/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s presence at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York was marked
- [Kano Governor Demands CP’s Removal](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-demands-cp-removal-unga-investment-deals/): KANO, Nigeria — Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu
- [Nigeria’s Endless ASUU Strikes: How Government Neglect Destroys Futures, Economies](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-asuu-strikes-broken-promises-lost-futures-economic-collapse/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s university system is once again on the brink of collapse. At the centre of
- [Kano Governor Slams Police for Withdrawal at Independence Day Event](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-condemns-police-withdrawal-independence/): KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has strongly condemned the withdrawal of police personnel from Kano’s 65th
- [NAPTIP Rescues 24 Victims, Arrests Five Suspected Traffickers in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-rescues-24-victims-arrests-traffickers-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has arrested
- [US Embassy Assures Nigerians of Visa Services Despite Shutdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-embassy-nigeria-visa-services-shutdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reassured citizens that visa and passport services will
- [FG Secures Deal as Dangote Agrees to Redeploy Refinery Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-dangote-deal-redeploy-refinery-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has brokered a settlement with the Dangote Group to redeploy refinery workers
- [Meta to Use AI Chat Conversations for Ads, Content Targeting](https://africanhealthreport.com/meta-ai-chat-data-ads-content/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Meta has announced it will begin using users’ conversations with its AI chatbot to personalise
- [Tinubu Mourns 26 Dead in Kogi Boat Accident](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-mourns-kogi-boat-accident-26-dead/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the deaths of at least 26 traders in
- [Kano Governor Seeks Global Partnerships on Feeding, Health, Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-unga-global-partnerships/): KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has unveiled new plans for school feeding, healthcare, and foreign investment
- [Diaspora Investors Challenge Minister Over Winhomes Estate Demolition Dispute](https://africanhealthreport.com/winhomes-estate-diaspora-investors-dispute/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Diaspora investors in Winhomes Estate, Lekki, have rejected Minister of Works David Umahi’s claim that
- [Oyo Doctors Suspend Two-Month Strike After Governor’s Intervention](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-doctors-suspend-strike-makinde/): OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital have suspended their two-month strike following assurances from
- [Tinubu Says Military Gaining Upper Hand Against Terror, Banditry](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-says-military-gaining-upper-hand-against-terror-banditry/): KANO, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that Nigeria’s armed forces are gaining the upper hand
- [No Extension: Police Reaffirm October 2 Deadline for Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement](https://africanhealthreport.com/no-extension-police-to-begin-tinted-glass-crackdown-oct-2/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said it will begin nationwide enforcement of tinted glass
- [Tinubu Declares Nigeria’s Economy Rebounding, Admits Insecurity Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nigeria-economy-rebound-insecurity/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that Nigeria’s economy is rebounding after years of turbulence,
- [Nigeria @65: Education, Healthcare Better Than 1960 - Says Tinubu](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-65-tinubu-education-healthcare-better-1960/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that Nigerians today enjoy greater access to education and
- [AI Detects Tiny Brain Lesions in Children with Epilepsy](https://africanhealthreport.com/ai-detects-brain-lesions-children-epilepsy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Australian researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can detect minute brain malformations in
- [Scientists Create Human Eggs from Skin Cells in Lab](https://africanhealthreport.com/scientists-create-human-eggs-from-skin-cell/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Scientists have for the first time turned human skin cells into eggs and fertilised them
- [Nigeria Gains as Gavi Vaccines Save 1.7m Lives Globally](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gavi-vaccines-save-1-7m-lives/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says its immunisation programmes saved 1.7 million lives worldwide in 2024,
- [NURTW Leader Faces Murder Charge Over Dispatch Rider’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/nurtw-leader-murder-charge-dispatch-rider/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) leader
- [Reckless Drivers Kill Five FRSC Officers in September - Says Corps](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-officers-killed-reckless-drivers-september/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed five personnel died in September after being
- [Tinubu Orders Probe into Arise TV Journalist’s Armed Robbery Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-orders-probe-arise-tv-journalist-death/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to investigate the death of Arise Television anchor
- [Nigeria @65: President Tinubu to Address Nation Wednesday](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-65-tinubu-address-nation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast at 7am Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th
- [Nigeria Adopts New Malaria Prevention Strategy for Southern Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malaria-prevention-strategy-pmc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The federal government will roll out Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) for children under five in
- [Zamfara Mine Collapse Kills Miners, Sparks Safety Oversight Outcry](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-mine-collapse-safety-outcry/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Several miners have been confirmed dead after a pit collapsed in Jabaka village, Maru Local
- [Kano Governor Launches ₦800m Youth Empowerment Scheme for 5,000](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-800m-youth-empowerment/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has disbursed ₦800.7 million to 5,384 young entrepreneurs in
- [NAFDAC Bans 101 Pharmaceutical Products Over Safety, Licensing Issues](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-bans-101-pharmaceutical-products/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has withdrawn, suspended, or
- [Pregnancy and Nutrition in Nigeria: Why Mothers, Babies Deserve Better](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pregnancy-nutrition-crisis-why-mothers-babies-need-support/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Behind Nigeria’s high maternal and infant death rates lies a silent crisis: poor nutrition in
- [Breaking News: Fuel Queues Resurface in Abuja Despite NNPC Assurances](https://africanhealthreport.com/breaking-news-fuel-queues-resurface-in-abuja-despite-nnpc-assurances/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Fresh fuel queues have resurfaced in the nation’s capital Tuesday morning, sparking renewed frustration among
- [NAHCON Sets Up Committee to Screen 2026 Hajj Operators](https://africanhealthreport.com/nahcon-committee-screen-2026-hajj-operators/): Abuja, Nigeria – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee to screen Hajj Tour
- [Yobe Invests N100m to Sustain Family Planning After TCI Exit](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-family-planning-transition-tci-exit/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government has announced a transition plan to sustain family planning programmes previously
- [NDDC Launches Tree Planting to Fight Coastal Erosion, Floods](https://africanhealthreport.com/nddc-tree-planting-campaign-niger-delta/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a large-scale tree planting campaign aimed at
- [Nigeria Cancels 65th Independence Parade, Cites Reasons](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-65-independence-parade-cancelled/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th
- [Nigeria Police Enforce Three-Strike Promotion Exam Retirement Rule](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-three-strike-promotion-rule/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Service Commission (PSC) has introduced a new rule mandating the retirement of
- [NELFUND Closes Student Loan Portal, Announces New 2025 Timelines](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-closes-student-loan-portal-announces-new-2025-timelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the closure of its 2024/2025 academic session
- [Police Arrest Lagos Security Guard Over Toddler Kidnap Attempt](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-lagos-security-guard-over-toddler-kidnap-attempt/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a private security guard, Amos Kini, for allegedly
- [ASUU Gives Federal Government 14 Days to Meet Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-ultimatum-federal-government-university-funding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum
- [Over 6.2m Nigerians Complete Voter Pre-Registration Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerians-complete-voter-pre-registration-inec/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 6.2 million Nigerians have completed their
- [Group Demands Lagos Reinstate Abortion Guidelines for Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/womens-group-lagos-reinstate-abortion-guidelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has urged the Lagos State Government
- [Tinubu Mandates Thesis Submission for NYSC Mobilisation from October](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-thesis-submission-nysc-mobilisation-october/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered that all Nigerian graduates must submit their final-year theses
- [Cholera Devastates Bauchi: 58 Dead, Government Blocks Voices from Telling Truth](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-devastates-bauchi-58-dead-government-blocks-voices-from-telling-truth/): …Silenced Survivors, Gagged Health Workers, and a Failing System That Demands Presidential Action BAUCHI, Nigeria – The stench
- [Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-health-news-nigeria-africa-sept-2025/): 22–28 September 2025 📝 Editor’s Note This week’s health stories shine a stark light on the widening gaps—and
- [Refinery Crisis: PENGASSAN Blocks Oil, Accuses Dangote of Replacing Nigerians with Foreigners](https://africanhealthreport.com/refinery-crisis-deepens-as-pengassan-blocks-oil-supply-accuses-dangote-of-replacing-nigerians-with-2000-foreign-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil and gas sector has been thrown into fresh turmoil after the Petroleum and
- [CBEX, Silverkuun, TOFRO Operating Without SEC Registration – Commission Raises Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/sec-warns-cbex-silverkuun-tofro-ai-scams/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians about a new wave of investment
- [No Sudden Price Hikes, Scarcity, FG Assures Nigerians Amid Dangote Refinery Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/no-price-hikes-scarcity-fg-assures-dangote-refinery-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federal Government has moved to calm public concerns over possible fuel shortages and price increases,
- [Shettima Moves to Secure German Deals After UNGA 80 Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-germany-visit-after-unga80/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has left New York for Germany after representing President Bola Tinubu
- [Blinded Futures: Nigeria’s Childhood Eye Crisis Threatens Education, National Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/blinded-futures-nigerias-childhood-eye-crisis-undermines-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When ten-year-old Chidi squints from the back of his Abuja classroom, the blackboard dissolves into
- [Customs Launch One-Stop-Shop to Cut Cargo Clearance to 48 Hours](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-one-stop-shop-cargo-clearance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its One-Stop-Shop (OSS) initiative, reducing cargo clearance time
- [Bayero University Expels 57 Students for Exam Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayero-university-expels-students-exam-misconduct/): KANO, Nigeria – Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 57 students over confirmed involvement in examination malpractice. The
- [Unmet Demands: Resident Doctors Give Nigerian Government 30-Day Strike Ultimatum](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-nigeria-strike-ultimatum/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal
- [SERAP Demands Transparency in Appointment of Next INEC Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-demands-transparency-inec-chairman-appointment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urge President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in
- [World Bank to Loan $750m to Strengthen Nigeria Health, Digital Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-loans-nigeria-health-digital-growth/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Bank has announced plans to approve two major loans worth $750 million for
- [Rubella or Measles? Key Facts Every Parent, Mother-to-be-Must know](https://africanhealthreport.com/rubella-or-measles-key-facts-every-parent-and-mother-to-be-must-know/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rubella, often mistaken for measles, is a highly contagious viral infection that carries devastating risks
- [Delta Sacks Health Workers Extorting Pregnant Women, Children Under Five](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-sacks-health-workers-extorting-pregnant-women-children/): DELTA, Nigeria – Delta State has dismissed several health workers accused of extorting pregnant women and children under
- [Nigeria Unveils $337bn Climate Plan, Targets 32% Emissions Cut](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unveils-337bn-climate-plan-targets-32-emissions-cut/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled its most ambitious climate roadmap yet, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions
- [Nigeria Overhauls Seed Certification to Boost Food Security Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-seed-certification-reform-food-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has unveiled a decentralised seed certification reform aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening
- [Nigeria Internet Data Usage Hits 1.15m Terabytes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-internet-data-usage-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s internet consumption surged to a record 1.15 million terabytes in August 2025, the highest
- [Kano Defends NECO Top Spot Despite Rival States’ Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-defends-neco-top-ranking/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has dismissed reports challenging its claim as the best-performing state in
- [Kano Police Seize N82m Tramadol, Pregabalin in Major Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-seize-n82m-illicit-drugs/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command has intercepted suspected intoxicants valued at over N82 million during
- [Nigeria Cannot Ignore Mental Health Crisis - Dr Owoeye Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-mental-health-dr-owoeye-interview/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria faces a mental health crisis, with an estimated 40–60 million people affected. At the
- [Gateway Airport set for October debut with ValueJet flights](https://africanhealthreport.com/gateway-airport-october-debut-valuejet-flights/): OGUN, Nigeria – Gateway International Airport (GWI) in Iperu, Ogun State, is scheduled to receive its first commercial
- [Dangote Refinery Halts Naira Petrol Sales for Second Time in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-halts-naira-petrol-sales-second-time/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has suspended the sale of petrol in naira for the second
- [Rubella in Pregnancy Causes Irreversible Defects - Experts Warn Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/rubella-pregnancy-irreversible-defects-nigerians-campaign/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts are warning that rubella infection during pregnancy leads to irreversible congenital defects,
- [Jigawa Governor Assures NYSC Members of Safety, Welfare](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-governor-assures-nysc-safety/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members
- [Nigeria Offers Free CAC Registration for 250,000 Small Businesses](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-cac-registration-250000-small-businesses-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria
- [SFH Urges UN to Prioritise Neglected Diseases, Mental Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-urges-unga-prioritise-neglected-diseases-mental-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has urged global leaders to prioritise neglected non-communicable diseases
- [Lagos Police Commissioner Warns Officers Against Extortion, Harassment](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-commissioner-warns-officers-against-extortion-harassment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a stern warning to
- [Lagos Demolishes Illegal Lekki Structures to Prevent Severe Flooding](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-demolishes-illegal-lekki-structures-flooding/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Friday intensified its clampdown on illegal structures obstructing waterways, demolishing
- [FAAN, Paystack Launch Cashless Payment System at Nigerian Airports](https://africanhealthreport.com/faan-paystack-cashless-nigerian-airports/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the launch of its Operation Go
- [Gombe Bans Compulsory Customised Notebooks in Private State Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-bans-customised-notebooks-private-schools/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Gombe State Government has banned private schools from compelling parents to buy non-reusable customised
- [FG Defends $220m Meta Fine Over Citizen Data Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-defends-meta-fine-data-protection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has justified its $220 million fine against Meta Platforms, owners of Facebook,
- [Forgotten in the Digital Age: How Rural Kano’s Youth Struggle in a Nation Chasing Broadband Dreams](https://africanhealthreport.com/forgotten-in-the-digital-age-how-rural-kanos-youth-struggle-in-a-nation-chasing-broadband-dreams/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria is sprinting toward ambitious broadband goals, yet in farming towns like Durbunde, Takai Local
- [One in 20 Stop Contraceptives Due to Sex Life Impacts - Study](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-study-one-in-20-stop-contraceptives-due-to-sex-life-impacts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new World Health Organisation (WHO) study reveals that one in 20 people discontinue contraception
- [NEMA, NYSC Urge Traders in Uyo to Stop Poor Waste Disposal, Prevent Flooding](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-nysc-urge-uyo-traders-to-stop-waste-dumping-prevent-flooding/): UYO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged traders and residents of Anua Market in
- [Bomb Explosion Kills Man in Imo, Police Suspect Failed Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-bomb-blast-kills-man-injures-two-in-njaba-community/): Owerri, Nigeria – An explosion rocked Obinwanne Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday,
- [Police Rescue 4-Year-Old Girl, Bust ₦3.7m Child-Trafficking Syndicate in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-bust-%e2%82%a63-7m-child-trafficking-ring-rescue-girl-in-ondo/): AKURE, Nigeria – Police operatives in Ondo State have rescued a missing four-year-old girl and uncovered a child-trafficking
- [FCT Police Arrest Four One-Chance Robbers, Rescue Two Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-arrest-one-chance-robbers-rescue-victims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects involved in a one-chance
- [FG Moves to End Open Defecation in Nyanya–Mararaba Axis](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-end-open-defecation-nyanya-mararaba/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Environment has pledged to collaborate with residents and local authorities in
- [309 Nigerian Professors Quit Public Universities in Nine Months - ASUU](https://africanhealthreport.com/309-professors-resign-nigerian-universities-asuu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over a mass exodus of
- [NAFDAC, NNMDA Partner to Advance Clinical Trials for Herbal Medicine](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-nnmda-partner-herbal-medicine-clinical-trials/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has entered a strategic
- [Umahi Revokes China Harbour’s Abuja Road Contract Over Poor Work](https://africanhealthreport.com/umahi-revokes-china-harbour-abuja-road-contract/): Abuja, Nigeria — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the withdrawal of the Abuja-bound carriageway of the
- [The Girl Who Carried Her Mother’s Secret](https://africanhealthreport.com/the-girl-who-carried-her-mothers-secret/): BENUE, Nigeria – In the quiet traditional district of Shagev-Yav, nestled within Kwande Local Government Area of Benue
- [WAEC Bars Science, Arts Students from Taking Economics in 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/waec-bars-science-arts-students-economics-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced new subject combinations for the 2026 Senior
- [Tinubu Grants Clemency to 175 Convicts, Cites Reform, Remorse](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-grants-clemency-175-convicts-justice-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, including Maryam
- [Africa CDC Unveils AMMINA to Boost Africa’s Health Manufacturing](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-launches-ammina-health-manufacturing-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the African Manufacturing
- [Retailers Reject Blame Over Soaring Cooking Gas Prices Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/cooking-gas-retailers-reject-blame-price-surge-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s cooking gas retailers have rejected claims that they are responsible for the recent surge
- [Nigeria’s Public Debt Climbs to ₦152.4trn, Up ₦3trn in Three Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-public-debt-q2-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s total public debt has surged to ₦152.4 trillion as of June 30, 2025, reflecting
- [AHF Nigeria Urges Better Healthcare Access for Girls on Global Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahf-nigeria-urges-better-healthcare-access-for-girls-on-global-day/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has marked the 2025 International Day of the Girl
- [UNILAG Don Urges Nigeria to Harness Indigenous Medicinal Resources](https://africanhealthreport.com/unilag-professor-indigenous-medicinal-research-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A leading Nigerian scientist, Professor Gloria Abiodun Ayoola of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has
- [NASRDA Wins Top GovTech Award, Pledges Digital Transformation Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasrda-govtech-award-digital-innovation-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has been honoured for excellence in digital
- [Tinubu Approves $1bn Port Upgrade to Boost Maritime Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approves-1billion-port-reconstruction-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved a $1 billion reconstruction plan to modernise five of Nigeria’s
- [NELFUND Reopens Student Loan Portal, Gives Schools Final 48 Hours to Comply](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-reopens-student-loan-portal-gives-schools-final-48-hours-to-comply/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a final 48-hour reopening of its student
- [Kwara Launches 10-Day Vaccination Drive for Children’s Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-vaccination-drive-2025/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government begins a 10-day vaccination campaign to immunise over 1.8 million children
- [Boko Haram Attack Kills Four Soldiers, Injures Five in Borno Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-attack-borno-2025/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – A deadly pre-dawn ambush by Boko Haram insurgents on a military outpost in Ngamdu, along
- [NCDC Launches Language Hackathon to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-language-hackathon-antimicrobial-resistance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an innovative programme to
- [Nasarawa Moves to Curb Environmental Damage from Illegal Mining](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-curbs-unregulated-mining-environmental-damage/): LAFIA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Government has intensified efforts to curb widespread environmental degradation caused by unregulated
- [How a Curable Disease Is Wrecking Fertility, Families, and Futures](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-a-curable-disease-is-wrecking-fertility-families-and-futures/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the heart of Abuja’s diplomatic district, a young woman’s dream of studying abroad ended
- [Police Rescue Three Kidnap Victims in Kano, Kaduna Raids](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-rescue-kidnap-victims-kano-kaduna/): KANO, NIGERIA — The Kano State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered vital exhibits during
- [Nigeria Urges Scientists to Build Public Trust in GMOs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-scientists-build-public-trust-gmos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged Nigerian scientists to provide fact-based guidance on genetically modified organisms
- [CAN Calls for Unified Church Action on Mental Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/can-unified-church-action-mental-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to lead by example
- [WHO Urges Stronger Mental Health Systems in Crises](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-mental-health-crises-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria marked World Mental Health Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for
- [Ogun Battles Mental Health Surge, Treats 10,000 Patients in Six Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-mental-health-cases-surge-2025/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government raises fresh concern over a surge in mental health cases, revealing
- [Amupitan’s Appointment Signals New Test for Nigeria’s Electoral Rebirth](https://africanhealthreport.com/amupitans-appointment-signals-new-test-for-nigerias-inec/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s governance system faces a defining accountability test as Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) takes
- [Nigeria Unveils 5-Year Plan to Strengthen Nursing, Empower Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-5-year-nursing-midwifery-plan-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a new five-year strategic plan to strengthen its nursing and midwifery workforce,
- [Ogun Implements Safe Abortion Guidelines to Reduce Maternal Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-safe-abortion-guidelines-2025/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government pledges full enforcement of Safe Termination of Pregnancy (SToP) guidelines to
- [Tinubu Appoints Prof. Amupitan as New INEC Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-prof-amupitan-as-new-inec-chairman/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman
- [Gunmen Kill Three in Renewed Plateau Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-kill-three-in-renewed-plateau-violence/): JOS, Nigeria – Tension has gripped Plateau State after gunmen killed two youths and a 13-year-old herder in
- [Only 11 African Nations Integrate Mental Health in Disaster Plans - WHO](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-mental-health-africa-disaster-plans/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over Africa’s poor integration of mental health
- [Update: FG Rejects World Bank Report on Nigeria’s Poverty Figures](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-rejects-world-bank-poverty-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has dismissed the World Bank’s report claiming that 139 million Nigerians live
- [NEXIM Expands SME Financing to Boost Nigeria’s Export Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/nexim-expands-sme-financing-export-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) plans to expand affordable financing for Small and Medium Enterprises
- [Police Arrest 12 Over Arise TV Staff, Guard’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-12-arise-tv-staff-robbery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 12 suspects linked to the robbery that
- [Nigeria Moves to End Illegal Mining, Recover Lost Billions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-end-illegal-mining-recover-lost-billions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched an ad hoc committee to halt illegal mining and
- [Expert Urges Govt to Expand HIFU Access for Fibroid Treatment](https://africanhealthreport.com/expert-urges-govt-expand-hifu-fibroid-treatment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nordica Fertility Centre Chief Medical Director, Dr Abayomi Ajayi has urged government support to expand
- [ Pharmacists Launch ‘Rx Emblem Month’ to Promote Public Trust](https://africanhealthreport.com/pharmacists-launch-rx-emblem-month-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has declared October 11 as “Pharmacy Rx
- [World Bank: 139m Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-139-million-nigerians-still-poor/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank says about 139 million Nigerians remain in poverty despite ongoing government reforms.
- [4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly - AHF Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahf-warns-4000-young-women-contract-hiv-weekly/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised concern over the alarming HIV infection rate
- [Lagos Governor Unveils 420 New Homes, Expands Badagry Housing Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-governor-unveils-420-new-homes-expands-badagry-housing-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated 420 new housing units in the Ajara Housing
- [2025 World Sight Day: WHO Warns Only 26% of Africans Access Cataract Surgery](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-2025-world-sight-day-africa-cataract-surgery/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to prioritise investment in national
- [Court Orders Arrest of Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu for Contempt](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-orders-arrest-of-ex-inec-chairman-yakubu-for-contempt/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest of the former
- [NAFDAC Raids Kaduna Market, Seizes Fake Herbal Drugs, Arrests Three](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-raids-kaduna-market-fake-herbal-drugs/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raided the popular
- [Kano’s Drug Crisis Fuels Surge in Deadly Phone Snatching](https://africanhealthreport.com/inside-kanos-deadly-phone-snatching-epidemic/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State is confronting a dangerous surge of drug-fuelled urban violence, where phone snatching has
- [Lagos, Rivers, FCT Dominate as States’ IGR Hits ₦3.63trn in 2024](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-2024-igr-report-lagos-rivers-fct-lead/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) rose
- [NDLEA Backs Cannabis Oil Export, Upholds Ban on Local Use](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-supports-cannabis-oil-export-ban-local-use/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) supports regulated export of cannabis oil for medical
- [SAFIRE Trial Begins to Test Malaria Drugs in Early Pregnancy](https://africanhealthreport.com/mmv-safire-malaria-trial-pregnancy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) has launched the SAFIRE trial to test malaria therapies
- [WACCPS Strengthens Clinical Physiology Training to Boost Health Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/waccps-boosts-clinical-physiology-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The West African College of Clinical Physiology Sciences (WACCPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing
- [WHO Warns of Global Chikungunya Surge as Outbreaks Spread](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-chikungunya-global-outbreak-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation warns of a global chikungunya resurgence, with more than 445,000 suspected
- [Police Suspend Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement After Court Ruling](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-suspend-tinted-glass-permit-court/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force suspends enforcement of vehicle tinted glass permits following a Federal High
- [Congo’s Health System Collapses as Medicine Shortages Hit Kivu Provinces](https://africanhealthreport.com/drc-healthcare-crisis-kivu-m23-icrc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 80% of healthcare facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have run out
- [Drone Strike Kills Eight in El-Fasher Maternity Hospital Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/rsf-drone-strike-el-fasher-hospital-sudan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A drone strike by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) kills eight people, including mothers
- [JAMB Screens 176 Brilliant Underage UTME Candidates Nationwide in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-screens-176-underage-utme-candidates-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 underage candidates who excelled in
- [NLC Condemns Labour Violations, Declares ‘No Sacred Cows’ Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-condemns-labour-rights-violations-no-sacred-cows/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the federal government and powerful employers for violating
- [UN Women, NCCC Launch Nigeria’s Gender-Responsive Climate Toolkit](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-women-nccc-gender-responsive-climate-toolkit-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UN Women and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have unveiled Nigeria’s Nationally Determined
- [Parents Demand Special Schools for Children Living with Cerebral Palsy](https://africanhealthreport.com/parents-demand-special-schools-cerebral-palsy-ilorin/): KWARA, Nigeria – Parents of children living with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Nigeria have urged governments to establish
- [Tinubu Accepts Minister Nnaji’s Resignation over Certificate Forgery Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-accepts-nnaji-resignation-certificate-forgery/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and
- [Dangote Cuts Cooking Gas Prices Again to Challenge Competitors](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-cuts-cooking-gas-prices-again-to-challenge-competitors/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices,
- [Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Charge as Acting INEC Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/may-agbamuche-mbu-takes-over-as-acting-inec-chairman/): Abuja, Nigeria – National Commissioner, May Agbamuche-Mbu has officially assumed duties as the Acting Chairman of the Independent
- [Over 1,800 Killed in South-East Nigeria Clashes - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/over-1800-killed-south-east-nigeria-amnesty-report/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A new Amnesty International report has revealed that at least 1,844 people were killed in
- [FG Fixes Date for Nationwide Civil Service Verification to Curb Payroll Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-fixes-date-civil-service-verification-payroll-fraud/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has fixed October 16 to November 14, 2025, for a nationwide verification
- [Kano Launches Landmark Measles-Rubella Drive, Targets Every Child](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-measles-rubella-campaign-every-child/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has launched a landmark Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign, aiming to vaccinate
- [ASUU Issues Ultimatum, Threatens to Shut Down Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-ultimatum-nationwide-university-shutdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a one-week ultimatum,
- [‘Test, Don’t Guess’ - Why Nigeria Must Put Diagnostics Before Treatment](https://africanhealthreport.com/test-dont-guess-why-nigeria-must-put-diagnostics-before-treatment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria faces a rising tide of drug resistance and preventable deaths, a quiet but
- [Edo Launches Innovative Plan to Cut Maternal, Infant Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-launches-innovative-plan-to-cut-maternal-infant-deaths/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has launched the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative
- [Lagos Steps Up Maternal, Infant Health Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-maternal-infant-health-initiative/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and infant deaths through improved
- [Lagos Boosts Food Security with Farmer-Centred Innovations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-food-security-innovative-farmer-training/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is intensifying its food security agenda through innovation and farmer empowerment, reaffirming that
- [Protesters Urge Tinubu to Protect Nigeria’s Local Refineries](https://africanhealthreport.com/protesters-urge-tinubu-protect-local-refineries/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Protesters under the banner of Partners for National Economic Progress (PANEP) on Monday marched through
- [WHO Warns: 15m Teens Now Addicted to Vaping](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-teen-vaping-crisis-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm over a growing youth vaping epidemic,
- [NCDC Urges States to Boost Health Emergency Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-health-emergency-response-states/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged state governments to strengthen
- [Helen Clark Named Gavi Board Chair from January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/helen-clark-named-gavi-board-chair-from-january-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has appointed former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark as its
- [Gbajabiamila Sponsors Free Medical Outreach for Lagos Island Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/gbajabiamila-free-medical-outreach-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has sponsored a free medical
- [Lagos Council Chair Backs PHC Drive, Vows Grassroots Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-council-backs-phc-vaccination-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Olusegun Odumbaku, has pledged his administration’s
- [Nigeria Opens First TMS Centre to Treat Depression, PTSD](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-first-tms-centre-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to open its first Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Centre in Ikeja, Lagos,
- [ NNPCL Vows Cooking Gas Prices Will Drop Soon](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpcl-vows-cooking-gas-prices-will-drop-soon/): LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has assured Nigerians that the recent surge in
- [FG Orders Health Agencies to Back Brain Cancer Breakthrough](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-orders-health-agencies-to-back-brain-cancer-breakthrough/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed major health research agencies to provide technical and financial backing
- [Jigawa Targets 3.1m Children for Measles, Rubella Vaccination](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign-2025/): Kano, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) has launched a major integrated vaccination
- [Sani Says SSCE Enough for Political Office Amid Certificate Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/shehu-sani-secondary-school-certificate-political-office/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has said that a secondary school certificate is sufficient
- [Lagos Police Arrest Five Cultists After Deadly Rival Clash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-arrest-cultists-deadly-clash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Police in Lagos have arrested five suspected cultists following a violent clash between rival groups
- [Nigeria Ranks Lowest Globally in 2025 Quality of Life Index](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lowest-quality-of-life-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has been ranked the country with the lowest quality of life in the world
- [Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week, 29 September – 5 October 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-africa-health-stories-sept-29-oct-5-2025/): 📝 Editor’s Note From global health innovation to grassroots mobilisation, this week’s stories reveal how African nations are
- [From Chalkboards to Keyboards: Nigeria’s Digital Leap in Classrooms Faces Unequal Readiness](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-schools-race-to-go-digital-how-ready-are-students-for-2026-waec-neco-cbt-exams/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When 16-year-old Aisha Muhammad, a JAMB candidate from Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State,
- [IATA Warns High Airfares Threaten Nigeria’s $2.5bn Aviation Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/iata-warns-high-airfares-threaten-nigeria-aviation-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that Nigeria’s aviation industry could lose growth
- [Death in the Fast Lane: Why Nigeria’s Roads Kill in the Ember Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/death-in-the-fast-lane-why-nigerias-roads-kill-in-ember-months/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The air in Nigeria thickens with dust and expectation as the “Ember months” — September
- [NDLEA Dismantles Lagos Cocaine Cartels, Arrests Kingpin, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-dismantles-lagos-cocaine-cartels-arrests-kingpin/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cocaine cartels in Lagos,
- [Lagos Commissioner Denies ₦1bn Bribe Claim, Threatens Legal Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-commissioner-denies-1bn-bribe-claim-ikota-demolition/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has denied allegations that
- [FG Launches Cancer Awareness Fiesta, Screens 1,000 Civil Servants Free](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cancer-awareness-fiesta-free-screening-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting Nigeria’s rising cancer burden through the
- [Troops Capture 450 Terrorists, Free 180 Hostages in September](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-capture-450-terrorists-free-180-hostages-in-september/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops arrested over 450 terrorists, rescued 180
- [ Brake Failure Kills Five in Ogun Tricycle-Truck Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-truck-tricycle-crash-five-killed/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Five people died on Friday night after a Dangote truck lost its brakes and rammed
- [Ghana Engages Leaders to Champion Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/ghana-hpv-vaccination-campaign-community-leaders/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has called on religious and traditional leaders across Ghana to
- [Nasarawa to Vaccinate 1.3m Children Against Measles, Rubella](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign/): LAFIA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has launched a mass vaccination campaign targeting more
- [Troops Destroy Illegal Refineries, Foil ₦112m Oil Theft](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-destroy-illegal-refineries-niger-delta/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Troops of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed 41 illegal refineries and foiled crude oil theft
- [Police Intercept Petrol Smugglers in Cross-Border Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-intercept-petrol-smugglers-in-cross-border-operations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has foiled attempts to smuggle over 100 jerrycans of petrol across
- [ Kano Expands Hypertension Care to 208 Health Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-expands-hypertension-treatment/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has expanded hypertension treatment services to 208 Primary Health Care (PHC)
- [Africa CDC Warns Malaria Threatens Continent’s Health Progress ](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-warns-malaria-cases-surge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged governments to meet
- [NAF, NCAT Sign Pact to Strengthen Nigeria Aviation Training Capacity](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-ncat-partner-aviation-training-nigeria/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) have signed
- [Enugu West Politics After Ekweremadu: PDP Weakness, Labour Party Gains and Budget Battles](https://africanhealthreport.com/enugu-west-politics-after-ekweremadu-pdp-weakness-labour-party-gains/): Anselm Okolo (Guest Writer) Enugu West After Ekweremadu’s Exit Enugu West senatorial district, once a dominant force in
- [Nigeria’s First Lady Launches Food Donation for Vulnerable Groups in Yobe](https://africanhealthreport.com/oluremi-tinubu-food-aid-yobe/): YOBE, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday launched a food donation programme for vulnerable
- [Nigeria’s Workplace Stress Crisis: Burnout, Health Risks, Lost Productivity ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-workplace-stress-crisis-burnout-productivity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Stress has become the invisible thief in Nigeria’s offices, banks, classrooms, and tech hubs. It
- [Nigeria Moves to Empower One Million Girls by 2030](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-empower-one-million-girls-by-2030/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called on state governments and communities to take ownership of the
- [Rodents, the Market and the Race to Stop Lassa in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/preventing-lassa-fever-in-kano-inside-the-campaign/): KANO, Nigeria – As Nigeria edges closer to the high-risk months for Lassa fever transmission, the bustling streets
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News for the Week, 13th–19th October 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-top-10-health-stories-insurance-mental-health-drug-costs/): 📰 Editor’s Note From mandatory health insurance enforcement to Nigeria’s alarming shortage of psychiatrists, this week reveals both
- [Police Fire Tear Gas as #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow Protest Erupts in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-tear-gas-releasenamdikanunow-protest-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police on Monday fired tear gas to disperse protesters—including activist Omoyele Sowore—who gathered in Abuja
- [Adamawa Launches Statewide Measles-Rubella Immunisation Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-launches-statewide-measles-rubella-immunisation-drive/): YOLA, Nigeria – Adamawa State First Lady Dr Lami Ahmadu Fintiri has launched the Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign
- [JAMB Warns Misinformers over Candidate Suspension Falsehood](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-debunks-false-candidate-suspension-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked reports alleging the suspension of a
- [Update: Mathematics Still Compulsory for All Admissions - FG](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-clarifies-mathematics-compulsory-university-admission/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains compulsories for all students seeking university admission
- [Fatal Brake Failure: Truck Driver Held over Ikoyi Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/truck-driver-arrested-fatal-brake-failure-ikoyi/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A truck driver has been arrested after a fatal brake failure killed a pedestrian along
- [Police Warn Kanu Supporters Against Protests Near Aso Rock](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-warn-kanu-supporters-against-protests-near-aso-rock/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned groups planning protests for the release of Mazi Nnamdi
- [NIS, EFCC, NCoS Deport 192 Foreign Cybercrime Convicts](https://africanhealthreport.com/nis-efcc-ncos-deport-192-foreign-cybercrime-convicts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian
- [Nigeria’s Poverty Paradox: Why Economic Reforms Leave Millions Behind](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-poverty-paradox-why-economic-reforms-leave-millions-behind/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Three years after President Bola Tinubu launched sweeping economic reforms to rescue Africa’s largest economy,
- [NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Snails, Bulbs, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-uncovers-drugs-hidden-in-snails-bulbs-clothes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has intercepted multiple drug shipments ingeniously concealed in frozen snails, giant light
- [PSC Moves to Fast-Track Police Disciplinary Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/psc-fast-tracks-police-disciplinary-cases-promotions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has resolved to expedite all pending police disciplinary cases and
- [NAFDAC Urges Local Vaccine Production to Avert Future Pandemics](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-urges-local-vaccine-production-pandemic-preparedness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerian pharmaceutical
- [Customs Records ₦1.3trn Revenue, Credits Tinubu’s Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-records-1-3-trillion-tinubu-reforms/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a record ₦1.3 trillion revenue for the first
- [DHQ Refutes Coup Claims, Clarifies Independence Parade Suspension Reason](https://africanhealthreport.com/dhq-refutes-coup-claims-parade-suspension/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as baseless and malicious reports alleging that Nigeria’s 65th
- [Delta First Lady Launches Fitness Walk to Empower Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-first-lady-fitness-walk/): DELTA, Nigeria – The wife of Delta State Governor, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori, has launched the “You Matter Walk
- [Lagos Police Crack Down on Street Urchins Harassing Motorists](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-crackdown-street-urchins/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has launched a citywide operation to remove street urchins harassing
- [Kano Police Arrest Five Fake Officers in Major Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-fake-officers/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command has arrested five suspected fake police officers during a targeted
- [FG Enforces Mandatory Health Insurance to Drive Universal Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-enforces-mandatory-health-insurance-to-drive-universal-coverage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through full enforcement
- [Zamfara Governor Reinstates 103 Wrongfully Dismissed Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-governor-reinstates-103-dismissed-teachers/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reinstated 103 teachers wrongfully dismissed during a recent civil
- [Lagos Warns Residents Against Unregistered Hospitals, Unveils Verification Barcode](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-against-unregistered-hospitals-hefamaa-barcode-verification/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has urged residents to avoid
- [Boko Haram Resurgence: Army Commanders Killed in Borno Ambush](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-resurgence-army-commanders-killed-borno/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Fears of a resurgent Boko Haram insurgency have intensified following the killing of several Nigerian
- [Only 300 Psychiatrists Treat 200m Nigerians – NAFDAC Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-psychiatrists-shortage-nafdac-mental-health-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria currently has only 300 psychiatrists serving a population of more than 200 million people,
- [Kwara Health Crisis Deepens as Only 99 Doctors Serve State](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-health-crisis-only-99-doctors-remain/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State is battling a severe medical manpower crisis, with only 99 doctors currently serving
- [FG, States Share N2.103trn September Revenue - FAAC](https://africanhealthreport.com/faac-nigeria-distributes-n2-103-trillion-september-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of ₦2.103 trillion from September
- [US Embassy Issues Alert Ahead of Abuja #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-embassy-abuja-issues-alert-free-nnamdi-kanu-protest/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert ahead of the planned
- [Kano University Expels 34 Students for Exam Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-university-expels-34-students/): KANO, Nigeria – Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has expelled 34 students for examination misconduct
- [Kano Launches Drive to Strengthen Girls’ Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-girls-education-initiative/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has announced a new initiative to strengthen girls’ education through equitable
- [Nigeria’s Fertility Rate Drops to 4.8 - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fertility-decline-ndhs-2024/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fertility rate has fallen to 4.8 births per woman, signalling progress in family planning
- [Abuja Road Closure for Air Force Fitness March](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-airforce-fitness-road-closure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Motorists along the Abuja–Nyanya–Keffi expressway will experience brief diversions Saturday as the Nigerian Air Force
- [ Experts Urge Nigeria to Declare Suicide National Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/suicide-prevention-nigeria-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Mental health experts have urged Nigeria to declare suicide a national crisis, calling it a
- [NEMA, NACA Integrate HIV Services into Disaster Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-naca-hiv-disaster-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS
- [Gombe Partners Rano Air to Launch Abuja–Gombe Flights](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-rano-air-abj-flights/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Gombe State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rano Air Limited to commence
- [IMF Flags Nigeria’s Lagging Reforms as Neighbours Outperform](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-nigeria-slow-reform-progress/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s slow pace of economic reform continues to hinder growth, according to the International Monetary
- [Kaamilah’s Exclusion from Final Admission Screening Not an Error - Says JAMB](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaamilahs-exclusion-from-final-admission-screening-not-an-error-says-jamb/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained that the exclusion of Miss Kareem
- [Dying to Live: Nigerians Face Soaring Drug Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/dying-to-live-nigerians-struggle-as-drug-prices-soar/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At a crowded pharmacy in Abuja, 59-year-old Rose Odu clutches a worn prescription slip, her
- [Lagos to Begin Measles-Rubella Vaccination Rollout January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-to-start-measles-rubella-vaccination-january-2026-says-lsphcb/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination across the
- [Benue Launches Measles-Rubella Drive, Targets 2.6m Children Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-flags-off-measles-rubella-vaccination-targets-2-6m-children/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has launched a Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, aiming to immunise 2.6 million
- [HIV Infections Surge: Adamawa Records 8,850 New Cases in Four Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-records-8850-new-hiv-infections-as-experts-urge-awareness/): YOLA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA) has revealed that 8,850 new
- [Tinubu Throws 9m More Nigerians into Poverty](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-economic-policies-poverty-rise-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Fresh data suggest that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have pushed an additional nine million Nigerians
- [Nigeria Misses Out as South Africa, Egypt Top Africa’s Power Ranking](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-misses-out-africa-top-five-powerful-nations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has failed to make the list of Africa’s five most powerful nations, according to
- [NHS Expands HIV Prevention with Long-Acting Injection Rollout](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhs-hiv-injection-cabotegravir-rollout/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Health Service (NHS) has launched cabotegravir (CAB-LA), a revolutionary long-acting HIV prevention injection,
- [Nigeria Tops Sub-Saharan Africa with 24 Universities in 2026 Rankings](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-leads-africa-2026-university-rankings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times Higher
- [UNICEF Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-calls-partnerships-eliminate-ntds/): OSUN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for deeper collaboration and investment to eradicate
- [Kebbi Approves ₦4.05bn to Rehabilitate Seven General Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-approves-%e2%82%a64-05bn-to-rehabilitate-seven-general-hospitals/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Executive Council has approved ₦4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven general
- [FG Pushes Sign Language Training in Nigerian Schools Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-sign-language-training-nigerian-schools-ubec-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged all teacher training institutions across Nigeria to integrate sign language
- [Abandoned Grazing Routes Fuel Farmer-Herder Conflicts - SPRiNG Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/spring-warns-abandoned-grazing-routes-farmer-herder-conflicts/): KANO, Nigeria – The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme has warned that the abandonment of
- [ NELFUND Orders Universities to Upload Student Data for Loan Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-universities-upload-student-data-loan-portal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions to upload comprehensive
- [Nigeria, FAO Strengthen Partnership to Empower Smallholder Farmers, MSMEs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fao-partnership-smallholder-farmers-agro-msmes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have renewed their commitment to empowering smallholder
- [Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally Under New CEO Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nestle-cuts-16000-jobs-global-restructuring-plan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nestlé is set to eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide in a sweeping cost-cutting drive announced by
- [Bauchi Leads Nigeria with Lowest Food Inflation Rate at 2.8%](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-lowest-food-inflation-nigeria-nbs-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Bauchi State has emerged as Nigeria’s least food-inflation-affected state, recording a modest 2.8% year-on-year food
- [JAMB Refutes Fake Report, Reaffirms Role in Nigeria’s Admissions System](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-refutes-fake-report-reaffirms-role-in-nigerias-admissions-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted a viral report claiming it is
- [Toilets, Dignity, and Learning: FCT’s Hidden School Sanitation Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/toilets-dignity-and-learning-fcts-hidden-school-sanitation-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At first glance, Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), projects modernity — broad highways, manicured
- [Lagos Cracks Down on Fake Clinics in Anti-Quackery Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-cracks-down-fake-clinics-anti-quackery-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on medical quackery, warning residents to avoid
- [IHVN Expands Free HIV Treatment to 380 Facilities Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ihvn-expands-free-hiv-services-380-facilities-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has expanded its free HIV treatment and testing
- [Wale Edun Dispels Stroke Rumours with Calm London Appearance](https://africanhealthreport.com/wale-edun-dispels-health-rumours-london-art-fair/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has silenced mounting
- [ActionAid Urges Nigeria to Support Farmers, End Rising Hunger Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/actionaid-nigeria-farmer-support-hunger-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria joined the world to mark World Food Day 2025, ActionAid Nigeria has called
- [Lawmakers Move to Ban Toxic Pesticides Threatening Nigerians’ Health, Food](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-lawmakers-ban-toxic-pesticides-food-safety/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ban Highly Hazardous Pesticides
- [Jigawa Approves ₦1.1bn for School Fencing, Youth Empowerment](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-approves-%e2%82%a61-1bn-for-school-fencing-youth-empowerment/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved over ₦1.127 billion for perimeter fencing in 15
- [Gates Foundation Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles-Rubella](https://africanhealthreport.com/gates-foundation-measles-rubella-vaccination-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Nigeria has urged parents to vaccinate their children against
- [Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 18.02% in September -  Says NBS](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-eases-september-2025-nbs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to 18.02
- [Fake Kpomo Sparks Health Fears as Abuja Residents Raise Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/fake-kpomo-sparks-health-fears-as-abuja-residents-raise-alarm/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Outrage is spreading across Abuja as residents raise alarm over fake kpomo (cow skin) allegedly
- [Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Criminalise Resource Theft in West Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-ecowas-resource-theft-crime-west-africa/):  ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
- [Kano Climbs to Fourth in Nigeria’s Climate Governance Ranking](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-fourth-2025-climate-governance-ranking/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has achieved a historic leap in Nigeria’s 2025 Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking,
- [Africa Needs Inclusive Transition for Climate Justice - Experts Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-inclusive-climate-transition-2025-forum/): Experts at the 2025 Africa Climate Forum (ACF) in Abuja have called for a just and inclusive transition
- [NARD Demands Reinstatement of Sacked Doctors, Warns of Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-demands-reinstatement-sacked-doctors-health-crisis/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call on the Federal Government
- [IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast but Warns of Trade War Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-global-growth-forecast-2025-trade-war-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its 2025 global growth projection to 3.2%,
- [Medical Academics Deny Strike, Reaffirm Independence from Other Unions](https://africanhealthreport.com/namda-denies-strike-reaffirms-independence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has dismissed reports that its members
- [FG Drops Maths Credit for Arts, Humanities University Admissions](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-drops-maths-credit-arts-humanities-admissions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a landmark policy reform exempting arts and humanities
- [Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage - Expert Warns Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/blink-often-protect-eyes-screen-damage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A consultant community ophthalmologist, Dr. Bolarinwa Tota of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH),
- [WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-appoints-dr-pavel-ursu-representative-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative
- [Lagos Forms Community Dialogue Committee to Curb Gender-Based Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-community-dialogue-committee-gender-violence/): LAGOS, Nigeria- The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has inaugurated a Community
- [Reps Move to End ASUU-FG Rift as Two-Week Strike Begins](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-asuu-fg-strike-mediation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives has stepped in to mediate the deepening standoff between the Federal
- [WHO Warns India Over Toxic Syrups Killing Children Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-toxic-syrups-child-deaths-india/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global medical alert after discovering contaminated cough
- [Tinubu, Shell Seal $2bn Gas Deal to Boost Nigeria’s Energy Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-shell-2bn-gas-deal-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A symbolic handshake at the State House in Abuja between President Bola Tinubu and Shell
- [WHO Sounds Alarm as Neurological Disorders Kill 11m Yearly](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-neurological-disorders-global-deaths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that neurological disorders kill more than 11 million
- [Grains Are Cheaper, But Hunger Persists: Inside Northern Nigeria’s Silent Economic Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/grains-cheaper-hunger-persists-nigerias-silent-market-crisis/): KANO, Nigeria – Across the vast markets of northern Nigeria, sacks of maize, rice, and millet now sell
- [Lagos Cracks Down on Illegal Land Reclamation, Waterfront Encroachment](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-crackdown-illegal-land-reclamation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government will begin a full-scale crackdown on illegal land reclamation and waterfront
- [NLC Backs ASUU, Warns FG: ‘Honour Deals or Face Strike’](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-backs-asuu-warns-fg-honour-deals-or-face-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warns the Federal Government that failure to honour its agreements
- [CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Rule: FCCPC Hails Policy as Game-Changer for Frustrated Bank Customers](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbns-48-hour-refund-rule-fccpc-hails-policy-as-game-changer-for-frustrated-bank-customers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has thrown its weight behind the Central
- [FG Rolls Out ₦6.3bn Interest-Free Loan Scheme for 21,000 Flood-Affected Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-rolls-out-%e2%82%a66-3bn-interest-free-loan-scheme-for-21000-flood-affected-nigerians/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 21,000 Nigerians recovering from flood disasters are set to receive interest-free and collateral-free
- [Update: FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking ASUU Members](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-enforces-no-work-no-pay-asuu-strike-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to enforce
- [Lagos to Begin $3 Billion Green Line Rail Construction in December 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-to-begin-3-billion-green-line-rail-construction-in-december-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced that construction work on the $3 billion Green Line
- [Naira Records Strongest Gain Since December 2024 as Dollar Inflows Boost Liquidity](https://africanhealthreport.com/naira-strongest-gain-december-2024-dollar-inflows/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The naira posted its strongest weekly gain since December 2024, appreciating across both the official
- [FG Flags Off Digital Learning Drive, Distributes Smart Boards to Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-digital-learning-smart-boards-ubec-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a nationwide digital learning initiative to transform classroom teaching through
- [WHO Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Adolescent Health, Mental Well-being](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-nigeria-adolescent-health-mental-wellbeing-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigeria to prioritise adolescent health and mental well-being,
- [Kano NHRC Records 172 Rights Abuse Complaints in September](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-nhrc-september-rights-abuse-complaints/): KANO, Nigeria – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Kano State has disclosed that it received 172
- [Nigeria’s Cancer Gamble: Can Local Scientists Turn Hope into Discovery?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-cancer-gamble-the-race-for-a-local-cure/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In a quiet laboratory tucked inside Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigerian researchers believe they may
- [Africa Health Report: Top 10 Health Stories of the Week, 6–12 October 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-africa-health-stories-oct-6-12-2025/): 📝 Editor’s Note From Lassa fever alerts in Nigeria to the global rise of mental health and epidemic
- [Kano Issues Lassa Fever Alert, Activates Emergency Health Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-issues-lassa-fever-alert-activates-emergency-response/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has issued a Lassa Fever alert, urging
- [Aproko Doctor Warns Young Nigerians on Rising Arthritis Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/aproko-doctor-warns-young-nigerians-arthritis-world-arthritis-day/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As the world marks World Arthritis Day 2025, Nigerian health influencer and physician, Dr. Chinonso
- [EU, Germany Launch Flare4Value Project to Curb Gas Flaring in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-germany-launch-flare4value-gas-flaring-nigeria-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union (EU) and the German Embassy in Abuja have launched the German Nigerian
- [FG Reaffirms Commitment to Dialogue with ASUU Amid Strike Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-dialogue-with-asuu-amid-strike-threats/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union
- [ASUU Declares Two-Week Total Strike Across Nigerian Public Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-declares-two-week-strike-nigerian-universities-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning
- [NDLEA Arrests Businessman at Kano Airport With 127 Wraps of Cocaine](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-businessman-kano-airport-127-wraps-cocaine/): KANO, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka,
- [Customs Intercepts Expired Flours, Drugs Worth ₦1.9bn at Seme Border](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-intercepts-expired-flour-drugs-seme-border/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command, has intercepted expired flour and illegal substances
- [Jigawa Partners India to Boost Women-Led Agribusiness](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-partners-india-women-led-agribusiness/): JIGAWA, Nigeria — The Jigawa State Government has signed a partnership agreement with Agrighar India to enhance women-led,
- [Lagos Raises Alarm Over 2,213 Abused Girls in One Year](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-raises-alarm-2213-abused-girls-one-year/): LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government has revealed that over 2,213 girls were victims of various forms
- [Ogoni Leaders Urge UN to Declare October 10 as Ken Saro-Wiwa Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogoni-leaders-urge-un-ken-saro-wiwa-day/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Ogoni leaders, environmental activists, and human rights advocates have renewed calls on the United Nations
- [UN Women Warns: Funding Cuts Threaten Gender Violence Fight](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-women-funding-cuts-gender-violence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UN Women has warned that global funding cuts are crippling frontline organisations battling violence against
- [Road Traffic Chiefs Urge Reforms to Boost National Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/road-traffic-chiefs-reforms-national-security/): JOS, Nigeria – The Conference of Directors and Chief Road Traffic Officers of the Federation have called for
- [Foundation Expands Access with New Lagos Trauma Ward](https://africanhealthreport.com/foundation-expands-access-with-new-lagos-trauma-ward/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Pistis Foundation has unveiled a newly built and fully equipped trauma ward at the Hospital
- [Nigeria Moves to Advance Diaspora Voting Bill for Overseas Citizens](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-moves-to-advance-diaspora-voting-bill-for-overseas-citizens/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to advance the Diaspora Voting Bill, paving the way
- [IITA, UN Strengthen Partnership to Boost Nigeria’s Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/iita-un-partnership-strengthen-nigeria-food-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has renewed its commitment to advancing agricultural transformation
- [NHRC Urges Tech Firms to Protect Nigerian Children Online](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhrc-urges-tech-companies-protect-nigerian-children-online/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on technology companies and digital platforms to
- [Ekiti Court Sentences Two Brothers, Woman to Death for Robbery](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-court-sentences-brothers-woman-death-robbery/): EKITI, Nigeria – An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced two brothers and their female
- [Kano Exceeds Abuja Declaration in Record Health Budget Allocation](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-exceeds-abuja-declaration-health-budget-allocation/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has surpassed the Abuja Declaration benchmark by allocating more than 15
- [Kaduna Courts Shut as JUSUN Strike Grounds Judicial Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-courts-shut-jusun-indefinite-strike-autonomy/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Courts across Kaduna State have been shut down as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria
- [Liam Neeson Sounds Alarm on 2.3m Starving South Sudanese Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/liam-neeson-warns-2-3m-starving-children-south-sudan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Liam Neeson, has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis facing children
- [Keyamo Seeks ‘Fly Nigerian Act’ to Boost Local Airlines’ Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/keyamo-proposes-fly-nigerian-act-boost-local-airlines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced plans to introduce a
- [JAMB Approves 85 Gifted Underage Students for 2025 Admissions](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-approves-85-underage-students-2025-admission/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 exceptionally gifted
- [NiMet Warns of Heavy Rainfall, Flash Floods Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-warns-heavy-rainfall-flash-floods-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warns residents of heavy rainfall and possible flash floods across
- [Kano Government Refutes False Teachers’ Recruitment Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-government-refutes-false-teachers-recruitment-report/): KANO, NIGERIA – The Kano State Ministry of Education denies reports claiming plans to hire 3,917 teachers under
- [Broken Promises, Empty Classrooms: Why Northern Nigeria’s Schools Remain Unsafe](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-safe-schools-crisis/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Eleven years after the world was jolted by the abduction of over 270 schoolgirls from
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News – Week of 20th–26th October 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahr-top-10-health-development-news-october-20-26-2025/): 📰 Editor’s Note This week’s roundup reflects Nigeria’s defining health and development shifts — from urgent mental health
- [Yobe Recruits 948 Teachers to Bridge Basic Education Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-recruits-948-teachers-basic-education/): YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government has employed 948 new teachers to strengthen the state’s basic education
- [Lagos Police Deny Violence During Oworonshoki Demolition Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-deny-oworonshoki-demolition-violence/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports alleging that officers attacked residents during the
- [Firefighters Contain Gas Explosion at Orile-Iganmu Market Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-orile-iganmu-gas-explosion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A gas explosion occurred Sunday at Orisunmibare Market in the Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos, sending
- [FRSC Orders Probe into Viral Video of Officer Altercation](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-viral-video-edo-road-altercation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing
- [NRC Resumes Warri-Itakpe Train Service After Major Maintenance Work](https://africanhealthreport.com/nrc-warri-itakpe-train-service-resumes/): WARRI, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will resume
- [Environment Ministry Launches Digital Cloud to Modernise Governance](https://africanhealthreport.com/environment-ministry-launches-1government-cloud/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Environment has joined Nigeria’s digital transformation drive with the launch of
- [Dying Too Soon: Why Nigerians Struggle to Live Beyond 54 Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-life-expectancy-health-crisis/): ABUJA, NIGERIA — In the heart of Africa’s most populous nation, a quiet emergency is unfolding — Nigerians
- [Dangote Refinery Expands to 1.4m Barrels Daily Output](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-expands-1-4m-barrels/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set for a historic expansion that will increase its production
- [Lagos Bans Cart Pushers, Boosts Green Waste Management Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-green-waste-management-ban/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its ban on cart pushers as part of a
- [Kano Empowers Local Councils to Lead Drug Abuse Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-empowers-local-councils-to-lead-drug-abuse-campaign/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government is intensifying its grassroots war against drug abuse, urging all 44
- [NECO Opens New Exam Centre in London](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-exam-centre-london-diaspora-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its global footprint with the establishment of a
- [Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Government Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-resident-doctors-indefinite-strike-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November
- [NAFDAC Launches National Plan to Eliminate Trans Fats in Foods](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-trans-fat-elimination-strategy-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled a National
- [Kano Police Nab Two Suspected Bandits, Step Up Security in Troubled Areas](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-suspected-bandits-security-operations-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected bandits and intensified security operations across
- [Shinkafi-Bagudu Leads 1,000 Women in Abuja Cancer Fight Walk](https://africanhealthreport.com/zainab-shinkafi-bagudu-cancer-awareness-walk-abuja-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Over 1,000 women took to the streets of Abuja on Saturday in a powerful show
- [Rivers, Cross River, Ondo Lead with Nigeria’s Lowest Fertility](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-cross-river-ondo-lowest-fertility-nigeria/): ABUJA, NIGERIA – Rivers, Cross River, and Ondo States have recorded Nigeria’s lowest fertility rates, according to the
- [Tomori Blames Poor Governance for Nigeria’s Lowest Global Life Expectancy](https://africanhealthreport.com/tomori-blames-poor-governance-nigeria-lowest-life-expectancy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Renowned virologist and public health expert, Professor Oyewale Tomori, has blamed Nigeria’s poor life expectancy
- [Just In: FG Raises Health Insurance Fee to ₦1,450, Targets 44m Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-raises-health-insurance-fee-1450-targets-44m-nigerians/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has doubled the National Health Insurance capitation fee from ₦750 to ₦1,450
- [₦313m Nutrition Drive: Jigawa Rescues 300,000 Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-313m-nutrition-drive-rescues-300000-children/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi has inaugurated the State Nutrition Council to strengthen the Presidential
- [PSI Launches Local Films to Promote Menstrual Health Awareness](https://africanhealthreport.com/psi-nigeria-launches-local-films-menstrual-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has launched two audiovisual materials using storytelling in local languages
- [NPHCDA Donates N300m Equipment to Boost FMC Gusau Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/nphcda-donates-n300m-equipment-fmc-gusau/): GUSAU, Nigeria – The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has donated medical equipment worth ₦300 million
- [WHO Hosts Traditional Medicine Congress to Boost Global Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-traditional-medicine-congress-brazil/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating traditional medicine into global
- [Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List, Gains Global Confidence Boost](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-exits-fatf-grey-list-gains-global-confidence-boost/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria from its grey list, marking
- [NEMA Confirms 45 Dead in Niger Petrol Tanker Explosion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-confirms-45-dead-in-niger-petrol-tanker-explosion/): MINNA, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that the death toll from the petrol
- [Court Probes Coercion Claims in UN Building Bombing Trial](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-building-bombing-trial-coercion-claims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has begun a trial-within-trial to examine allegations of coercion
- [Tinubu Reshuffles Security Chiefs, Experts Demand Strategic Defence Overhaul](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-reshuffles-service-chiefs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping reshuffle of Nigeria’s Service Chiefs, a move analysts
- [Amupitan Takes Charge, Pledges Electoral Integrity, National Unity](https://africanhealthreport.com/amupitan-assumes-inec-chairman-office/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, officially assumes office as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission
- [Nigeria to Showcase Family Planning Innovations at Global Health Conference](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-family-planning-innovations-icfp-2025/): ABUJA, NIGERIA – Nigeria is set to spotlight its groundbreaking innovations in family planning and reproductive health as
- [FG Trains 960,000 Youths in Technical Skills for Self-Reliance](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-trains-960000-youths-technical-skills-tvet-initiative/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government says 960,000 Nigerian youths are undergoing verification to participate in the Technical
- [Nigeria’s Power Paradox: From Darkness to Dawn](https://africanhealthreport.com/renewable-energy-nigeria-green-jobs-economic-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria stands at a pivotal energy crossroads — where the hum of generators drowns out
- [Kano Communities Seek Urgent Federal Action Over Rising Bandit Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-communities-seek-federal-action-bandit-attacks/): KANO, Nigeria – Residents of Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State have appealed to
- [Foundation Donates ₦39.5m to Support Children with Cancer](https://africanhealthreport.com/okapi-foundation-donates-39m-children-cancer-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has donated ₦39.5 million to three major hospitals in
- [Rotary Urges Mothers to Champion Polio Eradication Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/rotary-urges-mothers-to-fight-polio-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The District Governor of Rotary International, District 9141, Mr. Anthony Woghiren, has called on mothers
- [Nigeria–Germany Trade Rises 30% to €3bn as Ties Deepen](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-germany-trade-rise-energy-security-ties/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Trade between Nigeria and Germany has surged by 30 per cent to €3 billion, driven
- [Petrol Imports Normal, Will Drop as Refineries Expand - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/sowunmi-petrol-imports-nigeria-refineries-capacity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Oil and gas expert Bode Sowunmi says Nigeria’s ongoing petrol importation is not abnormal despite
- [Nigeria, South Africa Strengthen Trade Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-south-africa-trade-partnership-lagos-roundtable/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and South Africa have renewed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation, as government and
- [Ogun Sets Up Task Force to Strengthen Health System Resilience](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-health-sustainability-task-force-launch/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a Health Systems Sustainability Task Force in partnership with
- [New Drug Combo Extends Life for Men with Prostate Cancer](https://africanhealthreport.com/new-drug-combo-prostate-cancer-survival/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A new drug combination has been found to cut the risk of death by over
- [Lagos Rescues 4,753 Trafficking Victims, Enforces Stricter Protection Laws](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rescues-trafficking-victims-protection-laws/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has rescued 4,753 victims of human trafficking between 2022 and 2024,
- [Tinubu’s Wife Launches 10 Digital Libraries to Boost Learning Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/remi-tinubu-launches-10-digital-libraries-renewed-hope-initiative/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday inaugurated 10 digital libraries across multiple states
- [Nigeria Unveils Six Year Pan to Strengthen Nursing, Midwifery Workforce](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-nursing-midwifery-strategy-2025-2030-launch/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025–2030,
- [Negligence, Weak Community Values Blamed for Niger Tanker Blast - NOA](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-tanker-explosion-noa-dg-blames-negligence-values/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has blamed negligence and the
- [Tinubu Swears in Amupitan as New INEC Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-swears-in-joash-amupitan-inec-chairman/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman
- [WHO Rallies Africa to Eradicate Polio Through Renewed Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-renewed-effort-end-polio-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging African nations to intensify the fight against polio
- [Nigeria Boosts Renewable Energy with Solar Hybrid, Green Hydrogen Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-renewable-energy-solar-hybrid-hydrogen/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is accelerating its shift toward clean energy with the launch of the Renewed Hope
- [Reps Probe $850bn Unrepatriated Oil, Export Funds Since 1996](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-850bn-unrepatriated-oil-export-proceeds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the alleged non-repatriation of $850 billion
- [UN Report Shows Global Surge in Climate Change Court Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-report-shows-global-surge-in-climate-change-court-cases/): Abuja, Nigeria – A new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Sabin Centre for Climate
- [Clean Hands, Fragile Hope: How an Abuja School Is Defying Nigeria’s Hidden Hygiene Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hygiene-crisis-abuja-school-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In a small public school along Abuja’s Airport Road, the sound of splashing water is
- [PSC Probes AIG Aina over Bribery Claims as Protest Rocks Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/psc-probes-aig-aina-bribery-allegations-protest-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Tension rose in Abuja on Wednesday as protesters stormed the Police Service Commission (PSC) headquarters,
- [FG, UNDP, EU Launch $220m Jobs Drive for Nigerian Youths](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-undp-eu-youth-jobs-initiative/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development
- [Lagos Targets Waste Crisis, Engages PSP Operators for Solutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tackles-waste-crisis-psp-operators/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is intensifying efforts to curb its worsening waste management challenges by
- [UNICEF Appoints Ovia-Ikem as NextGen Champion](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-appoints-zephia-ovia-ikem-nextgen-champion/): ABUJA, Nigeria -The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Zephia Ovia-Ikem, a Nigerian tech and social entrepreneur,
- [FG Disburses ₦32.9bn to PHCs, Urges Public Oversight](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-disburses-32bn-primary-health-centres-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has disbursed ₦32.9 billion to primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria, urging
- [NITDA, Cisco Launch Free Cybersecurity Training for Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/nitda-cisco-free-cybersecurity-training-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with global tech firm Cisco to
- [Ogun Assembly Summons Works Commissioner, Contractor Over Bad Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-assembly-summons-works-commissioner-lagos-abeokuta-road/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr.
- [TETFund to Launch Electric Campus Shuttles in Nigerian Varsities](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-electric-campus-shuttle-launch-november/): Otamere Gladness ABUJA, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will, in November, roll out an electric
- [Nigeria’s Youngest Pilot Earns U.S. Licence at Just 18](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-teen-earns-us-pilot-licence-youngest-18/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has produced one of its youngest-ever commercial pilots, 18-year-old Mohammed Aminu Sani, who earned
- [Nigeria Seeks Fair Trade Ties, Rejects Resource Exploitation Model](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fair-trade-africa-resource-exploitation/): Oluwatobi Adu ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has urged rich nations to redefine trade relations
- [World Bank Unveils $100bn Boost to Create Global Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-100bn-plan-boost-global-jobs-growth/): Oluwatobi Adu ABUJA, Nigeria – World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga has announced a $100 billion boost to
- [Nigeria Urges West African Insurers to Tackle Climate Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-urges-west-african-insurers-address-climate-risks/): Oluwafunbi Bello ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has urged West African
- [Kano Ends Fourth Malaria Campaign Across All 44 LGAs](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-concludes-fourth-malaria-prevention-campaign-44-lgas/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has concluded the fourth cycle of its Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC)
- [UN Climate Chief Urges Swift Action on Global Finance Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-climate-chief-urges-urgent-finance-ahead-cop30/): Oluwafunbi Bello ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Climate Change Chief, Simon Stiell, has called on countries to deliver
- [Health Shifts Drive Global Beer Sales Decline - Heineken Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-trends-hit-global-beer-demand-heineken/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The world’s second-largest brewer, Heineken, has warned that global beer sales are expected to fall
- [Nigeria’s Vanishing Oil Billions: Inside the Hidden Network Bleeding Africa’s Largest Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-vanishing-oil-billions-how-theft-bleeds-the-economy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil wealth — once the symbol of national pride and prosperity — has turned
- [Senate Halts Abortion Bill Over Dispute on Criminal Provisions](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-suspends-abortion-bill-nigeria-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday suspended debate on the Criminal Code Amendment Bill following heated disagreement
- [Ethanol May Pose Health Risk to Pregnant Women, Development Complications – EU](https://africanhealthreport.com/ethanol-health-risk-pregnant-women-eu-review/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) warned that ethanol, a common ingredient in hand sanitisers, disinfectants,
- [Ogun to Fund Cancer Awareness, Early Detection in 2025 Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-cancer-awareness-budget-2025/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged to include dedicated funding for cancer awareness, early
- [Ogun Assembly Urges Revival of Sick Bays in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-assembly-sick-bays-schools/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the revival and establishment
- [Nigeria Launches Cancer Project with Record 2025 Health Funding](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cancer-project-2025-health-funding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicines Demonstration Project, marking a
- [Zamfara Launches Nutrition Council to Combat Child Malnutrition Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-launches-nutrition-council-child-malnutrition/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has launched the State Nutrition 774 Initiative and inaugurated
- [Adamawa Closes 15 Private Health Colleges Over Poor Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-shuts-private-health-colleges/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government has shut down 15 private health colleges for failing to meet
- [Nigeria Attracts $400M, Targets 277GW Clean Energy by 2060](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-renewable-energy-400m-investment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is positioning itself as Africa’s renewable energy hub after attracting over $400 million in
- [Funding Cuts Could Kill One Million Africans in Malaria Resurgence - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/malaria-funding-cuts-africa-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Cuts to global malaria funding could result in nearly one million additional deaths across Africa
- [LASEPA Seals Church, Factories Over Noise, Air Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasepa-seals-church-factories-noise-air-pollution/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several facilities, including a church and
- [Tinubu Approves ₦250,000 Grants for Top MSMEs in Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approves-250000-msme-grants-katsina/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦250,000 non-repayable grant for outstanding Micro, Small and
- [NDLEA Unveils Digital Portal for Drug Tests, Visa Clearance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-digital-portal-drug-tests-visa-clearance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform to streamline drug
- [NELFUND Opens 2025 Student Loan Portal for Nigerian Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-opens-2025-student-loan-portal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced October 23, 2025, as the official opening
- [Kano Boosts Oxygen Access to Cut Preventable Hospital Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-boosts-oxygen-access-preventable-deaths/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has begun validating its Strategic Oxygen Scale-Up Plan to ensure every
- [Fake Corps Member Nabbed for Armed Robbery in Enugu](https://africanhealthreport.com/fake-corps-member-nabbed-armed-robbery-enugu/): ENUGU, Nigeria – Police in Enugu State have arrested a 25-year-old man who allegedly disguised himself in a
- [Data Powering Nigeria’s Future - Says Statistics Bureau Chief](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbs-chief-reliable-data-nigeria-development/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering credible, high-quality, and
- [Lagos Doctors Urged to Embrace AI Literacy in Healthcare Practice](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-doctors-urged-ai-literacy-healthcare/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged medical practitioners to
- [Abuja Traffic Paralysed by Security Checks Ahead of Pro-Kanu Rally](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-traffic-gridlock-pro-kanu-rally/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Massive traffic gridlock hit Nigeria’s capital Monday morning as multiple checkpoints were set up ahead
- [Lagos Promotes Cash for Trash to Drive Recycling Culture](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-cash-for-trash-initiative/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is urging residents to convert recyclable waste into income through its
- [Five Years After #EndSARS, Group Seeks Justice for Fallen Police](https://africanhealthreport.com/group-demands-justice-police-endsars-anniversary/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Five years after Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests, the Path of Peace Initiatives has renewed calls for
- [Nigeria Launches ACE Alliance to Strengthen Higher Education Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-ace-alliance-to-strengthen-higher-education-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Alliance, a new platform
- [Lagos To Launch Digital Telecom Infrastructure Regulation Platform](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-telecom-infrastructure-regulation-tirs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS)
- [AU, Global Fund Sign Pact To Strengthen Africa’s Health Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/au-global-fund-health-systems-mou/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The African Union (AU) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have
- [](https://africanhealthreport.com/ifc-local-currency-lending-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank, is scaling
- [Minister Condemns Kidnap of Neurosurgeon, Warns of Health Security Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/neurosurgeon-abduction-health-security-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adekunle Salako, has condemned the abduction
- [Kano Launches 50 New Estates to Tackle Widening Housing Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-50-new-housing-estates/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has approved the construction of 50 new low-cost housing estates across
- [Kano Approves ₦8.2bn To Upgrade Schools, Improve Water Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-education-water-projects-funding/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has approved more than ₦8.2 billion for new education, water supply,
- [Nigeria Holds Major Education Council to Boost Quality, Data Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-council-education-akure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the 69th National Council on Education (NCE)
- [Presidency Denies Claim Tinubu Plans Meeting with US Vice President](https://africanhealthreport.com/presidency-denies-claim-tinubu-plans-meeting-with-us-vice-president/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Presidency has denied reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel
- [Where Fear Lives: Shanono’s Slow Collapse Under Bandit Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/fear-spreads-shanono-bandit-attacks-kano-border-communities/): SHANONO, KANO – At sunset, when the last call to prayer fades across Faruruwa village, silence descends —
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News – Week of 27th - 02 November 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/this-week-in-health-nigerias-top-public-health-and-development-news/): 📰 Editor’s Note This week’s selection highlights the intersection of public health, regulation, and community resilience across Nigeria
- [Fuel Prices Will Not Increase Despite 15% Import Tariff - Dangote Assures Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-assures-no-fuel-price-hike-import-tariff/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Dangote Group has reassured Nigerians that the newly approved 15% import duty on petrol
- [JAMB Extends 2025 University Admission Deadline to November 17 Amid Court Rulings](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-extends-2025-admissions-deadline-november-17/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a fresh extension of the deadline
- [NDLEA Uncovers Lagos Drug Lab Producing Synthetic Cannabis ‘Colorado’, Arrest Suspects ](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-busts-lagos-colorado-lab-arrests/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a clandestine laboratory manufacturing Colorado, a
- [One Million Nigerians Apply for NELFUND Student Loans](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-million-nigerians-apply-nelfund-student-loans/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that more than one million Nigerians have
- [NEMA, Red Cross Distribute Relief Materials to Flood Victims in Sokoto IDP Camp](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-red-cross-relief-sokoto-flood-victims/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society has
- [Locked Out of Safety: How Abuja’s Broken Rental System is Pricing Residents into Danger](https://africanhealthreport.com/abujas-rental-crisis-why-housing-now-endangers-lives/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where grand boulevards and gleaming estates are meant
- [ Group Seeks Climate-Resilient Solutions for Niger Delta](https://africanhealthreport.com/oilwatch-climate-solutions-niger-delta/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Oilwatch International has urged the Federal Government to adopt long-term climate adaptation and environmental restoration
- [Tinubu, Trump Set for Talks on Religious Violence Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-trump-meeting-religious-violence-discussion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A high-level meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and US President Donald Trump is imminent,
- [Apapa Customs Reaffirms Security Alliance with Port Police](https://africanhealthreport.com/apapa-customs-port-police-security-collaboration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its unwavering commitment
- [Taraba Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak, Imposes Poultry Movement Restrictions](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-confirms-bird-flu-outbreak-wukari/): TARABA, Nigeria – Taraba State Government has confirmed an outbreak of the Avian Influenza Virus, commonly known as
- [Breaking News: Trump Orders Department of War to Prepare for Possible Action in Nigeria, Halts Aid](https://africanhealthreport.com/trump-orders-military-to-prepare-for-possible-action-in-nigeria-halts-aid/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States has announced the immediate suspension of aid and security assistance to Nigeria
- [Kwara Reaffirms Commitment to Training Quality Healthcare Professionals](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-committed-healthcare-professionals-training/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government says it remains committed to strengthening human resources in the health
- [Osun Resident Doctors Join Nationwide Indefinite Strike Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-resident-doctors-join-nard-strike/): OSUN, Nigeria – Resident doctors in Osun State have joined the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Nigerian
- [Lagos Intensifies Ban on Single-Use Plastics to Tackle Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-intensifies-single-use-plastic-ban-enforcement/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it will intensify enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics
- [FG Launches BHCPF 2.0 to Strengthen Accountability and Oversight](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-bhcpf-2-0-strengthens-accountability/): ZARIA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged stricter monitoring of funds released under the Basic Health Care
- [Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions for National Cycling Race Sunday](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-traffic-diversion-tour-de-nigeria-cycling-race/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions ahead of the Cycology X Itel
- [131 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Under IOM Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/131-nigerians-repatriated-from-niger-nema/): KANO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 131 Nigerians who were stranded in Agadez,
- [Gombe Sets Up High-Level Task Force to Overhaul Basic Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-launches-education-reform-task-force/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Governor Mohammadu Inuwa Yahaya has constituted a high-level Task Force to drive major reforms in
- [Court Jails Teacher for Life for Raping Nine-Year-Old Pupil in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/teacher-gets-life-sentence-for-child-rape/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  A Federal Capital Territory High Court has sentenced 19-year-old teacher Abdullahi Abbass to life imprisonment
- [Tinubu Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Christian Genocide’ in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-denies-trumps-christian-genocide-claim/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed comments by United States President Donald Trump, who alleged
- [Nigeria Customs Expands Green Trade Capacity at WCO–GIZ Training](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-customs-green-trade-wco-giz-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its capacity in green trade facilitation and renewable
- [Fake Gun Discovered as Lagos Task Force Clears Costain Shanties](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-costain-shanty-demolition-fake-gun/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A joint Lagos enforcement team has uncovered a fake wooden firearm during the demolition of
- [WHO Warns of Rapid Global Mpox Spread Requiring Urgent Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-mpox-spread-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the accelerating spread of mpox, warning
- [Abia First Lady Leads United Campaign Against Breast Cancer Burden](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-first-lady-breast-cancer-awareness-campaign/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State First Lady, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has called for collective action against breast
- [Police Hunt Kidnappers After Anambra Neurosurgeon Seized in Night Abduction](https://africanhealthreport.com/neurosurgeon-kidnapped-anambra-police-manhunt/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Police in Anambra State have launched an intensive manhunt after a consultant neurosurgeon, identified as
- [Update: Nigeria Rebuts Trump Over ‘Christian Killings’, Terror Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-rejects-trump-christian-killings-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has rejected comments by United States President Donald Trump alleging widespread killings of Christians
- [Nigeria Records 244 Cholera Deaths Amid Ongoing Outbreak Concerns - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cholera-deaths-who-report-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded 244 deaths from cholera between 1 January and 28 September 2025, according to
- [FCT Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved Salary Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-doctors-indefinite-strike-unpaid-salaries/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) have commenced an indefinite strike today,
- [JAMB Conducts CBT Promotion Exams for 450 Federal Civil Service Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-promotion-exams-federal-civil-service-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has conducted a computer-based promotion examination for junior
- [WHO Urges Cities to Prioritise Health in New Urban Policy Guide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-calls-for-strategic-urban-health-action-to-build-resilient-cities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on national and municipal authorities to adopt a
- [Africa CDC Warns of Rising Outbreak Risks, Calls for Stronger Community Surveillance](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-warns-of-rising-outbreak-risks-calls-for-stronger-community-surveillance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged African governments to
- [WHO Confirms Mass Killings at Sudan Hospital as Conflict Deepens in Darfur](https://africanhealthreport.com/mass-killings-at-sudan-hospital-confirmed-by-who/): KHARTOUM, Sudan – The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Friday confirmed that armed groups carried out multiple waves
- [Breaking News: Trump Designates Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Alleged Christian Persecution](https://africanhealthreport.com/trump-labels-nigeria-country-of-particular-concern/): ABUJA, Nigeria – United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over allegations
- [Katsina Introduces Digital Birth Registration to Strengthen Child Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-digital-birth-registration-launch/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State has launched a statewide digital birth registration programme designed to ensure that every
- [Senators Decry Idle ANAMMCO Buses, Demand Support for Local Automakers](https://africanhealthreport.com/senators-support-nigeria-auto-manufacturing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rows of newly completed yet unused buses at the ANAMMCO automobile plant in Enugu have
- [Nigeria Unveils NINAuth App to Strengthen Secure Digital Identity Verification](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ninauth-app-digital-identity-verification/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria has introduced the NINAuth mobile application to enhance secure identity verification and strengthen the
- [NEMA, Fire Service Launch Joint Drive to Strengthen Kano Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-fire-service-emergency-preparedness-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Fire Service have stepped up joint
- [Benue Shuts Hospital, Morgue After Lassa Fever Death Sparks Community Unrest](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-closes-hospital-morgue-over-lassa-fever-death/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has sealed a private hospital and a mortuary in Okpokwu Local
- [Court Halts PENGASSAN Strike Planned to Cripple Dangote Refinery](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-stops-pengassan-strike-against-dangote-refinery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order stopping the Petroleum and
- [Police Rescue 23 Foreign Kidnap Victims, Arrest 14 Suspects in Nasarawa](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-rescue-foreign-kidnap-victims-nasarawa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals and arrested 14 suspected
- [Ogun, EU Roll Out Solar Power to Strengthen Rural Health Facilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-eu-roll-out-solar-power-to-strengthen-rural-health-facilities/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has partnered with the European Union (EU) to power 40 rural
- [Mental Health Programme Builds Emotional Resilience in Lagos School Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-bess-student-mental-health-support/): LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 300 students at Lagos City College and Wesley College, Yaba, have benefitted from
- [Dangote Launches Sustainability Drive to Boost Skills, Health, Local Businesses](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-sustainability-week-community-empowerment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Dangote Group has begun its 2025 Sustainability Week, reaffirming its commitment to empowering host communities
- [FG Releases ₦2.31bn to Settle University Staff Arrears](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-clears-university-staff-arrears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has disbursed ₦2.31 billion to federal universities to clear outstanding arrears owed
- [Katsina Begins Free VVF Surgeries, Empowers 50 Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-free-vvf-surgery-programme/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has launched a free Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) surgery and empowerment
- [Nationwide Campaign Warns: Edible Clay ‘Nzu’ Contains Toxic Lead](https://africanhealthreport.com/campaign-warns-nzu-lead-poisoning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has launched a nationwide public health campaign
- [NMA to Begin Monthly Mental Health Checks for Prison Inmates](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-monthly-prison-psychiatric-evaluations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced that it will begin mandatory monthly psychiatric evaluations
- [Nigeria Has Only 15% of Needed Doctors - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-has-only-15-of-needed-doctors-expert-warns/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria faces a deepening health workforce crisis that could take a century to resolve if
- [FG Demands Tougher Radiation Safety Enforcement to Protect Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-demands-tougher-radiation-safety-enforcement-to-protect-nigerians/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to step up enforcement
- [Nigeria Partners Foundation to Strengthen Economic Growth, Social Development Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-king-salman-foundation-development-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance has announced a new partnership with the King Salman Foundation aimed
- [NAFDAC Recalls Substandard Antibiotic Syrups Over Failed Quality Tests](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-recall-substandard-antibiotic-syrups/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has ordered the nationwide recall
- [Police Elevate Medical Unit, Appoint First Female Director Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-first-director-medical-services/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Police Force has elevated its medical services unit to a full directorate and
- [Kano Confirms New Poliovirus Variants, Warns on Immunisation Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-new-poliovirus-variants/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board has confirmed the identification of four new
- [Nigeria Imposes 15% Fuel Import Tariff to Protect Refineries](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-15-percent-fuel-import-tariff/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set for potential fuel price adjustments following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of
- [Kano Sends Rapid Team to Rurum Amid Suspected Diphtheria Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-diphtheria-response-rurum/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control has deployed a rapid response team to Rurum
- [Global Gold Demand Hits Record High Amid Geopolitical Tensions](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-gold-demand-hits-record-high/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global demand for gold surged to a record high in the third quarter of the
- [Oyo SACA Strengthens Partnerships to Improve Statewide HIV Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-saca-strengthens-hiv-response-collaboration/): OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) has reaffirmed its commitment to
- [EFCC Returns Seized Properties to Fraud Victim After Court Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-returns-properties-to-fraud-victim-ibadan/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned multi-million-naira properties and valuables to fraud
- [Nigeria’s Hidden Kitchen Crisis: How Cheaper Cooking Oils Are Fueling a Silent Health Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-cheaper-cooking-oils-are-fueling-a-silent-health-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When food vendor Mrs. Chinyere sits before her frying pan each morning in Dutse, Abuja,
- [Tinubu Urges States to Adopt National Urban Development Policy Framework](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-national-urban-development-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has urged state governments to domesticate the National Urban Development Policy to
- [AfDB Approves $6m Grant to Strengthen Africa’s Disaster Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/afdb-6m-grant-africa-disaster-preparedness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Development Bank Group has approved a $6 million grant to support the African
- [Journalists Urged to Prioritise Mental Health Amid Rising Work Pressures](https://africanhealthreport.com/journalists-mental-health-nan-press-week/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A clinical psychologist, Dr. Adedotun Ajiboye, has advised journalists to pay deliberate attention to their
- [WHO Warns Climate Inaction Now Fueling Global Health Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-climate-inaction-global-health-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation has warned that escalating climate inaction is now driving a global
- [Sanwo-Olu Disburses ₦2.7bn Support to Vulnerable Lagosians](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-disburses-%e2%82%a62-7bn-support-to-vulnerable-lagosians/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has begun disbursing ₦2.7 billion to vulnerable residents under its EKO
- [Study Suggests Greying Hair May Help Protect Against Cancer](https://africanhealthreport.com/study-suggests-greying-hair-may-help-protect-against-cancer/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new study by researchers at the University of Tokyo suggests that greying hair may
- [Court Orders Final Forfeiture of $49,700 from Ex-INEC Official](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-forfeiture-inec-official-icpc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from
- [Tinubu Removes Maryam Sanda from Pardon List after Outrage](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-removes-maryam-sanda-from-pardon-list/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has directed the removal of Maryam Sanda from the presidential pardon list,
- [Free Healthcare: Jigawa Rolls Out Welfare Scheme for Elderly](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-healthcare-jigawa-rolls-out-welfare-scheme-for-elderly/): Dutse, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has launched a new Old Age Support Scheme that will provide
- [Zamfara Launches Digital Training to Boost Smart Governance Delivery](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-digital-governance-training/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration’s resolve to build a digitally enabled, transparent and
- [Fake Cialis Floods Markets, NAFDAC Issues Urgent Public Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-counterfeit-cialis-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an urgent
- [FIRS Introduces 10% Tax on Treasury bills, Other Investment Yields](https://africanhealthreport.com/firs-short-term-investment-tax/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has introduced a 10 per cent withholding tax on
- [Bauchi Begins ₦19.99bn Specialist Hospital Rehabilitation Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-begins-%e2%82%a619-99bn-specialist-hospital-rehabilitation-project/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government has begun the complete rehabilitation and upgrade of the Bauchi State
- [Terror Threats Prompt Push for New Security Directorate at Parliament](https://africanhealthreport.com/terror-threats-national-assembly-security-directorate-bill/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, has revealed that
- [Reps Propose Green Tax to Curb Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-propose-green-tax-plastic-pollution-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Preparedness for the Ban on Single-Use Plastics has
- [FG Secures N700bn to Install Two Million Meters Yearly](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-secures-n700bn-two-million-meters-annually/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has secured ₦700 billion to fund the installation of two million electricity
- [TETFund Unveils N717m Lecture Complex to Boost NSUK Capacity](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-commissions-n717m-lecture-theatre-nsuk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a ₦717 million Faculty of Social Sciences
- [Nigeria, EU Plan Summit to Boost Local Drug Manufacturing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-eu-summit-local-pharmaceutical-production/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the European Union have announced plans to convene a high-level summit aimed at
- [NDLEA Raids Lagos Club, Warns Against Drug Party Culture](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-lagos-drug-party-raid/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned nightclub owners and partygoers that hosting
- [WAEC Debunks Rumoured Subject Limits for 2026 Exams](https://africanhealthreport.com/waec-denies-2026-subject-restriction/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has dismissed viral claims suggesting that schools have been
- [Army Storms Forests, Rescues 23 in Kwara Anti-Kidnap Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-storms-forests-rescues-23-in-kwara-anti-kidnap-raid/): KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has praised the Nigerian Army for rescuing 23 kidnapped persons
- [FG’s Economic Reforms Target Vulnerable Nigerians - Edun](https://africanhealthreport.com/wale-edun-economic-reforms-support-vulnerable/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says ongoing economic reforms
- [NCAA Sets $11.5 Passenger Data Charge for International Flights](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncaa-apis-charge-international-travel/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced a new $11.5 fee for all international
- [FG Pushes Southeast Traders to Tap ECOWAS Duty-Free Market](https://africanhealthreport.com/southeast-business-ecowas-duty-free/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged manufacturers and traders in the Southeast to take advantage of
- [UN Report Projects Emissions Decline but Warns Progress Remains Slow](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-emissions-report-2035-projection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new United Nations report has projected that global greenhouse gas emissions could fall by
- [Opposition Claims Government Manipulates Food Prices Amid Rising Hardship](https://africanhealthreport.com/adc-accuses-government-food-price-manipulation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of using food pricing as
- [NNPC Strengthens Downstream Revamp, Urges Collaboration for Sustainable Energy Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-downstream-revamp-collaboration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed its commitment to overhauling downstream
- [Global Password Leak Sparks Fears of Rising Cybercrime, Privacy Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-password-leak-cybersecurity-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A major global data breach has exposed the passwords of an estimated 183 million internet
- [](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-chairman-end-pre-election-court-cases/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has vowed
- [FG, Katsina Begin Plan to Convert Grazing Reserves to Ranches](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-katsina-modern-ranches-livestock/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and Katsina State Government have agreed to convert approximately 123,000 hectares of
- [Bandits Abduct Five Women, Steal Livestock in Kano Night Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/bandits-abduct-five-women-kano-raid/): KANO, Nigeria – Panic has gripped the Yankwada community in Faruruwa, Shanono LGA of Kano State, after suspected
- [Tanzanian Woman’s Antibody Could Revolutionise Global HIV Treatment - Study](https://africanhealthreport.com/tanzanian-antibody-hiv-treatment-discovery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A rare antibody discovered in a Tanzanian woman may transform HIV treatment and prevention, according
- [8m Nigerians Face Hearing Loss Crisis - Experts Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/hearing-loss-nigeria-eight-million-spaan-warning/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Association of Nigeria (SPAAN) has sounded alarm over a sharp
- [Fake Antibiotic Floods Northern Nigeria, NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/fake-antibiotic-floods-northern-nigeria-nafdac-issues-urgent-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about
- ["The Diseases We Thought Were Gone": How Vaccine Preventable Diseases Are Creeping Back into Kano’s Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-polio-diphtheria-return-vaccination-gaps/): KANO, Nigeria – Not with the sirens of a public health alert or the rush of emergency teams,
- [Nigeria, Angola Deepen Strategic Ties with New Cooperation Agreements](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-angola-strengthen-bilateral-cooperation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Angola have renewed their commitment to strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural relations as
- [UNICEF, FG Boost Child Welfare, Social Protection Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-nigeria-child-welfare-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its partnership with the Nigerian government to
- [Navy Rescues Crew from Sinking Vessel off Nigerian Waters](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-navy-rescues-crew-distressed-vessel/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has rescued 10 crew members from a distressed merchant vessel, MV SEMA
- [Alcohol, Processed Foods Raise Breast Cancer Risk - Oncologist Warns Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/breast-cancer-risk-lifestyle-warning-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Women who consume alcohol frequently, avoid exercise, or rely heavily on processed foods are at
- [IMF, Nigeria Deepen Reform Talks to Strengthen Economic Growth Agenda](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-nigeria-economic-reform-growth-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reaffirmed their partnership to advance the country’s
- [Lagos Intensifies Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-child-immunisation-campaign-obr-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its immunisation campaign to protect children under five from
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News for the Week, 3rd - 9th November 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-development-news-ahr/): 📰 Editor’s Note This week, Nigerian health and development sectors face both urgent crises and transformative initiatives. From
- [Kaduna to Recruit 9,000 New Health Workers in Five Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-to-recruit-9000-health-workers/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government has announced plans to recruit 9,000 additional health personnel over the
- [Niger Government Suspends Casual Worker Employment Across All MDAs](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-state-suspends-casual-workers-employment/): MINNA, Nigeria – The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the employment and engagement of
- [NARD Disputes FG’s ₦11.9bn Payment Claim Amid Ongoing Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-disputes-fg-payment-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, has rejected
- [Port Harcourt Customs Records 272% Revenue Surge, Exceeds Annual Target](https://africanhealthreport.com/port-harcourt-customs-surpasses-revenue-target/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Port Harcourt Area I Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has surpassed its
- [Experts Hail Dangote Refinery Expansion as Boost for Nigeria’s Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-expansion-nigeria-economy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Economic and energy experts have welcomed the Dangote Refinery’s plan to expand its capacity from
- [Missing BUK Student Found Alive in Kaduna After Four Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/missing-buk-student-found-kaduna/): KANO, Nigeria – A Bayero University, Kano (BUK) student declared missing in 2021, Shafiu Auwal Ibrahim, has been
- [Reps Push for Unified National Database to Boost Governance Efficiency](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unified-national-data-system-policy-dialogue/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has renewed calls for the harmonisation of Nigeria’s multiple identity and
- [Lawmakers Decry Collapsing Roads at FUTO, Alvan Ikoku Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/futo-alvan-ikoku-road-infrastructure-appeal/): OWERRI, Nigeria – The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has raised alarm over worsening infrastructure conditions
- [Wike Issues Final 14-Day Deadline to Abuja Property Defaulters](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-abuja-property-land-use-ultimatum/): ABUJA, NIGERIA – Property owners in high-profile districts of the Federal Capital Territory have been given a final
- [Ondo Issues Strict Performance Warning to Underperforming Primary Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-health-workers-performance-warning/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government has issued a stern warning to primary healthcare workers across its
- [Lekki Resident Dies Jumping from Building During EFCC Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/lekki-resident-dies-efcc-raid-lagos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Lekki resident, Endurance Udeke, has died after jumping from a four-storey building during an
- [‘We Are Cut Off’: How Crumbling Roads Leave Residents of Chikakore Struggling for Access, Dignity](https://africanhealthreport.com/we-are-cut-off-how-crumbling-roads-leave-residents-of-chikakore-struggling-for-access-dignity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid weekday morning in the Kubwa district of Abuja, the road stretching toward
- [ Police Bust Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Young Women in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-police-sex-trafficking-bust/): ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Police Command dismantles a sex trafficking syndicate operating under the pretext of
- [FCT, Kano, Others Listed as High-Risk Travel States in UK Advisory](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-high-risk-travel-warning-fct-kano-nigeria/): KANO, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has issued a renewed travel warning listing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
- [APGA’s Soludo Secures Landslide Victory in Anambra Governorship Poll](https://africanhealthreport.com/soludo-wins-anambra-governorship-election/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Professor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secures a resounding victory in
- [UNICEF Expands Digital Learning, Enrols 33,532 Borno Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-expands-digital-learning-enrols-33532-borno-children/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says more than 33,500 children in Borno State are
- [Researcher Raises Alarm Over High FGM Rates in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-high-fgm-prevalence-research-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Lagos-based researcher on female genital mutilation (FGM), Friday Anyebe, has expressed concern over what
- [SON Trains Officials on XRF to Combat Lead Contamination](https://africanhealthreport.com/son-xrf-training-lead-contamination-prevention-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), in partnership with the global public health organisation Resolve
- [Ekiti Trains Officers to Improve Livestock Health and Food Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-trains-livestock-officers-animal-health-food-safety/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has trained 100 livestock and veterinary officers in disease prevention, biosecurity
- [Lagos Unveils $9bn Green Investment Plan for Climate Resilience](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-9bn-green-investment-climate-resilience-plan/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced a $9 billion green investment programme aimed at advancing
- [Lagos Launches Emergency Polio Vaccination After Virus Found in Makoko](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-launches-emergency-polio-vaccination-after-virus-found-in-makoko/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has commenced a statewide Polio Outbreak Response vaccination campaign following the
- [Trump’s Threat, Nigeria’s Truth: Faith, Fear and the Battle for Narrative](https://africanhealthreport.com/trump-threat-nigeria-yelwata-massacre-religious-violence-analysis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In the charged arena of global politics, where faith, power and insecurity frequently collide, Nigeria
- [Nigeria’s Food Import Bill Rises to $2.39bn Despite Domestic Production Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-import-bill-rises-despite-local-production-efforts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria spent $2.39 billion on imported food products between April 2024 and March 2025, marking
- [Foundation Launches School Support, Inmate Empowerment Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/harvesters-foundation-back-to-school-inmate-empowerment-initiative/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation (HAEF) has launched a nationwide Back-to-School Initiative designed to support
- [Standard Chartered Shuts Branches, Accelerates Shift to Digital Banking](https://africanhealthreport.com/standard-chartered-nigeria-branch-closures-digital-banking/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited will close several branches nationwide starting 15 January 2026, as
- [Zamfara Hires 500 Teachers to Rebuild Public Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-recruits-500-teachers-public-schools/): GUSAU, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Government has approved the recruitment of 500 qualified teachers as part of
- [Yakubu Gowon University Appoints Fawehinmi as New Vice-Chancellor](https://africanhealthreport.com/yakubu-gowon-university-appoints-hakeem-fawehinmi-vice-chancellor/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now renamed Yakubu Gowon University, has approved
- [NMA Pressures Security Agencies Over Kidnapped Abuja Medical Doctor](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-demands-rescue-kidnapped-abuja-medical-doctor/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Federal Capital Territory Chapter, is urging security agencies to intensify
- [Rivers, FRSC Launch Vehicle Tracking to Curb Car Theft](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-frsc-vehicle-tracking-public-safety-initiative/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Rivers State Government, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has
- [Kogi Revitalises 80 PHCs to Strengthen Community Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-revitalises-80-primary-health-centres-healthcare-access/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Kogi State Government has launched the first phase of a major overhaul of primary
- [AU Warns US Against Military Threats Over Nigeria Religious Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/au-rejects-us-military-threat-nigeria-religious-freedom/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Union Commission (AUC) has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s sovereignty and religious freedom,
- [FG to Unveil New Tax Reform Acts on Monday](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-government-unveils-new-tax-reform-acts/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government will on Monday formally unveil the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, in what
- [TETFund to Establish Fire Stations Across Public Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-fire-stations-public-universities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish fire stations in public
- [Germany Pledges €49m to Boost Peace, Development in West Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/germany-ecowas-49m-development-cooperation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Germany and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have renewed their long-standing partnership
- [Abia Launches Skin Cancer Prevention Drive for Persons with Albinism](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-sunscreen-distribution-albinism-cancer-prevention/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Disability Commission has distributed free sunscreen lotion to at least 100 persons
- [African Psychologists Push for Curriculum Overhaul to Replace Eurocentric Models](https://africanhealthreport.com/pasu-african-centred-psychology-curriculum-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Pan-African Psychological Association (PASU) has called for a complete shift from Euro-American frameworks in
- [Gombe Launches 1MW Solar Grid to Power 8,000 Homes](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-1mw-solar-mini-grid-launch/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Gombe State has advanced its renewable energy expansion drive with the launch of a 1-megawatt
- [Lagride Introduces Low-Cost Shared Ride Buses in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagride-omni-shared-ride-lagos-launch/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Mobility platform Lagride has launched Lagride Omni, a low-cost, air-conditioned shared-ride bus service designed to
- [Scrap Dealers Assert Role in Steel Supply Chain](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-scrap-dealers-defend-supply-chain-role/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Scrap dealers in Lagos have declared that they are legitimate contributors to Nigeria’s production and
- [FCT Police Defend Arrest of Regina Daniels’ Brother](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-defend-arrest-of-regina-daniels-brother/): ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has defended the arrest and arraignment of Samuel Ojeogwu,
- [Nigeria’s Silent Food Poisoning Crisis: How Banned Pesticides Are Endangering Millions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-banned-pesticides-food-poisoning-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In bustling markets from Kano to Lagos, in quiet village farms and city kitchens, a
- [Katsina Targets Malnutrition with Local RUTF Factory, 2,300 New Staff](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-targets-malnutrition-with-local-rutf-factory-2300-new-staff/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat severe child malnutrition, announcing
- [Nigeria Expands Telemedicine Access to Bridge Healthcare Inequality Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-expands-telemedicine-healthcare-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is advancing large-scale investment in telemedicine and digital health systems to expand
- [Senate Upholds Sachet Alcohol Ban Deadline Amid Industry Pressure](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-confirms-sachet-alcohol-ban-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate has reaffirmed the December 2025 enforcement deadline for the ban on high-alcohol sachets,
- [Lagos NMA Warns FG, LUTH Against Intimidating Striking Doctors](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-lagos-warns-fg-luth-striking-doctors/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stern warning
- [Minister Hails Kaduna’s Growing Agro-Industrial Investments, Youth Participation](https://africanhealthreport.com/minister-applauds-rising-agro-industrial-investment-in-kaduna/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has commended Kaduna State’s expanding agro-industrial
- [PSC Commends Security Readiness Ahead of Anambra Governorship Poll](https://africanhealthreport.com/psc-lauds-security-preparedness-ahead-of-anambra-governorship-election/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has expressed satisfaction with the level of security arrangements in
- [Rising Lassa Fever Deaths Trigger National Health Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/rising-lassa-fever-deaths-nigeria-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says at least 176 people have
- [Customs Strengthens Traditional Ties to Combat Coastal Smuggling](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-badagry-traditional-collaboration-smuggling/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening
- [FG Fast-Tracks Leasing Reform to Boost SME Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-equipment-leasing-reform-sme-support/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen private-sector led growth through the inauguration of
- [TETFund Seeks Future-Ready Public Service to Drive National Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-public-service-reform-psin-collaboration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called
- [FG Launches Niger Delta Ferry to Boost River Trade](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-delta-ferry-service-launch/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched the Steering Committee for the Niger Delta Ferry Service Project,
- [WHO Sets Global Priorities to Reform Child Health Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-paediatric-clinical-trials-research-agenda/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new global research agenda aimed at strengthening
- [Hospitals in Abuja Crippled as Resident Doctors’ Strike Enters Fifth Day, Patients Stranded](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-hospitals-resident-doctors-strike-continues/): (Chukwu Obinna, Gladness Otamere, Oluwatobi Adu, and Oluwafunbi Bello) ABUJA, Nigeria – Public hospitals across Abuja remain in
- [Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Lagos Night Club Over Drug Allegations](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-seizes-lagos-night-club-over-drug-distribution-allegations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of Proxy Lagos Night
- [Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Mubi as State Steps Up Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-outbreak-kills-10-in-mubi-adamawa-intensifies-response/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – A cholera outbreak in Mubi Local Government Area has killed at least 10 residents, triggering
- [Nigeria to Host World’s First UNESCO Media Literacy Institute](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unesco-media-information-literacy-institute/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has secured hosting rights for the world’s first Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute
- [Nigeria Upgrades Digital Network to Modernise Tertiary Education Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-upgrades-digital-network-to-modernise-tertiary-education-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled a major digital infrastructure upgrade designed to transform teaching, research
- [Lawmakers to Oversee Doctor Pay Talks Amid Ongoing Health Strikes](https://africanhealthreport.com/house-committee-oversight-resident-doctors-strike-negotiations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives Health Committee says it will now directly oversee negotiations between the
- [Court Sets Final November 7 Deadline for Kanu to Open Defence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnamdi-kanu-trial-final-chance-defence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Federal High Court has given Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu a final opportunity to present
- [Pate Secures Chinese Support for Nigeria Vaccine Manufacturing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-china-vaccine-manufacturing-pate-agreement/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has secured expanded investment
- [UNICEF Calls for Child-Centred AfCFTA to Drive Inclusive Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-child-centred-afcfta-trade-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged African governments to embed child-centred policies into
- [Update: FCT Resident Doctors Maintain Strike Despite Partial Salary Payments](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-resident-doctors-strike-continues/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) has confirmed the
- [Held Down by Tradition: Nigeria’s Unfinished War Against Female Genital Mutilation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unfinished-war-female-genital-mutilation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of Nigeria’s most persistent and painful cultural legacies. Despite
- [Shettima Heads to Brazil as Nigeria Chases $3bn Climate Finance](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-nigeria-cop30-brazil-climate-finance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belém, Brazil, to represent President Bola Tinubu at
- [Ogun Trains Health Workers to Improve Youth Services, Vaccine Awareness](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-health-workers-youth-friendly-services-training/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has conducted a three-day training programme to strengthen youth-friendly healthcare delivery
- [Imo Lawmakers Push Free Education Amid Rising Rural School Dropouts](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-free-compulsory-education-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to implement free and
- [Nursing Council Urges New Graduates to Uphold Ethics, Compassion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nmcn-urges-nursing-graduates-ethics-compassion/): OWO, Nigeria – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has charged newly inducted nurses from Achievers
- [Ogun NMA Supports Resident Doctors’ Strike, Demands Urgent Government Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-nma-supports-resident-doctors-strike/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared full support for
- [Edo to Resume Essential Drug Production to Cut Medical Tourism](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-resumes-essential-drug-production-2026/): EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has announced plans to restart the production of essential medicines by
- [Nigeria Begins Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination to Prevent Deadly Infection](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-free-anti-rabies-vaccination-nasarawa/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a free mass vaccination campaign against rabies
- [Expert Urges Men to Screen for Breast Cancer Early](https://africanhealthreport.com/men-breast-cancer-screening-awareness-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Men have been urged to undergo routine breast cancer screening to reduce the risk of
- [WHO, Bayer Extend $25m Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-bayer-extend-25m-partnership-eliminate-neglected-diseases/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed their global partnership to eliminate
- [Edo Passes Tough Asset Protection Laws, Restores Customary Court System](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-governor-signs-asset-protection-customary-court-laws/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed two landmark bills aimed at safeguarding public
- [UK Orders Nationwide Poultry Lockdown as Bird Flu Surges](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-bird-flu-nationwide-housing-order/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has extended its bird housing order to cover the entire country as
- [Senate Probes Rail Disasters After Fresh Warri–Itakpe Derailment](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-launches-probe-after-new-warri-itakpe-rail-derailment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate has launched a sweeping investigation into the country’s rail safety systems following another
- [Nigeria Makes University Finances Public in Major Transparency Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-university-financial-transparency-platform-launched/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a nationwide transparency and data accountability system requiring all publicly funded universities,
- [Tinubu Seeks ₦1.15tn Loan to Bridge 2025 Budget Deficit](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-seeks-1-15tn-domestic-loan-2025-budget/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly to borrow ₦1.15
- [Heritage Bank Assets Go to Auction as NDIC Launches Nationwide Sale](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndic-heritage-bank-asset-auction/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced the commencement of a nationwide disposal process
- [Nigeria, Hungary Deepen Water Cooperation at Abuja Technical Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hungary-water-forum-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Hungarian Water Forum has opened in Abuja, marking a renewed commitment between both
- [Nigeria Seeks New Partnerships to Increase Oil Output, NNPC Tells ADIPEC](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-collaboration-oil-output-adipec-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – NNPC Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborative investments and accelerated upstream development as part
- [Breaking News: China Slams US Threat, Declares Full Support for Tinubu Government](https://africanhealthreport.com/china-backs-tinubu-condemns-us-threat/): ABUJA,Nigeria – China has openly backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and condemned remarks by former U.S. President
- [Tinubu Approves Five New Permanent Secretaries After Rigorous Screening](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-new-permanent-secretaries/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries into the
- [Apapa Customs Breaks Revenue Record, Unveils Faster Cargo Scanning](https://africanhealthreport.com/apapa-customs-record-revenue-scanning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a national revenue
- [Lagos Council Launches Free Community Health Outreach to Save Lives](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-free-community-health-outreach/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has launched a three-day free community health outreach
- [Nigeria Pushes Youth to Lead Rising African Digital Finance Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-youth-digital-finance-summit/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to position young Nigerians at the centre of Africa’s
- [Hospitals in Crisis as Tinubu Orders Immediate End to Resident Doctors’ Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-orders-end-to-resident-doctors-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to
- [Health Workers Issue 15-Day Strike Ultimatum to Federal Government](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-workers-issue-15-day-strike-ultimatum/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals have issued a
- [FG Promotes Indigenous Aircraft Leasing to Transform Nigerian Aviation Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-indigenous-aircraft-leasing-nigerian-aviation-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is pushing for the creation of indigenous aircraft leasing firms to modernise
- [TETFund Urges Education Overhaul to Meet 21st-Century Workforce Needs](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-calls-education-overhaul-workforce-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has called for
- [FG Halts NIHOTOUR Enforcement Amid Fears of Regulatory Overreach](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-suspends-nihotour-enforcement-overreach-review-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government suspends all enforcement activities by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism
- [Remi Tinubu Seeks Data-Driven Action to Protect Nigerian Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/remi-tinubu-data-driven-child-protection-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu urges government agencies, communities and institutions to embrace evidence-based strategies
- [UNICEF Demands Swift Release After Deadly Kebbi School Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-condemns-kebbi-school-attack-abduction-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UNICEF condemns the violent attack on a Government Girls School in Maga, Kebbi State, which
- [Lagos Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Waste Dumping Amid Health Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-lawma-crackdown-illegal-waste-dumping-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) launches a tougher crackdown on illegal waste dumping as
- [Lagos Fair Surge Spurs Massive Demand for Free HIV Testing](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hiv-testing-surge-trade-fair-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) records one of its strongest public turnouts in
- [The Last Shift: Inside Nigeria’s Spiralling Healthcare Exodus, the Fight to Save a Dying Workforce](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-health-brain-drain-crisis-inside-ubth-exposed/): EDO, Nigeria – At exactly 6:45 a.m., the emergency ward at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)
- [Nigeria’s Inflation Hits Eight-Year Low as Prices Finally Ease](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-eight-year-low-october-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded its lowest inflation rate in eight years, marking a major turning point
- [NCAA Probes Onboard Clash Between VeryDarkman, Mr Jollof](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncaa-investigates-vertdarkman-mr-jollof-airport-incident/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has opened an investigation into an inflight altercation involving
- [Stigma, Not Drugs, Fuels Deadliest Risks for Injecting Users](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-stigma-harm-reduction-injecting-drug-users/): AUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria says widespread stigma and poor access to compassionate
- [Lagos Strengthens Medical Support System for Sexual Assault Survivors](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-strengthens-sexual-assault-medical-response/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has intensified its medical response for survivors of rape and defilement, rolling out
- [FG Launches ₦50m Grant to Power Student Innovation Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-%e2%82%a650m-grant-to-power-student-innovation-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a new ₦50 million Student Venture Capital Grant (SVCG), aimed
- [Foundation Urges HPV Vaccination to Protect Adolescent Girls Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/foundation-urges-hpv-vaccination-nigeria/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Access to Basic Medical Care Foundation has called for intensified HPV vaccination among adolescent
- [FG Reaffirms Commitment to Equity-Driven Universal Health Coverage Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-commitment-universal-health-coverage-nch-66/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reiterated its determination to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through reforms
- [HPV Vaccine Campaign Prevents 1.4m Cervical Cancer Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/hpv-campaign-prevents-cervical-cancer-deaths-gavi/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A three-year global push to expand access to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in low-income countries
- [Tinubu Declares War on Judicial Corruption at Judges’ Conference](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-judiciary-reform-justice-not-for-sale/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to restore the integrity of Nigeria’s judiciary, declaring that
- [Tinubu Says Youth-Focused Reforms Will Secure Nigeria’s Economic Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-youth-focused-economic-reforms-visit-prince-edward/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration’s sweeping economic reforms are intentionally designed
- [WHO Warns Africa Risks Losing Momentum in Cervical Cancer Fight](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-cervical-cancer-elimination-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa faces a critical setback in its quest to eliminate cervical cancer as the World
- [Massive Maiduguri Restaurant Inferno Sparks Emergency Response Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/maiduguri-restaurant-fire-kayat-blaze/): BORNO, Nigeria – A massive fire tears through the popular Kayat Restaurant on Polo Road in Maiduguri, destroying
- [Electricity Union Threatens National Blackout After Assault on Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/electricity-union-shutdown-threat-assault/): IMO, Nigeria – The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) threatens a nationwide shutdown following what it describes
- [Gunmen Abduct 25 Kebbi Schoolgirls After Killing Vice Principal](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-abduct-25-kebbi-schoolgirls-after-killing-vice-principal/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Tension grips Kebbi State after armed bandits abduct 25 female students from the Government Girls
- [Broken Keys to a Promised Home: Inside Nigeria’s Troubled ‘Affordable Housing’ Dream](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-affordable-housing-crisis-inside-renewed-hope-scheme/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Hope was supposed to rise from the red earth of the Renewed Hope Estate —
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News for the Week, 10th–16th November 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-maternal-crisis-fake-drugs-hiv-breakthrough-lead-ahr-top-10/): ✍ EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s health and development roundup exposes the sharp contrasts shaping Africa’s health landscape—from Nigeria’s
- [Governor Sani Warns Financial Exclusion Deepens Northern Development Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/uba-sani-financial-exclusion-northern-development-warning/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has raised concerns about deepening financial exclusion in northern Nigeria,
- [Groups Back NAFDAC Ban on Sachet Alcohol Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-sachet-alcohol-ban-public-health-support/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Two leading public health organisations have thrown their weight behind the National Agency for Food
- [NDLEA Arrests Kingpin as Officers Seize Massive Drug Haul](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-lagos-drug-kingpin-1-7-tonnes-cannabis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Lagos-based drug kingpin and seized
- [Tinubu Sends Peace Envoy as Plateau Dialogue Produces Breakthrough](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-peace-envoy-breakthrough-plateau-conflict-resolution/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to end years of communal violence in Plateau State,
- [UK Ends Harsh Visa Rule, Boosting Student Startup Opportunities](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-scraps-exit-rule-student-switch-innovator-founder-visa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Kingdom has introduced a sweeping immigration reform that will allow international students to
- [Nigeria Faces Renewed Pressure to Abolish Unfair HND–Degree Divide](https://africanhealthreport.com/end-hnd-bsc-dichotomy-nigeria-education-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education, Kayode Laguda, has
- [Mountains of Hope: Inside Lagos’ High-Stakes Race to Turn Trash into Prosperity](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-turns-trash-to-prosperity-in-circular-economy-push/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos’ waste economy pulses with a raw, unfiltered energy—an ecosystem where scavengers, innovators, policymakers and
- [NCoS Rejects Claims Female Inmates Lack Menstrual Hygiene Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncos-refutes-claims-female-inmates-menstrual-hygiene-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has firmly denied reports
- [Kwara Shuts Unsafe Schools Over Alarming Hygiene, Sanitation Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-seals-schools-poor-sanitation-public-health-violations/): KWARA, Nigeria – Authorities in Kwara State have shut six private schools in Ilorin after uncovering what officials
- [Psychiatrist Warns Deadline-Driven Journalists Face Rising Mental-Health Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/psychiatrist-warns-deadline-driven-journalists-face-rising-mental-health-risks/): KANO, Nigeria – A leading mental-health expert is urging Nigerian journalists to take their psychological wellbeing seriously as
- [Tinubu Seeks Joint Action to Fix Funding Crisis in Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-stakeholders-university-funding-crisis-futa-convocation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent, collective action to confront the deepening funding crisis
- [Benin Lawmakers Extend Presidential Term, Approve New Senate](https://africanhealthreport.com/benin-approves-presidential-term-extension-new-senate-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Benin’s Parliament has approved a major constitutional amendment extending the presidential term from five to
- [Four Soldiers Killed as Jihadists Ambush Troops in Borno](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-jihadist-ambush-four-soldiers-killed-2025/): BORNO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of four officers following a fresh jihadist ambush
- [Group Opens Solar-Powered Recycling Hub to Boost Green Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/sahara-group-solar-recycling-hub-lekki-202/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Sahara Group Foundation has strengthened its drive for sustainable waste management with the commissioning
- [COP30: Climate Crisis Drives Global Health Emergency - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-cop30-report-climate-change-global-health-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new joint report by the World Health Organisation, the Government of Brazil and the
- [Nigeria Adopts New Health Reforms to Strengthen PHC Delivery](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-reforms-primary-healthcare-uhc-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The federal government, state authorities and development partners have endorsed a new wave of reforms
- [WHO Unveils Global Guide to Boost Survival of Preterm Babies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-guide-kangaroo-mother-care-preterm-babies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation is marking the first official World Prematurity Day with the launch
- [NGOs Unite to Tackle Severe Environmental Damage in Oloibiri](https://africanhealthreport.com/ngos-restore-oloibiri-environment-bayelsa/): BAYELSA, Nigeria – Two leading environmental groups—the Community Environment and Development Network (CEDEN) and the Media Awareness and
- [Dentists Warn Nigerians as Dangerous Oral Habits Surge Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nda-warns-dangerous-oral-habits-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians to avoid damaging
- [Doctors Warn FG as NARD Strike Deepens Amid Government Delays](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-strike-doctors-warn-government-delay/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s health system faces deepening strain as the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of
- [Kano Creates Gaya Polytechnic to Expand Technical Education Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-gaya-polytechnic-establishment-education-growth/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has taken a step toward expanding technical and tertiary education with Governor Abba
- [Kano Prepares Historic ₦1trn Budget for 2026 Fiscal Year](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-2026-one-trillion-budget-proposal/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State is set to present its first-ever ₦1 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal
- [Nationwide Health Shutdown Looms as JOHESU Begins Indefinite Strike Today](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-indefinite-strike-nigeria-healthcare-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s healthcare system faces fresh turmoil as the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the
- [Lagos Launches Digital System to Tackle Corruption in Land Approvals](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-launches-digital-system-to-tackle-corruption-in-land-approvals/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has unveiled a fully digital Electronic Physical Planning Process System (EPPPS),
- [Nigeria, Poland Expand Trade as Warsaw Names Abuja Top African Partner](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-poland-economic-ties/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Poland are expanding bilateral trade and strategic investment, with Warsaw declaring Abuja its
- [ Bauchi Assembly Disrupted as Staff Strike for Financial Autonomy](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-assembly-staff-strike/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Activities at the Bauchi State House of Assembly halted Friday as parliamentary staff began a
- [ICCDI Builds Eco-Friendly Toilet Using 10,000 Recycled Bottles](https://africanhealthreport.com/iccdi-eco-friendly-toilet-10000-bottles/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) Africa has launched its innovative Eco-Friendly Toilet on
- [Lagos, UNICEF Launch Digital Birth Registration System](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-unicef-digital-birth-registration-launch/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has launched a digital birth registration system in partnership with UNICEF, the National
- [New Index Shows Tobacco Industry Deepening Grip on Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-2025-tobacco-industry-interference-index/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s efforts to curb tobacco harm have suffered a blow as a new global index
- [Nigeria Records Slow Progress Despite High Maternal Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-maternal-deaths-slow-progress-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria contributes 14 per cent of global maternal deaths and nine per cent of global
- [Lawmakers Probe Doctors’ Private Practice During Work Hours](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-investigate-doctors-private-practice-abuse/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives has on Thursday launched an investigation into the rising trend of
- [Nigeria Named G20 Pilot for New Global Health Financing Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-g20-health-financing-pilot-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has been selected as one of the pilot countries for the G20’s new health
- [Ondo Court Sentences Motorcyclist to Death for Killing Passenger](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-court-sentences-motorcyclist-to-death/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Ondo State High Court has sentenced a commercial motorcyclist, Segun Olorunfemi, to death by
- [Senate Moves to Overhaul Armed Forces Act, Modernise Defence Law](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-amends-armed-forces-act-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Armed
- [Reps Halt WAEC’s CBT Plan Over Fear of Mass Failure](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-suspend-waec-cbt-exam-plan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has ordered the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to suspend its
- [NAFDAC Destroys ₦20bn Worth of Fake, Expired Products](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-fake-expired-products-ibadan/): OYO, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit and
- [JAMB Holds Digital Promotion Exams for 6,000 Federal Civil Servants](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-digital-promotion-exams-civil-servants/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has conducted computer-based promotion examinations for about 6,000
- [Lagos Shuts Lekki Restaurant for Illegal Sewage Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seals-lekki-restaurant-sewage-pollution/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed Ejanla Restaurant on Fola Osibo Street,
- [Nigeria Halts Fuel Import Duty to Ease Price Pressures](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-suspends-fuel-import-duty/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has suspended plans to introduce a 15 percent import duty on Premium
- [Rescuing Nigeria’s Schools and Clinics: Inside Rotary’s Life-Changing Projects in Lugbe](https://africanhealthreport.com/rotary-projects-lugbe-abuja-schools-clinics/): Abuja, Nigeria – In the fast-growing settlement of Lugbe, along Abuja’s Airport Road, schools and healthcare centres once
- [ASUU Warns FG, Threatens Strike Over Unmet Demands](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-ten-day-ultimatum-strike-warning-2025/): JALINGO, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government a ten-day ultimatum
- [Lagos Begins Eight-Month Repair of Busy Lekki–Ajah Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-lekki-ajah-road-rehabilitation-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of an eight-month rehabilitation project on the
- [Tinubu Vows Tax Relief, Calls Editors to Defend Democracy](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-media-tax-relief-democracy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian editors to uphold the ideals of democracy and
- [Nigeria, California Ink Deal to Tackle Climate, Boost Trade](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-california-climate-trade-mou/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the U.S. State of California have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- [Trump’s ‘Fat Visa Ban’ Triggers Global Health Discrimination Debate](https://africanhealthreport.com/trump-fat-visa-ban-health-discrimination/): ABUJA, Nigeria – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a controversial immigration policy that would deny visas to
- [Health Sector Confidence Rises as Patient Satisfaction Hits 74% - Pate](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-sector-patient-satisfaction-confidence-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Confidence in Nigeria’s healthcare system has shown a remarkable improvement, with patient satisfaction levels reaching
- [280,000 Newborn Deaths Annually - Pate Warns as Nigeria Launches Child Survival Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-newborn-deaths-pneumonia-prematurity-pate-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria loses 280,000 newborns annually within their first 28 days of life, largely due to
- [Nigeria Seeks $150bn for Vaccine Procurement as Health Spending Surges](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-raise-150bn-vaccine-procurement-edun/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to raise nearly $150 billion to fund vaccine procurement
- [Nigeria’s Tourism Chief Pushes for Community-Led Development to Boost Local Economies](https://africanhealthreport.com/ntda-community-based-tourism-local-economies/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Olayiwola Awakan, has urged the adoption
- [From Hustle to Hashtag: How Nigeria’s Smartphone Generation Is Rewriting the Future of Work](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-smartphone-generation-digital-economy/): ABUJA, Nigeria — In a small, sunlit room in Benin City, 24-year-old Ijeoma Nwosu props her smartphone against
- [Reps Probe NNPCL Over Undeclared LNG Sales, Non-Remittance](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-nnpcl-lng-sales-nonremittance/): Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into alleged non-declaration and non-remittance of proceeds
- [WHO Warns Global TB Gains Threatened by Funding Shortfalls](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-tb-progress-risk-funding-shortfall/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that global progress against tuberculosis (TB) is at
- [Panic as Bandits Abduct Six Defence Ministry Directors in Kogi](https://africanhealthreport.com/bandits-kidnap-six-defence-directors-kogi/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – Tension has gripped Nigeria’s civil service following the kidnapping of six Directors from the Federal
- [180 Stranded Nigerians Return from Libya in NEMA-IOM Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/180-nigerians-return-libya-nema-iom/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A total of 180 stranded Nigerians has safely returned home from Libya through a joint
- [Amnesty Warns Fossil Fuels Causing Global ‘Silent Health Pandemic’](https://africanhealthreport.com/amnesty-fossil-fuel-global-health-pandemic/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Amnesty International has declared that the world is facing a “silent public health pandemic” caused
- [NYSC Portal Crashes Nationwide as Thousands Struggle for Clearance](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-portal-crash-corps-clearance-delay/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) portal has been crippled by heavy traffic, leaving thousands
- [Lawmakers Approve ₦1.15trn Borrowing to Plug 2025 Budget Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lawmakers-approve-n1-15trn-2025-budget-loan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s plan to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from
- [Nigeria’s Poverty Fight Stalls as World Bank Slams Tiny Welfare Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-poverty-fight-world-bank-low-social-spending/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts remain “alarmingly weak” as the World Bank reveals that the country
- [NAFDAC Unveils Health Initiatives for Women, Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-launches-health-initiatives-women-children/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched three major
- [Senate Debates Bill to Establish National Artificial Intelligence Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-senate-ai-innovation-centre-bill/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate has begun deliberations on a proposed law to establish a national Artificial Intelligence,
- [Yuletide: Lagos Warns Residents Against Storing Inflammables](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-against-storing-inflammables-yuletide/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has urged residents and business owners to avoid storing inflammable materials
- [FG Bans Sachet Alcohol Sales to Curb Substance Abuse Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-bans-sachet-alcohol-public-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the production, sale, and distribution of
- [$3bn Climate Fund Insufficient for Nigeria’s Crisis - CAPPA Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/cappa-warns-nigeria-climate-fund-insufficien/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned that the $3 billion
- [Sanwo-Olu Launches Free Rural Health Scheme for Lagos Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-launches-rural-health-scheme/): LAGOS, Nigeria –  Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a Rural Health Scheme aimed at providing free
- [NIS Blocks Irregular Migrants, Rescues Trafficked Victims at Border](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-immigration-blocks-irregular-migrants-rescues-victims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Efforts to curb irregular migration have intensified as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) disclosed that
- [Ogun to Open 250-Bed Specialist Medical Centre in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-medical-centre-of-excellence-commissioning-2025/): Abeokuta, Nigeria – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced that the state’s 250-bed Medical Centre of Excellence
- [Jigawa Ends 15-Year Pay Stalemate for Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-new-salary-structure-health-workers/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has approved a new salary structure for medical doctors and other
- [Council Backs Training of More Nurses Amid Workforce Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nursing-council-train-more-nurses-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has pledged to support the training of
- [HOCSF Pushes MDAs to Accelerate Shift to 1Gov Cloud System](https://africanhealthreport.com/hocsf-mdas-1gov-cloud-adoption/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Didi Walson-Jack, has called on
- [Africa May See Over 60m Diabetes Patients by 2050 - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-diabetes-warning-2050/): KANO, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that more than 60 million Africans could be
- [Nigeria, UNODC Strengthen Cyber Measures Against Online Human Trafficking](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unodc-cyber-trafficking-collaboration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is deepening global partnerships to fight online human trafficking and migrant smuggling, following a
- [Kaduna Health Workers Urged to Show Greater Service Commitment](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-health-workers-service-commitment-call/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government is calling on health workers to strengthen professionalism and improve service
- [Study Finds No Clear Link Between Paracetamol Use, Autism](https://africanhealthreport.com/paracetamol-pregnancy-autism-bmj-study/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A new comprehensive review published on Monday in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found
- [Ondo, Military Partner to Strengthen Measles - Rubella Vaccination Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-military-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign/): ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency has entered a strategic collaboration with the
- [Kwara Trains Health Workers to Improve Maternal Nutrition, Antenatal Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-maternal-nutrition-antenatal-training/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has intensified efforts to improve maternal and child health through a
- [Doctor Freed After Three Weeks in Abuja Kidnap Ordeal](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-doctor-freed-three-weeks-kidnap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – An Abuja-based medical doctor, Dr. Chinonye Nwachukwu, has regained her freedom three weeks after she
- [Army Seizes 108kg Cannabis, Arrests Fake Officer in Kogi](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-seizes-108kg-cannabis-arrests-fake-officer-in-kogi/): LOKOJA, Nigeria  – The Nigerian Army has foiled a major drug-trafficking attempt in Kogi State, intercepting 108.8 kilograms
- [Media Leaders, Others Push Action to Protect Children Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/media-leaders-drive-action-child-protection-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Journalists, policymakers, and development leaders converge in Lagos for the World Children’s Day Media Symposium,
- [Nigeria Enforces Nationwide Open Grazing Ban to Curb Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-bans-open-grazing-nationwide-livestock-reforms/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Federal Government imposes a nationwide ban on open grazing in a major step to
- [Food Prices Fall Nationwide as NBS Reports Major Decline](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbs-food-prices-decline-nigeria-september-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Prices of major staples—including beans, garri, maize, and tomatoes—drop further across Nigeria, according to the
- [Katsina Tightens Laws as Sexual Violence Cases Continue Rising](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-strengthens-sgbv-measures/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has introduced tougher measures to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV),
- [UNIMAID Marks Golden Jubilee with 205 First-Class Graduates](https://africanhealthreport.com/unimaid-golden-jubilee-first-class-graduates/): BORNO, Nigeria – The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is set to graduate 205 first-class students as it marks
- [Nasarawa Begins HPV Screening, Urges Parents to Vaccinate Girls Early](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-hpv-screening-vaccination-campaign/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, partnering with Pathfinder International, has launched HPV
- [Japan’s SORA Deploys Drone-Led Malaria Fight as Mosquitoes Evolve](https://africanhealthreport.com/sora-drone-malaria-control-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Japanese health-tech firm SORA Technology is preparing to launch drone-guided malaria control in Nigeria as
- [ Nigeria Moves Toward Historic Constitution Overhaul After Abuja Retreat](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-constitution-review-final-phase/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s ongoing constitution amendment process has entered its final stretch as the National Assembly meets
- [Zamfara Defies Kidnap Surge, Keeps Schools Open Under Tight Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-schools-open-despite-kidnap-threats/): Zamfara, Nigeria – Zamfara State is keeping its schools open despite a surge in student abductions across northern
- [Priced Out of Protection: Abuja’s Poorest Families Face Health Crisis Without Insurance](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-families-face-health-crisis-without-insurance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a sweltering Tuesday morning at Wuse Market, Mama Amina, a petite trader balancing a
- [NNPC Reports ₦5.4tr Profit, Unveils Ambitious $60bn Growth Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-profit-5tr-60bn-growth-plan/): LAGOS, Nigeria  – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a Profit After Tax of
- [ Lagos Medical Guild Demands Urgent Fix to No-Bed Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-medical-guild-no-bed-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Medical Guild has issued a strong call for immediate reforms to tackle the
- [ Abiodun Meets Security Chiefs to Strengthen Ogun State Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-abiodun-security-chiefs-meeting/): OGUN, Nigeria  – Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has met with security chiefs to review the state’s security
- [Japan Donates Cholera Kits to Strengthen Nigeria’s Outbreak Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/japan-cholera-kits-nigeria-outbreak-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Nigeria’s fight against cholera has received a major boost following the donation of essential cholera kits
- [AAUA ASUU Ends Strike as Students Prepare for Full Resumption](https://africanhealthreport.com/aaua-asuu-suspends-strike-resumption/): ABUJA, Nigeria  – Academic activities at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) are set to resume after the institution’s
- [Borno Police Rescue Girl, Intensify Search for 13 Kidnap Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-police-rescue-girl-search-13-abducted/): BORNO, Nigeria  – Security forces in Borno State have rescued one girl and launched a major search for
- [Tinubu Approves 30,000 New Police Officers in Security Overhaul](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approves-30000-police-recruitment-security-reform/): KANO, Nigeria  – President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 30,000 additional police personnel, marking one of
- [NBTE Unveils Decentralised AI System to Transform Nigerian Polytechnics Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbte-launches-decentralised-ai-system-nigerian-polytechnics/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) is preparing to introduce a decentralised Artificial Intelligence
- [FCTA Begins CBT Promotion Exams for 8,000 Civil Servants Tuesday](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-cbt-promotion-exams-8000-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria  – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to begin computer-based promotion examinations for more
- [Group Trains New Nigerian Leaders Advancing Gender Justice Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/rise-up-trains-nigerian-leaders-gender-justice/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rise Up Together, a global non-profit working across Africa, South Asia and the United States,
- [Nigeria Debunks Viral Graphic Falsely Claiming 86% HIV Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-debunks-fake-86-percent-hiv-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is urging Nigerians to ignore a viral
- [Audit Exposes ₦60bn NNPC Irregularities Across Multiple Transaction](https://africanhealthreport.com/audit-exposes-60bn-nnpc-irregularities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has uncovered more than ₦60 billion in questionable transactions linked to 28
- [Tinubu Confirms Rescue of 38 Worshippers, 51 Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-rescue-38-worshippers-51-students/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirms the successful rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara
- [FG Races to Stop Fresh ASUU Strike Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-government-urgent-meetings-stop-asuu-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has scheduled urgent meetings for Monday, 24 November, and Tuesday, 25 November
- [Cross River Revokes Controversial Cattle Movement Permit Immediately](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-revokes-miyetti-allah-cattle-permit/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has revoked the previously approved permit granted to the Miyetti
- [Katsina Secures New French, Italian Investment Interest in Paris](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-attracts-french-italian-investment-paris/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda secures major investment interest from leading French and
- [NDLEA Dismantles Six Drug Syndicates in Nationwide Intelligence Raids](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-dismantles-six-drug-syndicates-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announces a major breakthrough after dismantling six major
- [Pope Demands Immediate Release of 315 Kidnapped Niger Schoolchildren](https://africanhealthreport.com/pope-demands-release-315-kidnapped-niger-schoolchildren/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Pope Leo XIV issues a forceful global appeal for the immediate release of the 315
- [Two Officers Slain as Gunmen Ambush Police Patrol in Bauchi](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-police-attack-two-officers-killed/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Two police officers are killed and another wounded in Bauchi State after armed men ambush
- [NAPTIP Seeks Stronger Collaboration to End Human Trafficking in Jigawa](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-seeks-stronger-collaboration-to-end-human-trafficking-in-jigawa/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) calls for stronger collaboration
- [UAE Unveils $1bn ‘AI for Development’ Plan to Power Africa’s Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/uae-ai-for-development-africa-initiative/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Arab Emirates launches a $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative aimed at expanding
- [ NAFDAC Sounds Alarm as Antibiotic Misuse Threatens Nigeria’s Food Chain](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warning-antibiotic-misuse-nigeria-food-chain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns that Nigeria faces
- [Former Minister Warns Bandits Using Children as Shields After Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/former-minister-warns-bandits-using-children-as-shields-after-threats/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has warned that armed groups behind the latest
- [Anambra Boosts Security in Schools and Churches Amid Threat Alerts](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-police-tighten-school-church-security/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered an immediate strengthening of security
- [Kebbi Shuts All Schools Amid Rising Attacks and Community Fear](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-shuts-all-schools-over-rising-insecurity/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all primary and secondary schools
- [Global Fund Raises $11.34B to Fight AIDS, TB, Malaria](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-fund-1134b-aids-tb-malaria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Global Fund has on Friday confirmed it has secured pledges totalling $11.34 billion to
- [AI Diagnostics Revolutionise Healthcare Access Across Africa - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/ai-diagnostics-africa-mysmartmedic/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Artificial Intelligence-driven diagnostics are set to revolutionise healthcare across Africa, according to Chairman of Uniccon
- [Katsina Governor Showcases Renewable Energy Opportunities in Paris](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-governor-renewable-energy-paris/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda made history as the first Nigerian state leader to
- [Amnesty Sounds Alarm Over Nigerian School Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-failing-children-school-abductions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Amnesty International has condemned Nigeria for failing to protect children amid rising attacks and mass
- [Adamawa Closes Boarding Schools Amid Rising Abductions](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-closes-boarding-schools-amid-rising-abductions/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government has directed all public and private boarding schools to suspend operations
- [“When Faith Closed the Door”: A Daughter’s Plea After Her Mother Chose Belief Over Blood](https://africanhealthreport.com/faith-medicine-collision-nigeria-blood-transfusion-leukaemia/): On a humid evening in Ette, Enugu State, as the last traces of sunset washed the village in
- [Tirzepatide Drug May Reduce Extreme Food Cravings - New Study Shows](https://africanhealthreport.com/tirzepatide-study-food-cravings-brain-signals-obesity-treatment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has found that the obesity drug tirzepatide
- [Parents Rush to Bwari as FG Shuts 47 Unity Schools Over Security Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/fggc-bwari-closure-parents-evacuate-students-security-threats/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Parents crowded the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Bwari on Saturday after the Federal Government
- [Nigeria Pushes Stronger D-8 Media Cooperation to Combat Global Misinformation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-d8-media-cooperation-innovation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria calls on member countries of the Developing-8 (D-8) to deepen media collaboration as a
- [Kano Reaffirms Commitment to National Health Reforms at Council Meeting](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-commitment-national-council-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State reiterates its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system as it joins other states
- [Nigeria Halts NAFEST 2025 as Government Prioritises National Healing](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-suspends-nafest-national-healing-insecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government announces an indefinite suspension of the 2025 National Festival of Arts and
- [UN Condemns Mass Abductions as School Attacks Intensify in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-condemns-niger-state-school-abductions/): KANO, Nigeria – The United Nations condemns the abduction of hundreds of pupils and teachers from St. Mary’s
- [Abia Deepens Partnership to Ensure Disability-Inclusive Climate Policy Framework](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-ccd-disability-inclusive-climate-policy/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Ministry of Environment announces a strengthened partnership with the Centre for Citizens
- [Lagos Warns Nigeria Faces Escalating Biological Threats, Pathogen X](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-biosecurity-warning-pathogen-x/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State warns that Nigeria is increasingly vulnerable to dangerous infectious diseases and requires stronger
- [Cross River, UNFPA Deploy Citywide Condom Dispensers to Curb HIV](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-unfpa-condom-dispensers-hiv-prevention/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launches a citywide
- [Nigeria Engages US Over Alleged Targeted Killings Amid Rising Tensions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-security-talks-targeted-killings/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, meets United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, in
- [Pate Presses Governors at NCH66, Seeks Bigger 2026 Health Budgets](https://africanhealthreport.com/pate-urges-governors-raise-2026-health-budget-nch66/): ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors came under renewed scrutiny at the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in
- [Just In: FG Shuts 47 Unity Colleges Nationwide Over Escalating Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-closes-47-unity-colleges-full-list-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges following rising
- [Police Officer Killed as FCT Operatives Foil Kidnapping in Bwari Community](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-foil-bwari-kidnapping-officer-killed/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in the Federal Capital Territory halted a major kidnapping attempt in the early hours
- [Africa CDC Warns of Surge in Cholera, Mpox, Marburg](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-cholera-mpox-marburg-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns of rising outbreaks of
- [ Gunmen Abduct Catholic School Students in Niger State](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-school-abduction-st-marys/): NIGER, Nigeria – Armed men attack St Mary’s School, a Catholic-owned boarding institution in Papiri community, Agwara Local
- [NCCE Overhauls Curriculum, Deploys New Technology Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncce-technology-curriculum-overhaul/):  ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) launches a nationwide modernisation drive, combining a
- [Yeltide: CBN Warns Nigerians to Stop Mutilating Naira ](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-warning-on-naira-mutilation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues a fresh warning against the wrongful handling and
- [Solar Upgrade Delivers 24-Hour Power to Lagos Health Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/jmg-solar-power-lagos-health-centre/): LAGOS, Nigeria – JMG Limited commissions a 24-hour solar electricity system at the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC)
- [Nigeria Bans Honorary Degrees for Officials Amid Fraud Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuc-bans-honorary-degrees-over-misuse/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission (NUC) announces sweeping new measures to halt what it describes as
- [WHO Study Shows Strong Infection Prevention Reduces Maternal Deaths by 30%](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-study-maternal-infection-prevention-30-percen/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN Special Programme in Human
- [Nigeria’s First Lady Urges Adults to Listen to Children’s Voices on World Children’s Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-first-lady-urges-adults-to-listen-to-childrens-voices-on-world-childrens-day/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has highlighted the importance of listening to children, calling
- [Doctors Reject Government Claims as Nationwide Strike Deepens Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-strike-doctors-reject-government-claims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s health sector remains paralysed as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) rejects the
- [45m Nigerians Still Defecate Openly as Safe Sanitation Access Plunges Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-sanitation-crisis-45-million-open-defecation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s sanitation crisis is deepening, with more than 45 million people still practicing open defecation
- [Nigeria Records 12 New Lassa Fever Cases as Fatality Rate Climbs to 18.3%](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lassa-fever-week-44-cases-fatality-rate-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded 12 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 44 of 2025
- [UNICEF Calls for Urgent Investment as ‘Nigerian Child 2025 Report’ Reveals Deepening Hardship](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-nigerian-child-2025-report-investment-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a strong call for Nigeria to dramatically
- [TETFund Unveils New N1.3bn Female Hostel in Rivers State](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-commissions-n1-3bn-female-hostel-rivers-state/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned a 244-bed female hostel worth N1.3 billion
- [Texas Settles With Pfizer, Tris Pharma Over ADHD Drug Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/texas-415m-settlement-pfizer-tris-pharma-adhd-drug-scandal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Texas has announced a $41.5 million settlement with pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Tris Pharma over
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigeria Faces Urgent Threat from Drug Resistance Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warns-nigeria-running-out-of-time-drug-resistance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is warning that the
- [Under The Hood: The Hidden Crisis Driving Abuja’s Soaring Transport Fares](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-spare-parts-prices-are-reshaping-mobility/): ABUJA, Nigeria – For months, commuters across Abuja have fumed at the escalating cost of transport. From Gwagwalada
- [NiHSA Raises Alarm Over Water Contamination in Lagos, Kogi, Kebbi](https://africanhealthreport.com/nihsa-water-contamination-lagos-kogi-kebbi-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) is warning of worsening water contamination in Lagos, Kogi
- [WHO Approves Child-Friendly Primaquine in Landmark Malaria Elimination Breakthrough](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-approves-paediatric-primaquine-malaria-breakthrough/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the first-ever paediatric primaquine tablets—an innovation experts describe
- [Toxic Infant Cereal Ban in Chad Sparks NAFDAC Cross-Border Alert](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-alert-chad-bledine-infant-cereal-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is warning parents and
- [NAFDAC Presses Rivers to Enforce Drug-Safety Rules Amid Abuse Surges](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-rivers-state-pharmacovigilance-drug-abuse-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is warning the Rivers
- [Katsina Achieves Open-Defecation-Free Status After Federal Certification](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-declared-open-defecation-free-federal-certification/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State secures a major public-health milestone as the Federal Government officially declares it open-defecation-free
- [Police Bust Child-Trafficking Ring Operating Between Niger, Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-abuja-child-trafficking-ring-busted/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Niger State Police Command has uncovered what authorities describe as a “well-structured child-trafficking ring” operating
- [Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Decry Escalating Killings, Warn of Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/southern-middle-belt-leaders-warn-security-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has condemned the surge of terror attacks,
- [UBEC Vows Stronger School Protection After Deadly Kebbi Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-pledges-school-security-kebbi-attack/): Abuja, Nigeria — The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says it is intensifying collaboration with government partners, security
- [Global Violence Crisis Deepens as WHO Warns 840m Suffer](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-report-840-million-women-violence-global-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new global report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations partners warns
- [Tinubu Orders Maximum Security Alert as Nationwide Terror Threat Escalates](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-highest-security-alert-terrorism-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s security architecture is now on its highest alert level as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- [How Lugbe’s Generator Economy Is Crippling Businesses, Poisoning Residents, Exposing Abuja’s Inequality](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-abujas-generator-economy-is-destroying-businesses-and-endangering-lives/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Lugbe, the fast-growing settlement that hugs Abuja’s Airport Road, the night does not fall
- [Lagos Court Jails Man for Life Over Child Rape Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-court-life-sentence-child-defilement-case/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Emmanuel Lakehinde, a press worker,
- [Kano Unveils ₦1.36tr Budget Prioritising Education, Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-unveils-%e2%82%a61-36tr-budget-prioritising-education-growth/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has presented a record ₦1.36 trillion budget for the
- [WHO Warns of Surging Global Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warning-drug-resistant-gonorrhoea-rise-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that drug-resistant gonorrhoea is rising sharply
- [Sokoto, Others Lead Nigeria’s Health Reforms as NCH Reviews Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/nch-top-performing-states-health-implementation-2024/): The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has named Sokoto, Jigawa, Zamfara, Taraba, Delta, Plateau and the
- [Nigeria Faces Critical Maternal Health Crisis as UNFPA Sounds Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/unfpa-warns-rising-maternal-neonatal-deaths-nigeria/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and neonatal deaths demand urgent political commitment, deep socio-cultural reforms, and
- [Just In: Tinubu Halts Foreign Trips After Kebbi, Kwara Security Breaches](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-postpones-trips-over-kebbi-kwara-attacks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has suspended his scheduled diplomatic trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda,
- [Nigeria Begins Testing Digital Trade Window Ahead of 2026 Launch](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-starts-testing-national-single-window-platform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has begun User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for the National Single Window (NSW),
- [ASUU Rejects Salary Offer, Warns of Renewed Academic Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-rejects-government-salary-offer-worsening-crisis/): BENIN, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has rejected the Federal Government’s latest
- [CAN Warns of Escalating Attacks on Christians, Demands Action Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/can-warns-escalating-attacks-on-christians/): JOS, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a strong warning over what it describes
- [Lagos Clears Tejuosho Market Traders in Major Sanitation Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tejuosho-market-clearance-operation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched a major clearance operation at Tejuosho Market, Yaba, in
- [Zamfara, UNICEF Unveils New Child Welfare Strategies](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-unicef-unveils-child-welfare-strategies/): GUSAU, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Government has unveiled two major child-centred strategies aimed at improving nutrition, protection
- [Foundation Delivers Free Medical Outreach to Lagos Community](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-free-healthcare-outreach-iyana-odo/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Iyana-Odo community in Isheri, Lagos, received free medical services on Tuesday as the Beulah
- [Lagos Launches Health Partnership to Transform Insurance Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-private-health-partnership-insurance-reform/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), a major reform
- [Tinubu Sends VP to Kebbi After Kidnapping of Schoolgirls](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-sends-shettima-kebbi-schoolgirls-kidnap/): KANO, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday
- [Kano Deploys 1,600 Watchmen to Secure Public Secondary Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-deploys-1600-watchmen-to-secure-public-secondary-schools/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has deployed 1,600 newly recruited watchmen to public secondary schools in
- [Kano Recruits 400 Maths Teachers to Strengthen STEM Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-recruits-400-maths-teachers-stem-boost/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has hired 400 Mathematics teachers to address long-standing shortages in public
- [NUPRC Vows Transparency as Nigeria Seeks New Oil Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuprc-transparency-nigeria-oil-investment-drive/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it is intensifying reforms to strengthen transparency,
- [Christian Killings in Nigeria Exposed as “Genocide Behind Chaos”](https://africanhealthreport.com/christian-killings-in-nigeria-exposed-as-genocide-behind-chaos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, has accused armed groups in
- [Kano Government Dismisses Viral Security Panic, Says State Fully Secure](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-government-debunks-viral-security-rumours-assures-residents-of-peace/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has debunked viral rumours alleging an impending security breakdown, assuring residents
- [FG Reaffirms Safe Schools Commitment as TETFund Hosts NANS](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-safe-schools-tetfund-nans-meeting/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government reiterates its commitment to securing learning environments nationwide as the Tertiary Education
- [NDLEA Busts Lagos Gang Packaging Cannabis as Cookies](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-lagos-cannabis-cookie-syndicate/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) dismantles a Lagos drug syndicate that disguises Canadian
- [Niger Families Demand Action After 300 Students Abducted](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-parents-demand-action-student-abductions/): NIGER, Nigeria – Parents in Niger State intensify demands for swift government action after more than 300 students
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News for the Week, 24–30 November 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-news-for-the-week-24-30-november-2025/): 📝 EDITOR’S NOTE   This week’s top health and development stories reveal a Nigeria balancing urgent crises with slow
- [EFCC Seizes Malami’s Passport Over Abacha Loot Probe](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-seizes-malami-passport-abacha-loot/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seizes the international passport of former Attorney-General of
- [Lawal Touts Zamfara’s Agriculture Edge at AIF Summit](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawal-zamfara-agriculture-aif-2025/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, reaffirms the state’s strong agricultural advantage as he courts global
- [Katsina Police Foil Ambush, Recover Arms in Hotspot](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-police-foil-ambush-arms-recovery/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Police in Katsina State record a major breakthrough against banditry after operatives recover two AK-47
- [ Bandits Abduct Worshippers in Kogi Church Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/bandits-kogi-church-kidnap/): KOGI, Nigeria – Ejiba community in Yagba West, Kogi State, enters a state of fear after armed bandits
- [Wike Orders Abuja Terminals Activation After AHR Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-abuja-bus-terminals-activation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, confirms that buses and taxis for the long-idle
- [NECO Expands Reach as Burkina Faso Schools Approved](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-accredits-burkina-faso-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) expands its continental reach as several schools in Burkina Faso
- [Nigeria’s Debt Time Bomb: Why A Nation Earning More Than Ever Is Borrowing Faster Than It Can Breathe](https://africanhealthreport.com/why-tinubus-government-is-borrowing-more-despite-record-revenue/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Despite historic revenue gains from subsidy removal, expanded taxation and FX reforms, Nigeria’s public debt
- [Nigeria Seeks Emergency Cholera Vaccines as Death Toll Rises Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-emergency-cholera-vaccine-request-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has submitted four emergency requests to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on
- [NARD Suspends Indefinite Strike After 29 Days of Disruption](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-suspends-indefinite-strike-four-weeks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, which began 29
- [Multi-State Campaign Launched to Tackle Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/sterling-one-foundation-17-state-plastic-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Sterling One Foundation, in partnership with Sterling Bank and the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI)
- [Kaduna Widows Receive Free Energy-Efficient Homes with Skills Training](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-widows-free-energy-efficient-homes-skills/): Kaduna, Nigeria – At least One hundred widows in Kaduna State have been handed free, energy-efficient homes as
- [NAFDAC Shuts Kaduna Depot, Water Factory for Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-kaduna-factory-shutdown/): Kaduna, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a
- [NIPRD, FUTH Lafia Partner to Advance Vaccine, Drug Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/niprd-futh-lafia-vaccine-drug-research/): Abuja, Nigeria – The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) and the Federal University Teaching Hospital,
- [US, Nigerian Presidency Deepen Talks on Middle Belt Peacebuilding](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-nigeria-middle-belt-peacebuilding-talks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency has opened fresh discussions with the United States Embassy in Nigeria on strengthening
- [Africa, WHO Launch New Framework to Prevent Sexual Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-new-sexual-misconduct-prevention-framework/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and 42 African Member States have unveiled a new safeguarding
- [Nigeria Wins IMO Council Seat After Fourteen-Year Long Absence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-wins-imo-council-seat-2026-2027/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s election into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
- [Lagos Women Police Lead Rally Against Worsening Gender-Based Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-female-police-rally-against-gender-based-violence/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Female officers of the Lagos State Police Command staged a high-visibility rally on Saturday to
- [Benue Shuts Otukpo Hospital Over Unsafe Medical Practices](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-shuts-otukpo-hospital/): BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has sealed St John’s Hospital in Otukpo after investigators uncovered severe
- [Nasarawa Restores Idle Recycling Plants to Tackle Waste Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-revamps-recycling-plants/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Government has begun reviving two moribund recycling facilities as part of a
- [Tinubu Sends 32 New Ambassadorial Nominees to the Senate](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-submits-32-ambassadorial-nominees/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the
- [A City Stuck: Abuja’s Idle Terminals, the Criminal Networks Preying on Commuters](https://africanhealthreport.com/a-city-stuck-how-abujas-idle-terminals-fuel-one-chance-crime-and-commuter-insecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Commuting in Abuja has never been easy—especially for residents who do not own cars. Every
- [AHF Opens Youth Wellness Centres to Tackle Rising STI Infections](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahf-launches-youth-wellness-centres-in-nigeria-to-curb-rising-stis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has opened youth-centred Wellness Centres in Abuja and Benue to
- [Four Defence Directors Freed After Kidnap on Kabba–Lokoja Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/four-defence-directors-rescued-after-abuja-highway-kidnap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Four of the six kidnapped directors from the Federal Ministry of Defence have regained freedom
- [Foreign Investment Surges as Nigeria Records $20.98bn Inflows - Cardoso](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-records-20-98bn-foreign-inflows-as-investor-confidence-rebounds/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria surged to $20.98 billion in the first ten months of
- [WHO Warns Measles Surge Threatens Global Immunisation Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-reports-rising-measles-threat-despite-59-million-lives-saved/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) says global immunisation efforts prevented nearly 59 million measles deaths
- [Lagos Launches Biofortified Rice to Tackle Widespread Malnutrition](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-state-unveils-biofortified-eko-rice-to-fight-malnutrition/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has unveiled biofortified rice production at its Imota Rice Mill, making it one
- [ASUU Rejects 35% Pay Rise, Accuses FG of Delay Tactics](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-rejects-federal-governments-35-salary-offer-demands-briggs-report-implementation/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Calabar Chapter, has rejected the Federal
- [Ododo Enforces Tight Gathering Curfew as Kogi Battles Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-4pm-curfew-public-gatherings-insecurity-ododo/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has imposed a sweeping 4 p.m. cut-off on all public
- [Nigerian Academy of Education Faults FG on Policy Reversal, Raises Alarm Over School Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-academy-of-education-condemns-policy-reversal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has criticised the Federal Government for scrapping the 2022
- [Senate Sets Up Panel to Probe $30m Safe-School Programme Spending](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-launches-probe-into-30m-safe-school-programme-over-rising-insecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has established a 13-member ad hoc committee to investigate the spending of
- [Police Arrest 10 Suspects Linked to Kidnapping, Cult Activities in Imo](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-police-arrest-10-suspects-for-kidnapping-cultism/): IMO, Nigeria – The Imo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects connected to kidnapping, armed robbery, and
- [EFCC Summons Former Attorney-General Malami for Questioning](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-summons-former-attorney-general-abubakar-malami-for-questioning/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the former Attorney-General of the Federation
- [Over 1,000 Luxury Properties Face Seizure in Abuja as FCTA Begins Enforcement](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-to-seize-1095-luxury-abuja-properties-over-unpaid-ground-rents/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Owners of luxury homes and high-value plots in Abuja’s most prestigious districts risk immediate loss
- [WHO Releases First-Ever Global Guideline on Infertility Care, Calls for Fairer Access Worldwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-guideline-infertility-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has launched its first-ever global guideline on infertility care, urging
- [FG Seeks Arab Investment in Nigeria’s Agro-Processing, Manufacturing to Boost $37bn Trade Outlook](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-arab-investment-agro-processing-manufacturing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged Arab nations to transition from exporting raw commodities to Nigeria
- [Customs Officers at Apapa Command Undergo Intensive First Aid, Trauma Care Training](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-apapa-command-cpr-first-aid-training/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Apapa Area Command have completed a rigorous basic
- [Three Immigration Officers Killed in Lakurawa Gang Attack in Kebbi](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-immigration-officers-killed-lakurawa-gang-attack/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Government has confirmed the killing of three Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers
- [Defence Minister Urges DIA to Fast-Track Tech Upgrades Amid Rising Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/defence-intelligence-nigeria-technology-modernisation-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)
- [Mimiko Warns Nigeria Faces Decline Without Key Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/mimiko-warns-nigeria-underdevelopment-health-education/): OSARA, Nigeria – Former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko warns that Nigeria risks deepening underdevelopment unless the
- [FG Enforces 30% Processing Rule for Mineral Exports](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-enforces-30-percent-mineral-processing-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a firm directive banning the export of Nigeria’s raw mineral
- [Tinubu Launches Nationwide Committee to Drive Tax Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-launches-national-tax-reform-implementation-committee/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu today inaugurates a high-level National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to steer the
- [Court Sentences UNIPORT Student to Death for Murder](https://africanhealthreport.com/uniport-student-sentenced-to-death-2023-murder/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – A Rivers State High Court sentences 400-level University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) student, Damian
- [Google Pledges N3bn to Boost Nigeria’s AI Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/google-n3bn-ai-investment-nigeria-digital-transformation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, pledges N3 billion to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, with
- [Plateau Human Rights Cases Surge Past 1,000 in Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-human-rights-violations-2025-nhrc-report/): PLATEAU, Nigeria – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) raises alarm over a significant surge in rights violations
- [When the Clinic Cannot Heal: Elewura’s Struggle for Survival in Nigeria’s Failing PHC System](https://africanhealthreport.com/elewura-phc-crisis-inside-nigerias-failing-rural-clinics/): Elewura, Oyo State – At dawn, the first light fell not on the bustle of a working clinic,
- [Lawmakers Probe Abuja Insecurity, Failed $460m CCTV Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-abuja-insecurity-460m-cctv-project/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives opens a major inquiry into the worsening insecurity in Abuja and
- [NYSC Warns Corps Members Over Harmful Online Behaviour](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-warns-corps-members-social-media-posts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) issues a fresh warning to serving corps members to
- [ Regulators Seal Ogijo Plants Over Toxic Safety Breaches](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-nesrea-seal-ogijo-recycling-plants-safety-breach/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), working with the Ogun State Ministry
- [Stakeholders Demand Local Control of HIV Response Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-local-ownership-hiv-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Stakeholders call for Nigeria to take full ownership of its HIV response, reduce dependence on
- [Nigeria Confronts Sharp Rise in Heart Disease - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-surge-heart-disease-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A cardiovascular researcher, Aminat Dosunmu, warns that Nigeria faces a growing surge in cardiovascular diseases
- [Minister Warns Health System Strained After Decades of Neglect](https://africanhealthreport.com/pate-warns-health-system-decades-neglect/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, warns that Nigeria’s health system remains
- [Education Ministry Unveils Strategic Communication Reform Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-ministry-communication-reform-workshop-keffi/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education launches a major overhaul of its public communication system as
- [Protected as Children, Exposed as Adults: Inside Nigeria’s Silent Immunisation Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/protected-as-children-exposed-as-adults-nigerias-hidden-immunisation-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria, the word immunisation instantly evokes familiar scenes: crying infants wrapped in patterned Ankara
- [Lagos Launches Urgent Nutrition Rescue Plan for Vulnerable Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-nutrition-rescue-programme/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is rolling out a 90-day therapeutic nutrition rescue programme targeting 150 vulnerable children
- [Nigeria, Qatar Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Alternative Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-qatar-education-alliance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Qatar are advancing a new strategic partnership aimed at widening access to education
- [France Strengthens Water Sector Partnership with Kano in Reform Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/france-kano-water-sector-reform/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State and the French Government have pledged stronger collaboration under Nigeria’s National Water Sector
- [Lagos Officers Smash Major Oil Syndicate in Dramatic Lekki Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-oil-syndicate-bust-lekki-raid/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities say a fast-growing oil bunkering ring operating in the heart of Lekki has
- [Saudi Launches Lifeline Cochlear Implant Programme for Nigerian Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/saudi-cochlear-implant-programme-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has launched a specialised cochlear implant and hearing-rehabilitation programme in
- [Environmental Group Demands Reactivation of FCT Environmental Courts](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-environmental-courts-reactivation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A leading environmental rights organisation has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom
- [Lagos Reveals 160,000 Residents Living with HIV as State Intensifies Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-160000-residents-living-with-hiv-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that about 160,000 residents are currently living with
- [Lagos Advances Plan to Launch Africa’s First Emissions Registry](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-greenhouse-gas-registry-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos says it is on track to unveil its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Registry by the
- [NNPC JV Donates $300,000 for Abuja Cancer Machine Maintenance](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-cancer-machine-donation-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NNPC/Renaissance Joint Venture has donated $300,000 to the National Hospital Abuja to support maintenance
- [Lawmakers Warn of Security Infiltration, Demand Stronger Recruitment Checks](https://africanhealthreport.com/security-recruitment-infiltration-national-assembly/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has raised concerns that individuals
- [Lawmakers Set 10 December for Biggest Constitution Vote in Decades](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-constitution-vote-december-10/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives will vote on one of the most sweeping constitutional amendment packages
- [Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones Generate N18.8bn in Ten Months - NEPZA](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-free-trade-zones-generate-n18-8bn-revenue-in-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s free trade zones generated more than N18.8bn between January and October 2025, signalling renewed
- [Cardinal Onaiyekan Faults Plan to Recruit 20,000 Police Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/cardinal-onaiyekan-criticises-fg-plan-to-recruit-20000-police-officers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan on Thursday criticised the Federal Government’s plan to recruit 20,000 police
- [AfDB Approves $500m Loan for Nigeria’s Energy Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/afdb-500m-loan-nigeria-energy-transition/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Development Bank Group has approved a $500 million loan to support Nigeria’s ongoing
- [Nigeria Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup, Demands Democratic Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-condemns-guinea-bissau-coup/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a strong condemnation of the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, warning
- [Experts Urge Urgent Credit Reforms to Grow Nigeria’s Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/experts-call-credit-reforms-nigeria-nica-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Financial experts are calling for urgent nationwide credit-system reforms, warning that Nigeria cannot achieve its
- [Nigeria Launches Electric Tricycles to Boost Youth Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-electric-tricycles-to-boost-youth-jobs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a nationwide Youth Electric Tricycle Empowerment Initiative, introducing an environmentally friendly
- [Tinubu Seeks Major Legal Reform with New Practitioners Bill](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-legal-practitioners-bill-2025-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the Legal Practitioners Bill 2025 to the Senate, launching
- [NANS: Security Collapse Leaves Students Defenceless](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-security-collapse-safe-school-overhaul/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s internal security architecture has collapsed, and left students exposed to relentless attacks, the National
- [FG Expands Cash Transfers to 5.5m Households Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cash-transfer-expansion-5-5m-households/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says its cash transfer programme has now reached 5.5 million Nigerian households,
- [Nigeria Injects ₦30bn Into Campus Security Amid Rising Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-30bn-tertiary-institutions-security-upgrade/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has deployed more than ₦30 billion to strengthen security
- [Police Assure Full Protection for NECO Candidates Across Kogi State](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-police-protection-neco-exams-2025/): KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Police Command has promised comprehensive security for students and officials taking part
- [Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment of Police, Army](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-declares-nationwide-security-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures aimed at
- [Nigeria Expands TVET Collaboration Through Partnership With Doha University](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-udst-tvet-collaboration-skills-development/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has strengthened its global technical and vocational education and training (TVET) ties through a
- [NDLEA Busts ₦6.7bn Drug Cartel, Arrests Baron in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-dismantles-6-7bn-opioid-cartel-lagos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major opioids cartel in Lagos
- [Rivers Police Dismiss Viral Herdsmen Attack Reports, Calm Residents Urged](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-police-deny-fulani-herdsmen-attack-claims/): RIVERS, Nigeria – The Rivers State Police Command has firmly denied social media claims that Fulani herdsmen attacked
- [Ebonyi Reports 367 Gender-Based Violence Cases, Highlighting Urgent Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-367-gbv-cases-2025/): EBONYI, Nigeria – Ebonyi State’s Gender-Based Violence Taskforce has recorded 367 cases of gender-related abuse between January and
- [Nigeria, Brazil Sign Pharma Deal to Slash Drug Import Dependency](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-brazil-pharma-production-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Brazilian pharmaceutical
- [UBEC Reviews Partnerships to Expand Education Access for Nigerian Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-partnership-framework-basic-education-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is reviewing its public-private engagement framework to strengthen educational
- [Life on the Edge: Abuja’s Communities Grapple with Sachet Alcohol Ban](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-communities-adapt-to-nafdacs-sachet-alcohol-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the bustling markets of Katampe, the familiar sight of sachet alcohol—tiny plastic pouches of
- [Lagos Pollution Crisis Worsens as Health Risks Surge Alarming Rate](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-industrial-pollution-health-warning/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has raised renewed concerns over the escalating health
- [Nigeria Urged to Act as Maternal Care Crisis Deepens Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-maternal-healthcare-reform-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts and policymakers have renewed calls for stronger political commitment, increased workforce investment and
- [Foreign-trained Doctors Join Nigeria’s Workforce After Passing MDCN Exams](https://africanhealthreport.com/foreign-trained-doctors-inducted-mdcn-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted 349 foreign-trained medical and dental
- [Nigeria Meets Key HIV Targets Ahead of 2030 AIDS Deadline](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-meets-hiv-targets-2030/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria has achieved two of the three global HIV targets set for 2030, marking one
- [Fashola Seeks Better Funding to Boost NIMR Research Capacity](https://africanhealthreport.com/fashola-seeks-improved-nimr-research-funding/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has called for increased investment in medical research, warning
- [Kebbi Schoolgirls Regain Freedom as Tinubu Orders Tougher Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-schoolgirls-freed-tinubu-security/): Abuja, Nigeria — The 24 schoolgirls abducted in Maga, Kebbi State, have regained their freedom, the Presidency confirmed
- [National Assembly Moves to Criminalise Ransom Negotiations in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-parliament-criminalises-ransom-negotiations/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, has outlined new legislative measures that would criminalise ransom negotiations
- [ Soludo Unveils ₦757bn Budget to Accelerate Anambra Development in 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-2026-budget-soludo-unveils-757bn-plan/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria  – Governor Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday presented a ₦757 billion 2026 budget estimate to the Anambra
- [Ondo Deploys 24-Hour School Patrols, Arrests Kidnap Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-school-surveillance-kidnap-suspects-arrested/): ONDO, Nigeria — Security agencies in Ondo State have deployed round-the-clock surveillance teams to boarding schools amid increased
- [Wike Orders Intensified Abuja Security as Crime Threats Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-tightens-abuja-security-operation-sweep/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered sweeping security reinforcements across Abuja following
- [Just In: CBN Holds 27% Rate, Extends Tough Fight Against Inflation](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-holds-27-percent-monetary-policy-rate-inflation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has kept its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27%,
- [ SFH Boosts Community Health With New Telemedicine Platform](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-boosts-community-health-with-new-telemedicine-platform/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Society for Family Health (SFH) has announced major expansions in community-level healthcare delivery, unveiling
- [FRCN Retirees Plan Naked Protest Over Unpaid Benefits](https://africanhealthreport.com/frcn-retirees-naked-protest-unpaid-benefits/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Retired workers of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) threaten to join a nationwide
- [Police Arrest Security Guard in Retired Judge’s Murder](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-police-arrest-guard-retired-judge-murder/): WARRI, Nigeria – Police in Delta State have arrested a key suspect in the killing of retired High
- [Army Suspends Officer Retirements as Insecurity Escalates Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-suspends-officer-retirements-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for selected categories of officers,
- [ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force After Benin Coup Bid](https://africanhealthreport.com/ecowas-standby-force-deployed-benin/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday ordered the immediate deployment of
- [NAF Explains Niger Alpha Jet Crash, Pilots Survive](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-alpha-jet-crash-niger-state/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force confirms that an Alpha Jet crash in Niger State results from
- [Police Report High Compliance with Tinubu’s VIP Escort Ban](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-compliance-tinubu-vip-escort-directive/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force reports widespread compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive ordering the
- [Soaring Medicine Costs Block Universal Health Coverage Worldwide - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/medicine-costs-universal-health-coverage-who/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Exploding medicine prices are the biggest obstacle to universal health coverage, forcing nearly 1.6 billion
- [Ambassadorial Nominations: Ndume Alleges Vetting Failure Over Deceased Nominee](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndume-vetting-failure-tinubu-ambassadorial-list/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Senator Ali Ndume has raised concerns over what he describes as a serious lapse in
- [Buratai Rejects Terror Financing Claims, Demands Apology](https://africanhealthreport.com/buratai-denies-terror-financing-allegations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai (rtd) rejects allegations linking him to terror
- [NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Smuggled Banned Food Products](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warning-banned-food-smuggling/): ABUJA, Nigeria – NAFDAC issues a nationwide warning over the growing circulation of banned food products smuggled into
- [CAC Warns Fintechs as Illegal POS Crackdown Nears](https://africanhealthreport.com/cac-fintechs-illegal-pos-crackdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission, (CAC) places fintech companies under scrutiny, accusing some platforms of enabling
- [FG Disburses N3.7bn to Boost Tertiary Education Staff](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-disburses-n3-7bn-tissef-tertiary-institutions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government releases N3.7 billion under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSEF), reinforcing
- [NMA Urges Government to Improve Doctors’ Welfare Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-urges-better-welfare-nigerian-doctors/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) urges the Federal Government to improve doctors’ welfare and working
- [Niger Delta Communities Trained to Document Oil Pollution Evidence](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-delta-oil-pollution-monitoring-training/): BAYELSA, Nigeria – Oil-bearing communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta receive scientific training to document environmental pollution and strengthen
- [Four Die in Kano Accidents as Fire Service Issues Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/four-die-kano-accidents-fire-service-warning/): KANO, Nigeria – Four people, including two children, die in three separate accidents across Kano State in a
- [Malami Denies Terrorism Financing Allegations, Calls Claims Political](https://africanhealthreport.com/malami-denies-terrorism-financing-allegations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, SAN, firmly denies allegations linking him to terrorism
- [Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient Rejects Blood Transfusion Amid Donations](https://africanhealthreport.com/jehovahs-witness-cancer-patient-rejects-blood-transfusion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X as
- [At the Forest’s Edge: How Banditry Creeping from Nigeria’s Heartland Is Testing the South-West’s Resolve](https://africanhealthreport.com/south-west-border-security-banditry-kwara-kogi/): LAGOS, Nigeria – As dusk settles over the thick forests and winding farmlands that separate Nigeria’s South-West from
- [UN Women Urges Lawmakers to Approve Reserved Seats Bill for Nigerian Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-women-calls-on-nigerian-lawmakers-to-approve-reserved-seats-for-women-in-parliament/): ONDO, Nigeria – Lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly have been urged to pass the long-debated bill seeking reserved
- [DSS Foils Medical Supply Route for Kidnappers as Kwara Govt Raises Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/dss-arrests-doctor-supplying-medical-aid-to-kidnappers-in-kwara/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has warned of an increasingly sophisticated network of kidnapping gangs after
- [Police Arrest Three Suspected Bandit Financiers in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-police-arrest-three-suspected-bandit-financiers-recover-rustled-cattle/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected financiers of a major bandit group,
- [Katsina Governor Approves Five New Secondary Schools to Boost Rural Education Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-governor-approves-five-new-secondary-schools-to-boost-rural-education-access/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the establishment of five new secondary
- [](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-nadf-boa-ubec-boards-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of governing boards for three major federal
- [Wike Sacks FCT-IRS Acting Chairman Michael Ango, Orders Immediate Leadership Change](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-sacks-fct-irs-chairman-michael-ango/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Acting Executive Chairman
- [Shipping Association Warns of Rising Stowaway Incidents as Nigerian Ports Face Security Lapses](https://africanhealthreport.com/shipping-association-warns-stowaway-crisis-nigeria-ports-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Shipping Association of Nigeria (SAN) has raised alarms over persistent stowaway incidents at Nigerian
- [TUC Women Unite Stakeholders to Combat Digital Violence in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/tuc-lagos-leads-national-push-to-end-digital-violence-against-women-girls/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress Women Commission (TUCWC) convened government officials,
- [Boris Johnson Declares Nigeria Safe at Imo Summit](https://africanhealthreport.com/boris-johnson-nigeria-safe-imo-summit/): OWERRI, Nigeria – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared Nigeria safe, saying his personal experience in
- [PENGASSAN Warns Oil Sector Risks Massive Talent Exodus](https://africanhealthreport.com/pengassan-warns-nigeria-oil-sector-brain-drain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is confronting a looming talent crisis as skilled professionals consider
- [Senate Warns Unchecked Fintech Expansion Risks Economic Stability](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-warns-fintech-growth-systemic-risk-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Senate has warned that Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital finance ecosystem poses growing systemic risks
- [Pregnant Woman Dies After Hospital Rejects Transfer Payment](https://africanhealthreport.com/pregnant-woman-dies-katsina-hospital-transfer-rejection/): KATSINA, Nigeria – A pregnant woman, identified as Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua
- [IITA Launches Mechanised Irrigation to Speed Crop Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/iita-mechanised-irrigation-systems-crop-development/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has unveiled advanced irrigation systems and mechanised farm
- [Nigeria Approves N185bn Gas Debt Payment to Producers](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-n185bn-gas-debt-payment-power-supply/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria takes a major step to stabilise its troubled electricity sector as the Federal Government
- [Oxford Launches First Human Trial of Lassa Vaccine](https://africanhealthreport.com/oxford-first-human-trial-lassa-fever-vaccine/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The global push to curb Lassa fever reaches a decisive turning point as scientists at
- [The Day the Pots Went Cold: Inside Nigeria’s School Feeding Breakdown After Years of Scandal and Silence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-school-feeding-collapse-investigation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When the lunch bell rang at Ansarudeen Elementary School in Osogbo on a warm morning
- [US Donates $5m to UNICEF for Malnourished Children in Northwest Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-provides-5-million-to-unicef-to-support-malnourished-children-in-northwest-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has provided $5 million to the United Nations Children’s
- [Jigawa Allocates N2bn for Disaster Response, Emergency Relief in 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-earmarks-n2bn-for-disaster-response-emergency-relief-in-2026/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has earmarked N2 billion for disaster response, emergency preparedness and relief
- [General Christopher Musa Sworn in as Nigeria’s New Defence Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/general-christopher-musa-sworn-in-as-nigerias-new-defence-minister/): ABUJA, Nigeria – General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), former Chief of Defence Staff, was on Thursday sworn in
- [Senate Declares Emergency Over Lead Poisoning in Lagos–Ogun Border Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-declares-national-emergency-over-lead-poisoning-in-lagos-ogun-communities/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Senate on Thursday declared a national emergency following confirmation of a widespread lead-poisoning crisis
- [Lagos to Deploy 100 New CNG Waste Trucks in 2025, Targets 2,000-Fleet Upgrade](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-to-deploy-100-cng-waste-trucks-in-2025-expand-fleet-to-2000/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government will deploy 100 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered compactor trucks in 2025
- [Ogun Trains Health Workers to Reduce Maternal, Newborn Mortality](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-trains-health-workers-to-reduce-maternal-and-newborn-deaths/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has intensified efforts to cut maternal and newborn deaths through a
- [UNDP, TETFund Seal Deal to Transform Nigerian Campuses into Africa’s Innovation Engine](https://africanhealthreport.com/undp-tetfund-sign-mou-to-transform-nigerian-universities-into-innovation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Thursday
- [Nigeria’s Student Loan Rollout Sparks Relief, Frustration, Uneven Access Across Campuses](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-nelfund-student-loan-assessment-relief-challenges-2025/): (By Korede Abdullah, Juliet Jacob, Oluwafunbi Bello, Koko Maxwell, Gladness Otamere & Edino Chubiyo Cornelius) The Nigerian Education
- [Nigeria, World Bank Renew Commitment to Social Protection Expansion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-world-bank-renew-social-protection-commitment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the World Bank have renewed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s social
- [FG Moves to Expand Immunisation, Revitalise 8,000 PHCs ](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-revitalise-8000-phcs-expand-immunisation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government reaffirms plans to scale up immunisation programmes and revitalise 8,000 Primary Health
- [Dirty Drinks, Sick Pupils: Inside Mararaba’s Hidden School Food Safety Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/mararaba-school-food-safety-crisis-unsafe-drinks-children-fall-ill/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – When 12-year-old Mariam lifted a chilled cup of zobo to her lips that Wednesday morning,
- [LAUTECH Medical Lecturers Suspend Strike After Four Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/lautech-medical-lecturers-suspend-strike-conmess/):   ABUJA, Nigeria – The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology chapter of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental
- [Lagos Lawmaker Delivers Free Eye Care to 750 Residents ](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-free-eye-care-ifako-ijaiye-adewale/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos lawmaker Temitope Adewale provides free eye tests and prescribed eyeglasses to 750 residents of
- [Poor Pay Drives Young Nigerians Away from Medicine - Ipaye Warns ](https://africanhealthreport.com/poor-pay-nigeria-doctors-ipaye-warns/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Former Ogun State Health Commissioner, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, warns that poor remuneration for Nigerian doctors
- [Tinubu Launches ₦200,000 Grants For 9,500 Disabled Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-grants-9500-persons-with-disabilities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launches a nationwide economic empowerment programme for persons with
- [Akwa Ibom Leads Cleanliness Rankings Amid National Sanitation Decline ](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-cleanest-state-2025-sanitation-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Akwa Ibom retains its position as Nigeria’s cleanest state for the eighth consecutive year with
- [Lagos Battles Waste Crisis with New Compactor Rollout ](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-gap-500-compactors-lawma/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority announces plans to procure 500 new mobile tricycle compactors, aiming
- [WHO Launches Global Strategy Against Future Coronavirus Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-coronavirus-strategy-2025-2030/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) unveils its first unified long-term coronavirus strategy, marking a pivotal
- [Relief in Kwara as 38 Kidnapped Worshippers Reunite with Families After Joint Rescue](https://africanhealthreport.com/38-kidnapped-kwara-worshippers-reunited-with-families-after-joint-security-rescue/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Thirty-eight worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, have been reunited with their families following what
- [NUC Secures €3m Initial Funding for University ICT Upgrade](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuc-receives-e3m-for-ict-upgrade/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has secured an initial €3 million from a $40 million
- [NEC Approves N100bn to Revamp Dilapidated Police, Security Training Institutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nec-approves-n100bn-to-upgrade-police-and-security-training-institutions-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion for the rehabilitation and modernisation of
- [Police Arrest Four Suspected Car Thieves, Recover Six Vehicles in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-arrest-four-suspected-car-thieves-recover-six-stolen-vehicles/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate
- [Musa Vows Stronger National Security as Senate Screens New Defence Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-screens-defence-minister-nominee-christopher-musa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Senate witnessed tense exchanges on Wednesday during the screening of President Bola Tinubu’s new
- [Nigeria, UNICEF Begin Preparations for MICS7 Survey](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbs-unicef-begin-mics7-survey-preparations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in partnership with UNICEF, has begun preparatory work and
- [Kano Governor Moves to Strengthen Border Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-drones-border-bandit-attacks/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced plans to deploy surveillance drones and improve
- [Saudi Clears Nigerians Framed in Jeddah Drug Scam](https://africanhealthreport.com/saudi-clears-nigerians-jeddah-drug-scam/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has praised Saudi Arabian authorities for clearing three Nigerians wrongly implicated in
- [LASTMA Warns Again After Fatal One-Way Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lastma-warning-firefighter-one-way-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority renews its warning against driving against traffic after a
- [Lagos Korope Ban Sparks Anxiety Among Drivers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-korope-ban-drivers-anxiety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Anxiety rises among Lagos commercial drivers as the state government prepares to phase out korope
- [CBN Announces Major Reforms to Nigeria’s Cash Policy](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-reforms-nigeria-cash-withdrawal-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria introduces sweeping reforms to its cash management policy, removing deposit
- [Africa CDC Tests Mobile Messaging to Improve TB Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-mobile-messaging-tb-treatment-study/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention launches a new multi-country study assessing whether
- [Traditional Rulers Urged to Spearhead Nigeria’s GBV Fight](https://africanhealthreport.com/traditional-rulers-lead-nigeria-gbv-fight/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, calls on traditional rulers to take stronger
- [Behind Abuja’s Storefront Labs: Inside the Hidden Diagnostic Crisis Putting Lives at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-unregulated-diagnostic-labs-investigation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the fast-growing satellite communities surrounding Abuja, the promise of quick, affordable medical testing masks
- [Lagos Launches Regulated Bus Operations on Lekki–Epe Corridor](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-regulated-lekki-epe-bus-operations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State will on 8 December begin regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor with
- [Gunmen Attack Abia Governor’s Advance Team Near Imo Airport](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-attack-abia-governors-advance-team-near-imo-airport/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Unidentified gunmen on Tuesday attacked an advance security team attached to the Office of the
- [Dental Association Seeks Urgent Reform of Oral Health Policies](https://africanhealthreport.com/nda-demands-oral-health-policy-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has called for urgent reforms in oral health policy implementation,
- [US Lawmakers Urge Pressure on Nigeria to Scrap Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah Forces](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-congress-urges-nigeria-to-scrap-sharia-law-and-disband-hisbah-forces/): ABUJA, Nigeria – United States lawmakers were on Tuesday urged to pressure the Nigerian government to abolish Sharia
- [US Lawmakers Accuse Nigerian Government of Failing to Tackle Worsening Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-lawmakers-fault-nigeria-for-failing-to-address-rising-insecurity-and-killings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – US lawmakers on Tuesday criticised the Nigerian government for failing to curb rising insecurity and
- [Police: Only Statutorily Entitled Officials Will Retain Security Until Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-clarify-vip-security-withdrawal-say-entitled-officials-will-retain-protection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has said government officials who are legally entitled to police protection
- [NDC Seeks TETFund Support to Boost Research, AI-Driven Security Curriculum](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-defence-college-seeks-tetfund-support-for-ai-driven-security-research/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has appealed to
- [Senate Reshuffles Security Committees, Appoints New Intelligence Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-reshuffles-security-committees-appoints-new-intelligence-oversight-chair/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The President of the Senate has unveiled a sweeping reorganisation of security-related committees, installing new
- [NLC Backs JOHESU Strike, Warns of Nationwide Worker Shutdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-backs-johesu-strike-warns-of-nationwide-worker-shutdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the ongoing industrial action by
- [Nigerian Soldiers Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Kogi](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-army-kidnap-rescue/): KOGI, Nigeria – Nigerian Army troops have rescued six abducted persons during an operation in the Ejiba and
- [Ebola Outbreak in DRC Officially Declared Over](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-outbreak-in-drc-officially-declared-over/): ABUJA, Nigeria  – The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared its 16th Ebola outbreak after recording 42 consecutive
- [UBEC Partners with Nigerian Air Force to Secure Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-air-force-school-safety/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has strengthened collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force to
- [Nigeria to Roll Out Affordable Twice-Yearly HIV Injection](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hiv-prevention-injection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health authorities in Nigeria have committed to making a new long-acting HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir,
- [NHIA Integrates Donor Funds for HIV Health Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhia-donor-funds-hiv-health-coverage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On World AIDS Day 2025, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) announced the historic integration
- [ NUPRC Launches $10bn Digital Oil Licensing Portal](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuprc-digital-oil-licensing-portal-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has launched a digital portal for its 2025
- [ Lagos Tops Nigeria’s Rising Public Debt List](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-nigeria-public-debt-q2-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s public debt surged to N152.39 trillion in Q2 2025, with Lagos State topping the
- [Lagos Transitions to Circular Waste Management System](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-circular-waste-management/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is moving away from the traditional “collect and dump” waste system towards a
- [Nigerian Businesses Oppose Excise Duty Hike](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-businesses-excise-duty-opposition/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian business leaders have opposed a Senate proposal to increase excise duties, warning it could
- [Edo Receives $100m Palm Oil Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-palm-oil-100-million-investment/): EDO, Nigeria – Edo State government has welcomed a $100 million foreign investment in palm oil, as Governor
- [Northern Governors Back State Police, Regional Security Fund](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-governors-state-police-security-fund/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Northern Nigeria’s governors have unanimously endorsed the creation of state police forces and launched a
- [Tinubu Nominates Ex-Defence Chief Musa as Defence Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nominates-ex-defence-chief-musa-as-defence-minister/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa,
- [Nigeria Demands End to HIV Stigma as Awareness Grows Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-end-hiv-stigma-world-aids-day-2025/): (Oluwafunbi Bello, Chukwu Obinna, Oluwatobi Adu, Koko Maxwella, Edino Chubiyo Cornelius, Otamere Gladness) Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerians mark
- [Just In: Defence Minister Resigns Amid Intensifying Security Pressures](https://africanhealthreport.com/defence-minister-resigns-amid-security-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, resigns unexpectedly, sending shockwaves through the nation’s security
- [WHO Issues New Global Guidelines on GLP-1 Drugs for Obesity Treatment](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-releases-new-guidelines-on-glp-1-obesity-drugs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has released new recommendations on the use of GLP-1 receptor
- [Lagos LG Council Deploys Multi-Agency Security Teams to Protect Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibeju-lekki-council-deploys-multi-agency-security-to-safeguard-pupils-in-lagos-schools/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area has begun deploying multi-agency security personnel to public primary and
- [Kwara Government Cracks Down on Illegal Ads on Commercial Vehicles](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-government-begins-clampdown-on-illegal-vehicle-advertisements-to-protect-public-safety/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has launched a sweeping enforcement campaign to stop the growing use
- [Dangote Refinery to supply 50m litres of petrol daily](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-to-supply-50m-litres-of-petrol-daily/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will begin supplying 50 million litres of
- [FG Launches High-Level Committee to End Power Crisis in Nigerian Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-power-for-health-committee-to-end-electricity-crisis-in-hospitals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee tasked with ending the persistent
- [Inside the Battle to Save Northern Children from a Malnutrition Crisis Fuelled by Theft, Conflict and Failing Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-theft-conflict-and-weak-systems-threaten-millions-of-children/): KANO, Nigeria – In northern Nigeria, where conflict and climate pressures collide with weak public systems, child malnutrition
- [Plateau Youths in Lagos Fear Returning Home for Christmas Amid Rising Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-youths-in-lagos-express-fear-of-returning-home-for-christmas/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Plateau youths living in Lagos under the umbrella of the Tarok Progressive Youths Association (TAPYA)
- [States Given One Year to Implement New Senior Secondary School Standards - NSSEC](https://africanhealthreport.com/nssec-gives-states-one-year-deadline-to-implement-new-senior-secondary-school-standards/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has given all state governments a one-year deadline
- [Nigeria Cuts New HIV Infections by 46% in 10 Years - NACA](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-achieves-46-drop-in-new-hiv-infections-naca-reports-but-testing-gaps-remain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded a 46% decline in new HIV infections over the past decade, marking
- [New HIV Prevention Tools and Investment Critical to Ending AIDS - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/new-hiv-prevention-tools-and-investment-critical-to-ending-aids-who-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As the world marks World AIDS Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called
- [Zambia, Zimbabwe Approve Lenacapavir at Record Speed Through WHO Collaborative Process](https://africanhealthreport.com/zambia-and-zimbabwe-fast-track-lenacapavir-approval-using-who/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Zambia and Zimbabwe have become the latest African countries to approve the long-acting HIV prevention
- [Media urged to fight maternal malnutrition crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/media-role-maternal-malnutrition-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health and nutrition stakeholders urge Nigerian media organisations to play a stronger, more sustained role
- [When Fear Reaches the Capital: How Banditry Is Choking Lives, Healthcare on Abuja’s Doorstep](https://africanhealthreport.com/armed-patrols-in-bwari-area-council-amid-rising-insecurity/): (By Juliet Jacob, and Hussaini Ibrahim) Once, Abuja was spoken of in hushed admiration — a carefully planned
- [Lagos Commissions Akilo Plant to Expand Clean Water Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-akilo-mini-water-works-commissioned/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State expands access to potable water as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissions the Akilo Mini
- [Minister Urges Youths to Stay Resilient Despite Hardship](https://africanhealthreport.com/tunji-ojo-urges-youth-resilience-amid-hardship/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, urges Nigerian youths not to allow economic hardship
- [TETFund Pledges Support for Nigeria’s Defence Research Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-backs-defence-research-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) commits to strengthening Nigeria’s defence research ecosystem, pledging support
- [The 90m Question: How Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Is Delivering Its Bleakest Christmas in a Decade](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-poorest-christmas-economic-crisis-90-million/): (By Oluwatobi Adu and Chukwu Obinna) ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid December afternoon in Abuja, Garki Market
- [Kano Health Insurance Enrolment Jumps 88% in Two Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-insurance-enrolment-uhc/): Kano, Nigeria — Health insurance enrollment in Kano State surges by 87.6 per cent within two years, rising
- [Shettima Chairs NIPSS Graduation, Backs Blue Economy Agenda](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-nipss-graduation-blue-economy/): JOS, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima presides over the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course 47 (2025)
- [NELFUND Applauds Dangote’s ₦100bn Annual Scholarship Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-dangote-100bn-scholarship/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) praises the Aliko Dangote Foundation for launching a ₦100
- [Study Reveals Education Shaped Africa’s HIV Trajectory](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-shaped-africa-hiv-epidemic/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A major new study reveals that education not only influenced Africa’s HIV epidemic but fundamentally
- [Tinubu Launches Gas Platform to Boost Investor Confidence](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nigerian-gas-trading-platform/): Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launches a digital gas trading platform aimed at restoring investor confidence
- [Bayelsa Declares Three-Day Mourning for Deputy Governor](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-three-day-mourning-deputy-governor/): Yenagoa, Nigeria – The Bayelsa State Government declares three days of official mourning following the death of Deputy
- [NAFDAC Orders Nationwide Recall of Europharm Medicines](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-recall-europharm-medicines/): Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), orders
- [DisCos Install 187,000 Prepaid Metres in Eight Weeks](https://africanhealthreport.com/discos-prepaid-metres-installation/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies connect more than 187,000 customers to prepaid metres within eight weeks,
- [FEC Approves ₦6.43tn PPP Projects for Infrastructure](https://africanhealthreport.com/fec-approves-6-43tn-ppp-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves ₦6.43 trillion worth of new Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects,
- [Nigeria Boosts Oil Output but Misses OPEC Quota](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-oil-output-misses-opec-quota/): Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded one of the strongest month-on-month oil production increases among OPEC members in November
- [Investors Back World Bank’s $200m Clean Cooking Bond](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-200m-clean-cooking-outcome-bond/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global investors back the World Bank’s new $200 million Clean Cooking Outcome Bond, signalling rising
- [Yobe Wins National Primary Healthcare Award, Bags $1.2m](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-national-primary-healthcare-award/): Damaturu, Nigeria – Yobe State emerges as Nigeria’s 2025 National Champion in the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge,
- [Nigeria’s Export Earnings Hit ₦22.8tn in Q3](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-export-earnings-q3-2025/): Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s export earnings rose to ₦22.8 trillion in Q3 2025, driven by a sharp rebound
- [NAFDAC Launches Nationwide Recall of Substandard Antibiotics](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-nationwide-recall-substandard-antibiotics/): Jos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator launches an immediate nationwide mop-up of medicines produced by Europharm Laboratories and
- [Universal Healthcare Drives Nigeria’s Economy - Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/pate-universal-healthcare-economic-growth/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, says universal healthcare is not
- [FCT Health Scheme Enrols 69,512, Smashes Target](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-health-insurance-enrolment-69512/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) records a major milestone in healthcare access, enrolling 69,512
- [FCCPC Probes Airlines Over Christmas Fare Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/fccpc-airlines-christmas-fare-probe/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s competition watchdog launches a sweeping investigation into suspected fare exploitation by domestic airlines amid
- [CBN Mandates Dual Connectivity for All PoS Transactions](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-dual-connectivity-pos-terminals/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s central bank tightens oversight of electronic payments, mandating dual connectivity for all Point-of-Sale (PoS)
- [EFCC Arraigns Peace Corps Boss Over ₦46m Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-arraigns-peace-corps-commandant-46m/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigns the Commandant of the
- [Tapped, Tricked, Betrayed: How Nigeria’s Digital Boom Is Exposing Millions to Cyber Predators](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-digital-boom-cyber-fraud-crisis/): On a humid weekday morning in Abuja, a single tap on a WhatsApp link unraveled Mrs. Adaeze Okonkwo’s
- [Ondo Launches Massive Campaign to Vaccinate 2.2m Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-launches-massive-campaign-to-vaccinate-2-2m-children/): ONDO, Nigeria – Ondo State is set to vaccinate 2.2 million children against measles and rubella in a
- [NAFDAC Destroys Fake Goods Worth Over N5bn ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-n5bn-counterfeit-expired-goods-nasarawa/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed over N5
- [Report Exposes Widespread Abuses in Chinese Mining Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/chinese-mining-abuses-nigeria-rdi-investigation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A new investigative report has uncovered extensive abuses by Chinese mining operators exploiting regulatory weaknesses
- [Immigration Announces Downtime for Passport Digital Platform Upgrade](https://africanhealthreport.com/nis-passport-platform-maintenance-downtime-december-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a scheduled technical maintenance shutdown of its Passport
- [Just In: Supreme Court Nullifies Presidential Pardon in Sanda Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/supreme-court-overturns-sanda-pardon-reinstates-death-sentence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Supreme Court has overturned President Bola Tinubu’s decision to pardon Abuja housewife Maryam Sanda,
- [Experts Push for Stronger Implementation Research to Improve African Health Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-strengthening-implementation-research-health-systems/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health professionals have called for strengthened implementation research across African health systems to address real-world
- [Experts Urge Increased Funding to Contain Escalating Antimicrobial Resistance Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-amr-surveillance-funding-appeal/): ABUJA, Health experts have called for urgent and sustained funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria, warning
- [Lagos Opens Early Talks to Establish Second Major Private Refinery](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-second-private-refinery-investor-talks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has confirmed that preliminary discussions are underway to establish what would
- [Osun Warns Residents Against Storing Petrol for Festivities](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-nmdpra-warning-festive-fuel-storage/): OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued a strong warning to
- [FG Celebrates Dangote’s ₦100bn Scholarship as Education Gamechanger](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-100bn-scholarship-fund-historic-education-boost/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has hailed the Aliko Dangote Foundation’s newly launched ₦100 billion annual scholarship
- [WHO Urges Africa to Act on Rising Health Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-cut-soaring-health-costs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, is calling on African
- [WHO Launches New Global Tool to Improve Suicide Reporting](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-suicide-reporting-tool/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) has unveiled a new guide designed to help countries strengthen
- [Kano Appoints Professor Amina Bayero as New University Vice Chancellor](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-appoints-amina-bayero-vice-chancellor/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of Professor Amina Salihi Bayero
- [PZ Cussons Reverses Africa Exit Plan Amid Strong Economic Signals](https://africanhealthreport.com/pz-cussons-reverses-africa-exit-stronger-economy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – PZ Cussons has reversed its earlier decision to exit the African market, citing Nigeria’s improving
- [Jigawa Signs Landmark Deal for Massive 100,000-Hectare Alfalfa Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-signs-landmark-deal-for-massive-100000-hectare-alfalfa-project/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with a consortium of local and
- [Egbetokun Launches Nationwide Police Health Drive Prioritising Officer Wellness](https://africanhealthreport.com/egbetokun-nationwide-police-health-drive/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Inspector-General of Police Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has unveiled a nationwide preventive health campaign designed to
- [Nigeria Pushes Digital Overhaul to Fix Environmental Impact Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-digitise-environmental-impact-assessment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s top environmental experts are calling for an urgent digital transformation of the country’s outdated
- [Yobe, NAMA Seal Deal to Begin Full Airport Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-nama-agreement-mbica-operations/): YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have formally signed a
- [Lagos Unveils New Policy Targeting Online Gender Abuse](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-policy-online-gender-based-violence/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has launched a comprehensive policy to confront the growing threat of Technology-Facilitated Sexual
- [Nigeria, France Sign Tax Innovation Partnership to Modernise Revenue](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-france-digital-tax-innovation-mou-firs-dgfip/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and France have strengthened global tax cooperation with a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed
- [Nigeria Arraigns Ex-Aviation Minister Oduah Over N5bn Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/stella-oduah-arraigned-n5bn-aviation-fraud-trial/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah, has been arraigned by the Federal Government over
- [Nigeria Tops ECOWAS List of Unenforced Human Rights Judgments](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ecowas-unenforced-judgments-human-rights-data/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded the highest number of unenforced judgments issued by the ECOWAS Court of
- [UNIPASS Expands into Nigeria, Pledges Wider Global Education Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/unipass-opens-nigeria-office-expands-global-education-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – International education consultancy UNIPASS has launched its Nigeria office, unveiling plans to broaden access to
- [TETFund, NACIMA Pact Targets Industry-Ready Nigerian Graduates](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-nacima-industry-ready-graduates/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to bridge the gap between education and industry as TETFund and NACIMA sign
- [Breaking News: Group Demand Sack of House Exams Chair Over Extortion Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/csos-demand-sack-house-exams-chair-extortion-allegations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called for the immediate removal of Chairman
- [Reps Erupt Over N16trn CBN Remittance Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-summon-cbn-governor-n16trn/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives descends into disorder over allegations that the Central Bank of Nigeria
- [Hoodlums Attack Lagos Officers During Wastewater Enforcement](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-officers-attacked-wastewater-enforcement/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos environmental officers come under violent attack while enforcing wastewater regulations at a Victoria Island
- [Speeding Truck Wipes Out Family at Otedola Bridge](https://africanhealthreport.com/speeding-truck-family-killed-otedola-bridge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A tragic multiple-vehicle collision on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of a father,
- [Shettima Hails NISS as 78 Officers Graduate](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-niss-graduation-senior-security-officers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens its strategic security leadership as the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) graduates
- [Petrol Consumption Falls Despite Surge in Fuel Imports](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-petrol-consumption-imports-nmdpra/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption eases slightly in November 2025, averaging 52.9 million litres per day,
- [Health Unions Sustain Strike Over Salary Delays](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-strike-conhess-salary-dispute/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) say they will continue their indefinite nationwide strike, blaming
- [Tinubu Backs Youth Startups as NIYA Launches Grants](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-supports-niya-youth-innovation-grants/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s youth innovation drive receives a fresh boost as government leaders pledge stronger backing for
- [Ending AIDS by 2030: Inside Nigeria’s Race Against Time](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ending-aids-by-2030-progress-gaps/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The emergency may no longer make headlines, but HIV remains one of Nigeria’s most urgent
- [Benue Conflict Leaves 600,000 Christians in IDP Camps - US](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-conflict-600000-christians-idp-camps/): BENUE, Nigeria – More than 600,000 Christians are now living in internally displaced persons’ camps across Benue State,
- [WHO Flags Fake SIMULECT Threat Across Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-fake-simulect-africa-europe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) issues an urgent global alert after detecting falsified batches of
- [NEMA, Fire Service Move to Strengthen Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-fire-service-emergency-response-collaboration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) pledges deeper operational collaboration with the Federal Fire Service
- [World Bank Endorses Nigeria’s Shift to Grassroots Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-endorses-nigerias-shift-to-grassroots-development/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank signals strong support for Nigeria’s move towards grassroots-driven development, confirming that its
- [Global Health Leaders Unite to Advance Radiation Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-health-leaders-radiation-safety-vienna/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health leaders and radiation safety experts gather in Vienna this week to address rising
- [Foreign Affairs Ministry Presses Accountant-General Over Funding Delays](https://africanhealthreport.com/foreign-affairs-ministry-presses-accountant-general-over-funding-delays/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs renews concerns over persistent funding delays, as its Permanent Secretary
- [NAF Confirms Precautionary Landing After C-130 Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-c130-precautionary-landing-clarification/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirms that a C-130H aircraft makes a precautionary landing in
- [Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Commitment to West African Stability](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-nigeria-west-africa-stability/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to peace, political stability and economic cooperation across
- [Abuja–Kaduna Rail Disruptions Temporary, NRC Assures Passengers](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-kaduna-rail-disruptions-nrc/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) assures passengers that disruptions on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line are
- [Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Seal New Defence Cooperation Pact](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-saudi-arabia-defence-pact/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Dangerous Unregistered Cooking Oils](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warning-unregistered-cooking-oils/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a strong
- [TETFund Launches Security Master Plan for Nigerian Campuses](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-campus-security-master-plan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) begins developing a national security master plan to protect
- [Nigeria Begins Mid-Term Review of ACReSAL Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-begins-mid-term-review-of-acresal-project/): JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a comprehensive mid-term assessment of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project
- [Nigeria Restores 450MW, Reactivates Dormant Power Turbines](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-restores-450mw-national-grid/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s power grid receives a 450-megawatt boost following the successful completion of maintenance work at
- [Nigeria Reviews Biotechnology Policy to Boost Global Competitiveness](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-biotechnology-policy-review-global-competitiveness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to reposition itself in the fast-growing global bioeconomy as the National Biotechnology Research
- [How School Closures Threaten Girls’ Education Across Northern Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-school-closures-girls-education-insecurity/): KANO, Nigeria – Northern Nigeria is facing a deepening education crisis as a fresh wave of school closures
- [Lagos Pays ₦1.5bn Bonds to 832 Retirees](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-pays-retirement-bonds/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has restated its dedication to the welfare of workers and retirees
- [Senate Backs Rights-Based Review of Nigeria Drug Laws](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-rights-based-drug-policy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Senate has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Human
- [FG Unveils Digital Overhaul, Funding Reform for NYSC](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-digital-reform-nysc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government announces sweeping reforms to modernise the National Youth Service Corps through digital
- [Nigeria Unions Launch Migration Policy to Protect Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unions-launch-labour-migration-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two largest labour federations unveil a new labour migration policy framework aimed at strengthening
- [FG Unveils First National Policy on Drug Abuse in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-national-policy-to-combat-drug-abuse-in-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches Nigeria’s first national policy on drug and substance abuse in schools,
- [When Markets Breathe, Burn Again: Inside Borno’s Uneasy Return to Life](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-markets-recovery-boko-haram-attacks/): BORNO, Nigeria – In Mamuri, a farming village roughly 60 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the signs of recovery
- [Court Blocks Nnamdi Kanu’s Request to Leave Sokoto Prison](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-blocks-nnamdi-kanus-request-to-leave-sokoto-prison/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Abuja rejects an urgent request by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of
- [Nigeria Shifts Education Reform to 80% Policy Implementation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-new-education-policies-shifts-to-80-implementation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches three new national education policies and declares a major reform shift, with the
- [Ogun Warns Ogijo Recyclers Over 2026 Pollution Deadline](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-ogijo-metal-recyclers-pollution-deadline/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government issues a final ultimatum to metal recycling firms in Ogijo, warning
- [Police Seal Facilities Over Suspected Organ Harvesting](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-seal-imo-mortuary-organ-harvesting/): OWERRI, Nigeria – Police in Imo State seal a hotel and private mortuary after discovering decomposed and mutilated
- [Cholera Outbreak Kills 16 Children at DRC Orphanage](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-outbreak-kills-children-drc-orphanage/): KINSHASA, DRC – A severe cholera outbreak kills 16 children at a Kinshasa orphanage, highlighting the scale of
- [UN Slashes 2026 Aid Appeal Amid Funding Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-slashes-2026-aid-appeal-funding-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations sharply cuts its 2026 humanitarian appeal to $23 billion, less than half
- [NITDA Warns Nigerians of Critical GPT Vulnerabilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/nitda-gpt4-gpt5-cybersecurity-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) warns that new vulnerabilities discovered in OpenAI’s GPT-4.0
- [WHO: 114 Dead as Airstrikes Hit Sudan Hospital, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-114-killed-sudan-airstrikes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At least 114 people, including 63 children, are killed after airstrikes hit a kindergarten and
- [Adamawa Imposes Curfew After Lamurde Communal Clash](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-curfew-lamurde-communal-clash/): YOLA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government imposes a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following a
- [Doctors Demand Urgent Reforms to Save Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctors-demand-urgent-healthcare-reforms-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Government-employed doctors warn that Nigeria’s healthcare system risks further deterioration unless urgent reforms, improved welfare
- [NSA, US Lawmakers Deepen Security Cooperation Talks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-lawmakers-security-talks-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, holds high-level security talks with members of the United
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News for the Week, December 1– 7th December 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-health-and-development-stories-in-nigeria-this-week/): EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s top health and development stories paint a stark picture of contrasts across Nigeria’s health
- [Nigeria Recalibrates Diplomacy Towards Economic Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-foreign-policy-economic-diplomacy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria shifts its foreign policy strategy towards economic diplomacy, placing job creation, investment inflows and
- [Gunmen Attack Anambra Market Area, Casualties Feared](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-attack-anambra-market-nawfia/): AWKA, Nigeria — Panic grips Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State after unknown gunmen
- [Nigeria’s Cholesterol Crisis: The Young Lives Lost Before the Warning Signs](https://africanhealthreport.com/cardiovascular-disease-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid Lagos morning, the news spread quickly through a neighbourhood gym: a regular
- [FG Secures Release of Abducted Niger Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-secures-release-niger-school-abduction/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government secures the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted by bandits from St Mary’s
- [JAMB Releases Crucial Guidelines for 2026 UTME](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-2026-utme-registration-guidelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) releases comprehensive registration guidelines for the 2026 Unified
- [NDLEA Destroys 75 Tonnes Cannabis Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-destroys-75-tonnes-cannabis-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency dismantles forest-based drug warehouses and destroys more than 75 tonnes of
- [Lagos Assembly Plans New Regulator for Private Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-assembly-private-hospitals-regulator/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State House of Assembly is moving to establish a new regulatory agency to
- [Police Recover Vandalised Power Cables After Suspects Flee Abuja Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-recover-vandalised-power-cables-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Nigeria’s capital recover 131 vandalised electricity distribution cables after suspects abandon a vehicle
- [Nigeria Commissions West Africa’s First PCB Toxic Waste Facility](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pcb-treatment-facility/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria commissions West Africa’s first dedicated Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) treatment facility, marking a major step
- [Edo Deputy Governor Orders Upgrade of Rural Primary Health Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-upgrade-rural-primary-health-centres/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa orders improved funding, staffing and service delivery at
- [Akwa Ibom Court Sentences Four Kidnappers to Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-court-kidnappers-death-sentence/): UYO, Nigeria – An Akwa Ibom State High Court sentences four convicted kidnappers to death by hanging over
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Recalled Indomie Noodles Hidden Allergens](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warning-recalled-indomie-noodles/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s food safety regulator, NAFDAC, issues a public warning over a recall of Indomie Vegetable
- [FEC Approves Nigeria’s 2026 Budget Ahead Tinubu’s National Assembly Address](https://africanhealthreport.com/fec-approves-nigeria-2026-budget/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves the 2026 budget proposal, clearing the way for President
- [Navy Hands Seized Smuggled Rice to Customs in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/navy-smuggled-rice-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy hands over 58 bags of suspected smuggled foreign rice to the Nigeria
- [When the Roads Go Quiet: How Fear Hijacked Nigeria’s Christmas Homecoming](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-insecurity-christmas-travel-roads-quiet/): (By Oluwafunbi Bello and Edino Cornelius) December is supposed to be loud in Nigeria. It is meant to
- [NANS Urges Tinubu to Declare Emergency on Nigeria’s Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-tinubu-emergency-insecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare
- [Reps Probe Alleged Alterations as PDP Demands Tax Law Delay](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-tax-law-discrepancies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives sets up a seven-member ad hoc committee to probe alleged discrepancies
- [Insecurity: Tinubu Renews Push for State Police, Demands Local Government Autonomy](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-state-police-lg-autonomy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu intensifies calls for state police and effective local government autonomy, describing both
- [Agriculture Minister Demands Urgent Action to Secure Nigeria’s Food Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/agriculture-minister-food-security-committee/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, charges the National Project Steering
- [NAFDAC Destroys ₦10bn Fake Drugs, Food in Massive Kano Sweep](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-fake-drugs-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC, destroys 618 tonnes of fake, expired and substandard products valued at
- [FG Launches Major Cattle Vaccination Drive to Curb Deadly CBPP](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cattle-vaccination-cbpp-yobe/): YOBE, Nigeria – The Federal Government begins the vaccination of 2,500 cattle against Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in
- [Jigawa Faces Worsening Blindness Crisis Amid Acute Shortage of Eye Specialists](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-eye-care-blindness-crisis-jpg/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government raises the alarm over a sharp increase in blindness cases, warning
- [Flood Victims in Ondo Receive Federal Government Relief Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondoflood-victims-receive-federal-relief/): ONDO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday distributes relief materials to flood victims in
- [FG Reopens Unity Colleges, Assures Parents of Students’ Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-reopens-unity-colleges-students-safety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government confirms the reopening of all 47 Unity Colleges nationwide, reaffirming its commitment
- [NAFDAC Destroys ₦55bn Fake Drugs, Unsafe Products in Ibadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-55bn-illicit-drugs-ibadan/): OYO, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroy fake, banned and
- [Ogun Moves to Boost Teachers’ Rural Allowance, Education Quality](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-plans-rural-allowance-increase-for-teachers/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) announces plans to increase rural allowances for teachers,
- [NSCDC Floods Ondo with 1,000 Officers to Secure Yuletide Festivities](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-deploys-1000-personnel-ondo-yuletide-security/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) deploy more than 1,000 personnel across Ondo
- [Tinubu to Presents ₦54trn 2026 Budget to National Assembly ](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-2026-budget-national-assembly/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu is set to present the Federal Government’s proposed ₦54 trillion 2026 budget
- [Court Grants Ngige Bail, Orders Surrender of Travel Documents](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-grants-ngige-bail-orders-surrender-of-travel-documents/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Labour and
- [SMEDAN Seeks CBN Licence, Targets One Million New Businesses](https://africanhealthreport.com/smedan-cbn-microfinance-bank-one-million-businesses/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) says it is seeking approval
- [FG Targets Health Sector in New Push to Rebuild Public Trust](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-targets-health-sector-to-rebuild-public-trust-in-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  The Federal Government on Thursday said it is placing the health sector at the centre
- [Nigeria Sets Up Livestock Reform Committee to End Farmer-Herder Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-livestock-reform-farmer-herder-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) establishes a specialist committee to fast-track livestock sector reforms, as
- [Tinubu Vows Victory Over Terrorism, Promises Niger Delta Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-terrorism-niger-delta-development/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu vows that his administration will defeat banditry and terrorism, assuring Nigerians that
- [Nigeria Imposes Nationwide Ban on Wood Exports to Save Forests](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ban-wood-exports-deforestation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government imposes an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied
- [Nigeria Dismisses 38 Senior NSCDC Officers Over Gross Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-dismisses-38-nscdc-officers-misconduct/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government dismisses no fewer than 38 senior officers, including an Assistant Commandant-General (ACG),
- [Burkina Faso Releases 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Detained Air Force Aircraft](https://africanhealthreport.com/burkina-faso-releases-11-nigerian-soldiers-detained-air-force-aircraft/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government confirms that Burkina Faso authorities have released 11 Nigerian soldiers and a
- [Borno’s Mothers of Courage: Amina’s Fight to Rebuild Life After the Darkness of Boko Haram](https://africanhealthreport.com/aminas-courage-rebuilding-life-after-boko-haram/): BORNO, Nigeria – Borno state once fondly called the Home of Peace — has endured a tragic rewrite
- [Radda Approves 30 CNG Buses to Ease Transport in Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-cng-buses-radda/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor,  Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the purchase of 30 hybrid Compressed Natural
- [FG Launches Digital Records System to Transform Trade](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-digital-records-trade-ministry/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a digital records and workflow system at the Ministry of Industry,
- [World Bank Endorses Nigeria’s SPESSE, Approves Fresh Funding Boost](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-approves-spesse-funding-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s skills development agenda receives a major boost as the World Bank endorses the SPESSE
- [Governor Vows Zero Tolerance as Security Forces Uncover Deadly Weapons Stockpile](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-security-forces-arms-cache-raid/): KOGI, Nigeria – Kogi State security forces seize a massive cache of sophisticated weapons during a coordinated raid
- [Labour Accuses Government of Empty Promises](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-nationwide-protests-insecurity/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday flooded the streets of Lagos in
- [SGF Signals Federal Support for Healthcare Financing Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/akume-bank-of-health-proposal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, signals fresh federal backing for
- [JOHESU Halts Protest as Presidential Committee Opens Talks](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-suspends-picketing-tinubu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Joint Health Sector Unions temporarily suspend their planned picketing of the Federal Ministry of Health
- [President Seeks Senate Approval for Swift Leadership Changes](https://africanhealthreport.com/president-seeks-senate-approval-for-swift-leadership-changes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Farouk Ahmed resigns as Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority,
- [Customs Enforces Penalties on Banks Over Delayed Remittances](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-enforcement-banks-remittance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced enforcement measures against Designated Banks that fail to
- [Two Dead, Three Injured in Dangote Mixer Truck Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-truck-crash-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Two people were killed and three others critically injured on Meiran Road, Iyana Meiran area
- [Nasarawa Health Insurance Enrolment Tops 308,000 Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-health-insurance-universal-coverage/): LAFIA, Nigeria – Nasarawa State strengthens its push towards universal health coverage as enrollment in its health insurance
- [WHO Unites Global Leaders to Regulate, Innovate Traditional Medicine](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-summit-traditional-medicine/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation, (WHO) convenes ministers, scientists and Indigenous leaders from more than 100
- [Nigeria to Test Imported Used Vehicles Under New Auto Rules](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-to-test-imported-used-vehicles-under-new-auto-rules/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to tighten safety and quality controls on imported second-hand vehicles as regulators announce
- [Nigeria Records 15.2m Structurally Inadequate Homes, Housing Data Reveals](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-structurally-inadequate-homes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has taken a step toward addressing Nigeria’s long-standing
- [Lagos Targets Illegal Evictions, Rent Hikes with Tough New Tenancy Bill](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tenancy-bill-illegal-evictions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has unveiled a bold legislative move aimed at ending illegal evictions,
- [ICPC Investigates NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged N200bn Bridging Claims Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/icpc-probe-nmdpra-bridging-claims/): ABUJA, Nigeria –The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) has commenced investigation into allegations of
- [Kaduna Treats 30,000 Malnourished Children as Nutrition Crisis Worsens](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-treats-30000-malnourished-children-as-nutrition-crisis-worsens/): KADUNA — More than 30,000 children suffering severe acute malnutrition receive treatment across Kaduna State this year, even
- [Police Arrest Lagos TikToker After Reckless Livestream Ends in Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tiktoker-arrested-livestream-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos police take popular TikTok creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, into custody following a
- [US Slaps Travel Restrictions on Nigeria Over Terror, Visa Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-travel-restrictions-nigeria-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States imposes sweeping new travel restrictions on Nigeria and 14 other countries, with
- [A Nation Held Hostage: Cost of Banditry in Nigeria ](https://africanhealthreport.com/a-nation-held-hostage-cost-of-banditry-in-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In northern Nigeria, rising insecurity has left farms abandoned, schools empty, and communities fractured, with
- [EU Ambassador Visits Zamfara as Lawal Launches €5.1m Peace Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-ambassador-visits-zamfara-as-lawal-launches-e5-1m-peace-project/): GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched a €5.1 million European Union–funded project aimed at
- [CBN Revokes Licences of Aso, Union Homes Mortgage Banks](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-revokes-aso-union-homes-licences/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria revokes the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc
- [Engineers Urge Ogun to Lead Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nse-urges-ogun-renewable-energy-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Society of Engineers urges the Ogun State government to embrace renewable energy as
- [Okpebholo Tables ₦939.85bn Edo Budget Targeting Hope, Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/okpebholo-edo-2026-budget-hope-growth/): EDO, Nigeria – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal
- [WHO Warns Opioid Treatment Disruptions Could Cost Lives Worldwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-opioid-treatment-disruptions-essential-care/): The World Health Organisation, (WHO) issues new global guidance urging governments to protect opioid agonist maintenance treatment as
- [WHO Warns Poor Waste Management Driving Global Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-poor-waste-management-health-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation warns that poorly managed solid waste is fuelling a growing global
- [LAWMA Arrests Three for Illegal Waste Dumping in Oshodi](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-arrests-illegal-waste-dumping-oshodi/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government intensifies its environmental enforcement drive as authorities arrest three suspects for
- [UN Assembly Unites Mental Health, NCDs in Historic Global Declaration](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-general-assembly-ncds-mental-health-declaration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopt a declaration integrating noncommunicable diseases
- [NBA Threatens Contempt Action Against IGP Over Tinted Glass Policy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nba-threatens-contempt-against-igp-over-tinted-glass-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) threatens to initiate committal proceedings against the Inspector-General of Police,
- [LASBCA Demolishes Distressed Building After Safety Warnings](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasbca-demolishes-distressed-building-oshodi/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) partially demolishes a distressed building in Oshodi-Isolo after
- [Nigeria Records ₦23trn Federation Revenue Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-federation-revenue-23-trillion-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records ₦23.06 trillion in federation account revenue between January and October 2025, nearly doubling
- [NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Nigeria’s Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-nationwide-protest-insecurity-december-17/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declares a nationwide protest for December 17, demanding urgent government
- [Police Resume Tinted Glass Enforcement Nationwide January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-resume-tinted-glass-enforcement-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force announces it will resume nationwide enforcement of tinted vehicle glass regulations
- [NYSC Opens Remobilisation Portal for Absconded Corps Members](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-2025-batch-c-remobilisation-portal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces the opening of its remobilisation portal for corps
- [Streets Instead of Schoolyards: How Nigeria’s Poverty Trap Is Stealing Childhoods, Endangering Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/streets-instead-of-schoolyards-nigeria-child-poverty-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On the scorching asphalt of Nigeria’s capital, childhood begins not with school bells or playground
- [FG to Roll Over 70% of 2025 Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-rollover-2025-budget-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government plans to roll over about 70 per cent of the 2025 budget
- [Katsina Stakeholders Push Six-Month Paid Maternity Leave](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-six-month-maternity-leave/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Katsina State call for extending paid maternity leave from four months to six
- [Harmattan Raises Risk of Deadly Zoonotic Diseases - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/harmattan-zoonotic-disease-risk/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – A veterinarian in Bauchi State warns that the ongoing harmattan season increases the risk of
- [SERAP Demands Probe of Alleged NMDPRA Corruption](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-nmdpra-corruption-probe/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urge Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies to urgently investigate allegations
- [Senate Probes FG Digital Revenue Strategy 2026–2028](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-fg-digital-revenue-plans/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate seeks firm assurances as the Federal Government unveils a technology-driven revenue strategy for
- [Supreme Court Upholds Emergency Powers, Warns Democracy](https://africanhealthreport.com/supreme-court-presidential-emergency-powers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Supreme Court affirms presidential emergency powers, backing President Bola Tinubu’s authority to take extraordinary
- [Nigeria Inflation Drops to 14.45% in November, Hits Five-Year Low](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-five-year-low-nbs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate drops to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, the lowest level
- [Fidelity Warns Customers of 2026 Account Restrictions](https://africanhealthreport.com/fidelity-bank-tin-nin-notice-jpg/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Fidelity Bank Plc warns customers that bank accounts not linked to a Tax Identification Number
- [WHO Calls Global Experts to Shape Health Science](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-scientists-science-council/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking leading scientists worldwide to join its influential Science
- [NOA Launches Security Awareness Campaign in Katsina Border Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/noa-launches-security-awareness-campaign-in-katsina-border-communities/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) launches a security sensitisation campaign across Katsina State’s border communities
- [Ebonyi Governor Approves ₦150,000 Christmas Bonus for Civil Servants](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-governor-150k-christmas-bonus-workers/): ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru announces a ₦150,000 Christmas bonus for every civil servant, regardless
- [NNPC Extinguishes Delta Pipeline Fire After Gbaramatu Explosion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-delta-pipeline-fire-under-control/): WARRI, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) confirms it has successfully extinguished a pipeline fire
- [Ex-Lawmaker Demands Probe Over Kwara Arms Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-arms-allegations-federal-probe/): ILORIN, Nigeria — Former Kwara lawmaker Mashood Bakare calls on the Federal Government to urgently investigate allegations that
- [Doctors Urge Regular Check-ups to Prevent NCD Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-regular-checkups-prevent-ncds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical experts urge Nigerians to undergo regular medical check-ups to prevent deaths from non-communicable diseases
- [Bauchi Approves 100% Pay Rise for Doctors](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-100-percent-salary-increase-doctors/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government approves a 100 per cent salary increase for doctors and other
- [Kano Launches Task Force to Secure Motor Parks](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-task-force-motor-parks-security/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approves the establishment of a special security task force
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories for the Week December 8–14, 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-health-development-stories-africa-december-8-14-2025/): EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s health and development agenda reflects a region under pressure — from deepening insecurity and
- [Air Force Conducts Nationwide Aptitude Test for Recruits](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-air-force-nationwide-aptitude-test/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launches a nationwide general aptitude test for more than 20,000
- [NAPTIP Reunites 11 Trafficked Children with Jigawa Families](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-trafficked-children-jigawa/): DUTSE, Nigeria — Nigeria’s anti-trafficking agency reunites 11 trafficked children with their families in Jigawa State following intelligence-led
- [Nigeria Bans SS3 Transfers to Curb Exam Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ban-ss3-transfers-exam-fraud/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education bans all admissions and transfers into Senior Secondary School Three
- [Two Killed, Ten Injured in Lagos Bus Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/ikorodu-road-lagos-bus-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A fatal collision on Ikorodu Road on Sunday killed an eight-month-old baby and an adult
- [ECOWAS Leaders Vow United Front Against Coups, Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/ecowas-leaders-unity-against-coups-insecurity/): ABUJA, Nigeria — West African leaders commit to deeper regional unity and faster collective action against military coups,
- [Northern Elders Demand Cancellation of FIRS–France Tax Deal](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-elders-demand-cancellation-of-firs-france-tax-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) calls on the Federal Government to immediately cancel the tax
- [Ezekwesili Wins Global Lifetime Anti-Corruption Honour](https://africanhealthreport.com/ezekwesili-global-anti-corruption-lifetime-award/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Nigerian minister and governance advocate, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili receives a major global honour for
- [Student Loan Scheme Surpasses 1.2m Applications](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-student-loan-scheme-1-2-million/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s student loan programme records more than 1.2 million applications within 20 months, marking a
- [Private jet crash-lands at Kano airport safely](https://africanhealthreport.com/private-jet-crash-landing-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – A Flybird private jet crash-lands at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday morning, with
- [NDLEA arrests alleged drug supplier to bandits](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-drug-supplier-bandits/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrests an alleged supplier of illicit drugs to
- [Katsina flags off free medical circumcision programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-free-medical-circumcision/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda flags off a free medical circumcision programme in Danja
- [NLC announces nationwide protest over worsening insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-nationwide-protest-insecurity/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announces a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, as organised
- [Nigeria projects ₦1.9trn from new development levy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-development-levy-2026-revenue/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government projects to generate ₦1.9 trillion in revenue in 2026 from a newly
- [ECOWAS leaders converge in Abuja for future talks](https://africanhealthreport.com/ecowas-leaders-abuja-68th-summit/): ABUJA, Nigeria – West African leaders converge in Abuja as the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority
- [Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno base](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-repel-iswap-attack-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria — Nigerian troops repel a coordinated attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on
- [Customs, NDLEA deepen Southeast drug crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-ndlea-south-east-drug-war/): ENUGU, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reaffirms its frontline role in combating drug trafficking in the
- [Adamawa farmers gain export access through NEPC drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-farmers-export-nepc/): MUBI, Nigeria – A fresh export drive in Adamawa State is pushing 210 smallholder farmers closer to international
- [NEMA declares full readiness for yuletide emergencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-declares-full-readiness-for-yuletide-emergencies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) declares full operational readiness to respond swiftly to emergencies
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Counterfeit Kiss Condoms Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-kiss-condoms-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC, warns the public about counterfeit Kiss condoms circulating in markets nationwide,
- [Enugu Prison Advances Inmate Rehabilitation Through University Education Programmes](https://africanhealthreport.com/enugu-prison-inmate-university-education/): ENUGU, Nigeria – The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Enugu enables about 200 inmates to pursue university and
- [Bauchi Vaccinates 3.7m Children in Measles, Rubella Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-measles-rubella-vaccination-2025/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government vaccinates about 3.7 million children during its 2025 measles and rubella
- [Lagos Warns Apapa Bridge Neglect Risks Safety, Economic Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-apapa-bridge-collapse-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government urges the Federal Government to urgently fix the deteriorating Apapa Bridge,
- [Joshua Survives Ogun Expressway Crash as Two Die](https://africanhealthreport.com/anthony-joshua-ogun-expressway-crash/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A road crash involving a vehicle linked to heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua claims two
- [Fuel Tanker Crash in Jos Kills Two, Injures 16](https://africanhealthreport.com/jos-fuel-tanker-crash-kills-two/): JOS, Nigeria – Two people die and 16 others sustain injuries after a fuel tanker loses control and
- [Resident Doctors Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Federal Government’s Broken MoU](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-nationwide-strike-unmet-mou/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s resident doctors warn they may shut down medical services nationwide as the Federal Government
- [Group Donates Life-Saving Medical Equipment to LASUTH](https://africanhealthreport.com/rotary-club-donates-medical-equipment-lasuth-christmas/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Rotary Club of Ikeja, District 9111, donates medical equipment and essential hospital supplies worth
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories for the Week December 22 – 28, 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories-for-the-week-december-22-28-2025/): EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s health and development coverage captures a Nigeria grappling with deep structural pressures while pushing
- [Fuel Price War Benefits Nigerians, NNPCL Chief Assures Consumers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fuel-price-war-benefits-nigerians-nnpcl/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari,
- [UNIBEN Trains 200 Artisans in Federal ITF-SUPA Skills Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/uniben-itf-supa-training-200-artisans/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The University of Benin completes the first phase of the federal government’s Skill-Up Artisan
- [Tinubu Travels to Europe Ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-europe-trip-abu-dhabi-sustainability-summit/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs Nigeria for Europe on an end-of-year vacation ahead of an
- [JTF Rescues Kidnap Victim, Recovers Motorcycles in Kano Border Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/jtf-rescues-kidnap-victim-recovers-motorcycles-in-kano-border-raid/): KANO, Nigeria – Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa rescue an abducted man and recover stolen
- [National Security: Nigeria Graduates 7,000 Forest Guards, Begins Nationwide Deployment](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-graduates-7000-forest-guards/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government graduates more than 7,000 Forest Guards and orders their immediate deployment as
- [Kwara Deploys Forest Guards, Warns Terrorists Face Total Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-deploys-forest-guards-terrorists/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq declares that terrorists, kidnappers and illegal miners now have “no
- [Buried Alive by Rubbish: Inside Abuja’s Silent Public Health Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-waste-crisis-gwarinpa-jabi-health-risks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The stench hits first — sharp, sour, and impossible to ignore. Then come the flies,
- [Cancer Patient Seeks Second Wife to Care for Husband](https://africanhealthreport.com/cancer-patient-seeks-co-wife-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian woman battling cancer sparks widespread debate after publicly seeking a second wife for
- [Gombe Governor Mourns Seven Killed in Tragic Road Accident](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-governor-mourns-seven-killed-in-tragic-road-accident/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, expresses deep grief following a fatal road accident that claimed
- [Nigeria First Lady Donates 1,000 Bags of Rice to Christians in Bauchi](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-first-lady-donates-1000-bags-of-rice-to-christians-in-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria — The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to Christians
- [Over 50,000 Nigerian Inmates Await Trial as Costs Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inmates-awaiting-trial-ncos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 50,000 inmates remain in pretrial detention across Nigeria as custodial overcrowding continues to
- [Muslim Students Warn FG Policies Risk Deepening Public Distrust](https://africanhealthreport.com/mssn-warns-fg-policies-public-distrust/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) warns that recent federal government policy decisions, including
- [Nasarawa Funds World’s First PR University ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-funds-world-first-pr-university-savings/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule announces that the state fully funds the world’s first University
- [FG Seeks Turkey’s Support as Tinubu Addresses Nigeria’s Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-approaches-turkey-security-assistance/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government confirms it has approached Turkey for security assistance as part of broader
- [No Shop, No Problem: How Nigeria’s Digital Hustlers Are Redefining Entrepreneurship](https://africanhealthreport.com/no-shop-no-problem-online-businesses-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In a modest bedroom in Ibadan, a smartphone vibrates with a new order alert. Across
- [Katsina Deploys Climate Equipment to Boost Agriculture, Environmental Resilience](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-acresal-climate-resilience-equipment/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State takes a major step towards climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture as Governor Dikko
- [Two Bodies Found as Search Continues After Lagos Market Fire](https://africanhealthreport.com/two-bodies-recovered-gni-house-fire-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Rescue teams recover two bodies from the rubble of the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) House
- [Conveyor Belt Collision Disrupts Air Peace Lagos–Accra Flight](https://africanhealthreport.com/conveyor-belt-hits-air-peace-aircraft/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A ground handling incident disrupts Air Peace’s Lagos–Accra flight after a conveyor belt strikes the
- [Tinubu Hails $1.26bn Lagos–Calabar Highway Financing Milestone](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-1-26bn-lagos-calabar-highway-financing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria secures a major boost to its infrastructure drive as President Bola Tinubu commends the
- [Lagos Police Defend Stop-And-Search After Illegal Gun Recovery](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-stop-and-search-gun-recovery/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command reaffirms that stop-and-search operations remain a critical crime-prevention tool following
- [National Assembly Orders Re-Gazetting of Nigeria’s Contested Tax Laws](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-assembly-regazette-tax-laws-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Assembly orders the re-gazetting of the country’s newly enacted tax laws and directs
- [Update: Gumi Warns US Strikes Could Polarise Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/sheikh-gumi-us-strikes-nigeria-criticism/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi criticises recent United States airstrikes on terrorist camps in north-western
- [Update: Tinubu Approved US Terror Strikes, Confirms Joint Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approved-us-strikes-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says President Bola Tinubu personally approved the recent United States airstrikes on
- [Update: Sani Says Nigeria Must Lead Fight Against Terrorism](https://africanhealthreport.com/shehu-sani-nigeria-security-us-strikes/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani says Nigeria must take primary responsibility for its internal
- [US Launches Precision Strikes on ISIS Camps in Northwest Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-isis-strikes-northwest-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States launches precision military strikes on Islamic State (ISIS) targets in north-west Nigeria,
- [Stolen Classrooms, Stolen Futures: How Educating Girls Could Rewrite Northern Nigeria’s Destiny](https://africanhealthreport.com/stolen-classrooms-stolen-futures-how-educating-girls-could-rewrite-northern-nigerias-destiny/): KANO, Nigeria – On a quiet morning in Tsafe, Zamfara State, the silence inside a once-bustling secondary school
- [Nigeria Confirms Continued US Partnership After Precision Anti-Terror Strikes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-anti-terror-partnership-strikes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria confirms its ongoing security partnership with the United States following recent precision air strikes
- [Sanwo-Olu Urges Calm After Firefighters Rescue Ten on Lagos Island](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-island-gni-building-fire-rescue/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges residents to remain calm after firefighters rescue 10 people
- [LSACA Warns Lagosians Against HIV, STI Risks During Yuletide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lsaca-hiv-sti-warning-yuletide-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) urges residents to remain vigilant against HIV and
- [Mountains at the Doorstep: How Lagos’ Waste Crisis Is Choking Life, Health and Dignity in Alimosho](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-crisis-alimosho-health-impact-urb/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The stench arrives before the sight. In the sprawling suburbs of Alimosho, Lagos’ most populous
- [NBA Urges Delay as Doubts Trail Nigeria’s New Tax Laws](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tax-reform-laws-nba-concerns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) urges the federal government to delay implementation of Nigeria’s newly
- [Delta to Sanction Health Workers Charging Pregnant Women, Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-free-maternal-child-healthcare-sanctions/): DELTA, Nigeria – The Delta State Government announces that it will begin enforcing sanctions from January 2026 against
- [Unvaccinated Children Dominate Nigeria’s Measles Cases - NCDC](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-measles-unvaccinated-children/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 15,000 of Nigeria’s 19,213 confirmed measles cases this year involve children who receive no
- [JOHESU Lagos Joins Nationwide Strike Over Welfare, Pay Disputes](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-lagos-nationwide-strike/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State chapter of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) joins the ongoing nationwide
- [Ogun Targets 2.9m Children in Measles–Rubella Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-measles-rubella-vaccination-campaign/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government announces plans to vaccinate 2.9 million children against measles and rubella
- [Kano Deploys 2,000 Neighbourhood Watch Operatives to Boost Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-neighbourhood-watch-security/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, inaugurates the Kano State Neighbourhood Watch Corps, deploying 2,000
- [Lagos Moves to Clear Illegal Occupation of Public Spaces](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-public-spaces-illegal-occupation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government signals a major crackdown on illegal occupation of public spaces, warning
- [Kaduna Signs ₦985.9bn Budget, Education Takes Largest Share](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-2026-budget-education-allocation/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, signs the ₦985.9 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, allocating
- [Onitsha Drug Traders Reject ₦265m Fake Drugs Claim](https://africanhealthreport.com/onitsha-drug-market-fake-drugs-denial/): ONITSHA, Nigeria – Traders at Onitsha’s Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market dismiss claims that ₦265 million worth of fake drugs
- [FCTA Releases Hotlines to Report Uncleared Refuse in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-refuse-hotlines-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) opens new reporting channels for residents to report uncleared
- [Nigeria’s Teaching Hospitals Lose Specialists to Fresh Brain Drain Crisis ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-doctors-brain-drain-teaching-hospitals/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s healthcare system faces deepening strain as senior doctors warn that both internal and external
- [Festive Travel Raises Lassa, Meningitis Risks - NCDC Warns Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-festive-season-lassa-meningitis-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As millions of Nigerians prepare for end-of-year celebrations, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and
- [NELFUND Adopts Remote Work as Office Undergoes Fumigation Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-remote-operations-fumigation-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a temporary shift to remote operations as
- [FIRS Confirms NIN Now Serves as Tax ID for Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/firs-nin-tax-identification-number/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) clarifies that the National Identification Number (NIN) now automatically
- [Kaduna Recruits 1,800 Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-recruits-health-workers-phc/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government completes the recruitment of 1,800 healthcare workers as part of an
- [Tinubu Appoints Ambassadors After Public Pressure, Defends Controversial Nominees](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-ambassadors-public-pressure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu appoints new ambassadors to Nigeria’s diplomatic missions following sustained public pressure over
- [Lagos Court Jails Man for Indiscriminate Refuse Disposal](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-court-convicts-refuse-disposal/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos mobile court convicts a 48-year-old man, Makinde Rasaq, for indiscriminate refuse disposal, reinforcing
- [Southwest States Deploy Joint Security Force to Combat Banditry](https://africanhealthreport.com/southwest-states-deploy-joint-security-force-to-combat-banditry/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states deploy a joint security force across major highways and urban
- [Nigeria’s CNG Transition Stalls Without Infrastructure, Expert Warns Government](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cng-transition-infrastructure-gap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria risks missing the full economic and environmental benefits of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) adoption
- [WHO Launches Global Traditional Medicine Library to Boost Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-traditional-medicine-library/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) launches a first-of-its-kind digital Traditional Medicine Global Library, consolidating more
- [US Confirms Partial Visa Suspension for Nigerians from January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-partial-visa-suspension-nigerians-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Nigeria confirms that it will partially suspend visa issuance to
- [NMA Hails Arrest of Quack Medical Practitioners in Calabar](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-applauds-arrest-medical-quacks/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River State commends the state government for arresting
- [FG Declares Christmas, New Year Public Holidays Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-declares-festive-public-holidays/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government declares December 25, December 26 and January 1, 2026, as public holidays
- [FG Declares Kidnappers, Armed Bandits Terrorists Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-declares-kidnappers-terrorists/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government officially classifies kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a decisive
- [Nigerian Scholar Co-Chairs WHO Global Traditional Medicine Group](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-scholar-who-traditional-medicine/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian scholar Professor Martins Emeje emerged as Co-Chair of the World Health Organisation’s Strategic and
- [Police Deploy Special Forces Nationwide for Christmas Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-deploy-special-forces-christmas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police deploy elite tactical units nationwide to secure Christmas and New Year celebrations, placing
- [Speeding Trailer Crash Kills Nine on Gombe Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-road-crash-nine-dead/): GOMBE, Nigeria – A speeding trailer crashes into a passenger bus on the Kaltungo–Cham Road in Gombe State,
- [Nigeria Tax Delay Risks Overtaxing 98% Workers, Hurting Businesses](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tax-reform-delay-workers-businesses/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s proposed tax reforms risk leaving 98 per cent of workers overtaxed and businesses burdened
- [World Bank Backs SPESSE Certification, Urges Transparency Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-praises-spesse-certification/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank commends the launch of professional certification examinations under Nigeria’s SPESSE Project, stressing
- [FCTA Cracks Down on Crime Ahead of Christmas Festivities](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-security-crackdown-abuja-christmas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) intensifies security operations across Abuja to ensure a crime-free
- [Youth Ministry Seeks Global Partnerships to Strengthen NYSC Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/youth-ministry-global-partnerships-boost-nysc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Youth Development moves to strengthen the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- [Abducted Niger Students Freed, Arrive Minna After Weeks in Captivity](https://africanhealthreport.com/abducted-niger-students-freed-arrive-minna/): ABUJA, Nigeria – All remaining students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State regains freedom and
- [Port Police Boost Security Across Lagos Corridors for Yuletide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-port-police-yuletide-security/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Ports Authority Police intensify security operations across Lagos port corridors to ensure safe
- [Nigeria Records Slight Drop in Households’ Direct Health Payments](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-household-health-payments-decline-2024/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian households record a marginal decline in direct healthcare spending in 2024, signaling slow but
- [NDLEA Defends Mandatory Drug Tests in Universities to Deter Abuse](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-mandatory-drug-testing-universities/): TARABA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) defends compulsory drug integrity tests in Nigerian tertiary
- [Kogi Police Tighten Security Ahead Christmas, New Year Festivities](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-police-tight-security-christmas-new-year/): KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Police Command assures residents of robust security measures across the state as
- [Ogun Strengthens PHCs After Tackling Seven Disease Outbreaks in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-primary-healthcare-disease-outbreaks/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government says it has successfully managed seven disease outbreaks in 2025 and
- [US, Nigeria Signs $5bn Health Deal Boosting Faith-Based HealthCare](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-nigeria-health-deal-faith-based-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States signs a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria, committing nearly $5 billion
- [Customs Seize ₦769.5m Containers in Kano Cargo Diversion Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-seize-containers-kano-cargo-diversion/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it has intensified its crackdown on cargo diversion and
- [Lagos Police Arrest Housewife for Faking Kidnap Extorting ₦2.5m](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-arrest-housewife-for-faking-kidnap-extorting-%e2%82%a62-5m/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command arrest a 26-year-old housewife for staging her own kidnapping
- [Nigeria’s Ponmo Paradox: Empty Plates, Poisoned Skins, a $5bn Dream Deferred](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-ponmo-paradox-empty-plates-poisoned-skins-a-5bn-dream-deferred/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At dawn in Kubwa Centre Market, Abuja, the smell of spice and smoke hangs low
- [Troops Foil Terror Supply Network Defuses IED in Borno](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-foil-terror-network-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of the Northeast Joint Task Force under Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered an Improvised
- [NDLEA Arrests Female Drug Kingpin Seizes ₦5bn Cocaine Haul](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-female-drug-kingpin/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrests a suspected female drug kingpin after a
- [Yuletide: Lagos Urges Residents to Maintain Cleanliness Shun Cart Pushers](https://africanhealthreport.com/yuletide-lagos-cleanliness-cart-pushers/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government urges residents to maintain strict environmental hygiene during the yuletide season,
- [Lagos Clears Ikotun-Igando Roadside Markets to Restore Safety Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-clears-ikotun-igando-roadside-markets/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government enforces the removal of roadside markets along the Ikotun–Igando Road, citing
- [Plateau Shuts Hospital Pharmacy After Expired IV Fluid Endangers Patient](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-hospital-pharmacy-expired-iv-fluid/): JOS, Nigeria – The Plateau State Government shuts down the pharmacy unit of Zenith Life Hospital after investigators
- [Yuletide: Edo Government Assures Visitors of Safety, Festive Readiness](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-yuletide-security-visitors-assurance/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government assures residents, returnees and tourists of adequate security and a
- [Sixteen Banks Meet CBN Capital Rules Ahead of 2026 Deadline](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-banks-cbn-recapitalisation-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Sixteen Nigerian banks have already met the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) capital requirements, with
- [NDLEA Seizes 1.4 Tonnes of Drugs in Adamawa December Raids](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-adamawa-drug-seizures-december/): YOLA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State seizes nearly 1.4 tonnes of
- [Kano Tops Northern IGR Rankings as Yusuf Hires 120 Revenue Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-igr-ranking-yusuf-recruits-revenue-officers/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State emerges as the highest internally generated revenue (IGR) performer in Northern Nigeria, as
- [Furniture Makers Applaud Tinubu’s Ban on Raw Wood Exports](https://africanhealthreport.com/furniture-makers-praise-raw-wood-export-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s furniture manufacturers welcome the Federal Government’s ban on raw wood exports, describing the policy
- [Women’s Group Hails First Female Head of Nigeria’s Oil Regulator](https://africanhealthreport.com/first-female-oil-regulator-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) celebrates the appointment of Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the first
- [NAF Aircraft Resumes Flight After Precautionary Landing in Burkina Faso](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-aircraft-resumes-flight-after-precautionary-landing-in-burkina-faso/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) confirms that its C-130 aircraft safely resumes its journey after
- [Nigeria, US Sign Multi-Billion-Dollar Health Pact to Strengthen Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-health-partnership-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the United States formalise a landmark health partnership worth billions of dollars, committing
- [Akpabio Challenges Tinubu Over Police Withdrawal, Lawmakers Fear Festive Travel](https://africanhealthreport.com/akpabio-tinubu-police-withdrawal-lawmakers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Senate President Godswill Akpabio publicly urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reconsider the withdrawal of
- [Police Defend Tinted Glass Permit Policy, Reject NBA’s Allegations](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-defend-tinted-glass-permit-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force defends its motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy, insisting it is
- [FCT Police Arrest 160 Suspects, Lose Six Officers On Duty](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-arrests-160-lose-six-officers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Nigeria’s capital record major gains against crime, arresting 160 suspects linked to armed
- [Nigeria Deepens UNESCO Partnership to Drive Education Sector Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unesco-education-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens its education reform drive through high-level engagements with the United Nations Educational, Scientific
- [NAFDAC Destroys ₦55bn Fake Products, Intensifies Crackdown Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-destroys-fake-products-ibadan/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroy counterfeit, expired and
- [Ekiti Dismisses Surgeon Over Alleged Unauthorised Kidney Removal](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-sacks-surgeon-kidney-removal/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government dismisses a surgeon at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) following
- [NCAA Certifies Kano, Port Harcourt Airports After Safety Audits](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncaa-certifies-kano-port-harcourt-airports/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s aviation regulator awards aerodrome certificates to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and Port Harcourt
- [Enugu LGA Launches Aggressive Immunisation Drive to Eliminate Measles, Polio](https://africanhealthreport.com/enugu-igbo-etiti-immunisation-measles-polio/): ENUGU, Nigeria – Health authorities in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State launch a renewed immunisation campaign
- [Eshinlokun Donates X-ray Machine, Pledges ₦1bn Upgrade for Lagos Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/eshinlokun-xray-donation-lagos-hospital/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A modern radiology X-ray machine is commissioned at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, as Senator Wasiu
- [Lagos Assembly Passes ₦4.4tn 2026 Shared Prosperity Budget Plan Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-assembly-passes-4-4tn-2026-budget/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State House of Assembly approves a ₦4.4 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal
- [FG Deploys 18.2m Vaccines in Nationwide Drive to Protect Livestock](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-nationwide-animal-vaccination-18-million/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a nationwide mass animal vaccination campaign, deploying 18.2 million doses to
- [NUPRC, NMDPRA Align to End Regulatory Overlaps, Boost Oil Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuprc-nmdpra-end-regulatory-overlaps/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil and gas regulators move to end long-standing regulatory overlaps as the Nigerian Upstream
- [Tinubu Hails NGX N100trn Milestone as Nigeria’s Economic Turning Point](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-ngx-100trn-economic-turning-point/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu says the Nigerian Exchange’s attainment of a ₦100 trillion market capitalisation marks
- [Lagos Moves to Strengthen Training, Monitoring of Frontline Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-strengthens-frontline-health-workers-training/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans to intensify training and performance monitoring of frontline health
- [Police Mental Health Training Begins in Bayelsa to Boost Professionalism](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-police-mental-health-training/): BAYELSA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State launches a specialised mental health and trauma-response training
- [Nigeria, Spain Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Through High-Level Talks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-spain-diplomatic-ties-high-level-talks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Spain move to deepen diplomatic and economic relations as Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf
- [EFCC Vows Resistance as Smear Campaigns Intensify Ahead 2027 Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-smear-campaigns-2027-elections/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), warns that it will resist
- [ICPC Probes Ex-NMDPRA Boss Despite Dangote Petition Withdrawal](https://africanhealthreport.com/icpc-probes-ex-nmdpra-boss-dangote-withdrawal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), confirms it
- [When Feature Headline Abuja Exhaled: Inside Nigeria’s Capital as Christmas Silenced Its Roar](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-festive-season/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Abuja is built to move. On ordinary days, its arterial roads throb with impatient engines,
- [US Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies Under Trump Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-withdraws-66-international-organisations-trump/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States announces its withdrawal from 66 international organisations following a comprehensive review ordered
- [Togo, Niger, Benin Owe Nigeria $17.8m Power Debt](https://africanhealthreport.com/togo-niger-benin-owe-nigeria-17-8m-power-debt/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria reveals that Togo, Niger and Benin owe a combined $17.8 million, equivalent to over
- [Bayelsa Wins $400,000 Health Award, Diri Orders Cabinet Checks](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-400k-health-award-diri-cabinet-medical-checks/): BAYELSA, Nigeria – Bayelsa State clinches a $400,000 international health award as Governor Douye Diri orders compulsory medical
- [Between Fireworks and Firestorms: How Lagos Survived Christmas to New Year](https://africanhealthreport.com/christmas-new-year-lagos-feature-report/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Christmas morning in Lagos arrives not with silence, but with sound. Music spills from neighbours’
- [NBA Women Hail Odusote as Nigerian Law School’s First Female DG](https://africanhealthreport.com/first-female-nigerian-law-school-dg/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) describes the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Odusote as
- [Nigeria Partners Develop Local Solutions Against River Blindness, Sleeping Sickness](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-agencies-fight-river-blindness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Two Nigerian research agencies partner to develop locally sourced solutions to combat River Blindness and
- [NYSC Prioritises Safety as Corps Deployment Hinges on Security Assessments](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-safety-first-corps-deployment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pledges to place the safety of corps members above
- [WHO Updates HIV Treatment Guidelines, Endorses New Therapy Options](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-updates-hiv-treatment-guidelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) releases updated recommendations on HIV clinical management, introducing new guidance
- [Kano Climbs From 35th to Fourth in Nigeria Climate Ranking](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-climate-governance-ranking-rise/): KANO, Nigeria — Kano State records a dramatic rise from 35th to fourth position in Nigeria’s Climate Governance
- [Yobe Releases N20m Relief After Boat Tragedy Kills 29](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-n20m-relief-boat-accident/): YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government releases N20 million in emergency relief for survivors and bereaved families
- [Ondo NSCDC Handles 2,550 Complaints, Resolves 345 Through Mediation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-nscdc-2550-cases-2025/): ONDO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State records 2,550 complaints between
- [UBEC Moves to Resolve Delays in Niger State School Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-niger-state-school-project-delays/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) announces swift corrective measures to address persistent delays affecting
- [Nigeria Denies Abandoning Scholarship Students in Morocco Amid Controversy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-debunks-morocco-scholarship-abandonment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria on Wednesday firmly rejects claims that Nigerian students on government
- [Kano Health Board Sanctions Burji PHC Staff Over Service Lapses](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-board-sanctions-burji-phc-staff/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board takes disciplinary action against the management and
- [El-Rufai Accuses Tinubu of Nepotism Over Ambassadorial Appointments](https://africanhealthreport.com/el-rufai-accuses-tinubu-nepotism-ambassadorial-nominations/): KANO, Nigeria – Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai accuses President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of nepotism following the
- [NiMet Warns of Haze, Thunderstorms Across Nigeria Over Three Days](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-haze-thunderstorms-nigeria-three-day-forecast/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to experience predominantly hazy and sunny conditions over the next three days,
- [48 Killed as Ogun Records 82 Road Crashes in Four Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-road-crashes-48-deaths-trace/): OGUN, Nigeria – No fewer than 48 people died in 82 road traffic crashes recorded across Ogun State
- [Lagos Targets 10.5m Children in Measles-Rubella Vaccination Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-measles-rubella-vaccination-children/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans to vaccinate 10.5 million children against measles and rubella
- [Police Deploy Bomb Experts After Explosive Found in Niger State](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-police-deploy-bomb-experts-roadside-explosive/): NIGER, Nigeria – The Niger State Police Command deploys bomb disposal experts after an explosive device is discovered
- [NeoLife Probes Nigerian Distributors Over Alleged Unethical Recruitment Practices](https://africanhealthreport.com/neolife-investigates-nigerian-distributors-unethical-recruitment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global wellness company NeoLife launches a sweeping investigation into its Nigerian operations and pledges prosecution
- [Silent Bells, Steady Feet: How Abuja Learned to Celebrate Without Excess](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-abuja-residents-experienced-the-2025-2026-festive-season/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Abuja does not shout when it celebrates. It hums. During the 2025–2026 festive season, Nigeria’s
- [Power DisCos Recover N570bn Revenue in Q3 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/power-discos-revenue-q3-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies recover ₦570.25 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to
- [FCT Probes Illegal Adoption as Orphanage Owner Flees](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-illegal-adoption-orphanage-raid/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a full-scale investigation into an orphanage in
- [Oyo Suspends Chief Over Alleged Illegal Mining Activities](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-suspends-chief-illegal-mining/): OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi, Sobaloju of Ofiki, over alleged involvement
- [Troops Arrest Eight Suspects Over Gamboru Mosque Bombing](https://africanhealthreport.com/gamboru-mosque-bombing-suspects-arrested/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrest eight suspects linked to the Gamboru Market Mosque suicide
- [Army Frees Kwara Vigilantes After Clearing Anti-Crime Mission](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-releases-kwara-vigilantes/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has released six Kwara State vigilante members after investigations confirm their involvement
- [Soldiers Foil Taraba Kidnap Plot, Rescue Three Victims Alive](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-kidnap-foiled-army-rescues-three/): TARABA, Nigeria – Nigerian Army troops have successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Taraba State, rescuing three abducted
- [Nigerian Army Opens DSSC 29/2026 Officer Apps Now Free Online](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-dssc-29-2026-applications/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army opens applications for Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting qualified
- [PSC Warns Applicants as Police Recruitment Scams Trigger Prosecution Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/psc-warns-police-recruitment-scams/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Police Service Commission (PSC) warns prospective Nigeria Police Force applicants against recruitment scams, vowing
- [Katsina Deploys Highway Ambulances to Boost Road Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-highway-ambulance-deployment/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State takes delivery of 15 fully equipped ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response along
- [Ekiti Launches MICS-7 Survey to Strengthen Social Policy Planning](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-mics-7-survey-social-policies/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government begins the seventh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-7) to strengthen evidence-based
- [LAWMA Intensifies Waste Collection Across Lagos During Festive Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-intensifies-waste-collection-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) intensifies statewide waste collection and sanitation operations across its
- [Osun NLC Threatens Strike Over Alleged Arrest, Harassment of LG Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-nlc-threatens-strike-over-alleged-arrest-harassment-of-lg-workers/): OSUN, Nigeria – Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State threatens industrial action over alleged arrests and harassment of
- [Kwara Police Arrest Three Over Arson Attack on Ilorin Worshipper’s Home](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-police-arrest-ilorin-arson-traditional-worshipper/): KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State Police arrest three suspects over an alleged arson attack on the Ilorin residence
- [Kano Rejects Claims of Excluding Disabled Applicants in Recruitment](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-denies-disability-exclusion-teachers-recruitment/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State denies allegations of excluding persons with disabilities from teachers’ recruitment, insisting inclusion remains
- [Fire Ravages Abule Egba Scrap Yard, Damages Homes, Church](https://africanhealthreport.com/abule-egba-scrap-yard-fire/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A midday fire engulfs a scrap recycling site in Abule Egba, Lagos, damaging nearby buildings
- [Nasarawa Targets N5bn Monthly Revenue to Fund Record Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-n5bn-monthly-revenue-2026/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Nasarawa State sets a bold N5 billion monthly revenue targets for 2026, aiming to fund
- [Akpoti-Uduaghan Decries Niger Market Massacre, Demands Swift Justice](https://africanhealthreport.com/akpoti-uduaghan-condemns-niger-market-attack/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan condemns a deadly attack on a Niger State market, calling it a
- [Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for New Petroleum Regulators’ Boards](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-seeks-senate-nod-for-petroleum-regulators-boards/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu asks the Senate to swiftly confirm nominees to Nigeria’s petroleum regulators, aiming
- [Budget Chief Defends Tinubunomics, Rejects ‘Arithmetic Illusions’ Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubunomics-budget-office-debunks-myths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Budget Office says Tinubunomics targets structural reform, not instant wealth, dismissing claims built on
- [HPV Vaccine Blocks Cancer-Causing Strains, Experts Confirm Strong Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/hpv-vaccine-effective-cancer-causing-strains/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts reaffirm that the HPV vaccine delivers near-complete protection against high-risk strains responsible for
- [Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Vows Final-Term Infrastructure Surge Across State](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-final-year-infrastructure-lagos-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledges an accelerated infrastructure drive in his final full year
- [Silent Bells, Steady Boots: How Kano’s Christmas Passed Without Fear](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-christmas-security/): KANO, Nigeria – As church bells rang across Kano on Christmas morning, they carried an unfamiliar undertone for
- [Tinubu Orders Manhunt After Deadly Niger Community Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-orders-manhunt-niger-attacks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu orders an immediate manhunt for terrorists responsible for coordinated attacks on communities
- [Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Bandits Fleeing After Kano Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-airstrikes-kill-bandits-kano-attacks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian military airstrikes kill at least 23 suspected bandits fleeing after coordinated attacks on two
- [UN Warns US Maduro Capture Sets Dangerous Global Precedent](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-warns-us-capture-maduro-dangerous-precedent/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United Nations warns that the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United
- [From Market Mayhem to Midnight Prayers: How Christmas and New Year 2025 Unfolded in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/christmas-new-year-2025-nigeria-hustle-family-renewal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Long before Christmas Day arrived, the signs were already unmistakable. Markets swelled with people, transport
- [House Releases Certified 2025 Tax Laws After Controversy](https://africanhealthreport.com/house-releases-certified-2025-tax-acts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives releases certified copies of the 2025 tax reform Acts to address
- [Resident Doctors Announce Nationwide Strike Over Welfare Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-announce-nationwide-strike-over-welfare-failures/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors in Nigeria announce a nationwide strike beginning January 12, 2026, escalating tensions between
- [NCC Pushes Inclusive Copyright Access for Visually Impaired Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncc-inclusive-copyright-visually-impaired/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) pledges stronger commitment to an inclusive copyright framework that expands
- [NDLEA Seizes Cocaine, Drugs in Major Nationwide Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-seizes-cocaine-drugs-nationwide-crackdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency records major breakthroughs after foiling international and domestic drug trafficking operations across
- [NiMet Predicts Dust Haze, Sunshine Nationwide from Saturday](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-predicts-dust-haze-sunshine-nationwide-from-saturday/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunny conditions across parts of the
- [Nigerian Power Minister Promises Reliable Electricity Supply in 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-power-minister-promises-reliable-electricity-supply-in-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced ambitious plans to ensure stable electricity supply
- [CIoDN Urges Nigeria to Rein in Spending, Deepen Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/ciodn-nigeria-economic-outlook-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must rein in public spending, deepen governance reforms and significantly expand domestic production to
- [Kebbi Directs Schools to Resume Second Term January 5](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-schools-resume-second-term-2026/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Government directs all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume
- [Akwa Ibom Begins Full TSA Rollout to Boost Fiscal Transparency](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-full-tsa-rollout/): AKWA IBOM, Nigeria – The Akwa Ibom State Government begins the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account
- [Ekiti First Lady Promotes Exclusive Breastfeeding, Immunisation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-first-lady-exclusive-breastfeeding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, urges nursing mothers to practise
- [Niger State Warns Private Schools Against January 5 Resumption](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-private-schools-resumption-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Niger State Government directs private schools not to resume academic activities on January 5,
- [NCAA Mediates Refund for Air Peace Barbados–Jamaica Passengers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncaa-air-peace-passenger-refunds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s aviation regulator, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), secures a commitment from Air Peace
- [MonITNG Raises Alarm Over Neglected Akwa Ibom Health Facility](https://africanhealthreport.com/monitng-akwa-ibom-decaying-health-centre/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A civic technology platform, MonITNG, raises alarm over the deteriorating condition of the Mathew Udo
- [WHO, Jigawa Agency Destroy Expired Immunisation Noodles in Dutse](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-jigawa-destroy-expired-immunisation-noodles/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation
- [Kebbi Moves to Restore Water Supply After Major Pipeline Burst](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-water-supply-restoration-pipeline-burst/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Government intensifies emergency repairs at the Birnin Kebbi waterworks following a major
- [NNPC Invests $500m as FG Targets Ajaokuta Steel Revival](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-500m-investment-ajaokuta-steel/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s steel sector receives a major boost as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company commits a
- [Kano Council Sanctions ₦6.9bn Roads, Drainage, Education Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-approves-6-9bn-infrastructure-projects/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Executive Council approves an extensive infrastructure and development programme valued at more
- [Lagos First Lady Celebrates 2026 Babies with Hospital Visits](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-first-lady-new-year-babies-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, leads a goodwill tour of public
- [Fire Razes 24-Shop Complex Near Ikotun Roundabout Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/fire-razes-24-shops-ikotun-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A fire outbreak destroys 24 shops in a storey shopping complex near Ikotun Roundabout, Lagos,
- [Six Killed, Two Injured in Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Auto Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash-six-dead/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Six people die and two sustain injuries in a fatal road crash along the Lagos–Ibadan
- [Nasarawa Community Labels Dilapidated PHC a Death Trap](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-phc-death-trap-ogbere/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Residents of Ogbere community in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State describe their Primary
- [Nigeria Police Suspend Tinted Glass Enforcement Nationwide After Court Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-suspend-tinted-glass-enforcement-nationwide-after-court-order/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force suspends the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following
- [Otti Reaffirms Commitment to Abia Development Across Key Sectors](https://africanhealthreport.com/otti-abia-development-key-sectors-projects/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State Governor Alex Otti reaffirms his administration’s commitment to sustained development across critical sectors,
- [AMAC Moves Revenue Payments to Full Automation from 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/amac-revenue-payments-full-automation-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) announces that all revenue payments will move to a
- [Eighteen Killed in Jigawa Auto Crash After Tyre Burst](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-road-crash-eighteen-killed-tyre-burst/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – At least 18 people are killed when two Volkswagen saloon cars collide with a tipper
- [Lagos Orders Evacuation After GNI Fire, Cancels 2025 Fiesta](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-evacuation-gni-fire-cancels-greater-lagos-fiesta/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government orders the immediate evacuation of residents and businesses around the burnt
- [Amotekun Arrests 39 Suspected Criminals Fleeing After Airstrikes](https://africanhealthreport.com/amotekun-arrests-suspects-fleeing-after-airstrikes/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it arrests 39 suspected criminals fleeing
- [Lawyer Supports Sachet Alcohol Ban, Says SGF Lacks Powers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawyer-supports-sachet-alcohol-ban-nafdac/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Legal practitioner Liborous Oshoma backs the phased ban on sachet alcoholic drinks, insisting that the
- [Bauchi Disburses N485m to 12,133 Girls Under AGILE](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-agile-project-disbursement-girls/): BAUCHI. Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government disburses N485 million to 12,133 adolescent girls under the Adolescent Girls
- [Police Rule Out Terrorism in Bagudo Hospital Explosion Incident](https://africanhealthreport.com/bagudo-hospital-explosion-police-deny-terrorism/): BIRNIN KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Police Command says the explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, is
- [ATCON Projects Telecom Expansion as Nigeria Eyes Strong 2026 Rebound](https://africanhealthreport.com/atcon-telecom-expansion-nigeria-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) projects a strong rebound in Nigeria’s telecom sector
- [Education Ministry Reaffirms Transparency in 2025 Procurement Decisions](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-ministry-transparency-procurement-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education reiterates its commitment to transparency and accountability in procurement decisions
- [Tinubu Insists Nigeria’s Tax Reform Laws Start January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-tax-reform-laws-january-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu reaffirms that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws will take effect on
- [Police Blame Tyre Burst for Anthony Joshua Lagos–Ibadan Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/anthony-joshua-crash-tyre-burst-police/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command says a tyre burst causes the road crash involving world
- [Heavy Metals Found in Gashua Water Amid CKD Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/heavy-metals-water-ckd-yobe/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – Preliminary findings from chronic kidney disease (CKD) research in Yobe State reveal the presence of
- [Fatal Gombe Crash Involves NUJ Members Returning from Wedding](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuj-members-fatal-road-crash-gombe/): GOMBE, Nigeria – A fatal road accident involving a bus conveying members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists
- [NSCDC Arrests Eight Suspects Over Katsina Outpost Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-arrests-suspects-katsina-outpost-attack/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) arrests eight suspects in connection with an
- [EFCC to Arraign Ex-AGF Malami Over ₦8.7bn Laundering](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-arraigns-malami-money-laundering/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prepares to arraign former Attorney-General of the Federation
- [Early Morning Explosion Rocks Kebbi General Hospital, No Casualties Recorded](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-hospital-explosion/): KEBBI, Nigeria – An early morning explosion rocks the General Hospital in Bagudo, Bagudo Local Government Area of
- [National Grid Collapses as Power Generation Crashes Nationwide Monday](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-grid-collapse-power-generation-crash/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapses on Monday afternoon after major power plants lose generation, plunging
- [Eight Killed as Gunmen Launch Coordinated Attacks on Kebbi Villages](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-attack-kebbi-villages-eight-killed/): BIRNIN KEBBI, Nigeria – At least eight people are killed after gunmen carry out coordinated attacks on Kaiwa,
- [Lagos Probes Death of Nine-Month-Old Twins Post-Vaccine](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-probes-death-of-nine-month-old-twins-post-vaccine/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched a full investigation, including autopsy, into the deaths of
- [Troops Thwart ISWAP Attack in Borno, Airstrikes Follow](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-foil-iswap-azir-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have successfully foiled an attack by ISWAP insurgents on a
- [Lagos Cracks Down on 281 Street Urchins in Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-cracks-down-on-281-street-urchins-in-week/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have arrested 281 street urchins in a week-long crackdown, part of an intensified
- [Planned Power Outage Hits Sokoto as TCN Begins Maintenance](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-power-outage-tcn-maintenance/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – Parts of Sokoto Town face a temporary electricity blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria
- [Aid Cuts Push Northeast Nigeria Toward Famine - WFP Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/aid-cuts-northeast-nigeria-famine-wfp/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Deepening funding cuts are pushing at least 1.2 million people in Northeast Nigeria further into
- [Nigeria’s $9m Washington Lobbying: What It Means and Why It Matters](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-washington-lobbying-explainer/): LAGOS, Nigeria – When reports emerged that Nigeria had committed about $9 million to lobbying firms in Washington,
- [Anambra Adds Entrepreneurial Subjects to Schools to Boost Skills](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-entrepreneurial-subjects-junior-secondary-schools/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government introduces 15 entrepreneurial subjects into Junior Secondary Schools, aiming to equip
- [World Leprosy Day 2026 Exposes Enduring Stigma Despite Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-leprosy-day-2026-stigma/): ABUJA, Nigeria – World Leprosy Day 2026 spotlights persistent stigma surrounding leprosy, despite decades of medical progress and
- [Ondo Court Strike Forces Police to Release Suspects on Bail](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-court-strike-police-security-risks/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ondo State Police Command warns that an ongoing court strike is undermining criminal prosecutions
- [EU Removes Nigeria from Financial Crime Watchlist After Key Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-removes-nigeria-financial-crime-watchlist/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union removes Nigeria from its financial crime watchlist, marking a major boost to
- [Tinubu, Shettima Abroad, Nigeria Faces Leadership Vacuum Amid Security Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-shettima-abroad-nigeria-faces-leadership-vacuum-amid-security-fears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is without both its President and Vice-President as Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima remain
- [Police Arrest 30-Year-Old Man for Striking Wife to Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-30-year-old-man-for-striking-wife-to-death/): KEBBI, Nigeria – In a tragic case highlighting domestic violence in rural Kebbi State, police have apprehended a
- [Nigeria’s Deadly Highways: Inside the Ministry of Transportation’s Struggle to Keep Roads Safe](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-road-safety-crisis-ministry-of-transportation-under-scrutiny/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Every morning, Nigeria’s roads awaken before the sun. Buses groan under the weight of passengers,
- [FCT Police Warn: Bail Is Free, Report Illegal Charges](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-bail-is-free-report-extortion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command reiterates that bail remains free, warning officers and the
- [Supreme Court Upholds Lamido’s Conviction Over Undeclared $40,000](https://africanhealthreport.com/supreme-court-aminu-lamido-undeclared-40000/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa
- [FG Launches Committees to Fix Doctors’ Workload, Certification Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-committees-resident-doctors-workload-certification/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is taking fresh steps to end long-running disputes over resident doctors’ workload,
- [Nigerian Expert Urges Africa to Rethink Autism Understanding](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-expert-autism-reorientation-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian autism expert and neurodiversity advocate Boluwatife Ayanwole calls for a major cultural shift in
- [FG Launches National Task Force on Patient Safety Oversight](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-national-task-force-clinical-governance-patient-safety/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government establishes a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to
- [Kano Police Foil Explosives Plot, Seize Narcotics, Arrest Suspect](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-seize-explosives-narcotics-arrest-suspect/): KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano disrupt a potential security threat after seizing suspected explosive materials and illegal
- [Kano Deputy Governor Mourns AHR Reporter’s Mother’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-deputy-governor-condoles-ahr-reporter-mother-death/): KANO, Nigeria – The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, extends condolences to the family
- [Nigeria’s Classroom Emergency: Who Should Pay for the North’s Out-of-School Children Crisis?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-out-of-school-children-crisis-north/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A child who is not in school is not just missing lessons — they are
- [NRS Debunks Claims of New VAT on Banking Transactions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nrs-denies-new-vat-banking-transactions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Revenue Service dismisses claims that a new Value Added Tax has been introduced
- [Kaduna Eyes Agribusiness Boom with $200m Mega Poultry Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-200m-mega-poultry-project/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State positions itself for an agribusiness surge as Governor Uba Sani highlights the economic
- [Tinubu Approves Carbon Market Framework to Unlock $3bn Revenue](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approves-nigeria-carbon-market/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approves the full rollout of Nigeria’s carbon market framework, a climate
- [Nigeria Targets 4.7% Growth as FG Drives Investment-Led Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-4-7-percent-growth-investment-led/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.68 per cent in 2026 as the Federal
- [Abuja Faces Water Crisis as Treatment Plants Run Out](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-water-crisis-treatment-plants/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Abuja faces a looming water emergency as treatment plants struggle with depleted chemicals, power failures
- [Bauchi Targets Bush Burning as Climate, Health Threats Escalate](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-bush-burning-climate-campaign/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State authorities intensify enforcement against bush burning as environmental officials warn of worsening climate,
- [Edo Doctor Freed After Ransom, Brother Killed in Brutal Kidnap](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-doctor-freed-after-ransom-brother-killed/): EDO, Nigeria – An abducted medical doctor in Edo State regains his freedom after nearly two weeks in
- [At the Frontline of Survival: How Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare Lifeline Faces a Defining Test](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-primary-healthcare-nphcda-2025-analysis/): KANO, Nigeria – In a country where a woman’s chance of surviving childbirth can depend on her postcode,
- [Edo Inaugurates Environmental Corps to Enforce Compliance, Protect Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-environmental-compliance-corps-inauguration/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo inaugurates 100 Environmental Compliance Corps (EECC) to strengthen environmental
- [Yobe Recovery Demands Multisectoral Development After Boko Haram Insurgency](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-post-insurgency-recovery-multisectoral-development/): YOBE, Nigeria – Governor Mai Mala Buni says Yobe State’s post-insurgency recovery must be anchored on a coordinated,
- [TUC Gives Health Ministry Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Pay Circular](https://africanhealthreport.com/tuc-seven-day-ultimatum-health-ministry-no-work-no-pay/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) issues a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry
- [Nigeria Raises Professors’ Retirement Age, Approves New Allowance Package](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-professors-retirement-age-70-new-allowances/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government approves a new policy allowing university lecturers in the professorial cadre to
- [ASUU Warns Poor Governance, Financial Lapses Undermine Nigerian Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-poor-governance-nigerian-universities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raises alarm over persistent governance failures and financial
- [Fact Check: Viral EPA Air Pollution Alert Misleads Nigerians - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/fact-check-harmattan-air-pollution-nigeria-fake-news-public-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A viral message circulating across social media platforms claiming Nigeria’s “Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)” has
- [Africa CDC Partners Informa Markets to Strengthen Continental Public Health Platform](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-informa-partnership-cphia/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) signs a strategic partnership with
- [FG, ASUU Strike New Agreement Promising Stability for Nigerian Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-asuu-new-agreement-nigerian-universities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) reach a renegotiated agreement,
- [FG Threatens Contractor as Ibadan-Ilesha Road Repairs Stall Dangerously](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-ultimatum-ibadan-ilesha-road-repairs/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Federal Government issues a stern ultimatum to the contractor handling the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway, warning
- [NYSC Introduces Disability Inclusion Protocol for 2026 Service Year](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-disability-inclusion-protocol-2026/): JOS, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) announces a landmark policy shift with the introduction of
- [Kano Suspends Three Hospital Staff Over Patient Death Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-hospital-staff-suspension-patient-death/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Government suspends three hospital personnel following the death of Aishatu Umar at the
- [Locust Beans Boost Health as Experts Reveal Hidden Nutritional Power](https://africanhealthreport.com/locust-beans-health-benefits-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African locust bean, locally known as Iru, Daddawa, Ogiri or Nune, is gaining renewed
- [NELFUND Confirms ₦927m Arrears Payment to 11,000 Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-927m-arrears-payment-students/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirms it will begin clearing ₦927.98 million in unpaid
- [Katsina Boosts Food Security with Are Dam Irrigation Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-are-dam-irrigation-food-security/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State intensifies its drive for food security as the government inspects dredging equipment at
- [6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension - Officials Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/6m-lagos-residents-live-with-undiagnosed-hypertension-officials-warn/): LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated six million Lagos residents are living with hypertension, with the majority unaware of
- [WHO Warns Cheap Sugary Drinks May Fuel NCD Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-cheap-sugary-drinks-alcohol-ncds-tax/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the increasing affordability of sugary drinks and
- [World Bank Flags Growing Gap Between Rich, Poor Economies](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-global-growth-inequality-developing-economies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The global economy is showing unexpected resilience despite trade tensions and policy uncertainty, but this
- [Bauchi Immunises 3.7m Children in Landmark Vaccination Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-immunises-3-7-million-children-mr-campaign/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State immunises 3.7 million children during the 2025 measles and rubella vaccination campaign, achieving
- [Jigawa Suspends School Principal Over Inflated Student Feeding Records](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-suspends-principal-school-feeding-fraud/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government suspends the principal of a girls’ boarding school after uncovering inflated
- [FG Orders Emergency Repairs on Failing Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-emergency-repairs-lagos-ota-abeokuta-road/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders immediate emergency repairs on the Lagos–Ota–Abeokuta Road, responding to worsening failures
- [TETFund Unveils 2026 Blueprint, Expands Funding for Research, AI](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-2026-blueprint-research-ai-digital-infrastructure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) unveils its 2026 Disbursement Guidelines, signalling an expanded focus
- [Nasarawa Selects 13 Health Fellows to Strengthen Rural Primary Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-selects-13-health-fellows-primary-healthcare/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Nasarawa State selects 13 health fellows to strengthen primary healthcare delivery in rural communities, following
- [U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Renewed Counterterrorism Cooperation](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-delivers-military-supplies-nigeria-counterterrorism/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States delivers fresh military supplies to Nigeria, reinforcing renewed counterterrorism cooperation as Abuja
- [NBS Explains Planned Adjustment of December Inflation After CPI Rebasing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbs-adjusts-december-inflation-cpi-rebasing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announces plans to adjust December 2025 inflation figures to
- [Anaesthetists Demand Role in Probe of Author’s Son’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/anaesthetists-demand-role-probe-adichie-son-death/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) demands inclusion of one of its specialists in the
- [FG Pushes Safer Waterways as Lagos Ferry Passenger Numbers Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-safer-waterways-lagos-ferry-expansion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government calls for an immediate shift away from wooden boats on Nigeria’s inland
- [Nigeria Commits ₦1.1tn to Power Sector in 2026 Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-2026-budget-power-sector-allocation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria earmarks ₦1.096 trillion for electricity infrastructure in its 2026 federal budget, signalling renewed efforts
- [FG Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Early Childhood Education Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-reaffirms-commitment-to-strengthening-early-childhood-education-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE),
- [One Country, Many Clinics: How Nigeria’s Primary Healthcare System Leaves the Poor Behind](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-country-many-clinics-why-nigerias-primary-healthcare-is-failing-the-poor/): LAGOS, Nigeria – At dawn in a rural Nigerian community, a pregnant woman begins a long walk to
- [HEDA Demands Transparency Over $9.5m UK Repatriated Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/heda-demands-transparency-uk-repatriated-funds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A leading anti-corruption group is demanding full transparency in the utilisation of $9.5 million recently
- [LASWA Enforces Night Waterway Travel Ban Ahead Ilashe Concert](https://africanhealthreport.com/laswa-night-waterway-travel-ban-ilashe-concert/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) reiterates its ban on night-time travel across inland waterways,
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories January 6 – 11, 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories-january-6-11-2026/): EDITOR’S NOTE The first full week of 2026 opens with Nigeria confronting familiar fault lines in its health
- [NDIC Recovers N24.3bn to Pay Heritage Bank Depositors](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndic-recovers-24bn-heritage-bank-depositors/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) secures an additional ₦24.3 billion from the assets of
- [Kogi Security Forces Kill Bandits in Joint Military Air Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-security-forces-kill-bandits-joint-operation/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – Security forces in Kogi State kill several bandits and dismantle criminal networks during a joint
- [Resident Doctors Suspend Planned Strike After Government Commitments](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-suspend-planned-strike-government-commitments/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors in Nigeria suspend their planned nationwide strike following fresh commitments from the Federal
- [SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged ₦55.9bn 2019 Election Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-sues-inec-2019-election-funds/): Abuja, Nigeria — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) files a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral
- [Schools Reopen Nationwide as Parents Fear Safety, Rising Education Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/schools-reopen-nigeria-safety-cost-concerns/): (By Hussaini Ibrahim, Oluwafunbi Bello and Koko Maxwella) ABUJA / KANO, Nigeria – As basic and secondary schools
- [NDLEA Arrests 80-Year-Old Ex-Convict in Nationwide Drug Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-octogenarian-drug-crackdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrests an 80-year-old ex-convict and multiple suspects across several
- [FG Unveils SOPs to Standardise Public Asset Maintenance](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-sops-public-asset-maintenance/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government rolls out new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen and standardise the
- [Defence Minister Warns Criminal Accomplices as Calls Grow for Unity](https://africanhealthreport.com/defence-minister-warns-criminal-accomplices/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), urges national unity against insecurity and issues
- [Massive Fire Razes Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Homes Affected](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-guangdong-free-trade-zone-fire/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – A massive fire tore through the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone on Sunday, damaging industrial
- [Oyo Police Heighten Security After Threat Letter Alarms Ikoyi-Ile](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-security-alert-ikoyi-ile-threat-letter/): OYO, Nigeria – Security agencies in Oyo State place the Ikoyi-Ile community on high alert following the discovery
- [Foundation Feeds 2,000 Lagos Widows, Vulnerable Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/ovl-foundation-feeds-vulnerable-lagosians/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Omobolanle and Victor-Laniyan Foundation provide food assistance to more than 2,000 widows, single mothers
- [Euracare Launches Probe as Adichie Alleges Negligence in Son’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/euracare-investigation-adichie-son-death/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Euracare Hospital launches an internal investigation following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the son of
- [Zamfara Government Moves to Site Airstrip to Boost Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-airstrip-security-site-committee/): GUSAU, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Government sets up a high-level technical committee to identify a suitable site
- [Chimamanda Alleges Medical Negligence in Son’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/chimamanda-adichie-alleges-medical-negligence/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has alleged medical negligence in the circumstances surrounding the
- [Update: Osun Government Rejects Ghost Worker Claims, Threatens Legal Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-government-denies-ghost-worker-claims/): OSUN, Nigeria – The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations that it padded its payroll with thousands of
- [Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Will Be Tolled Upon Completion - Umahi](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-calabar-coastal-highway-tolling/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be tolled immediately when it is completed and officially inaugurated,
- [FCT Police Urge Residents to Prioritise Working Emergency Contacts](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-emergency-response-speed/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says the speed and reliability of emergency response
- [IVF Success Rises When Men Abstain Just 48 Hours - Study ](https://africanhealthreport.com/ivf-success-48-hour-male-abstinence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Couples planning to start a family in 2026 may significantly improve their chances of conception
- [DSS Operation Reunites Abducted Children with Families in Plateau](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-security-rescues-25-children/): PLATEAU, Nigeria – Plateau State security forces have successfully rescued 25 children abducted by armed bandits in a daring
- [Government enforces no-work-no-pay, orders hospitals to sustain emergencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-withholds-salaries-health-workers-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal authorities are withholding salaries of healthcare workers participating in a nationwide strike, as the
- [Air Strikes Cripple Insurgents, Open Access for Troops in Northeast](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-destroys-terror-camp-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is dealing a major blow to insurgent groups in Borno
- [FG Defends Tax Reforms, Says KPMG Misread New Laws](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-defends-nigeria-tax-reforms-kpmg/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is pushing back against criticism of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms, insisting
- [Kaduna Deploys Buses, Motorcycles to Strengthen School Monitoring Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-subeb-buses-motorcycles-school-monitoring/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday handed over minibuses and motorcycles
- [Audit Alleges N13.7bn Annual Loss to Osun Ghost Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-ghost-workers-forensic-audit-allegation/): OSUN, Nigeria – A forensic audit firm accuses the Osun State Government of inserting 8,452 alleged ghost workers
- [Imo Advances 24-Hour Power Plan with New Equipment](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-24-hour-power-project-new-equipment/): IMO, Nigeria – Imo State accelerates its drive toward uninterrupted electricity supply as fresh power infrastructure equipment arrives
- [Kaduna Shuts 20 Illegal Health Colleges, Hospitals Over Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-seals-illegal-health-colleges-hospitals/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government seals 20 illegal colleges of health sciences and private hospitals operating
- [Nigeria’s Unmanned Fuel Stations Spark Hope, Job Fears Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unmanned-fuel-stations-aa-rano-reactions/): (By Korede Abdullah, Juliet Jacob, Oluwatobi Adu, Chukwu Obinna, Otamere Gladness, and Edino Chubiyo Cornelius) LAGOS, Nigeria –
- [FCT Police Seek Public Help to Reunite Lost Gwarimpa Child](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-found-child-gwarimpa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The FCT Police Command appeals to the public for help in identifying a young boy
- [NBA Raises Alarm Over Resurgence of ‘One-Chance’ Robberies in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/nba-raises-alarm-one-chance-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abuja chapter, warns of a resurgence of ‘one-chance’ robberies in
- [Court Stops Resident Doctors’ Planned Nationwide Strike Starting January 12](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-halts-resident-doctors-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Industrial Court of Nigeria restrains the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from
- [Taraba Government Shuts Specialist Hospital Over Safety, Renovation Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-specialist-hospital-shutdown/): JALINGO, Nigeria – The Taraba State Government orders the temporary shutdown of its state-owned specialist hospital, citing safety
- [Police, Vigilantes Smash Kidnap Gang, Rescue Three in Nasarawa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-police-kidnap-rescue/): LAFIA, Nigeria – Police officers and local vigilantes dismantle suspected kidnappers’ camps in Nasarawa State, rescuing three captives
- [Agatu Chairman Cancels Grazing Pact as Fresh Attacks Trigger Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/agatu-chairman-cancels-grazing-pact-as-fresh-attacks-trigger-alarm/): BENUE, Nigeria – The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council in Benue State, Ambassador James Melvin Ejeh, raises
- [FCT Police Urge Prompt Emergency Calls to Save Lives](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-prompt-emergency-calls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command is urging residents to report emergencies promptly, warning
- [FG Introduces Reusable Textbooks to Cut Education Costs Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-reusable-textbook-policy-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government launches a new reusable textbook policy aimed at easing financial pressure on
- [Housing Ministry Declares 2026 Crucial for Completing Renewed Hope Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/housing-ministry-2026-renewed-hope-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development declares 2026 a decisive year for completing
- [Heat, Homecomings and Hope: A Nigerian Christmas Road Diary Defying the Seasons](https://africanhealthreport.com/heat-homecomings-and-hope-inside-nigerias-2025-festive-travel-season/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At 4:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve, Abuja was unusually quiet. The familiar thrum of traffic
- [Interior Minister Decorates 133 New NSCDC Commandants, Issues Security Charge](https://africanhealthreport.com/interior-minister-decorates-nscdc-commandants/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, decorates 133 newly promoted Commandants of the Nigeria
- [Health Union Strikes Threaten Care Nationwide - FMC Abuja Chief Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-union-strikes-threaten-nigeria-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Dr Saad Ahmed, warns that
- [UI Emerges Nigeria’s Top University for Law, Medicine](https://africanhealthreport.com/university-of-ibadan-law-medicine-rankings-2026/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The University of Ibadan emerges as Nigeria’s leading institution in law and medical sciences in
- [Senator Flags Decay at National Fistula Centre Benin](https://africanhealthreport.com/senator-alarm-national-fistula-centre-benin/): Benin City, Nigeria – The Senator representing Edo South, Neda Imasuen, raises alarm over what he describes as
- [PSI Trains Bauchi Women on Reusable Sanitary Pads](https://africanhealthreport.com/psi-bauchi-reusable-sanitary-pads-training/): Bauchi, Nigeria – Population Services International, PSI Nigeria, trains women and adolescent girls in Bauchi State to market
- [Katsina Tertiary Institutions Suspend Strike After Stakeholder Intervention](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-tertiary-institutions-suspend-strike/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Tertiary institutions owned by the Katsina State Government suspend a two-week warning strike following fresh
- [From Deluge to Reckoning: How Nigeria’s Deadly 2025 Floods Exposed a Climate System Built to Fail](https://africanhealthreport.com/from-deluge-to-reckoning-how-nigerias-deadly-2025-floods-exposed-a-climate-system-built-to-fail/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When floodwaters tore through Nigeria in 2025, sweeping away homes, livelihoods and lives, the devastation
- [Anambra Ends Monday Sit-at-Home, Warns Workers of Salary Cuts](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-abolishes-monday-sit-at-home/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government formally abolishes the long-running Monday sit-at-home, issuing an executive order that
- [FAO-GEF7 Trains Nigerian Stakeholders to Fight Forest Loss Digitally](https://africanhealthreport.com/fao-gef7-geospatial-training-forest-management/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s battle against forest degradation receives a digital boost as the FAO-GEF7 Biodiversity Project trains
- [Rotary Installs Borehole, Generator to Transform Hygiene at Lagos Market](https://africanhealthreport.com/rotary-borehole-lagos-market-hygiene/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Traders at Sandgrouse Market on Lagos Island now gain steady access to clean water as
- [NELFUND Releases ₦1.33bn Student Loans to UNILAG Undergraduates](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-disburses-student-loans-unilag/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disburses more than ₦1.33 billion to the University of
- [Enugu Lawmaker Pushes Girls’ Education as Key to Future Leadership](https://africanhealthreport.com/enugu-lawmaker-girls-education-leadership/): ENUGU, Nigeria — A lawmaker in Enugu State calls for renewed commitment to girls’ education, describing it as
- [DHQ Urges Vigilance in Markets, Churches Amid Heightened Security Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/dhq-vigilance-markets-churches-security-alert/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) calls on Nigerians to heighten vigilance in markets, churches and other
- [Police Hunt Missing Boyfriend After Woman’s Mysterious Death in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-woman-death-missing-boyfriend/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police launch a manhunt for a missing boyfriend following the sudden and unexplained death of
- [NBA Orders Reversal of Maina Honour, Moves Against Garki Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/nba-orders-reversal-of-maina-honour-moves-against-garki-chairman/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) orders the immediate reversal of the planned conferment of an
- [Shadows Over Shiny Stalls: How Boko Haram’s Lingering Fear is Stalling Yobe’s Market Revival](https://africanhealthreport.com/post-insurgency-recovery-yobe-economy/): YOBE, Nigeria – The market stalls are new. The roads are freshly paved. The ambition is unmistakable. Yet
- [Alarm as 60,000 Nigerian Schools Exposed to Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-school-safety-60000-schools-unsafe-nscdc/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria faces a deepening school safety crisis as over 60,000 of the country’s 81,000 schools
- [Police Open New Lokoja Outposts to Boost Community Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/lokoja-police-new-outposts-security/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force inaugurates two new police outposts in Lokoja, strengthening security coverage and
- [Paediatricians Slam Nigeria’s Health Budget, Demand Child Protection Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-budget-child-mortality-pan/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Paediatricians Association of Nigeria (PAN) criticises the 4.3 per cent health allocation in the
- [Tinubu Backs Shell Investment, Clears Ogun Oil Production Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-shell-incentives-ogun-oil-operations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu approves targeted fiscal incentives for Shell’s Bonga South-West deepwater project and authorises
- [Fresh Protests Erupt as NAFDAC Moves to Enforce Sachet Alcohol Ban in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-sachet-alcohol-ban-protests-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Tensions rise in Abuja as protesters accuse the National Agency of Food and Drug Administration
- [Cross River Targets Swimming Medal Haul at Niger Delta Games](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-swimming-niger-delta-games/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State sets an ambitious target of winning at least 70 swimming medals as
- [National Grid Collapse Plunges Nigeria into Widespread Electricity Blackout](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-national-grid-collapse-blackout/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fragile electricity system collapses again, plunging millions of homes and businesses into darkness after
- [Katsina Signs ₦155bn Agro-Housing Deal to Deliver 3,750 Homes](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-agro-housing-deal-3750-units/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government signs a ₦155 billion agreement with COSMOS Residential City Nigeria Limited
- [Alcohol Sachet Ban Triggers Labour-Led Protest at NAFDAC Lagos Office](https://africanhealthreport.com/alcohol-sachet-ban-protest-nafdac-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A coalition of alcohol producers and organised labour stages a protest at the Lagos office
- [Tinubu Approves Posting of Four Ambassador-Designates](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-approves-posting-of-four-ambassador-designates/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates to key diplomatic missions in
- [US Exit from WHO Takes Effect, Raising Global Health Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-withdrawal-from-who-takes-effect/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United States formally exits the World Health Organisation on Thursday, one year after President
- [NCDC Reports 735 Dengue Fever Cases, Two Deaths Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-dengue-fever-cases-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 735 suspected cases of dengue fever across five states in 2025, with two
- [NAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-enforces-sachet-alcohol-ban/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator begins nationwide enforcement of a long-awaited ban on the production and sale
- [NCCE Begins Major Review of Teacher Education Curriculum Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncce-review-nce-minimum-standards-curriculum/): AKWANGA, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has launched a comprehensive review of the
- [Africa CDC Imposes Strict Ethical Conditions for Vaccine Trials](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-vaccine-trial-guidelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa CDC introduces stringent conditions governing vaccine clinical trials across the continent, reinforcing ethics, safety
- [FG Releases ₦152bn to Contractors After Abuja Protests](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-152bn-contractors-payment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government confirms the release of ₦152 billion to contractors following weeks of protests
- [Nigeria Reframes Food Security as National Stability Strategy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-security-national-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria now treats food security as a core national security and macroeconomic priority, Vice President
- [Skills Deficit Drives Fatal Accidents in Nigeria’s Power Industry](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-power-sector-skills-deficit/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity sector records 112 deaths in 2024 as regulators link fatal accidents to inadequate
- [Fire Guts Parts of Kano Cemetery as Dry Vegetation Spreads Flames](https://africanhealthreport.com/fire-outbreak-kano-cemetery/): KANO, Nigeria – Fire engulfs sections of Abbatuwa Cemetery in Kano’s Fagge Local Government Area, destroying parts of
- [Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Aircraft Grounding at Port Harcourt](https://africanhealthreport.com/bird-strike-air-peace-port-harcourt/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – An Air Peace passenger aircraft suffers a bird strike while landing at Port Harcourt
- [Over One Million Households Resettled as Military Stabilises Borno](https://africanhealthreport.com/over-one-million-households-resettled-borno/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – More than one million displaced households have returned to their ancestral homes across parts of
- [Kano Power Workers Strike Indefinitely, Plunge City into Darkness](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-electricity-workers-indefinite-strike/): KANO, Nigeria – Electricity workers at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) begin an indefinite strike Wednesday, shutting
- [African Union Schedules Executive Council Meeting for February 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-union-schedules-executive-council-meeting-for-february-2026/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The African Union (AU) confirms plans to hold the 48th Ordinary Session of its
- [Polytechnic Union Rejects Service Scheme, Warns of Career Injustice](https://africanhealthreport.com/polytechnic-union-rejects-nbte-service-scheme/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP) rejects a revised scheme of service proposed
- [WTO Urges Nigeria to Capture Global Supply Chains Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/wto-nigeria-global-supply-chains-investors/): DAVOS, Switzerland – World Trade Organisation Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to aggressively court global investors and
- [Peace for a Price: Nigeria’s Amnesty Bargain with Bandits and the Hidden Cost of Calm](https://africanhealthreport.com/peace-for-a-price-nigerias-amnesty-bargain-with-bandits-and-the-hidden-cost-of-calm/): LAGOS, Nigeria — When the news broke in January 2026 that the Katsina State Government had quietly released
- [NAFDAC Targets WHO Level Four, Expands Local Drug Manufacturing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-who-level-four-local-manufacturing/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator NAFDAC sets its sights on the World Health Organisation’s Maturity Level Four,
- [Lagos Pays ₦40m to Families of Fallen Traffic Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-compensates-fallen-lastma-officers/): LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government releases ₦40 million in compensation to families of traffic officers who
- [Court Orders Arrest of Five Suspects Linked to Bello Turji](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-arrest-bello-turji-terror-suspects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday orders the arrest of five alleged terror
- [Lagos Shuts Sections of Lekki–Epe Road for 64-Day Repairs](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-lekki-epe-road-rehabilitation-64-days/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government begins a 64-day rehabilitation of the Lekki–Epe Expressway on Sunday, triggering
- [LUTH Nurses Warn Social Media Misuse Threatens Nursing Profession’s Image](https://africanhealthreport.com/luth-nurses-warn-social-media-misuse-threatens-nursing-professions-image/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nurses at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) warn that the growing misuse of social
- [Kano Approves Promotion of 16,634 Teachers, Education Staff Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-promotes-education-workers-16634/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government approves the promotion of 16,634 teaching and non-teaching staff across its
- [Kano Governor Offers House, Hajj to Father of Slain Family](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-offers-house-hajj-to-father-of-slain-family/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approves a comprehensive welfare package for the father of
- [Nigeria’s Digital Fraud Losses Fall 51% as Banks Tighten Controls](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-digital-fraud-losses-fall-51-as-banks-tighten-controls/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria records a 51 per cent drop in digital payment fraud losses in 2025, as
- [When “America First” Risks Putting Nigerians Last](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-nigeria-health-mou-sovereignty-risks/): …An analysis of the $5.1 billion U.S.–Nigeria health MoU, highlighting the risks to national decision-making and program priorities,
- [When Care Kills: Inside Nigeria’s Medical Negligence Crisis Where Even the Privileged Are Not Safe   ](https://africanhealthreport.com/when-care-kills-inside-nigerias-medical-negligence-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, hospitals exist to heal. In reality, for thousands of Nigerians each year, they
- [Nigeria Builds National Database to Regulate Traditional Medicine Practitioners](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-builds-national-database-to-regulate-traditional-medicine-practitioners/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria takes a decisive step toward regulating traditional healthcare as the Nigerian Natural Medicine Development
- [Nigeria Strengthens Health Research Ethics, Backs NHREC Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-research-ethics/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government reaffirms its commitment to ethical health research, pledging sustained support for the
- [Ondo Seals Collapsed Akure Building, Launches Immediate Investigation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-akure-building-collapse/): ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government seals a construction site in Akure after a two-storey building collapses,
- [Abia Urged to Revive Dormant Farmlands Amid Food Security Emergencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-agriculture-farmland-revival/): ABIA, Nigeria – Pressure mounts on the Abia State Government to unlock abandoned agricultural assets as Nigeria battles
- [Nigeria Targets $74bn Livestock GDP, Ends Open Grazing Era](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-livestock-gdp-ranching-reform/): KWARA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils an ambitious plan to more than double the livestock sector’s contribution
- [Abuja Fires Destroy ₦650m Property in 32 Hours - Officials Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-fires-destroy-650m-property/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A wave of fires linked to electrical faults destroys property worth more than ₦650 million
- [Lagos Taskforce Seizes 134 Okadas in Crackdown on Illegal Routes](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-taskforce-seizes-134-okadas/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities impound 134 commercial motorcycles during coordinated enforcement operations aimed at curbing illegal okada
- [Lagos Opens 2026 BECE E-Registration, Sets January–March Deadline](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-opens-2026-bece-e-registration-sets-january-march-deadline/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government launches the 2026 electronic registration and payment process for the Basic
- [Africa CDC Halts US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial Over Ethics](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-halts-us-funded-hepatitis-b-trial-ethics/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s top public health agency halts a United States-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau
- [Fire Guts Lagos Computer Village Tech Hub, Destroys Millions Overnight](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-computer-village-fire-destroys-tech-hub/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A major fire tears through a commercial tech hub in Lagos’ Computer Village, Ikeja, destroying computer
- [How Fake Medicines Are Quietly Killing Nigeria’s Poor](https://africanhealthreport.com/poisoned-prescriptions-how-fake-medicines-are-exploiting-nigerias-poor/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a sweltering afternoon last month, a visibly distressed mother stepped into Ibe’s Pharmacy, clutching
- [Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Reach $6.1bn in 2025 - NEPC](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-non-oil-exports-6-1bn-nepc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s non-oil exports generate $6.1 billion in 2025, an 11.5 per cent increase from the
- [NAPTIP Secures 93 Convictions, Rescues 120 Trafficked Children in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-93-convictions-120-children-rescued/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-trafficking agency secures 93 convictions in 2025 and rescues more than 120 trafficked children,
- [Lagos Warns Against Fuel Scooping After Diesel Tanker Falls on Apapa Bridge](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-fuel-scooping-apapa-tanker/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is warning residents to stay away from fuel spills after a
- [Kogi Deploys Surveillance Drones to Strengthen Fight Against Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-deploys-surveillance-drones-security/): KOGI, Nigeria – Kogi State is stepping up its security architecture with the deployment of two PH20 surveillance
- [FG Opens 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarships for Nigerian Postgraduates](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-2026-ptdf-overseas-scholarships/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government has opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas
- [IMF Lifts Nigeria 2026 Growth Forecast on Reform Momentum](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-raises-nigeria-2026-growth-forecast/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is raising Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 4.4 per cent
- [Abuja Authorities Arrest 607 Beggars, Mentally Ill in City Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-beggars-crackdown-607-arrested/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Authorities in Nigeria’s capital have rounded up 607 people from Abuja’s streets as part of
- [Kano Government Condemns Killing of Woman, Six Children, Vows Justice](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-condemns-family-killing-justice/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government is condemning the killing of a housewife and her six children
- [Ondo Health Students Shut Campus, Protest Fees and Poor Facilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-health-college-students-protest/): ONDO, Nigeria – Academic activities grind to a halt at the Ondo College of Health Technology in Akure
- [NPHCDA Urges Parents to Report Vaccine Reactions to Protect Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/nphcda-report-vaccine-side-effects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is urging parents and caregivers to promptly
- [Police Defend Ekpoma Arrests, Say Suspects Looted During Protests](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekpoma-protests-police-arrests/): EKPOMA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says the 52 suspects arrested during protests in Ekpoma,
- [Dust Haze, Thunderstorms to Sweep Nigeria - NiMet Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-dust-haze-thunderstorms-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria will experience a mix of dust haze, sunny conditions and isolated thunderstorms from Monday
- [Abuja Shuts Down As FCTA Workers Begin Indefinite Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-fcta-workers-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Activities across Nigeria’s capital grind to a halt on Monday as workers of the Federal
- [No Amnesty for Terrorists, Zamfara Governor Insists as Security Spending Rises](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-governor-no-reconciliation-terrorists/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal is rejecting claims that his administration is pursuing reconciliation with
- [Egba Group Warns Delays on Abeokuta–Ajebo Road Threaten Ogun Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/egba-group-abeokuta-ajebo-road-delay/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Egba Economic Summit Group is urging Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dr David Umahi, to
- [Imo Signs AI, Robotic Surgery Pact to Build World-Class Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-ai-robotic-surgery-healthcare-agreement/): IMO, Nigeria – The Imo State Government has signed an agreement to establish an artificial intelligence-powered medical facility
- [NYSC Releases 2026 Batch A Call-Up Letters, Issues Travel Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-2026-batch-a-call-up-letters-orientation-update/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) releases call-up letters for 2026 Batch A Stream 1
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories January 13 -18, 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories-january-13-18-2026/): EDITOR’S NOTE The third week of January underscores Nigeria’s deepening struggle to balance public health safety, social protection,
- [Christmas Ashes: How Yuletide Fires Turn Lagos Homes and Livelihoods into Rubble](https://africanhealthreport.com/christmas-fires-expose-lagos-safety-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In a city where celebration and catastrophe often collide, the Christmas and New Year fires
- [Nigeria’s Healthcare on the Brink: Regulation, Strikes and the Deadly Trade in Fake Drugs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-fake-drug-crisis-regulation-strikes-and-lives-at-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When Nigerian regulators rolled out convoys to seal off the country’s largest open drug markets
- [Police Recover Suspected Human Parts on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway](https://africanhealthreport.com/suspected-human-parts-lagos-ibadan-expressway/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Police recover suspected human body parts during a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, heightening
- [Police Rescue 17 Suspected Trafficking Victims in Nasarawa State](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-police-rescue-trafficking-victims/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Police in Nasarawa State intercept a vehicle and rescue 17 young persons suspected to be
- [Lagos Police Activate Third Mainland Bridge CCTV Surveillance Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-third-mainland-bridge-cctv/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command activates a new CCTV Surveillance Centre to strengthen security across
- [Makoko Demolitions Could Spark Humanitarian Crisis, Rights Group Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/makoko-demolitions-humanitarian-crisis-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A peacebuilding and human rights organisation warns that ongoing demolitions in Lagos’ Makoko waterfront community
- [Epe Council Warns Traders on Hygiene, Roadside Sales](https://africanhealthreport.com/epe-council-hygiene-warning-fish-markets/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Surah Animashaun, calls on traders at Aiyetoro and
- [NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Kingpin 12 Years After Officers’ Murder](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-fugitive-drug-kingpin-12-years-after-officers-murder/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency records a major breakthrough as operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement
- [Police Arrest Three Over Kano Killing of Mother, Six Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-mother-six-children-killing/): KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano State arrest three principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of a
- [Four Million in South-West Battle Drug Abuse - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/south-west-nigeria-drug-abuse-crisis/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – A mental health expert warns that drug and substance abuse is spiralling across Nigeria’s South-West,
- [Police Arrest Suspect in Abduction, Ritual Killing of Six-Year-Old](https://africanhealthreport.com/ritual-killing-six-year-old-anambra/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Police in Anambra State arrest a 28-year-old man, Friday Akonobi, over the abduction and alleged
- [Army Deploys Troops as GOC Visits Bandit-Hit Sokoto Community](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-goc-visits-bandit-hit-sokoto/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army vows sustained protection for the Tidibale community in Isa Local Government Area
- [SERAP Sues Governors, Wike Over ₦400bn Security Vote Secrecy](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-sues-governors-wike-security-votes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), files a fresh lawsuit
- [Nigeria’s Education Paradox: Rising Budgets, Insecurity and a Generation at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-education-crisis-2025-budgets-insecurity-and-reform-targets-for-2026/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria entered 2025 promising a reset for its struggling education sector. Instead, the year exposed
- [Bayero University Expels 60 Students for Exam Malpractice](https://africanhealthreport.com/buk-expels-60-students-exam-malpractice/): KANO, Nigeria – Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has expelled 60 students for involvement in examination malpractice, reaffirming its
- [VP Shettima Calls for Agriculture Reintroduction in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/vp-shettima-agriculture-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the reintroduction of agriculture in Nigerian schools as
- [NiDCOM Condemns Nigerian Killing in India, Calls for Justice](https://africanhealthreport.com/nidcom-condemns-nigerian-killing-in-india-calls-for-justice/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condemned the killing of Emeka Christian in Pune,
- [FG Pledges Aid to Gombe Dam Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-aid-gombe-dam-communities/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigerian federal government has pledged ongoing support to mitigate the environmental and economic hardships
- [Nigeria–UAE Seal $30bn Green Finance Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-uae-30bn-green-finance/): President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s push for climate finance, investment inflows, and deeper international partnerships, as
- [Shehu Sani Urges Local Vigilance Against Northern Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/shehu-sani-local-vigilance-northern-nigeria/):  ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Senator Shehu Sani has called for grassroots participation in combating insecurity in northern Nigeria,
- [Presidency Reaffirms Nigeria’s 2030 Gas Vision](https://africanhealthreport.com/presidency-reaffirms-nigerias-2030-gas-vision/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency has reiterated Nigeria’s goal of becoming a gas-powered economy by 2030 following a
- [Seven Lives, One Silence: Inside Kano’s Family Killing that Exposed Nigeria’s Deadly Blind Spot](https://africanhealthreport.com/seven-lives-one-silence-kano-dorayi-family-killings-analysis/): KANO, Nigeria – In Dorayi Chiranchi, a crowded suburb on the edge of Kano’s restless metropolis, neighbours are
- [US Mission Halts X Updates Amid Funding Lapse, Services Continue](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-mission-nigeria-x-updates-suspended/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Mission in Nigeria suspends regular updates on its X account due to
- [LAWMA Arrests Illegal Dumpers as Lagos Residents Decry Waste Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-arrests-illegal-dumpers-as-lagos-residents-decry-waste-surge/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested several cart pushers allegedly involved in illegal
- [FG Arms Imo Farmers with Free Tools Boost Food](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-empowers-imo-farmers-free-tools/): IMO, Nigeria – The Federal Government distributes free agricultural tools to 90 farmer groups in Imo State to
- [Spanish Study Wipes Out Pancreatic Cancer Tumours in Mice](https://africanhealthreport.com/spanish-study-pancreatic-cancer-tumours-mice/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Spanish scientists report that an experimental three-drug therapy completely eliminates pancreatic cancer tumours in laboratory
- [EU-Funded School Project Boosts Education, Resilience in Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-funded-school-project-boosts-education-resilience-in-katsina/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government commissions and hands over a rehabilitated primary school in Daga Community,
- [Army Dismantles Terror Camps, Rescues Kidnap Victims in Kwara](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-dismantles-terror-camps-rescues-kidnap-victims-in-kwara/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army records fresh gains against terrorists in Kwara State, neutralising fighters and rescuing
- [Jigawa Signs Deal for 100MW Solar Panel Assembly Factory](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-signs-deal-for-100mw-solar-panel-assembly-factory/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa State signs a joint venture with Tesni Energy Nigeria Limited and Leda GreenPower of
- [Sanwo-Olu Defends Makoko Demolitions as Life-Saving Safety Measure](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-makoko-demolitions-safety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the demolition of waterfront shanties in Makoko aims to
- [Sachet Alcohol Ban Risks Five Million Jobs - Nigerian Businesses Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/sachet-alcohol-ban-risks-five-million-jobs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s organised private sector warns that the renewed prohibition of sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks
- [Lagos Backs Clean Cookstoves to Cut Carbon Emissions](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-backs-clean-cookstoves-to-cut-carbon-emissions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State pledges full support for distributing clean cookstoves to 80 million Nigerian households, a
- [FAAN Launches Nigeria’s First Electric Airport Shuttle in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/faan-launches-nigerias-first-electric-airport-shuttle-in-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a zero-emission electric shuttle service at
- [Senate Sets March 17 Deadline for 2026 Budget Approval](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-2026-budget-march17/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate aims to conclude deliberations on the ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget by March
- [NCDC Advises Nigerians: Drink Water Before Thirst Hits](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-drink-water-before-thirst/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) warns Nigerians that waiting until you
- [Nigeria’s Oil Sector Emerges Major Methane Polluter in Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-oil-sector-emerges-major-methane-polluter-in-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s oil and gas industry ranks among the largest sources of methane emissions in sub-Saharan
- [FG Commits ₦14.6bn to Modernise Nigeria’s Inland Waterways](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-commits-%e2%82%a614-6bn-to-modernise-nigerias-inland-waterways/): OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Federal Government allocates ₦14.6 billion for the procurement of modern vessels to replace unsafe
- [NAFDAC Says No Court Order Stops Sachet Alcohol Ban](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-says-no-court-order-stops-sachet-alcohol-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) say it has not
- [Nestlé Delays Alert After Detecting Toxin in Baby Formula](https://africanhealthreport.com/nestle-baby-formula-toxin-delay/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Swiss food giant Nestlé acknowledges it waits several days for a health-risk assessment before alerting
- [WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ntds-stigma-mental-health-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination and
- [Customs Seizes 3,461 Cannabis Parcels in Ogun, Transfers to NDLEA](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-intercepts-cannabis-ogun-ndlea/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, intercepts 3,461 parcels of Cannabis sativa
- [FG Approves ₦1tn Kano Metropolitan Rail to Ease Congestion](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-approves-kano-metropolitan-rail-project/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government approves a ₦1 trillion Metropolitan Rail Service for Kano State, marking a
- [Kano Deploys Rapid Response Team After Suspected Whooping Cough Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-whooping-cough-rapid-response-bebeji/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government launches a public health intervention in Durmawa community, Bebeji Local Government
- [Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Overhaul Water, Sanitation Services Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-digital-wash-platform-water-sanitation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State unveils a new digital management system designed to transform water, sanitation and hygiene
- [LAWMA Vows Prosecution as Attacks on Environmental Enforcement Officers Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-vows-prosecution-as-attacks-on-environmental-enforcement-officers-rise/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) issues a stern warning against assaults on its
- [Anambra Threatens School Closure Over Measles, Rubella Immunisation Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-threatens-school-closure-over-measles-rubella-immunisation-access/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government warns public and private schools against blocking children’s access to measles
- [Right-of-Way Disputes Stall Abuja Power Project - TCN Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/right-of-way-delay-abuja-power-project-tcn/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) raises alarm over persistent right-of-way constraints delaying completion of
- [SFH Malaria Campaign Protects 49m Nigerians in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-malaria-intervention-protects-nigerians-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) says its 2025 malaria intervention protects more than 49
- [Wike Warns Striking FCT Workers Over Defiance of Court Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-fct-workers-court-order-strike-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns striking civil servants to obey a National Industrial Court order
- [Wike Deploys 12 New Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-deploys-ambulances-fct-emergency-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, hands over 12 newly acquired ambulances
- [FG Seeks World Bank Support to Revive Steel Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-world-bank-support-nigeria-steel-sector/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government intensifies efforts to revive Nigeria’s steel industry, seeking World Bank technical and
- [Governors Cannot Pardon Terrorists - Lawyer Issues Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/governors-cannot-pardon-terrorists-constitution/): ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors lack the constitutional authority to grant amnesty to terrorists, a leading human rights
- [Nigerian Army Repatriates Refugees Safely from Cameroon](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-repatriates-refugees-safely-from-cameroon/): BORNO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army facilitates the safe return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon to Borno State,
- [NELFUND Extends Student Loan Deadline, Easing Access Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-extends-student-loan-deadline-february-27/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) extends the deadline for student loan applications for the
- [Jigawa Funds Wheat Research to Boost Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-wheat-research-food-security/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State launches a wheat value chain research programme, awarding grants to scholars to strengthen
- [Kwara Attracts $35m Chinese Investment, Commissions Lithium Plant](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-chinese-investment-lithium-plant/): KWARA, Nigeria – Kwara State secures $35 million in Chinese investments as a lithium processing plant begins operations,
- [Lagos Police Vow Prosecution After Anti-Demolition Protest Turns Controversial](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-prosecute-anti-demolition-protest/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos police vow to prosecute protest organisers after a demonstration against waterfront demolitions triggers sharp
- [Lagos Enforces Environmental Laws as KAI Intensifies Statewide Clean-Up](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-environmental-laws-kai-enforcement/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities intensify enforcement of environmental laws as sanitation officials warn residents that non-compliance threatens
- [Nigeria Records Nine Lassa Fever Deaths in Early 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lassa-fever-deaths-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria recorded nine deaths from Lassa fever in the first epidemiological week of 2026, pushing
- [MAN Warns Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens Jobs, Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/man-nafdac-sachet-alcohol-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s manufacturers warn that a renewed ban on sachet alcoholic beverages risks job losses, illicit
- [Jigawa Approves ₦2.6bn for 2026 Hajj Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-approves-2026-hajj-funding/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government approves ₦2.6 billion to fund the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, aiming to
- [Smart Urbanism Cuts Crime Rates by 40% - Nigerian Planner Says](https://africanhealthreport.com/smart-urbanism-crime-reduction-nigeria/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Smart urban planning significantly reduces crime in Nigeria’s major cities, cutting insecurity by up to
- [Nigeria Opens 50 Oil Blocks, Sets Tough Rules for 2025 Bid Round](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-50-oil-blocks-2025-licensing-round/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria opens 50 oil and gas blocks for bidding under the 2025 licensing round, warning
- [Africa’s Future Needs Investment, Not Aid Alone -  Shettima Says](https://africanhealthreport.com/africas-future-needs-investment-not-aid-alone-shettima-says/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s development challenges can no longer be solved through foreign
- [Police Arrest Six over ₦7.7bn Telecom Airtime, Data Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-telecom-fraud-7-7bn/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arrests six suspects over the alleged hacking of a telecommunications
- [NLC, TUC Back FCT Workers, Insist Strike Continues Despite Court Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-tuc-fct-workers-strike-wike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) declare full support for
- [New Repository Aims to Speed Outbreak Detection Across Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-central-data-repository/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) launches a Central Data Repository
- [Denmark-based Institute to Guide Evidence-driven Nutrition Policies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-new-centre-global-food-safety/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) designates a new collaborating centre in Denmark to strengthen global efforts
- [NUJ Warns Digital Illiteracy Threatens Journalism Careers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ai-training-nigerian-journalists-nuj/): OYO, Nigeria – Nigerian journalists who fail to embrace artificial intelligence and digital tools risk becoming irrelevant in
- [Governor Calls Sit-At-Home Compliance Irrational, Vows to Protect Commerce](https://africanhealthreport.com/soludo-monday-closures-onitsha-market/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo sharply criticises continued Monday shop closures at Onitsha Main Market,
- [JAMB Warns: Concealed Matriculation Risks Losing Dual Admissions](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-warns-concealed-matriculation-risks-losing-dual-admissions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) warns candidates already enrolled in tertiary institutions that
- [Dismissed Soldiers Arrested for Armed Robbery, Army Impersonation in Ibadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/dismissed-soldiers-armed-robbery-oyo-ibadan/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Police arrest two dismissed Nigerian Army corporals accused of leading armed robbery operations while impersonating
- [Nigeria Scraps HND–BSc Gap, Polytechnics Gain Degree Powers](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-scraps-hnd-bsc-gap-polytechnics-gain-degree-powers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria abolishes the long-standing divide between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and university degree graduates,
- [WHO Urges Healthier School Food as Childhood Obesity Overtakes Underweight](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-healthy-school-food-childhood-obesity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation on Tuesday urged governments to improve the nutritional quality of food
- [Nigeria Urged to Localise Maternal Supplement Production Amid Donor Shortfalls](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-maternal-nutrition-mms-local-manufacturing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian nutrition and pharmaceutical stakeholders on Tuesday called for local manufacturing and market-based financing of
- [Tinubu Sends 24 Health Bills to Senate for Overhaul](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-24-health-bills-senate/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu transmits 24 health-sector bills to the Senate, seeking sweeping reforms aimed at
- [Civil Groups Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Electricity Meter Charges](https://africanhealthreport.com/civil-groups-protest-disco-meter-fees/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society organisations threaten mass protests against electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) over allegations of illegal
- [Sachet Water Crisis Exposes Nigeria’s Plastic Pollution, Water Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/sachet-water-crisis-nigeria-plastic-infrastructure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s heavy reliance on plastic sachet water once again exposes deep failures in public water
- [Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-medical-screening-2026-hajj/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State commences medical screening for intending pilgrims as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj
- [Kebbi Trains 500 Vigilantes as Governor Bolsters Grassroots Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-trains-vigilantes-grassroots-security/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris inspects 500 vigilantes undergoing tactical refresher training, signalling renewed efforts
- [FG Moves to Deploy Veterans into Nigeria’s Ungoverned Spaces](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-deploys-veterans-ungoverned-spaces-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government unveils plans to deploy retired military veterans into ungoverned spaces as part
- [Lagos Firefighters Rescue 84-Year-Old From 140-Foot Well](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-firefighters-rescue-elderly-man-from-well/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos emergency responders rescue an 84-year-old man from a deep well in a dramatic operation
- [NDDC Targets Fully Digital Procurement to Curb Corruption by April](https://africanhealthreport.com/nddc-digital-procurement-reforms/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) plans to fully automate its procurement processes by
- [Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Again, Second Nationwide Blackout This Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-power-grid-collapse-blackout/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses again on Tuesday morning, plunging homes and businesses nationwide into darkness
- [Court Orders FCTA Workers Back, Declares Strike Rights Limited](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-orders-fcta-workers-back-declares-strike-rights-limited/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Industrial Court orders workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately
- [Troops Neutralise Two Bandits Along Naka–Makurdi Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-neutralise-bandits-naka-makurdi/): BENUE, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke Joint Task Force neutralise two suspected armed bandits during a
- [Adamawa to Recruit 5,000 Teachers to Boost Education Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-recruit-5000-teachers/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government announces plans to recruit an additional 5,000 teachers as part of
- [Soludo Shuts Onitsha Market Over Continued Monday Sit-At-Home](https://africanhealthreport.com/soludo-closes-onitsha-market-sit-at-home/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo orders the closure of Onitsha Main Market for one week
- [Ogun Enters Final Asphalt Phase on Iperu–Ilishan Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-final-asphalt-iperu-ilishan-road/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government says reconstruction and dualisation work on the 5.3-kilometre Iperu–Ilishan Road has
- [FG Pledges to Clear 20-Year Public Service Arrears](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-clear-public-service-arrears/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Federal Government vows to fully settle long-standing entitlements owed to public servants affected by
- [First Lady Urges Nigerians to Embrace Clean Renewable Energy](https://africanhealthreport.com/first-lady-nigeria-clean-energy-day/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, calls on citizens to actively support renewable energy adoption,
- [CBN Grants National Licences to Fintechs, Tightens Consumer Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-national-licences-fintechs-microfinance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Central Bank grants national operating licences to leading FinTech firms and microfinance banks, strengthening
- [NNPC, Chevron confirm new oil discovery in Niger Delta](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-chevron-new-oil-discovery/): DELTA, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07
- [Nigeria Performs First Robotic Surgery for Women in West Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-first-robotic-surgery-women/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria records a medical milestone as doctors perform the first robotic gynaecological surgery in West
- [Lagos Opens Online Recruitment for Neighbourhood Safety Corps Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-neighbourhood-safety-corps-recruitment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps launches an online recruitment drive to hire officers across
- [FCT Schools Shut as Teachers Strike Over Unpaid Salary Arrears](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-schools-shut-teachers-strike-unpaid-arrears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – All public primary and secondary schools across Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory shut on Monday as
- [Tax Reform or Public Panic? Inside Nigeria’s Controversial 2026 Tax Changes](https://africanhealthreport.com/tax-reform-or-public-panic-inside-nigerias-controversial-2026-tax-changes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When rumours began spreading across Nigeria that the government would soon begin “taxing bank deposits”
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 19th to 25th January 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-health-development-stories-nigeria-jan-19-25-2026/): EDITOR’S NOTE Nigeria’s health and development landscape this week reveals a nation at a critical crossroads. As dengue
- [Reps Reject Minority Probe on Tax Laws, Cite Procedure Breach](https://africanhealthreport.com/house-rejects-minority-tax-probe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives rejects an ad-hoc committee reportedly set up by its minority caucus
- [Kaduna Begins Nigeria’s Largest Inter-State Bus Terminal Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-largest-interstate-bus-terminal/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State launches construction of what Governor Uba Sani describes as Nigeria’s largest inter-state bus
- [Police Arrest Man Over ₦5.2m Fake Jobs Scam in Kebbi](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-police-fake-job-scam-arrest/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Police in Kebbi State arrest a man accused of orchestrating a fake employment scheme that
- [Shell Signals $20bn Nigeria Expansion, Citing Tinubu’s Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/shell-20bn-investment-nigeria-tinubu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global energy giant Shell Plc signals renewed confidence in Nigeria’s economy, as its Chief Executive
- [Tinubu Heads to Turkey to Deepen Nigeria-Ankara Ties](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-turkey-state-visit-bilateral-relations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja for a state visit to Turkey, signalling Nigeria’s push to
- [Police Intercept Suspected Explosives in Oyo Intelligence Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-police-intercept-suspected-explosives/): OYO, Nigeria – Police in Oyo State intercept a truck conveying material suspected to be explosive devices, triggering
- [Self-Medication, Poor Regulation Fuel Diabetes Crisis in Nigeria - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/self-medication-regulation-diabetes-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rising diabetes cases in Nigeria are being driven by self-medication and weak regulation of foods
- [Prostate Cancer Surgeries Surge as Lagos Hospital Treats 212 Men](https://africanhealthreport.com/prostate-cancer-surgeries-lagos-kelina-hospital/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos-based specialist hospital records a sharp rise in prostate-related surgeries as prostate cancer and
- [Ending a Silent Scourge: Inside the Global Race to Eliminate Cervical Cancer](https://africanhealthreport.com/ending-a-silent-scourge-inside-the-global-race-to-eliminate-cervical-cancer/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Cervical cancer should no longer exist as a death sentence. The science to prevent it
- [Governor Sani Commissions Roads in Kaduna, Pays ₦1bn Compensation](https://africanhealthreport.com/sani-commissions-roads-kaduna-compensation/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani inaugurates newly completed road projects in Makarfi and Zaria, reinforcing
- [NABTEB Extends Technical College Exam Registration to Four Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/nabteb-technical-college-exam-registration-extension/): BENIN, Nigeria – The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) announces a four-month registration window for candidates
- [Troops Arrest 65-Year-Old Woman Over Boko Haram Drug Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-arrest-woman-boko-haram-drug-supply/): BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrest a 65-year-old woman, Hauwa Abulazeez, over allegations that she
- [Ekiti Cracks Down on Illegal Waste Dumping, Flood Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-cracks-down-on-illegal-waste-dumping-flood-risks/): OYE-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA) has issued a strong caution to Oye-Ekiti inhabitants
- [NDLEA Seizes ₦3bn Heroin, Busts Drug, Explosives Rings](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-seizes-3bn-heroin-abkhazia-drug-bust/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) records a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s anti-narcotics war
- [Kano Police Recover ₦20m Stolen Toyota, Arrest Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-recover-%e2%82%a620m-stolen-toyota-arrest-suspects/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command recovers a stolen Toyota Sienna valued at ₦20 million, reinforcing
- [Kano Upgrades Prison Sanitation with New Toilets, Kitchen Renovation](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-goron-dutse-prison-sanitation-upgrade/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government completes the construction of 15 toilet facilities and renovates the kitchen
- [WHO Warns US Exit Threatens Global Health Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-us-withdrawal-global-health-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the
- [Ogun Students Hail AI Teaching Platform, Applaud Abiodun’s Vision](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-students-hail-ai-teaching-platform-applaud-abioduns-vision/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) commends Governor Dapo Abiodun for launching an
- [JAMB Opens 2025 UTME Registration, Tightens Underage Monitoring Rules](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-opens-2025-utme-registration-tightens-underage-monitoring-rules/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s admissions body, JAMB, opens registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on Sunday,
- [Kaduna Targets Total Water Access with N100bn Infrastructure Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-targets-total-water-access-with-n100bn-infrastructure-push/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani sets 2026 as the deadline for universal access to clean
- [Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Delayed CONHESS Salary Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/unions-threaten-nationwide-strike-over-delayed-conhess-salary-review/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two largest labour centres issue a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health,
- [Lagos Defends Makoko Demolition, Cites Safety, Years of Engagement](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-makoko-demolition-safety-engagement/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government insists its demolition of waterfront settlements in Makoko follows more than
- [NISO: Transmission Line Failures Trigger Nationwide Grid Collapse ](https://africanhealthreport.com/niso-transmission-line-failures-trigger-nationwide-grid-collapse/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapses on Friday following the simultaneous failure of multiple high-voltage transmission
- [Dangerous Chemicals Threaten Nigerians as Unsafe Food Preservation Spreads](https://africanhealthreport.com/unsafe-food-preservation-health-risks-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s food safety is under renewed threat as agricultural experts warn that the use of
- [Flushed Promises: How Nigeria’s Sanitation Emergency Keeps Fueling a Preventable Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-wash-crisis-open-defecation-cholera/):  ABUJA, Nigeria – When Nigeria declared a state of emergency in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 2018,
- [Katsina Governor Approves Recruitment of 4,000 Health Workers, Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-recruitment-health-workers-teachers/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announces plans to recruit 4,000 professionals, including medical personnel
- [Turkey Pledges Counter-Terrorism Support After Deadly Kwara Massacre](https://africanhealthreport.com/turkey-support-nigeria-kwara-terror-attack/): KWARA, Nigeria — Turkey pledges continued support for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts following the killing of more than 170
- [Lagos Launches Cooking Oil Recycling Scheme to Cut Pollution, Create Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-cooking-oil-recycling-scheme/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State launches a pioneering used cooking oil recycling programme aimed at reducing environmental pollution
- [Health Experts Warn Excessive Salt Intake Drives Nigeria’s Hypertension Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/excessive-salt-consumption-nigeria-health-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian health experts warn that excessive salt consumption is accelerating cases of hypertension and cardiovascular
- [Edo, NNPC Sign Deal for 10,000-Barrel-Per-Day Refinery](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-nnpc-10000-bpd-refinery/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State secures a landmark partnership with NNPC Limited to develop a 10,000-barrel-per-day condensate
- [Lagos Hits 89% Coverage in Ongoing Child Immunisation Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hits-89-coverage-in-ongoing-child-immunisation-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State records 89 per cent coverage in its ongoing measles-rubella and routine immunisation campaign,
- [Ogun Seals Abeokuta Fuel Stations Over Missing Public Toilets](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-seals-fuel-stations-public-toilets/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government shuts two fuel stations in Abeokuta for violating sanitation laws, intensifying
- [Ogun, UNICEF Launch Ambulance Boat to Save Riverine Lives](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-unicef-ambulance-boat-riverine-healthcare/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), commissions a
- [Nigeria Launches Strategy to Tap $7.7tn Global Halal Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-strategy-to-tap-7-7tn-global-halal-economy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu launches Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, positioning Africa’s largest economy to tap
- [FG Begins CPR, AED Training to Boost Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-begins-cpr-aed-training-to-boost-emergency-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government begins cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS) and automated external defibrillator
- [FG Moves to End State Control of Local Government Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-local-government-financial-autonomy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government signals a tougher stance against state interference in funds allocated to Nigeria’s
- [Lawmakers Query NBET Over N4.1bn Spending, Suspend 2026 Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-query-nbet-spending-budget/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Finance questions the management of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading
- [Tinubu Expands Nigeria for Women Programme to Reach 25 Million](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-for-women-programme-scale-up/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu expands the Nigeria for Women Programme to target 25 million beneficiaries nationwide,
- [Nigeria Clarifies US Military Ties, Denies Foreign Troop Deployment Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-military-partnership-clarification/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its security cooperation with the United States does not involve
- [All 183 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers Freed After 18-Days Captivity](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-worshippers-abduction-rescue/): KADUNA, Nigeria – All 183 worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area regain their
- [Nigeria Launches Nationwide Drive to Detect Undiagnosed Bleeding Disorders](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-nationwide-drive-to-detect-undiagnosed-bleeding-disorders/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria (HFN)on Thursday launches a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying thousands
- [Makinde Inducts Nearly 4,000 Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-primary-healthcare-workers-induction/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde inducts 3,933 newly recruited primary healthcare workers, marking one of
- [West Africa Unveils Regional Roadmap for Fair Lassa Fever Vaccine Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/west-africa-lassa-fever-vaccine-roadmap/): ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire – West African governments launch a landmark regional framework to guarantee equitable access to Lassa
- [Power Bills or Public Services? Nigerians Speak on Electricity Subsidy Row](https://africanhealthreport.com/power-bills-or-public-services-nigerians-speak-on-electricity-subsidy-row/): (By Hussaini Ibrahim, Korede Abdullah, Oluwafunbi Bello, Edino Cornelius, Oluwatobi Adu and Otamere Gladness) As Nigeria weighs the
- [Police Deploy Tactical Units After Deadly Kaiama Attack Kills 75](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-deploy-tactical-units-after-deadly-kaiama-attack-kills-75/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police deploy specialised tactical units to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following
- [Nigeria Partners 40-Nation Network to Boost Cassava, Soybean Processing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-partners-40-nation-network-to-boost-cassava-soybean-processing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government agrees to partner with a 40-nation African industrial network to scale up
- [Yobe Police Arrest 26 Over Illegal Tree Felling, Environmental Crimes](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-police-arrest-26-over-illegal-tree-felling-environmental-crimes/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – Police in Yobe State arrest 26 men for alleged criminal conspiracy and illegal tree felling
- [Lagos Removes 27 Vehicles in Crackdown on Dangerous Overloading](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-overloading-crackdown-lastma/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Traffic authorities in Lagos have on Thursday impounded 27 vehicles during a targeted enforcement operation
- [Kogi Begins Mass Livestock Vaccination to Halt Deadly Animal Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-livestock-vaccination-campaign/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – Kogi State has launched a large-scale livestock vaccination campaign aimed at controlling transboundary animal diseases
- [Nigeria Needs N36bn Investment to Unlock Commercial Beekeeping Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-beekeeping-investment-n36bn/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s beekeeping industry requires at least ₦36 billion in fresh investment to shift from small-scale
- [Nigeria Tightens Antimicrobial Surveillance as Poor Data Threatens Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tightens-antimicrobial-surveillance-as-poor-data-threatens-public-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian health authorities are rolling out a national quality assurance framework to fix weaknesses in
- [Forests of Fear: How Nigeria’s Green Belts Became Kidnap Kingdoms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-kidnapping-crisis-how-forests-became-criminal-havens/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As night falls across Nigeria’s hinterlands, fear travels faster than light. Roads empty early. Villages
- [Lagos Begins Six-Week Apongbon Bridge Repairs, Diverts Traffic](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-apongbon-bridge-repair-traffic-diversion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces a six-week repair programme on Apongbon Bridge, introducing phased traffic
- [Lagos, Rotary Clubs Drive Literacy with Statewide School Quiz](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rotary-literacy-school-quiz/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government strengthens its push for academic excellence as it partners Rotary International
- [Reps Summon Banks, Agencies Over Missing Agricultural Intervention Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-agricultural-intervention-funds-banks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives intensifies scrutiny of agricultural intervention programmes as lawmakers threaten to compel
- [Early Detection, Healthy Living Key to Beating Cancer - Soludo](https://africanhealthreport.com/early-detection-healthy-living-cancer-soludo/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, urges Nigerians to prioritise early cancer
- [Hidden Chains: Nigeria’s Uneven Battle Against Human Trafficking](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-human-trafficking-hidden-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – It is a crime that rarely announces itself. There are no sirens, no public scenes,
- [Cholera Vaccination Campaigns Restart as Global Vaccine Supply Rebounds](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-cholera-vaccination-campaigns-resume/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health agencies restart preventive cholera vaccination campaigns after vaccine supply reaches a critical recovery
- [Nigeria Begins First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-immunotherapy-trial-colorectal-cancer/): OSUN, Nigeria – Nigeria launches its first immunotherapy clinical trial, offering free, cutting-edge treatment to colorectal cancer patients
- [Nigeria Opens Environment University to Tackle Niger Delta Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-environment-university-niger-delta/): DELTA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a specialised university to confront environmental degradation in the Niger Delta,
- [WHO urges Countries to Integrate Mental Health into NTD Programmes](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-mental-health-neglected-tropical-diseases/): ABUJA, Nigeria -The World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to place mental health care at the centre of
- [Global Study Finds Nearly Four in Ten Cancers Linked to Avoidable Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-cancer-cases-preventable-study/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly four out of every ten cancer cases worldwide are preventable, according to a major
- [IMF Projects Nigeria To Overtake Rivals As Economy Strengthens](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-economy-growth-imf-jpg/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Nigeria will become Africa’s third largest economy by 2026,
- [African Traditional Leaders Vow Action to End Gender-Based Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-traditional-leaders-gender-based-violence/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Traditional and cultural leaders from across Africa renew a collective commitment to end gender-based violence
- [Experts Warn Failing Primary Healthcare Leaves Lagos Residents at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-phc-funding-gaps-experts-warn/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health experts warn that persistent gaps in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Lagos continue
- [Lagos Begins Eight-Month Overhaul to Fix Failing Water Treatment Plants](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-water-corporation-iju-adiyan-rehabilitation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government begins an eight-month rehabilitation of its two largest water treatment facilities,
- [Senate Confirms Justice Oyewole’s Appointment to Nigeria Supreme Court](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-confirms-justice-oyewole-supreme-court/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirms Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of
- [JAMB Halts Ekiti Exam Town Selection Amid Registration Restructurings](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-ekiti-exam-town-suspension/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) temporarily suspends the selection of examination towns in
- [NAFDAC Dismisses Fake Recruitment Press Release Circulating Online](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-recruitment-press-release/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warn Nigerians to ignore
- [FAAN to Close MMIA Terminal 1 for Upgrade](https://africanhealthreport.com/faan-mm-ia-terminal-1-closure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announces that Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International
- [NiMet Predicts Three-Day Thunderstorms Across Southern States](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-thunderstorm-forecast-southern-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecasts three days of thunderstorms across several southern states between
- [Tinubu Directs Preventive Approach to Federal Road Maintenance](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-preventive-road-maintenance-ferma/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu directs the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to adopt a preventive, planned
- [FG Launches Youth Initiative to Address Insecurity Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-safe-nigeria-youth-initiative/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a nationwide youth empowerment programme targeting 11,000 young Nigerians, as part
- [FUTA Suspends MBBS Admissions for 2026/2027 Academic Session](https://africanhealthreport.com/futa-suspends-mbbs-admission/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) announces it will not admit students into its
- [Africa Energy Bank Targets $10bn Oil, Gas Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-energy-bank-10bn-investment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa prepares for a major energy investment surge as the newly established African Energy Bank
- [Abia Launches E-Health Project to Digitise Medical Records](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-e-health-project-digital-records/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government launches a comprehensive E-Health initiative to digitise medical records, expand telemedicine,
- [Kogi Shuts Schools Temporarily Over Credible Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-schools-closed-security-threats/): KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Government orders a temporary closure of schools across the state, citing credible
- [Senate Bill Pushes Increased Federal Share of Revenue](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-revenue-sharing-federal-share/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate introduces a constitutional amendment bill seeking to increase the Federal Government’s share
- [FCTA Workers Resume Duties After Unions Reach Truce](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-workers-resume-after-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Labour unions direct workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume duties immediately,
- [Lagos Assembly Halts Makoko Demolitions, Orders Immediate Government Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-assembly-halts-makoko-demolitions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State House of Assembly orders an immediate halt to demolition activities in Makoko
- [Again: Senate Stalls Electoral Act Amendment After Closed-Door Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-electoral-act-amendment-delay/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate again delays passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026,
- [FCTA Confirms Antivenom Readiness After Abuja Snakebite Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-antivenom-abuja-hospitals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) assures residents that public hospitals remain fully stocked with
- [Delays in Micronutrient Rollout Threaten Maternal Health Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/micronutrient-supplements-maternal-health-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nutrition International warns that delays in scaling up Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women
- [Senate Orders Mandatory Antivenom Stocking After Abuja Snakebite Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-orders-mandatory-antivenom-stocking-after-abuja-snakebite-death/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate urges health regulators to make antivenom availability compulsory for licensing private hospitals, following
- [WHO Launches 2026 Appeal to Support Millions in Health Emergencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-2026-global-health-emergency-appeal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is seeking nearly US$1 billion under its 2026 global appeal to
- [TETFund Begins Abuja Leadership Centre, Targets 467 Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-abuja-leadership-centre-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – TETFund launches Abuja leadership centre, unveils nationwide projects plan By Koko Maxwella, Abuja The Tertiary
- [NDLEA Urges Development-Led Approach to End Illegal Drug Farming](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-development-strategy-illegal-drug-farming/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd.),
- [63% of Nigerian Minors Access Alcohol Easily - Survey](https://africanhealthreport.com/survey-nigerian-minors-alcohol-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly two in three Nigerian minors consume alcohol occasionally, according to a nationwide survey that
- [NECO Releases 2025 External SSCE Results, Performance Improves Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-2025-external-ssce-results/): MINNA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate
- [NIS Alerts Job Seekers as Fake Recruitment Portals Flood Online](https://africanhealthreport.com/nis-warns-fake-recruitment-portals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Immigration Service (NIS) is warning job seekers to beware of a surge in fake
- [Six Killed, 23 Injured in Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/six-killed-23-injured-in-lagos-ibadan-expressway-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Six passengers have been confirmed dead and 23 others injured following a road crash around
- [LASEMA Records 173 Deaths from 1,156 Emergencies in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasema-records-173-deaths-from-1156-emergencies-in-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – At least 173 people will die during emergency incidents across Lagos State in 2025, as
- [South-East Development Commission Unveils Long-Term Regional Master Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/southeast-development-commission-vision-2050/): ENUGU, Nigeria – The South-East Development Commission unveils a long-term master plan aimed at transforming infrastructure and economic
- [NiMet Warns Nigerians of Dusty Skies, Isolated Thunderstorms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-warns-nigerians-of-dusty-skies-isolated-thunderstorms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather authority issued a three-day advisory warning of hazy conditions, suspended dust particles and
- [Fire Guts Sections of Popular Kano Singa Market](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-market-fire-anambra-blaze-death/): KANO, Nigeria – A devastating early-morning fire tears through parts of Singa Market in Kano on Monday, halting
- [Nasarawa Approves ₦13bn to Build Roads Across LGAs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-13bn-rural-road-projects/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Nasarawa State Government approves ₦13 billion to construct one kilometre of road in each
- [SFH Reaches 4.1m Children in Nationwide Malaria Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/sfh-malaria-prevention-children-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) expands Nigeria’s malaria prevention efforts in 2025, reaching more
- [FG, States Share ₦1.969tn as VAT Revenue Surges](https://africanhealthreport.com/faac-shares-december-2025-revenue/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government, states and local government councils share a total of ₦1.969 trillion as
- [Yelwata Attack Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism Charges](https://africanhealthreport.com/yelwata-attack-suspects-terrorism-trial/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nine suspects accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State are pleading
- [New Global Customs Codes Target Faster Vaccine Delivery - WHO](https://africanhealthreport.com/new-customs-codes-speed-vaccine-emergencies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health and trade agencies are introducing new customs codes designed to accelerate the movement
- [Police Warn Extremists May Hijack Planned Abuja Labour Protest](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-warn-extremist-threat-abuja-labour-protest/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Nigeria’s capital are urging labour unions to postpone a planned solidarity protest, citing
- [Lagos Warns Influencers Against Exploiting Children in Online Content](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-creators-child-safety-online/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is warning content creators, influencers and digital media producers against using
- [After the Sirens Fall Silent: Why Nigeria Cannot Afford to Blink on Mpox](https://africanhealthreport.com/mpox-after-emergency-nigeria-must-not-lower-guard/): LAGOS, Nigeria – When Africa’s public health leaders quietly lowered the emergency siren on mpox, it was meant
- [Doctor Urges Health Funding Overhaul as Lagos Facilities Face Strain](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctor-calls-health-funding-overhaul-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A senior medical leader calls for a radical restructuring of Nigeria’s healthcare financing model, warning
- [Labour Unions Plan Mass Rally as FCT Workers’ Strike Drags](https://africanhealthreport.com/labour-unions-mass-rally-fct-workers-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two largest labour organisations announce plans for a mass rally in Abuja as the
- [Kano Governor Donates ₦50m to ABU Technology Innovation Hub](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-donates-%e2%82%a650m-to-abu-technology-innovation-hub/): ZARIA, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, announces a ₦50 million donation to support the establishment
- [Kano Governor Approves Key Appointments to Strengthen Public Service](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-approves-strategic-appointments/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, approves a fresh round of strategic appointments and promotions
- [Lagos Taskforce Seizes Okadas, Arrests Vehicles on Coastal Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-taskforce-seizes-okadas-coastal-road/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Taskforce launches a renewed enforcement operation along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, confiscating
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories 26 January – 02 February 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories-26-january-02-february-2026/): EDITOR’S NOTE Nigeria’s health and development landscape this week reveals a country caught between progress and peril. While
- [Unemployment, Weak Intelligence Fuel Rising Family Violence in Kano - Expert](https://africanhealthreport.com/unemployment-weak-intelligence-family-violence-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – A senior security consultant has linked the rising cases of domestic and intra-family violence in
- [NCC, NSCDC Warn Builders Over Fibre Cable Damage Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncc-nscdc-warning-fibre-cable-damage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s telecom regulator and civil defence agency issued a stern warning to construction firms over
- [Ogun Rejects Ondo Claim Over Disputed Eba Island Oil Well](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-ondo-dispute-eba-island-oil-well/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government dismisses claims by neighbouring Ondo State that an oil well on
- [FG Targets May 29 Completion of Bida–Zungeru Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/bida-zungeru-wushishi-road-completion/): NIGER, Nigeria – The Federal Government says it targets May 29, 2026, for the completion and commissioning of
- [FMC Denies Negligence in Abuja Singer’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/fmc-jabi-denies-negligence-snakebite-death/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, firmly rejects social media claims that negligence or lack
- [Yelwata Killings Suspects Face Trial as FG Vows Justice](https://africanhealthreport.com/yelwata-killings-suspects-trial-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attacks in Benue State will be arraigned on Monday
- [SERAP Sues NNPCL Over Alleged Missing ₦22.3bn Oil Revenues](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-sues-nnpcl-missing-oil-revenue/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) files a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum
- [Kano Government Intensifies Surveillance After Suspected Diphtheria Cases Emerge](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-diphtheria-surveillance-gamji/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government intensifies disease surveillance and emergency response in Gamji Village, Garko Local
- [Ogoni Group Issues 14-Day Ultimatum Over Alleged $300m Fund Diversion](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogoni-ultimatum-300m-compensation-fund/): RIVERS, Nigeria – The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) issues a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the
- [Gbajabiamila’s Mother Launches ₦2.5bn Nursing Education Development Fund](https://africanhealthreport.com/gbajabiamila-mother-nursing-fund-launch/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Alhaja Lateefat Gbajabiamila, mother of the Chief of Staff to the President, launches a ₦2.5
- [Zamfara Governor Commissions Hospital, Projects to Boost Grassroots Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-governor-commissions-hospital-projects-to-boost-grassroots-development/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal commissions a renovated General Hospital and four major infrastructure projects
- [Three-Year-Old Dies After Falling into Open Well in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/three-year-old-dies-after-falling-into-open-well-in-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – A three-year-old boy has died after falling into an open well in Kano State, reigniting
- [Kaduna Abductions: Christian Leaders Demand Urgent Protection for Worshippers](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-abductions-christian-leaders-demand-protection/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna are demanding immediate government action to secure worship centres and
- [Listening Before Speaking: What Nigeria’s Youth Taught Me Through the 1.8bn Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/listening-to-nigerias-youth-agenda-for-action-adolescents/): In 2023, I began a journey that changed how I understood my country and its young people. I
- [Nigeria Secures Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-permanent-seat-african-central-bank/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria secures a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, marking a
- [Shettima Arrives Addis Ababa for African Union Summit](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-au-summit-addis-ababa/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrives in Addis Ababa to represent President Bola Tinubu at the
- [Tinubu Orders Security Surge After Deadly Kwara Village Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-security-surge-kwara-attacks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria intensifies security operations across the North Central region after gunmen kill about 75 villagers
- [INEC Projects ₦873bn Cost for 2027 General Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-budget-873bn-2027-nigeria-elections/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s election management body projects nearly ₦874 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections, citing
- [New Nicotine Products Flood Nigeria, Targeting Youth](https://africanhealthreport.com/new-nicotine-products-youth-nigeria-cappa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 570 new nicotine products enter Nigeria’s markets within three months, exploiting regulatory gaps
- [Lagos Urges Mass Enrolment to Strengthen Health Insurance Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-urges-enrolment-ilera-eko-health-insurance/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government urges residents to enrol massively in its mandatory health insurance scheme,
- [Early Screening Can Save Sickle Cell Children - Experts Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/early-screening-sickle-cell-child-deaths-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s persistently high under-five deaths linked to sickle cell disease stem largely from the absence
- [Free Meter, Vanishing Power: Abuja Homes Pay More for Less Light](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-meters-fewer-units-abuja-aedc-feature/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When Mrs. Omebi Ijeoma watched officials remove the old prepaid electricity meter from her Abuja
- [NSCDC Rescues 37 Ghanaians from Trafficking Network in Ekiti](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-rescues-ghanaians-trafficking-ekiti/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Civil Defence operatives rescue 37 young Ghanaians from a suspected cross-border human trafficking syndicate
- [Kano Warns Residents as Respiratory Infections Rise Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-respiratory-infections-urti-advisory/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has issued a public advisory as cases
- [Lagos Tightens Health Facility Oversight, Warns Against Quack Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tightens-health-facility-oversight-warns-against-quack-centres/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government intensifies oversight of health facilities and urges residents to verify accreditation
- [China Rejects Terror Funding, Illegal Mining Claims in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/china-rejects-terror-funding-illegal-mining-claims-in-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – China firmly denies allegations linking its mining firms in Nigeria to illegal mining and terrorism
- [Solar Mini-Grid Ends Darkness for 4,000 FCT Homes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-korea-solar-mini-grid-fct/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 4,000 households in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory now receive uninterrupted electricity as a
- [FG Distributes Free Farm Equipment to Jigawa Small Farmers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-free-farm-equipment-jigawa/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Federal Government distributes farm machinery and agro-inputs free of charge to small-scale farmers in
- [UNICEF Raises Alarm Over Out-of-School Children in North](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-out-of-school-children-northern-nigeria/): KANO, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund warns that millions of children in Northern Nigeria remain out
- [Nurses Walk Out of Kaduna Psychiatric Hospital Over Pay Disputes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nurses-strike-kaduna-psychiatric-hospital/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Medical services grind to a halt at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, as nurses embark
- [Benue Moves IDPs From Relief to Long-Term Resettlement](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-long-term-recovery-plan-idps/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Benue State authorities announce a long-term recovery strategy aimed at moving thousands of displaced residents
- [WHO Backs Global Pooled Procurement for Emergency Medical Supplies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-pooled-procurement-emergency-supplies/): GENEVA – Global health leaders call for stronger international cooperation on pooled procurement to ensure faster and fairer
- [KEDCO Warns Transmission Failures Behind Northwest Power Outages](https://africanhealthreport.com/kedco-transmission-failures-northwest-power/): KANO, Nigeria – Power outages across Northwestern Nigeria persist due to weaknesses in the national transmission network, the
- [NAPTIP Foils Iraq Trafficking Plot, Rescues Seven Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-rescues-women-iraq-trafficking-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescue seven young
- [Granite Truck Crushes Car on Lekki Road, Driver Dies](https://africanhealthreport.com/granite-truck-crash-lekki-ajah-expressway/): Lagos, Nigeria – A speeding truck carrying granite overturns on the Lekki–Ajah Expressway on Thursday morning, killing a
- [Riding Free: Inside Abuja’s Zero-Fare Metro Experiment](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-free-metro-zero-fare-experiment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As dawn breaks over Nigeria’s capital, the familiar snarl of traffic builds along Abuja’s wide
- [Nigeria Pushes Education Global as TETFund, VON Seal Media Alliance](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pushes-education-global-as-tetfund-von-seal-media-alliance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to reclaim control of its education narrative on the global stage as the
- [Early Morning Fires Destroy Shops, Threaten Fuel Depot in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-fire-outbreak-timber-market-tanker/): KANO, Nigeria – No fewer than 30 permanent shops and 55 temporary stalls were destroyed in the early
- [Group Warns Ignoring Mental Health Fuels Maternal Deaths in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-mental-health-maternal-care-chriced/): KANO, Nigeria – Civil society group CHRICED urges Kano State to urgently integrate mental health services into maternal
- [Lagos Declares Zero Tolerance for HIV Stigma, Discrimination](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-zero-stigma-hiv-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government launches a renewed Zero Stigma Campaign to combat discrimination against people
- [Sanwo-Olu Boosts Widows, Veterans with Palliatives at Lagos Legion Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-widows-veterans-lagos-legion-day/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu extends social support to military families as over 600 widows
- [Edo Targets Cultism in Schools with Statewide Sensitisation Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-anti-cultism-school-campaign/): Benin City, Nigeria – The Edo State Government intensifies its crackdown on cultism and drug abuse by taking
- [WHO Seeks US COVID Origins Data After Washington’s Exit](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-us-covid-origins-intelligence/): Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) urges the United States to disclose any intelligence it holds on
- [Police Arrest Suspect After IED Blast Rocks Bayelsa Secretariat](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-secretariat-explosion-arrest/): YENAGOA, Nigeria – Police in Bayelsa State arrest a 60-year-old man following an improvised explosive device (IED) blast
- [Kwara Moves to Sanction Food Vendors Over Lassa Fever Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-food-vendors-lassa-fever/): Ilorin, Nigeria – Authorities in Kwara State warn food handlers and processors of stiff penalties as officials intensify
- [Millions Remain Blind as Global Cataract Surgery Gap Widens](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-cataract-surgery-gap-global/): Geneva – Millions of people worldwide remain unnecessarily blind as access to simple, sight-restoring cataract surgery continues to
- [Valentine’s Celebrations Must Not Fuel HIV - NACA Warns Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/valentine-day-hiv-prevention-naca/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) urges Nigerians to prioritise health and
- [Neurologists Demand Innovation to Tackle Epilepsy Care Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-epilepsy-care-neurology-conference/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigerian neurologists call for urgent innovation, integration and interdisciplinary collaboration to address persistent gaps in
- [Cancer Crisis Worsens as Senate Calls for National Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cancer-national-emergency-call/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government faces renewed pressure to declare cancer a national emergency as rising treatment
- [FGM Persists Despite Laws as Rivers State Vows Total Elimination](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-fgm-zero-tolerance-commitment/): Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Rivers State Government renews its determination to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), admitting
- [Homes on Water, Lives in Limbo: How Lagos’ Push for Development Is Unmooring Makoko’s Poor](https://africanhealthreport.com/displacement-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The first sound was not an announcement or a siren. It was the slow, grinding
- [Over 1.4m Nigerians Get Free Glasses Under Jigi Bola](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigi-bola-free-glasses-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 1.4 million Nigerians receive free reading glasses within one year under the Federal
- [Edo Assembly Halts Sitting After Bullets Discovered at Complex](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-assembly-halts-sitting-after-bullets-discovered-at-complex/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State House of Assembly suspends its first 2026 sitting after bullets and
- [Abia Group Threatens University Occupation Over Delayed Professorial Promotion](https://africanhealthreport.com/mouau-professorial-promotion-protest/): UMUDIKE, Nigeria – A pressure group, Old Bende Young Professionals, threatens to occupy the Michael Okpara University of
- [JOHESU Strike Paralyzes Lagos Hospitals as Patients Seek Alternatives](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-strike-lagos-public-hospitals/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Patients across Lagos State remain stranded as the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) extends its
- [NNPC Champions Gas-Led Industrialisation at Africa Energy Conference](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-gas-led-industrialisation-africa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPC Ltd,) has renewed its commitment to strengthening continental
- [NiMet Forecasts Prolonged Rains Across Thirteen Nigerian States](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-2026-climate-forecast-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather agency warns farmers and policymakers to brace for prolonged rainfall in 13 states
- [NDLEA Officer Killed as Drug Raid Sparks Violent Resistance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-officer-killed-rivers-drug-raid/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officer dies following a violent confrontation during a
- [Nigerian Senate Reverses Electronic Results Ban After Nationwide Protests](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-senate-electronic-results-reversal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate reverses its controversial decision to block electronic transmission of election results after days
- [AHF Takes Condom Campaign to Streets as STIs Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahf-nigeria-condom-campaign-sti-rise/): ABUJA, Nigeria – AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has on Monday revealed plans to move its condom advocacy
- [NAFDAC Seizes N3bn Fake Drugs in Major Lagos Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-drugs-lagos-raid/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), uncovers a massive counterfeit medicine
- [Lagos Unveils Roadmap for Global Financial Centre Ambition](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-international-financial-centre-roadmap/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State unveils a formal roadmap to establish the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), positioning
- [Nigeria Earns $500m Exports, Trade Ministry Seeks Bigger Capital Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-trade-ministry-500m-export-revenue-budget/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment records more than $500 million in export earnings
- [NAFDAC Debunks Viral Claim of Amoxicillin Ban in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-denies-amoxicillin-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator NAFDAC dismisses claims that the antibiotic Amoxicillin has been secretly banned, describing
- [Plateau Targets ₦65bn IGR, Plans Bank Tracking for Defaulters](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-igr-65bn-bank-tracking-tax/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State plans to deploy bank transaction data to identify tax defaulters as it targets
- [NDC, ECOWAS Launch Leadership Course to Boost Peace Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndc-ecowas-leadership-course-peace-operations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States
- [Protest Rocks National Assembly Over Rejected Electronic Election Results](https://africanhealthreport.com/protest-national-assembly-electronic-results/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society groups and former presidential candidate Peter Obi lead a protest at Nigeria’s National
- [JAMB Rules Out Extension as 2026 UTME Deadline Nears](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-rules-out-extension-as-2026-utme-deadline-nears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board insists there will be no extension of the ongoing
- [Rights Group Condemns Senate Rejection of Electronic Election Results](https://africanhealthreport.com/group-condemns-senate-electronic-results/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A civil rights organisation condemns the Nigerian Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election
- [Abia JAMB Warns CBT Centres Against Compromising 2026 UTME](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-jamb-warns-cbt-centres-2026-utme/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Acting Coordinator of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abia State issues
- [Lawmakers Demand Political Action on Women’s Health ](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawmakers-womens-health-who-dialogue/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Lawmakers from nine countries urge stronger political leadership, gender-responsive health systems and sustained investment in
- [NNPC Seeks $22bn Pipeline Investment to Boost Nigeria Gas](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-seeks-22bn-pipeline-investment-to-boost-nigeria-gas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria requires at least $22 billion in pipeline investments to unlock its gas potential, expand
- [Seven Dead, 70 Injured in Kano Trailer Road Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-road-crash-frsc-seven-dead/):   KANO, Nigeria – At least seven people die and 70 others sustain injuries after a commercial trailer
- [Silent Exodus: How Kano’s Street Violence Is Emptying Homes Without a Trace](https://africanhealthreport.com/silent-exodus-kano-thuggery-displacement/): KANO, Nigeria – They do not travel in convoys. There are no camps, no registration desks, no government
- [Makoko Exposed: Inside Lagos’ Floating Slum of Despair](https://africanhealthreport.com/makoko-exposed-lagos-floating-slum-desperation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – On a narrow wooden walkway above the murky waters of Makoko, the air is thick
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories 03 – 08 February 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories-03-08-february-2026/): EDITOR’S NOTE This week’s health and development stories reveal a system under strain — from infectious disease outbreaks
- [Nigeria’s Snakebite Crisis: Time for Urgent Government Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/snakebites-kill-thousands-every-year-in-nigeria/): Nigeria cannot continue to lose lives to preventable snakebites. Every year, nearly 43,000 Nigerians are bitten by snakes,
- [Lagos Shuts Ladipo Market Over Environmental Violations, Illegal Trading](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-closes-ladipo-market-environment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State authorities shut down the Ladipo Spare Parts Market on Sunday over persistent environmental
- [Experts Warn Poor Sanitation Fuels Deadly Snake Encounters](https://africanhealthreport.com/deadly-snakebites-abuja-poor-sanitation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Poor environmental sanitation and irregular fumigation are driving deadly snake encounters in Nigeria’s cities, a
- [Cheap Food, Costly Harvests: When Falling Prices Push Nigeria’s Farmers to the Brink](https://africanhealthreport.com/cheap-food-costly-harvests-nigerian-farmers-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid morning in Utako Market, Abuja, shoppers pause longer than usual at rice
- [NLC Threatens Protests, Election Boycott Over Electoral Act Confusion](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-ultimatum-senate-electoral-act/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s largest labour federation warns of mass protests or a possible election boycott unless the
- [NDLEA Arrests Drug Courier with Cocaine at Kano Airport](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-cocaine-interception-kano-airport/): KANO, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrest a 62-year-old Lagos-based businessman at the
- [Jigawa Assures Residents HPV Vaccine Is Safe, Lifesaving](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-hpv-vaccine-safety-assurance/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government reassures residents of the safety and effectiveness of the Human Papillomavirus
- [Zamfara Secures NADDC Automotive Training Centre for 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-naddc-automotive-training-centre-2026/): GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State secures the commitment of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) to
- [Security Forces Nab 13 Suspects, Seize Arms in Edo Forests](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-security-forces-arrest-suspects-arms-recovery/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Joint security forces arrest 13 suspected criminals and recover arms, drugs and illicit items
- [World Bank Backs Ekiti Abattoir, Creating 6,000 Livestock Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-backs-ekiti-abattoir-creating-6000-livestock-jobs/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The World Bank has projected that the ultra-modern abattoir under construction in Ekiti State will
- [Rights Group Accuses Edo Governor of Politicising Murder Charges](https://africanhealthreport.com/rights-group-warns-edo-governor-murder-charges/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Foundation for Human Rights Protection has warned the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
- [Edo Charges AAU Lecturer, Ex-Chairman with Murder After Protest Interview](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-charges-aau-lecturer-ex-chairman-after-protest/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government files fresh criminal charges against a senior lecturer of Ambrose
- [Police Arrest 23 Suspects, Seize Drugs In Akwa Ibom Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-23-suspects-seize-drugs-in-akwa-ibom-raid/): UYO, Nigeria – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrests 23 suspects and recovers large quantities of suspected
- [Tinubu To Make Historic UK State Visit After Royal Invitation](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-historic-uk-state-visit/): ABUJA, Nigeria- President Bola Tinubu prepares for a historic State Visit to the United Kingdom later this month
- [Doctor’s Lassa Fever Death Sparks Safety Outcry Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctor-lassa-fever-death-sparks-safety-outcry/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) raises alarm over unsafe working conditions following the
- [Kwara Warns Health Workers Against Data Falsification Ahead Immunisation Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-warns-health-workers-immunisation-data-falsification/): OMU-ARAN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government issues a stern warning to health workers against falsifying data as
- [Plateau Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Four Deaths Recorded Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-lassa-fever-outbreak-confirmed/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State authorities confirm an outbreak of Lassa fever across seven local government areas, reporting
- [Resident Doctors Halt Work After Brutal Hospital Assault in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctors-strike-fmc-owo-assault/): OWO, Nigeria – Resident doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, withdraw services for 48 hours after
- [Kano Begins Medical Screening, Immunisation for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-2026-hajj-medical-screening/): KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board begins compulsory medical screening and immunisation for all intending
- [Mental Health Act Failure Drives Donors Away - Psychiatric Chief Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-mental-health-act-donors/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s continued failure to implement its Mental Health Act is discouraging foreign donors and crippling
- [Kano Launches Digital Vehicle Tracking to Fight Crime, Boost Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-digital-vehicle-tracking-safety/): KANO, Nigeria — The Kano State Government rolls out a satellite-based digital vehicle tracking system to improve road
- [FG Unveils Cancer Control Policies, Opens Eight Oncology Clinics](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cancer-control-policies-oncology-clinics/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government takes a major step in tackling Nigeria’s growing cancer burden with the
- [Plateau Records 28 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths Reported](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-lassa-fever-outbreak-28-cases/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State records 28 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across seven local government areas, with
- [Nigeria Health Minister Pate Named to Global Devex Power 50](https://africanhealthreport.com/muhammad-ali-pate-devex-power-50/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has been named
- [Tinubu Orders Sports Funding Overhaul to Boost Nigeria’s Performance](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-sports-funding-reform-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu orders a comprehensive reset of Nigeria’s sports funding system, directing that reforms
- [Globacom Donates ₦1bn to Strengthen Lagos Security Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/globacom-donates-one-billion-naira-lagos-security/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Telecommunications giant Globacom commits ₦1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), reinforcing
- [FG Orders Partial Lagos–Ibadan Expressway Closure for Bridge Repairs](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ibadan-expressway-partial-closure-repairs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry
- [Lagos Taskforce Clears Illegal Traders from Island Transport Corridors](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-taskforce-island-illegal-trading-crackdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities reclaim key Island roadways after a coordinated crackdown on illegal street trading, restoring
- [Nigeria Unifies Shoreline Rules to End Coastal Allocation Abuses](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unified-shoreline-management-framework/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria introduces a single national framework for shoreline and coastal development, tightening oversight and eliminating
- [EU Launches Climate-Smart Lab to Reinforce Nigeria’s Food Sovereignty](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-climate-smart-lab-nigeria-food-security/): IMO, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens its fight against food insecurity as a European Union-funded climate-smart laboratory is unveiled
- [Borrowed Energy, Silent Damage: How Nigeria’s After-Work Energy Drink Habit Is Undermining Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/borrowed-energy-silent-damage-nigerias-after-work-energy-drink-health-risks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As dusk settles over Nigeria’s cities, a familiar ritual unfolds. At motor parks, markets and
- [Digital Skills Project Trains Over 18,000 in Borno, Yobe](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-digital-skills-borno-yobe/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – More than 18,000 people benefit from a European Union-funded digital skills programme in Borno and
- [Governors’ Wives Renew Push to End Female Genital Mutilation](https://africanhealthreport.com/governors-wives-renew-push-to-end-female-genital-mutilation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s governors’ spouses reaffirm a nationwide commitment to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the
- [Civil Society Slams Senate Over ‘Watered-Down’ Electoral Act Changes](https://africanhealthreport.com/civil-society-slams-senate-over-watered-down-electoral-act-changes/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading election monitoring coalition criticises the Senate for passing what it calls a retrogressive
- [UK Court Awards £858,000 Over Woman’s Death After Turkey Surgery](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-court-compensation-turkey-surgery-death/): LONDON – A British court awards £858,000 in damages to the parents of Khelisyah Ashamu, a 26-year-old UK
- [Just In: Health Workers Suspend 84-Day Strike After Labour Ministry Intervention](https://africanhealthreport.com/johesu-suspends-strike-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s public health system records a major breakthrough as the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU)
- [Appeal Court Orders CBN to Release ₦2.5bn to Sacked ABU Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/appeal-court-cbn-abu-workers-payment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Court of Appeal orders the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately release ₦2.5
- [Presidency Partners Medical Women to Transform Nigeria’s Women’s Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/presidency-partners-medical-women-to-transform-nigerias-womens-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Presidency strengthens its push for improved women’s healthcare by forging a strategic alliance
- [Fresh Kano Market Fire Deepens Traders’ Losses Within One Month](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-market-fire-fatima-simra/): KANO, Nigeria – Fire engulfs the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in Kano early Friday, marking the third major
- [FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-fasting-drivers-road-safety/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday warns motorists observing fasting periods to prioritise rest,
- [Experts Push Urban Health Units to Rescue Nigeria’s Slum Dwellers](https://africanhealthreport.com/urban-health-units-nigeria-slums/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health policy experts are urging the Federal Government to establish dedicated urban health units nationwide,
- [](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-supreme-court-trump-tariffs-nigeria/): WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court of the United States deals a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade
- [Eyes on the Road: Can Kano’s Smart Transport Gamble Make Its Streets Safer?](https://africanhealthreport.com/eyes-on-the-road-can-kanos-smart-transport-gamble-make-its-streets-safer/): KANO, Nigeria – At dawn, Kano wakes to motion: tricycles coughing into life, buses groaning under the weight
- [Kaduna Inaugurates DRIVE Initiative to Boost Immunisation Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-inaugurates-drive-initiative-to-boost-immunisation/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government on Thursday, inaugurated the Direct Delivery of Routine Immunisation Vaccines and
- [Kano Police Enforce Election-Day Movement Ban Ahead By-Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-by-elections-movement-restriction-security/): KANO, Nigeria – Security agencies in Kano State impose strict movement restrictions ahead of Saturday’s by-elections in Kano
- [Campaigners Push Methane Cuts, Plastic Controls for Zero-Waste Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-waste-crisis-methane-plastic-zero-waste/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Environmental advocates warn Nigeria faces a worsening climate and public health emergency unless authorities urgently
- [Senate Warns Nigeria’s Environment Budget Risks Climate Disaster](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-environment-budget-nigeria-climate-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate raises alarm over what it calls dangerously low funding for environmental protection, warning
- [Wike Declares FCT Work-Free Day, Orders Election Movement Ban](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-elections-wike-work-free-day-movement-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Abuja shuts down movement as residents prepare to vote in Saturday’s area council elections, with
- [Electricity Firms Accused of Six-Trillion-Naira Power Sector Heist](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-labour-power-firms-six-trillion-heist/): ABUJA, Nigeria -The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) accuses privatised power firms of orchestrating a massive financial raid on
- [NAFDAC Shuts 18 Warehouses Over ₦100m Expired Food Haul](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-seals-warehouses-expired-food-niger/): NIGER, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug and food regulator seals 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering expired
- [Cardoso Calls for Urgent Reform of Cross-Border Payments](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-remittances-digital-payments-global-finance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso warns that costly and slow cross-border payment systems
- [Ogun Reinforces Safe Pregnancy Termination Care Guidelines](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-safe-pregnancy-termination-guidelines/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government strengthens collaboration with health stakeholders to implement guidelines regulating safe pregnancy
- [Lagos Moves to Close Olusosun, Solous Dumpsites Permanently](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-final-closure-olusosun-solous-dumpsites/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced plans to permanently shut down the
- [Lagos Shuts Ebute Metta Toilet Over Hazardous Sewage Dumping](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seals-ebute-metta-toilet-sewage/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed a public toilet located on Savage Street,
- [Two Die as Container Trucks Collide on Lagos Expressway](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-container-truck-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Two people are killed after two fully loaded container trucks collide along the busy Oshodi–Apapa
- [Africa CDC, FHI 360 Sign Pact to Strengthen Health Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-fhi360-health-security-pact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and FHI 360 sign an agreement aimed
- [Over 70,000 Adamawa Children Face Malnutrition Emergency - Groups Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-children-malnutrition-emergency/): KATSINA, Nigeria – More than 70,000 children in Adamawa State are malnourished and urgently need nutritional support, civil
- [Update: Mining Explosion Kills 33 in Plateau, Nigeria, Triggers Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-mining-explosion-kills-33/): PLATEAU, Nigeria – At least 33 people die after a deadly explosion rip through a mining tunnel in
- [Police Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Neutralise Two Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-police-foil-bandit-attack-dandume/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Security forces foil a bandit attack on Gidan Soda village in Dandume Local Government Area
- [Edo Police Deny Viral Kidnapping Claims - Say Hunters Misidentified](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-debunk-viral-kidnapping-claims/): EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command dismisses as false a viral video alleging that three Hausa
- [Army Screens Fallen Soldiers’ Children for Nationwide Education Sponsorship](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-education-screening-fallen-soldiers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army announces a nationwide verification exercise for children of deceased personnel under its
- [Senate Warns Poor Security Funding Undermines Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-security-budget-warning-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate security committee warns that outdated budgeting practices are crippling agencies battling terrorism, kidnapping
- [Kogi Launches Mass Livestock Vaccination to Protect Farmers, Food Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-livestock-vaccination-food-security/): KOGI, Nigeria – Authorities in Kogi State begin a statewide livestock vaccination campaign to curb deadly animal diseases
- [TotalEnergies targets Nigeria growth with gas expansion, emissions cuts](https://africanhealthreport.com/totalenergies-nigeria-gas-growth-emissions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – TotalEnergies intensifies its Nigerian operations with a dual strategy that expands oil and gas output
- [Nigeria Joins Global Digital Trust Network as NgREN Enters eduGAIN](https://africanhealthreport.com/ngren-joins-edugain-global-academic-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian researchers and universities have secured a major boost in global digital collaboration following the
- [Kano Cuts Civil Service Working Hours for Ramadan Fasting](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-ramadan-working-hours/):  KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government approves a one-hour reduction in official working hours for civil servants
- [FG Shuts Plateau Mining Site After Toxic Gas Kills Villagers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-closes-plateau-mining-site-toxic-gas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders the immediate closure of a mining site in Plateau State after
- [Lagos Red Line to Add 24 Coaches, Boost Rail Capacity by 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-red-line-24-coaches-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos plans a major capacity boost for its Red Line rail service as transport authorities
- [Power Ministry Had Zero Capital Funds in 2025 - Adelabu Tells Senate](https://africanhealthreport.com/power-ministry-zero-capital-allocation-2025/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Ministry of Power operates without any capital allocation throughout 2025 yet continues regulatory and
- [Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug in March](https://africanhealthreport.com/kenya-rollout-lenacapavir-hiv-prevention/): NAIROBI – Kenya prepares to deploy a new long-acting HIV-prevention drug across 15 priority counties, marking a major
- [Kano Shuts Entertainment Centres, DJs for Ramadan Observance](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-entertainment-centres-djs-ramadan-ban/): KANO, Nigeria – Authorities in Kano order the closure of all entertainment centres and Disc Jockey (DJ) operations
- [Gombe Farmers Boost Yields with Drought-Resistant Seeds Under ACReSAL](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-farmers-drought-resistant-seeds-acresal/): GOMBE, Nigeria – More than 2,000 farmers in Gombe State adopt climate-resilient practices as a targeted adaptation programme
- [Environmental Groups Demand Binding Targets as Nigeria’s Plastic Crisis Deepens](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-plastic-crisis-binding-targets/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Environmental groups warn Nigeria’s plastic pollution emergency is accelerating, urging governments to adopt binding reduction
- [Nigeria Trains Them, Others Pay Them: The Quiet Exodus Emptying Our Wards](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-nurses-exodus-health-brain-drain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid afternoon inside Kubwa General Hospital, the rhythm of care never slows. Call
- [JAMB Shuts 2026 UTME Registration February 26, Warns No Extension](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-2026-utme-registration-deadline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announces that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary
- [FHA Opens ₦8bn Abuja Mall, Promises Jobs, Economic Revival](https://africanhealthreport.com/fha-opens-8bn-abuja-mall-jobs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A four-storey commercial mall worth up to ₦8 billion opens inside a Federal Housing Authority
- [Lagos Expands Health Cover for Mothers, Children Under Ilera Eko](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ilera-eko-health-insurance-maternal-care/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says its mandatory social health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, prioritises saving
- [Nigeria Boosts Diagnostics as 11 Labs Earn Global Accreditation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-laboratories-iso-15189-accreditation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens diagnostic reliability as 11 medical laboratories receive ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, a move experts
- [Nigeria Urged to Secure Medicines as Global Supply Shocks Loom](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-medicine-security-pharmaceutical-capacity/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must urgently strengthen domestic pharmaceutical capacity to safeguard medicine security, health experts warn, as
- [Fire Service Plans Stations Nationwide After Kano Market Inferno](https://africanhealthreport.com/fire-service-nationwide-stations-kano-blaze/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria plans to establish fire stations across all 109 senatorial districts following a deadly market
- [Six Killed, Three Injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Road Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-abeokuta-road-crash-six-dead/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Six people die and three others sustain critical injuries after a fatal road crash along
- [Conflict Nations Account for Most Global Maternal Deaths - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/conflict-countries-maternal-deaths-who/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths worldwide now occur in fragile and conflict-affected countries, underscoring how
- [When the Taps Run Dry: Inside Abuja’s Quiet Water Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/when-the-taps-run-dry-abuja-water-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a warm afternoon in Kpana village, Jabi, Mrs. Blessing waits patiently beside her shop,
- [Lagos Seeks TikTok Rape Survivor After Disturbing Viral Video](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seeks-tiktok-rape-survivor/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency appeals for public help to locate a
- [First Lady Rallies Leaders Behind Nigeria Community Food Bank](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-traditional-leaders-community-foodbank/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, urges traditional and religious leaders to mobilise communities in support
- [Nigeria Enforces Eight-Year Tenure Rule, Orders Directors’ Exit](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-ministry-eight-year-tenure-directors/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health orders the immediate disengagement of directors who have spent eight
- [Zamfara Pays February Salaries, Pensions Ahead of Ramadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-february-salaries-pensions-ramadan/): GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara approves early payment of February salaries and pensions to ease workers into Ramadan. Governor
- [FG, APC Governors Donate ₦8bn to Kano Fire Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-apc-donate-8bn-kano-fire-victims/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government and APC governors pledge ₦8 billion to traders displaced by the Singer
- [Lagos Boosts Security With 80 Patrol Vehicles, Drone Plans](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-security-patrol-vehicles-drone-surveillance/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos strengthens its security architecture with the deployment of 80 new patrol vehicles and plans
- [NUPRC Warns Nigerians as Fraudsters Exploit Fake Oil Contracts](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuprc-warns-fake-oil-contract-scams/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, (NUPRC) warns the public against a growing fraud scheme
- [Women Stage Rally Demanding Reserved Legislative Seats in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/women-rally-reserved-seats-bill-2027/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Scores of women rallied peacefully at the National Assembly gates on Monday, urging lawmakers to
- [Lassa Fever Spreads Rapidly Among Nigerian Healthcare Workers - NCDC Alerts](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-nigeria-health-workers-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports an alarming rise in Lassa fever infections
- [US Freezes Assets Of 20 Nigerians Over Terror, Cybercrime](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-sanctions-nigerians-terror-cybercrime/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 20 Nigerian nationals and entities accused of links to Boko Haram, the Islamic
- [ICPC Probes ₦21.6bn Constituency Projects in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/icpc-probes-sokoto-projects/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has launched an investigation into 64 constituency and executive
- [Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Cameroonian Killings in Anambra](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-police-arrests-cameroonian-killings/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria- Police in southeastern Nigeria arrest four additional suspects linked to the killing of three Cameroonian nationals,
- [Northern Nigeria’s Unsung Architects: How Women Are Redefining Agriculture, Economy, and Society](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-women-farmers-transform-agriculture-and-economy/): KANO, NIGERIA – Amid insecurity, economic turbulence, and mounting pressure on food systems, a quieter revolution is unfolding
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 09 - 15 February 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-10-health-development-stories-in-nigeria-09-15-feb-2026/): ✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s stories reflect a recurring pattern: preventable crises escalating into emergencies due to delayed
- [Nigeria Backs AU Reforms to Strengthen Peace, Governance](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-endorses-au-institutional-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria formally endorses wide-ranging institutional reforms proposed by the African Union, targeting stronger peace and
- [Singer Market Inferno Destroys ₦5bn Goods, Seven Missing in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/singer-market-fire-losses-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – A devastating fire at Singer Market in Kano destroys property valued at more than ₦5
- [Tinubu Orders Probe After Fresh Singer Market Fire in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-probe-singer-market-fire/): KANO, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu orders a comprehensive investigation into repeated fire outbreaks at Singer Market in Kano
- [NELFUND Disburses ₦392.8m Loans to Support Delta Varsity Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-loans-delta-state-university/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) releases ₦392.8 million in education loan support to Delta
- [Oyo Takes Free HIV, TB, Malaria Tests to Ajegunle Market](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-takes-free-hiv-tb-malaria-tests-to-ajegunle-market/): OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS expands grassroots healthcare access, offering free
- [Katsina Sponsors 34 Nurses for German Training, Language Exam](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-nurses-german-training/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government sponsors 34 female nurses and midwives for overseas professional development, launching
- [Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Illegal Recruitment into Foreign Wars](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-warns-illegal-foreign-recruitment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government warns Nigerians against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, citing rising cases
- [SERAP Drags CBN to Court Over ₦3tn Unaccounted Public Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-sues-cbn-unaccounted-funds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), on Sunday files a lawsuit against the Central
- [Kano Governor Seeks Federal Air Support After Second Singer Market Fire](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-governor-federal-air-support-market-fire/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf urges urgent federal intervention after a second fire outbreak
- [LAWMA Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Waste Violations in Ikorodu](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-issues-72-hour-ultimatum-over-waste-violations-in-ikorodu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos environmental authorities move to seal markets and plazas in Ikorodu after inspections reveal widespread
- [Lagos Begins Onboarding Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-onboards-health-workers-primary-care/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State launches a major onboarding drive for newly recruited health workers as part of
- [Unsafe Human Behaviour Sparks 95% of Lagos Fire Outbreaks - Official](https://africanhealthreport.com/unsafe-human-actions-lagos-fire-outbreaks/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Investigations show unsafe human actions trigger nearly all fire outbreaks in Lagos, authorities say, as
- [When the Streets Turn Toxic: In Abuja’s Jabi, Sewage Runs, Health Runs Out](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-jabi-sewage-sanitation-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The smell reaches you before the water does. In Jabi, one of Abuja’s busiest districts,
- [NDA Warns Public Against Fake Admission Letters](https://africanhealthreport.com/nda-warns-public-against-fake-admission-letters/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has warned members of the public about a fraudulent admission
- [Fresh Fire Guts Kano’s Singa Market, Goods Worth Millions Destroyed](https://africanhealthreport.com/another-fire-outbreak-destroys-goods-worth-millions-at-kanos-singa-market/): KANO, Nigeria – A fresh fire outbreak on Saturday evening engulfed Singa Market in Kano metropolis, destroying goods
- [Table Water Producers Seek Stronger Government Backing to Curb Illegal Operators](https://africanhealthreport.com/table-water-producers-seek-stronger-government-backing-to-curb-illegal-operators/): KANO, Nigeria – The outgoing National President of the Association for Table Water Producers of Nigeria (ATWAP), Dr
- [Bauchi Deploys Tractors, Heavy Equipment to Boost 2026 Farming](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-tractors-equipment-2026-farming/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government deploys dozens of tractors and heavy-duty machines to strengthen agriculture and
- [Kwara Tightens Anti-Begging Drive After Suspect’s Arrest Raises Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-anti-begging-crackdown/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies its anti-begging enforcement following the arrest of a suspected bandit
- [Rural Road Projects Boost Farming, Revive Local Economies in Ekiti](https://africanhealthreport.com/rural-roads-boost-farming-ekiti/): EKITI, Nigeria – Rural road construction across Ekiti State is improving agricultural productivity and stimulating local economies, according
- [Market Clash Kills Trader, Sparks Ethnic Tension in Rivers State](https://africanhealthreport.com/market-clash-kills-trader-rivers-state/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A violent clash at a fruit market in Rivers State leaves one trader dead and
- [Feeding on Faith: Nigerian Parents Gamble with Baby Food Safety in a Market of Doubt](https://africanhealthreport.com/feeding-on-faith-baby-food-safety-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid afternoon in Lagos, Amaka Johnson stood in the baby food aisle of
- [FRSC Warns Plateau Motorists Against Drunk Driving on Valentine’s Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-plateau-drunk-driving-valentines-day/): PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps issues a stern warning to motorists in Plateau State to
- [Nigeria Calls for African Shift Towards Health Security Sovereignty](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-africa-health-security-sovereignty/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria urges African nations to reduce reliance on foreign aid and build self-sufficient health systems,
- [FG Plans Faster Workplace Dispute Resolution Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/labour-ministry-workplace-dispute-resolution/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment announces plans to strengthen industrial courts and arbitration
- [Lassa Fever Kills Six in Edo, 28 Cases Confirmed](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-outbreak-edo-six-dead/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria -The Edo State Government declares a Lassa fever outbreak after six people die and 28
- [Ekiti Issues Alert as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-lassa-fever-advisory/): EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government issues a public health advisory as Lassa fever cases and deaths
- [Lagos Expands Eko Cares Health Outreach to Police Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-eko-cares-police-health-outreach/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government expands its Eko Cares health outreach programme to personnel of the
- [Customs Intercepts ₦1bn Cocaine Shipment at Seme Border Corridor](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-seize-cocaine-seme-border/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25 kilograms of cocaine worth more than ₦1 billion at
- [Lagos Urges Circular Economy Adoption Amid Rising Plastic Pollution Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-circular-economy-plastic-pollution/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government urges residents to embrace a circular economy model as officials warn
- [Katsina DPO Killed in Gun Battle with Suspected Cattle Rustlers](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-dpo-killed-cattle-rustlers-operation/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Divisional Police Officer of Rimi Local Government Area in Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani
- [FG Warns Plastic Pollution Threatens Aquatic Life as Microplastics Enter Food Chain](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-plastic-pollution-microplastics-food-chain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned that plastic pollution poses growing risks to aquatic ecosystems and
- [Nigerian Air Force Fast-Tracks Acquisition of 46 Aircraft to Boost Combat Readiness](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-air-force-fast-tracks-acquisition-of-46-aircraft-to-boost-combat-readiness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force has announced plans to fast-track the procurement of 46 fighter and
- [Sierra Leone Calls for Deeper Energy Cooperation with Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/sierra-leone-nigeria-energy-cooperation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Director-General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone, Foday Mansaray, has called for stronger
- [INEC Fixes February - March for 2027 General Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-2027-election-timetable-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday released the official timetable for Nigeria’s 2027
- [CEPI Unveils Five-Year Strategy, Seeks $2.5bn to Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/cepi-pandemic-preparedness-strategy-funding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has launched a new five-year strategy aimed at
- [Experts Urge Increased Funding as NCD Burden Deepens in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ncd-funding-healthcare-burden/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical experts and patient advocacy groups have called for increased government funding for non-communicable diseases
- [Stakeholders Renew Condom Use Campaign Amid HIV, STI Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/stakeholders-renew-condom-use-campaign-amid-hiv-sti-concerns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Anambra State have renewed calls for consistent condom use, warning that new HIV
- [NECO, NABTEB Set Up Joint Committee to Harmonise Examination Processes](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-nabteb-joint-committee-examinations/): MINNA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) have
- [WHO Prequalifies New Oral Polio Vaccine to Strengthen Outbreak Control](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-approves-new-oral-polio-vaccine-nopv2/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has prequalified an additional novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2),
- [FG Lists 15m Vulnerable Households for Conditional Cash Transfers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-15m-vulnerable-households-conditional-cash-transfer/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has disclosed that about 15 million vulnerable households have been shortlisted to
- [Nigeria Among Top Countries for Child Recruitment in Conflicts - UN](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-child-recruitment-armed-groups-un/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria ranks among the five countries with the highest cases of child recruitment into armed
- [Airlines Ground Flights as Middle East Airspace Closes](https://africanhealthreport.com/airlines-halt-flights-middle-east-airspace/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Major airlines suspend flights after escalating United States–Israel strikes on Iran trigger widespread airspace shutdowns.
- [Middle East Strikes Rattle Oil Markets, Fuel Price Fears Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/middle-east-strikes-oil-prices-nigeria-fuel/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Global oil markets reel as joint United States–Israel strikes on Iran stoke fears of supply
- [Breaking News: JAMB to Sack Staff, Cancel Fraudulent UTME Registrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-sack-staff-utme-portal-scam/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB)announces plans to dismiss three staff members for selling
- [Yobe Assembly Advances Bill to Establish Drug Abuse Agency](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-assembly-advances-bill-to-establish-drug-abuse-agency/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – The Yobe State House of Assembly has advanced a bill to establish the Yobe State
- [Benue Unveils 90MW Waste-to-Energy Plant for Cleaner Power](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-90mw-waste-to-energy-plant/): BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State government, on Friday launched a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy plant, signalling a major push
- [REA Targets 500 Rural Power Projects With ₦170bn 2026 Budget](https://africanhealthreport.com/rea-2026-budget-rural-electrification/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency earmarks ₦170 billion in its 2026 budget to deliver over 500
- [NOA Urges Nigerians to Heed 2026 Climate Forecasts Amid Rising Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/noa-nimet-2026-climate-forecast-nigeria/): UYO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency, (NOA), on Friday urged citizens to treat climate forecasts as essential
- [Gas Shortage Cripples Power Grid, Deepens Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gas-shortage-power-grid-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity crisis deepens as acute gas shortages slash thermal power generation, pushing national grid
- [How Weak Environmental Enforcement is Failing Abuja’s Streets](https://africanhealthreport.com/how-weak-environmental-enforcement-is-failing-abujas-streets/): ABUJA, Nigeria – By the time you reach the gutter at Kubwa Market, your body reacts before your
- [Kwara Launches 2026 Coding, Digital Literacy Programme in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-begins-2026-coding-digital-literacy-programme-in-schools/): Ilorin, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has announced the commencement of its 2026 Coding and Digital Literacy
- [Gombe Raises Alarm Over Child Trafficking as 48 Children Go Missing](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-raises-alarm-over-child-trafficking-as-48-children-go-missing/): Gombe, Nigeria – Muhammadu Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, has raised the alarm over a disturbing rise in
- [Police Urge Suspension of Night Worship as Kidnappings Spike in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-police-order-suspension-of-night-vigils-after-church-kidnapping/): Akure, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has directed religious organisations across Ondo State to temporarily suspend night
- [FG, UNICEF Reopen $406,000 Vaccine Cold Store in Borno](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-vaccine-cold-chain-unicef/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government and UNICEF unveil a $406,000 reconstructed Central Cold Chain Store in Borno
- [Kano to Open 30 Learning Centres for Out-Of-School Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-learning-centres-out-of-school-children/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB) finalises plans to establish 30 learning centres
- [Kaduna Health Insurance Coverage Reaches 9.6%, Expansion Set For 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-health-insurance-coverage-2026/): ZARIA, Nigeria – Health insurance coverage in Kaduna State rises to 9.6 per cent, as authorities unveil an
- [Zamfara Boosts Sexual Assault Centre, Pledges Tougher Crackdown On GBV](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-sexual-assault-centre-gbv/): GUSAU, Nigeria – The Zamfara State Government renews its commitment to combating gender-based violence by strengthening support for
- [WHO Tests Strategy Game to Speed Up Outbreak Detection](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-strategy-game-outbreak-detection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation pilots a strategy game designed to help countries detect and respond
- [Amotekun Arrests Five Suspected Gunmen, Recovers Weapons in Ekiti](https://africanhealthreport.com/amotekun-arrests-five-suspected-gunmen-recovers-weapons-in-ekiti/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps arrest five suspected gunmen in Ekiti following intelligence
- [Oyo Education Reforms Return 65,000 Out-Of-School Children to Classrooms](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-education-reforms-out-of-school-children/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Education reforms under the Oyo State Government bring more than 65,000 out-of-school children back into
- [Lagos Shuts Lekki–Ajah Expressway Section for Major Repairs](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-lekki-ajah-road-closure-repairs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces a full closure of the Epe-bound carriageway of the Lekki–Ajah
- [Nigeria Targets $2.5bn Carbon Market Windfall By 2030](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-carbon-market-2-5bn-investment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria positions itself to unlock up to $2.5 billion in green investment through high-integrity carbon
- [Kwara Polytechnic Reopens March 2 After Weeks-Long Closure](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-polytechnic-reopens-march-2-after-weeks-long-closure/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Polytechnic announces reopening on Monday, March 2, 2026, following a temporary closure
- [Defence Ministry Pledges Space Tech Support Against Terrorism, Banditry](https://africanhealthreport.com/defence-ministry-pledges-space-tech-support-against-terrorism-banditry/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Ministry of Defence Nigeria pledges full support for partnerships with the National Space Research
- [Cholera Surges Across Southern Africa Amid Floods, Cyclones, Displacement](https://africanhealthreport.com/southern-africa-cholera-floods-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Cholera cases spike sharply across Southern Africa as floods, cyclones, and mass displacement worsen public
- [FCCPC Probes Possible Airline Fare Exploitation During Festive Rush](https://africanhealthreport.com/fccpc-airline-fare-exploitation-investigation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission flags possible exploitative pricing by domestic airlines following
- [Gunmen Kill Five Worshippers in Kebbi Mosque Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-kill-five-worshippers-in-kebbi-mosque-attack/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Suspected members of the Lakurawa group kill at least five worshippers and injure 19 others
- [NAFDAC Alone Enforces Sachet Alcohol Ban - FG](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-sole-authority-sachet-alcohol-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare tells a Federal High Court that the
- [Kano Schools Begin Eid Break March 1, Resume March 22](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-schools-eid-break-resumption-2026/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government announces Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the start of the Eid
- [Silent Poison, Loud Questions: Nigeria’s Thallium Scare and the Price of Public Trust](https://africanhealthreport.com/silent-poison-thallium-sulphate-allegations-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The word poison has a way of stopping people in their tracks. It carries fear,
- [Nigeria Plans Mandarin Broadcast to Expand Global Media Influence Reach](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-mandarin-broadcast-global-media/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria plans to launch Mandarin-language broadcasting from Abuja as part of efforts to expand its
- [Lagos First Lady Warns Boys Against Cybercrime, Urges Discipline Integrity](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-first-lady-boys-cybercrime-discipline/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu warns young boys against cybercrime, urging them to embrace
- [Coalition Backs Makoko Demolitions to Save Lives Under Powerlines Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/makoko-demolitions-lagos-power-lines-safety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Coalition for Good Governance urges the Lagos State Government to sustain ongoing demolitions of
- [COEASU Urges Insider Appointment for Colleges Education Commission](https://africanhealthreport.com/coeasu-insider-appointment-ncce/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) urges the Federal Government to appoint an
- [UNICEF Says 1,120 Children Recruited by Armed Groups In 2024](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-children-recruited-armed-groups-nigeria/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – At least 1,120 children are recruited by armed groups in Northeast Nigeria in 2024, United
- [Tinubu Urges Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-state-police-constitutional-amendment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu calls on the Senate to amend Nigeria’s constitution to create state police,
- [Tinubu Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban for One Year](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-extends-shea-nut-export-ban/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu extends Nigeria’s ban on exporting raw shea nuts for another 12 months,
- [ECOWAS Warns AfCFTA Fails Without Women, Youth Inclusion](https://africanhealthreport.com/ecowas-afcfta-women-youth-inclusion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – West Africa risks squandering the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area unless governments
- [Lawmakers Summon REA Boss Over Billions in Rural Power Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawmakers-summon-rea-chief-accountability/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s lawmakers summon the head of the Rural Electrification Agency to explain accountability concerns surrounding
- [Labour Unions Give FG Friday Deadline Over Unpaid Wage Awards](https://africanhealthreport.com/labour-friday-deadline-unpaid-wage-awards/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Organised labour in Nigeria’s federal public service issues a Friday ultimatum to government, demanding immediate
- [Six Nursing Students Die in Ogbomoso Road Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/lautech-six-nursing-students-road-crash/): OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology mourns six final-year nursing students killed in
- [Kwara State Moves to End FGM with United, Multisector Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-multisector-action-end-fgm/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for coordinated
- [IED blast damages cement truck on Zamfara highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/ied-blast-cement-truck-zamfara/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – An explosion suspected to be from an improvised explosive device (IED) damages a cement-laden trailer
- [EU, UNICEF Fund Drive to Cut North-West Nigeria School Dropouts](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-unicef-early-education-nigeria/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – A joint European Union-funded programme accelerates efforts to reduce out-of-school children across Sokoto, Kebbi and
- [Tinubu Launches Nationwide Sanitary Pad Drive for Rural Schoolgirls](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-sanitary-pad-initiative/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launches a nationwide initiative to combat menstrual poverty and keep
- [US Congress Seeks Nigeria Pact Over Christian Killings, Terror Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-congress-nigeria-christian-persecution/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Congress calls for a sweeping bilateral agreement with Nigeria to protect Christian
- [Nigeria Oil Union Warns Tinubu Decree Risks Jobs, Investment Stability](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-oil-union-warns-tinubu-decree/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) issued a stark warning
- [Fire Destroys NiMet Equipment at Lagos Airport Old Terminal](https://africanhealthreport.com/fire-destroys-nimet-equipment-at-lagos-airport-old-terminal/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A major fire outbreak gutted the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, destroying
- [Doctor Alleges Fake Appendicitis Surgeries Used to Defraud Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctor-alleges-fake-appendicitis-surgeries-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Canada-based Nigerian physician triggers widespread outrage after alleging that some doctors in Nigeria fraudulently
- [NECO, NOUN Seal Pact to Curb Fake Results, Expand CBT](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-noun-partnership-result-verification-cbt/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) announces a deepened partnership with the National Open University of
- [Fields of Debt: How Nigeria’s Farmers Are Priced Out of Feeding a Nation](https://africanhealthreport.com/fields-of-debt-nigeria-farmers-food-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At dawn in Nigeria’s farming belts, the fields are quieter than they used to be.
- [CBN Cuts Benchmark Rate to 26.50% in Policy Shift](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-cuts-benchmark-interest-rate-26-50/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reduces its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points
- [NIMR Warns Cervical Cancer Kills 22 Nigerian Women Daily](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimr-warns-cervical-cancer-kills-22-nigerian-women-daily/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) warns that cervical cancer claims the lives of
- [IGP Egbetokun Resigns as Presidency Confirms Sudden Leadership Change](https://africanhealthreport.com/igp-kayode-egbetokun-resigns-presidency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency confirms the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, citing family matters,
- [Foundation Sounds Alarm on Failing Neonatal Care, Targets Public Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/foundation-warns-neonatal-care-public-hospitals/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Joyce Ojemudia Foundation (JOF) warns that Nigeria’s persistently high neonatal mortality rate is driven
- [Group Hails ASUU Victory, Warns Government Against Agreement Betrayal](https://africanhealthreport.com/erc-hails-asuu-deal-warns-government-betrayal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) praises the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for what
- [Lagos Approves 13% Fare Hike for BRT, Standard Buses](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-approves-13-percent-brt-bus-fare-increase/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government approves a 13 per cent increase in fares for Bus Rapid
- [Nigerian Survivors Reveal Southeast Asia Cyber-Slavery at Abuja Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-survivors-expose-southeast-asia-cyber-slavery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian survivors of transnational human trafficking publicly expose the hidden machinery of cyber-slavery in Southeast
- [Army Repels Terrorist Ambush on General’s Convoy in Northwest](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-ambush-foiled/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Nigerian troops on Monday repelled a deadly ambush on a convoy carrying a senior army
- [Abia Partners US Medical Group to Train State Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-us-medical-training-health-workers/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government approves a partnership with US-based QANTUS Medical Foundation to train healthcare
- [Lagos Airport Fire Contained as FAAN Confirms Full Flight Resumption](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-airport-fire-flights-resume/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Flight operations fully resume at Murtala Mohammed International Airport after a fire outbreak disrupts activities
- [Lead Poisoning Scare Triggers Ogun Blood Audit of 500 Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/lead-poisoning-ogun-state/): OGUN, Nigeria – Authorities in Ogun State launch an urgent public health audit after international reports raise alarms
- [YEDC Warns of Power Cuts After Attacks on Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/yedc-warns-service-withdrawal-taraba/): YOLA, Nigeria – The Yola Electricity Distribution Company warns it may withdraw services from communities where its staff
- [LAWMA Demands PSP Receipts in Apapa-Iganmu Waste Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-psp-receipts-apapa-iganmu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Residents and businesses in Apapa-Iganmu must now present proof of payment to their assigned waste
- [Benue Seeks FG Approval for Bandits’ Disarmament, Rehabilitation Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-bandits-ddr-centre/): BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government seeks approval from the Federal Government to establish a Disarmament, Demobilisation
- [Lagos Reaffirms Korope Ban on Lekki–Epe Corridor Amid Protests](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-korope-ban-lekki-epe/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government reaffirms its restriction on minibuses, known locally as Korope, along the
- [Frontline Without Protection: A Doctor’s Death, a System’s Failure](https://africanhealthreport.com/frontline-without-protection-nigeria-doctors-hospital-safety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – On a cold February morning in Jos, grief moved faster than any official announcement. Phones
- [XEJet, UniAbuja Partner to Build Aerospace Engineering Hub](https://africanhealthreport.com/xejt-uniabuja-aerospace-centre/): ABUJA, Nigeria – XEJet Limited signs a deal with the University of Abuja to establish a new aerospace
- [Costly Transport, Weak Data Slow Lassa Fever Response - NCDC](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-lassa-fever-data-gaps/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s disease surveillance system struggles to respond swiftly to Lassa fever due to high transport
- [AU Condemns Zamfara Attacks, Demands Release of Abducted Civilians](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-union-condemns-zamfara-attacks/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The African Union condemns deadly attacks in Zamfara State that kill more than 50 civilians
- [Lagos Health Workers Resume as Assembly Halts JOHESU Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-assembly-ends-johesu-strike/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Health services across Lagos State resume after the Lagos State chapter of the Joint Health
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 16 - 23 February 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahrs-top-10-health-development-stories/): ✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s stories underscore a dangerous pattern: emergencies are no longer isolated events but interconnected
- [Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street](https://africanhealthreport.com/sachet-alcohol-ban-in-nigeria-why-small-gin-packs-still-flood-markets-months-later/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, the ban was decisive. In practice, it is porous. When Nigeria moved to
- [University Of Abuja Expels 28 Students Over Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/university-of-abuja-expels-28-students-misconduct/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate of the University of Abuja expels 28 students for serious disciplinary violations, including
- [Nigeria’s Biodiversity Key To Food Security - Climate Experts Say](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-biodiversity-key-to-food-security-climate-experts-say/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Environmental experts say Nigeria’s vast biodiversity is central to global environmental health, food security and
- [SERAP Warns Tinubu Over Surveillance Rules Threatening Privacy](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-nigeria-surveillance-regulations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project urges President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw Nigeria’s Lawful
- [NAFDAC Alerts Public Over Fake Expiry Dates on Baby Milk](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-warning-tampered-infant-formula-kaduna/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator warns parents and caregivers after discovering tampered SMA Gold infant milk formula
- [Fake Pregnancy, Cocaine Body Packs Expose Nigeria’s Drug Smugglers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-fake-pregnancy-cocaine-smuggling/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-drug agency uncovers a string of audacious smuggling attempts, including a fake pregnancy concealment
- [LASTMA Emergency Response Saves Over 1,000 Lives in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/lastma-rescues-accident-victims-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Traffic officers in Lagos rescued 1,075 accident victims in 2025, reinforcing the state’s expanding emergency
- [Doctors Die, Risks Rise as Safety Failures Plague Nigeria’s Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-doctors-occupational-risks-hospital-safety/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian doctors face escalating occupational dangers as weak safety systems, chronic underfunding and overstretched facilities
- [Kano Police Arrest Six Suspects, Dismantle Interstate Car Theft Network](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-car-theft-syndicate/): KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano State arrest six suspected members of an interstate car theft syndicate and
- [Nigeria’s Free C-Section Promise Falters as Mothers Still Pay](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-free-c-section-promise-falters-as-mothers-still-pay/): IBADAN / ABUJA – When Nigeria’s health minister stood before cameras and declared that no woman should die
- [ICPC Tracks ₦4.6bn Federal Projects in Zamfara](https://africanhealthreport.com/icpc-tracks-federal-projects-zamfara/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission says it has tracked 35 Federal Government projects worth ₦4.6
- [Reps Slam Poor Rector Turnout at Polytechnic Budget Defence](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-rectors-poor-turnout-polytechnic-budget/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics condemns the poor attendance of rectors at the
- [Nigeria Plans Military Medical College to Fix Doctor Shortage](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-military-medical-college-doctor-shortage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government unveils plans to establish an Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health
- [Nigeria Moves Toward Full Global Palm Oil Membership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-global-palm-oil-membership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria accelerates plans to become a full member of the Council of Palm Oil Producing
- [Kano Approves ₦99m Anti-Rabies Vaccination Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-99m-anti-rabies-programme/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has approved ₦99 million for the implementation of phase one of
- [Kano Partnership Trains Nurses to Boost Cancer Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-oncology-training-cancer-care/): KANO, Nigeria – Cancer treatment in Northern Nigeria is set to improve following the launch of a specialist
- [Zamfara Massacre: Bandits Kill 50 in Deadly Night Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-bandits-kill-50-village-raid/):  ZAMFARA, Nigeria – At least 50 villagers are feared dead after heavily armed bandits launch a coordinated overnight
- [Nigeria Must Look Inward as Global Capital Dries Up](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-domestic-revenue-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria can no longer rely on foreign capital to drive its economic ambitions and must
- [Nigeria Imports 65% of Livestock Despite Vast Export Potential](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-livestock-imports-funding-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria depends on foreign sources for 65 per cent of its livestock consumption, despite possessing
- [Stray Police Bullets Kill Two Bystanders During Lagos Fraud Chase](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-shooting-alagbado-bystanders/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Two innocent bystanders are shot dead in a bustling Lagos neighbourhood after police officers pursuing
- [Ogun Lawmakers Pledge Support for World Bank Rural Healthcare Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-assembly-world-bank-healthcare/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State House of Assembly pledges sustained legislative backing for reforms aimed at improving
- [Lagos Council Bans Tricycles Indefinitely After Deadly Security Incidents](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tricycle-ban-security/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area impose an indefinite restriction on tricycle operations,
- [NCDC Sends Dialysis Machines to Five States Battling Lassa Fever](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-dialysis-machines-lassa-fever/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens its response to severe Lassa fever cases as the Nigeria Centre for Disease
- [Japan Delivers Emergency Supplies to Strengthen Lagos Cholera Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/japan-lagos-cholera-emergency-supplies/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Government of Japan has donated emergency medical supplies valued at approximately $1.7 million to
- [Cross River Magistrates Extend Strike as Vehicle Talks Collapse](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-magistrates-strike-vehicles/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Magistrates in Cross River State extend an ongoing strike into its 12th day, after negotiations
- [Nigerian Navy Hands Over 500kg Cannabis Seized in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-navy-cannabis-seizure-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy intensifies its anti-drug operations, handing over 500 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa seized
- [Anambra Vows Prosecution as Child Abuse Case Sparks Public Outrage](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-child-abuse-prosecution/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government pledges swift prosecution in a disturbing child abuse case, as authorities
- [Experts Demand Cold-Chain Expansion to Slash Nigeria’s Food Losses](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cold-chain-food-losses/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Agricultural experts are urging the Federal Government to urgently subsidise and expand cold-chain infrastructure, warning
- [Oyo Shuts Ibadan Herbal Factory Over Pollution, Health Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-shuts-ibadan-herbal-factory/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government shuts down an herbal factory in Ibadan after confirming severe environmental
- [Women Have Only 64% Of Men’s Legal Rights Globally - UN](https://africanhealthreport.com/women-legal-rights-un-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Women globally hold only 64 per cent of the legal rights enjoyed by men, highlighting
- [SERAP Challenges Nigeria’s Phone-Tapping Rules at ECOWAS Court](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-sues-nigeria-phone-surveillance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) files a lawsuit against the Nigerian government at
- [OPL 245 Settlement Opens Path For Major Nigerian Oil Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/opl-245-settlement-opens-path-for-major-nigerian-oil-project/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the resolution of the long-running dispute
- [Troops Intercept Rustlers, Neutralise Terrorists in Benue Security Raids](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-troops-intercept-rustlers-terrorists/): BENUE, Nigeria – Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE intercept suspected cattle rustlers, arrest suspects and eliminate terrorists during
- [Afenifere Warns Rising Banditry Threatens Security Across South-West](https://africanhealthreport.com/afenifere-warns-rising-banditry-south-west/): OYO, Nigeria – The Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere raises alarm over rising banditry across Nigeria’s South-West, urging governors
- [Lagos Government Warns Actress Against Cooking Food on Roads](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-sarah-martins-street-cooking/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government cautions Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on
- [Dangote Foundation Donates 100,000 Rice Bags to Kano Poor](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-foundation-rice-donation-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government launches the distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by the
- [Kaduna Officials Warn Misinformation, Hate Speech Threaten Fragile Peace](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-misinformation-hate-speech-peace-warning/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State authorities warn that misinformation and hate speech spreading on social media could reignite
- [Police Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Operations with New Bases](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-expand-counter-terrorism-training-bases/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force expands its counter-terrorism strategy through specialised training for officers and the
- [UNIOSUN Wins Final Approval to Graduate Medical Doctors ](https://africanhealthreport.com/uniosun-approved-graduate-medical-doctors-nigeria/): OSUN, Nigeria – Osun State University (UNIOSUN) secures final regulatory approval to graduate medical students after the Medical
- [Aviation Union Urges Review of TSA Deductions on Agencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/aviation-union-urges-review-tsa-deductions/): ABUJA, Nigeria -The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) urges the federal government to review the 50%
- [Group Demands Greater Disability Representation in Councils](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-deaf-group-demands-disability-representation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A disability advocacy group in Lagos on Saturday calls for stronger political representation for persons
- [Israel Envoy Accuses Iran of Sponsoring Terrorism in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/israel-envoy-accuses-iran-terrorism-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Diplomatic tensions intensify after Israel’s ambassador to Nigeria accuses Iran of sponsoring terrorism and destabilising
- [Nigeria Targets 25m Tonnes of Maize Production to Boost Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-25-million-tonnes-maize-food-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria -Nigeria must produce at least 25 million tonnes of maize annually to meet its domestic demand,
- [War Beyond the Battlefield: How the US–Israel–Iran Conflict Is Quietly Squeezing Nigerian Homes](https://africanhealthreport.com/middle-east-war-impact-nigeria-economy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – When wars erupt thousands of kilometres away, they often feel distant — dramatic headlines on
- [Contractor Scandal Rocks Federal Road Project in Nasarawa as Officials Demand Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/keffi-nasarawa-toto-abaji-road-contractor-scandal/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – Allegations of poor construction practices have cast a shadow over the federally funded Keffi–Nasarawa–Toto–Abaji Road
- [Customs Zone ‘A’ Strengthens Collaboration With NDLEA, Freight Forwarders](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-zone-a-collaboration-ndlea-freight-forwarders/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Zone ‘A’ Headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to
- [Edo Police Arrest 65 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover ₦1.85m Ransom in Aviele Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-arrest-65-kidnappers-aviele-raid/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command has arrested 65 suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦1.85 million
- [Kidnappers Kill Ebonyi Monarch, Police Arrest Nine Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-monarch-killed-kidnappers-arrested/): ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that Francis Igwe, a traditional ruler and father
- [Emirates Resumes Dubai–Lagos Flights After Middle East Airspace Disruptions](https://africanhealthreport.com/emirates-resumes-dubai-lagos-flights/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Emirates Airline has announced the resumption of its Dubai–Lagos–Dubai flight operations after a temporary suspension
- [Group Marks International Women’s Day With Free Health Services in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/emple-international-womens-day-free-health-screening-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – One of Nigeria’s rapidly growing insurance firms, emPLE, has announced a strategic partnership with the
- [WHO Emphasises Community-Led Social Protection for Emergency Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-community-social-protection-emergency-preparedness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the importance of placing communities at the centre
- [NAFDAC Launches Ebonyi Task Force to Combat Fake Drugs and Unsafe Foods](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-ebonyi-task-force-fake-drugs/): ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a state-level
- [Dry Season Raises Meningitis Risk as NCDC Intensifies Nationwide Surveillance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-meningitis-risk-dry-season-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance and
- [Sokoto Targets 1.2m Children in Statewide Polio Vaccination Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-targets-1-2m-children-in-statewide-polio-vaccination-campaign/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government has launched a statewide polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.2 million
- [Kano Confirms Lassa Fever Case, Activates Surveillance, Response Measures](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-confirms-lassa-fever-case-activates-surveillance-response-measures/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has confirmed a case of Lassa Fever
- [Ballots and Billions: Nigeria’s ₦873bn Election Gamble](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-2027-election-budget-debt-debate/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As Africa’s largest democracy edges closer to the 2027 general elections, a staggering figure has
- [Cross River Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over Domestic Assault](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-assembly-suspends-dickson-agbor-assault/): CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly suspends Obubra I lawmaker Dickson Agbor indefinitely
- [WHO Suspends Dubai Emergency Hub as Middle East War Disrupts](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-suspends-dubai-emergency-logistics-hub-middle-east-war/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) suspends operations at its global emergency logistics hub in Dubai,
- [Nigeria Approves Full-Year Gratuity for Retiring Federal Civil Servants Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-approves-full-year-gratuity-for-retiring-federal-civil-servants-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government approves a landmark Exit Benefit Scheme granting retiring civil servants a gratuity
- [Police Dismiss Four Officers Over Killing of Seven Lagos Traders](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-dismiss-officers-owode-onirin-traders-killing/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command confirms the dismissal of four police officers over their alleged
- [Reps Probe Abandoned N365m National Library Project in Taraba](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-probe-abandoned-national-library-project-taraba/): TARABA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee raises concerns over the alleged abandonment of a
- [Minna Residents Protest Power Outages, Estimated Billing by AEDC](https://africanhealthreport.com/minna-residents-protest-aedc-power-outages-billing/): MINNA, Nigeria – Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, staged a peaceful protest on Thursday over persistent
- [Gunmen Abduct Four Travellers Along Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo](https://africanhealthreport.com/four-abducted-igbeti-kishi-road-oyo/): OYO, Nigeria – Police confirm that four travellers were abducted by suspected gunmen along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in
- [Police Constable Recruitment Screening Begins March 9 in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-constable-recruitment-screening-sokoto-2026/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force announces that physical and credential screening for applicants seeking recruitment as
- [Nigeria Lawmakers Back Urgent Shift Toward Low-Carbon Economy Transition](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-house-supports-low-carbon-economy-transition/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives pledges strong legislative backing for the country’s transition to a low-carbon
- [Boko Haram Raid Gwoza Base; Civilians Killed, Women Abducted](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-raid-gwoza-base-civilians-killed-women-abducted/): BORNO, Nigeria – Boko Haram insurgents launch a deadly overnight assault on a military base in Ngoshe community,
- [When the Cash Kiosk Becomes the Bank: Inside Nigeria’s Explosive POS Boom — and the Fraud, Failures and Fear Lurking Beneath](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pos-fraud-network-failures-agent-banking/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In many Nigerian neighbourhoods today, the nearest “bank” is no longer a marble-floored branch with
- [Bauchi Launches Malaria Vaccine Programme for 250,000 Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-malaria-vaccine-rollout-children/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State begins the rollout of a malaria vaccine targeting 250,000 children, marking a major
- [Nigeria Approves ₦334bn Kano–Kongolom Road Upgrade Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-kano-kongolom-road-upgrade/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council approves a ₦334 billion upgrade of the Kano–Kongolom Road, a major
- [WaterAid Launches $300,000 Water, Sanitation Project in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/wateraid-wash-project-bwari-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – WaterAid Nigeria launches a $300,000 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project in Bwari Area Council
- [Nigeria Freezes New Universities, Recognises Medical Fellowships](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-freezes-new-universities-medical-fellowships/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) imposes a six-year moratorium on licensing new universities, polytechnics and
- [Tinubu Renews Omotayo Appointment as NIPSS Director-General](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-renews-ayo-omotayo-nipss-dg/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu renewed the appointment of Professor Ayo Omotayo as Director-General of the National
- [Tinubu Proposes New Grid Company to Fix Nigeria Power Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-grid-asset-management-company-power/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu proposes the creation of a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to tackle
- [Nigeria Approves Demolition, Reconstruction of Historic Carter Bridge](https://africanhealthreport.com/carter-bridge-demolition-reconstruction-lagos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves the demolition and full reconstruction of Lagos’ historic Carter
- [Nigeria Approves ₦1.2trn Roads, Plans Carter Bridge Replacement](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-approves-road-projects-carter-bridge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) approves six major road construction and rehabilitation contracts worth more
- [Lagos Council Gives 500 Students Free JAMB Forms Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-council-free-jamb-forms-students/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In a move to boost access to tertiary education, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos
- [Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Process Against Deputy Governor Gwarzo](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-assembly-impeachment-deputy-governor-gwarzo/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State House of Assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo,
- [Africa CDC, Japan Institute Forge New Global Health Security Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-japan-global-health-security-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Japan Institute for
- [TETFund Unveils Six New AI, Robotics Centres Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-six-ai-robotics-centres-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  The Tertiary Education Trust Fund announces plans to establish six new Centres of Excellence in
- [Tinubu Suspends Airport Cashless Tolls After Gridlock Triggers Missed Flights](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-suspends-airport-cashless-tolls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu orders the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at
- [IGP Orders Heightened Surveillance Over Iran Conflict Fallout](https://africanhealthreport.com/igp-iran-conflict-security-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police chief orders heightened surveillance nationwide, warning that the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict could trigger
- [US Embassy Cancels Abuja Visas as Iran War Sparks Security Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-embassy-cancels-abuja-visas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Nigeria cancels all visa appointments scheduled for Wednesday, March 4,
- [NOTAP Backs Grassroots Inventors to Drive Nigeria’s Innovation Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/notap-backs-grassroots-inventors-to-drive-nigerias-innovation-push/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s innovation drive gains momentum as the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion intensifies
- [US Embassy Warns of Abuja Protests Amid Iran Conflict Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-embassy-abuja-protest-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Embassy in Abuja issues a security alert warning of a high risk
- [Ogun Launches Livestock Vaccination for 200,000 Animals](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-livestock-vaccination-200000-animals/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government launches a 2026 statewide livestock vaccination drive targeting more than 200,000
- [NDLEA Arrests Fugitive Drug Lord After 15 Years Hiding](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-fugitive-drug-lord-15-years/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-drug agency arrests a 58-year-old fugitive drug lord after more than 15 years on
- [Lagos Unveils Power Line, Gas Pipeline to Transform Lekki-Epe](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-power-line-gas-pipeline-lekki-epe/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans for a 132kV electricity transmission line and a major
- [Doctors Suspended as Hospital Defends Care in Toddler Death Probe](https://africanhealthreport.com/euracare-doctors-suspension-child-death-probe/): LAGOS, Nigeria –  Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital says it stands by the professional conduct of three doctors placed on
- [Eating Ourselves Sick: How Nigeria’s Beloved Meals Are Killing Us Slowly](https://africanhealthreport.com/food-heals-harms-nigeria-obesity-portions-fats/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria, food is never just food. It is affection ladled generously into bowls, hospitality
- [Kano to Enroll 1m Vulnerable Residents in Health Insurance Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-enrol-1m-vulnerable-residents-in-health-insurance-scheme/): KANO, NIGERIA – The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance
- [Ekiti Doctor Urges Civil Servants to Improve Stress Management Skills](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-civil-servants-stress-management/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – A medical expert at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Nkeka Fortune calls on
- [Ondo Trains 100 Livestock Farmers to Boost Year-Round Feed](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-livestock-fodder-training/): AKURE, Nigeria — The Livestock Productivity Resilience Support Project trains 100 livestock farmers in Ondo State on fodder
- [Nigeria Secures $552m HOPE-EDU Funding to Transform Basic Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-552m-hope-edu-basic-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government activates $552 million in education financing under the HOPE-EDU programme, marking a
- [Bago Unveils Advanced Hospital Facilities, Targets End to Medical Tourism](https://africanhealthreport.com/bago-advanced-hospital-end-medical-tourism/): MINNA, Nigeria – Niger State Governor Umaru Bago inaugurates upgraded facilities at the IBB Specialist Hospital, declaring that
- [Court Jails Two Men 40 Years for Producing Fake Alcohol](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-court-jails-fake-alcohol/): LAGOS, Nigeria — The Federal High Court sentences two men to a combined 40 years in prison for
- [Abuja Approves ₦7.3bn Waste Cleanup Drive Across Four Districts](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-7-3bn-waste-cleanup/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration approves ₦7.3 billion for waste management contracts covering four major
- [Dentists Warn Public Against Dangerous Oral Health Social Media Myths](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-dental-association-oral-health-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) warns Nigerians to stop relying on social media influencers for
- [Nigeria Launches First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-immunotherapy-trial-colorectal-cancer-2/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian medical researchers officially launch the country’s first immunotherapy clinical trial for advanced colorectal cancer,
- [Pastor, Wife Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of 13-Year-Old](https://africanhealthreport.com/pastor-wife-arrested-over-alleged-abuse-of-13-year-old/): YENAGOA, Nigeria – Police in Yenagoa arrest a pastor and his wife following allegations of repeated sexual abuse
- [Seeds of Suspicion: Inside Nigeria’s GMO Food Fight Between Fear, Facts and the Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/gmo-foods-in-nigeria-myths-safety-fears-and-the-science-explained/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the crowded alleys of Nigeria’s food markets and the endless debates on WhatsApp groups,
- [EU-Funded Project Trains Katsina Communities on Peacebuilding](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-funded-project-trains-katsina-communities-on-peace/): KATSINA, Nigeria – A European Union-funded conflict-prevention initiative begins a four-day community dialogue and advocacy training aimed at
- [DSS Arrests Man Over Threat Against Obi](https://africanhealthreport.com/dss-arrests-suspect-over-threat-against-peter-obi/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Department of State Services arrests a 26-year-old Rivers State resident for allegedly claiming responsibility
- [UI Medical Student Dies After Ingesting Insecticide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ui-medical-student-dies-after-ingesting-sniper-insecticide/): IBADAN, Nigeria – A 300-level medical student at the University of Ibadan dies after ingesting an insecticide at
- [How AI Chatbots Are Quietly Reshaping Mental Health in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/are-ai-chatbots-filling-nigerias-mental-health-gap-inside-the-2-a-m-conversations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Across Nigeria in 2026, therapy rooms remain scarce and silence still carries weight. With more
- [Benue Begins Resettlement of Yelewata Attack Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-begins-resettlement-of-yelewata-attack-victims/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government begins the resettlement of victims displaced by the June 2025 Yelewata
- [Tinubu to Swear in Disu as Inspector-General of Police Wednesday](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-to-swear-in-disu-as-new-inspector-general-of-police/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General
- [FG Expands Emergency Medical Systems, Urges Use of 112 Line](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-expands-emergency-medical-services-pushes-112-awareness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says it has significantly expanded emergency medical services nationwide through the National
- [FG Launches TETFund Panel to Transform Engineering Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-tetfund-panel-to-transform-engineering-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government inaugurates a high-powered ministerial committee to oversee a special TETFund intervention designed
- [Ekiti Prosecute 55 Residents for Violating Sanitation Order](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-prosecute-55-residents-for-violating-sanitation-order/): EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has prosecuted 55 residents for allegedly breaching environmental sanitation regulations during
- [FRSC Investigates Illegal Street Racing Near Abuja National Mosque](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-illegal-racing-abuja-mosque/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched an investigation into reports of illegal car
- [Nigeria Set for Nationwide Rollout of Twice-Yearly HIV Injection](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-twice-yearly-hiv-injection-rollout/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves closer to a nationwide rollout of a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug as
- [Waste Pickers Demand Seat at the Table in Nigeria's Green Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/waste-pickers-demand-seat-at-the-table-in-nigerias-green-economy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Association of Scraps and Waste pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has called for a formal
- [CAPPA Faults Lagos Water PPP Procurement Over Secrecy](https://africanhealthreport.com/cappa-faults-lagos-water-ppp-procurement-over-secrecy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has criticised what it described as serious transparency
- [Abia Rolls Out Cashless Connect Card for Green Shuttle Buses](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-rolls-out-cashless-connect-card-for-green-shuttle-buses/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has commenced the full rollout of the Abia Connect Card, a
- [FG Secures $1.3bn Alumina Refinery Deal with Africa Finance Corporation](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-secures-1-3bn-alumina-refinery-deal-with-africa-finance-corporation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into an investment agreement with the Africa Finance
- [Zamfara Abolishes Cash Revenue Collection Under New Tax Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-cashless-revenue-reform/): GUSAU, NIGERIA — Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the abolition of cash collection of government revenue in Zamfara
- [IMN Protests in Kano Over Reported Killing of Khamenei](https://africanhealthreport.com/imn-kano-protest-khamenei/): KANO, NIGERIA — Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday staged a protest in Kano
- [Cashless Airport Rollout Triggers Lagos, Abuja Traffic Chaos](https://africanhealthreport.com/cashless-airports-gridlock-lagos-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Severe traffic congestion grips Nigeria’s two busiest airports as a nationwide cashless payments policy takes
- [Sheikh Gumi Hails Khamenei as ‘Lucky Soul’ After Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/sheikh-gumi-reacts-khamenei-death/): KANO, Nigeria – Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi describes Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, as a “lucky
- [Ashes of Enterprise: Inside Kano’s Singer Market Inferno That Shook a City](https://africanhealthreport.com/singer-market-fire-inside-kanos-%e2%82%a65bn-inferno-and-traders-struggle/): KANO, Nigeria – On a humid Saturday afternoon, when trade should have been winding down into prayer and
- [SERAP Demands Probe into Big Tech’s Grip on Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-big-tech-probe-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urges Nigeria’s competition regulator to investigate major technology
- [Nigeria Ready to End Almajiri Crisis, Education Minister Declares](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-almajiri-education-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is now better positioned to confront the long-standing crisis of Almajiri and out-of-school children,
- [Kano Police Ban Ramadan Tashe Over Rising Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-ban-ramadan-tashe/): KANO, Nigeria – Police authorities in Kano ban the centuries-old Tashe street performances during Ramadan, citing growing concerns
- [Female NSCDC Officer Dies in Abuja Parade Simulation Tragedy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-officer-dies-abuja-parade-simulation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps is in mourning after a female operative is
- [Benue Lassa Fever Surge Kills Ten Health Workers, State Confirms](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-lassa-fever-outbreak-health-workers-dead/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Benue State confirms a deadly Lassa fever outbreak that kills 10 health workers, including five
- [State Police Proposal Risks Chaos - Ex-NDLEA Chief Warns ](https://africanhealthreport.com/state-police-disaster-warning-momodu-tinubu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A former senior narcotics officer warns that creating state police could destabilise Nigeria’s security architecture,
- [UN Slams Middle East Escalation, Security Council Meets Urgently](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-condemns-middle-east-escalation-security-council/): ABUJA, Nigeria – United Nations warns that the Middle East stands at a perilous tipping point after the
- [Ibadan Airport Eyes Full International Flights by 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibadan-airport-direct-international-flights-2026/): OYO, Nigeria – Oyo State targets direct international flights from Ibadan before the end of 2026 as airport
- [NBMA Reassures Farmers on GMO Seed Safety, Benefits](https://africanhealthreport.com/nbma-gmo-seeds-safety-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s biosafety regulator moves to dispel fears over genetically modified seeds as part of a
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 09 – 15 March 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/ahr-top-10-health-development-stories-march-2026-week2/): ✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s stories highlight how environmental risks, regulatory failures, and nutrition challenges increasingly intersect with
- [Nigerian Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery, Arrests 37 in Niger Delta Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-navy-oil-theft-crackdown/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has dismantled a major illegal crude oil refining site and arrested
- [Rights Group Warns Against Interference in Probe of Federal High Court Chief Judge](https://africanhealthreport.com/tsoho-probe-interference-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised concerns over alleged
- [NLC Demands Wage Relief as Petrol Prices Surge Amid Middle East Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-petrol-price-wage-relief-nlc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s main labour union, the Nigeria Labour Congress, has called on the federal government to
- [Kano Merges Higher Education Ministry with Education Ministry in Major Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-education-ministry-merger/): KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the merger of Kano State’s Ministry of Higher Education
- [Toothless Bulldog? Nigeria’s Sachet Water Crisis Endangering Millions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-toothless-sachet-water-crisis-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a hot afternoon in Abuja, a young boy tears open a small plastic bag
- [Health Workers Welcome New Chief Medical Director in Ekiti](https://africanhealthreport.com/fethi-cmd-kolawole-ogundipe-appointment/): EKITI, Nigeria – Health workers at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI) are welcoming the appointment of Professor
- [Togo Seeks Increased Electricity Imports from Nigeria to Boost Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/togo-electricity-imports-nigeria-ndphc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Togo is seeking to increase electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand strains the
- [Edo Police Launch Probe After Viral School Bullying Video](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-probe-igbinedion-school-bullying-video/): EDO, Nigeria – Police in Edo State have opened a full investigation into a viral video showing a
- [NAFDAC Chief Calls for Greater Investment in Women, Children’s Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/shell-bonga-oil-production-fpso-maintenance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulatory agency is calling for greater national investment in women and children’s health,
- [LASEMA Records 173 Emergencies Across Lagos Within Two Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-emergency-incidents-lasema-report-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) records 173 emergency incidents across Lagos State between
- [Benue Governor Orders Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Girl After Community Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-attack-abducted-girl-rescue/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue a
- [Bauchi Receives ₦600m Nutrition Supplies to Tackle Child Malnutrition](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-nutrition-supplies-child-malnutrition/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State has received a major boost in its fight against child malnutrition with the
- [Silencing the Drums of Ramadan: Inside Kano’s Tashe Ban and the Battle Between Culture, Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-tashe-ban-ramadan-culture-security/): KANO, NIGERIA – The streets of Kano during Ramadan have long echoed with the laughter of children, rhythmic
- [Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-monthly-environmental-sanitation-return/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has flagged off the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation
- [Jigawa Launches Third Phase of Civil Servants’ Agricultural Support Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-civil-servants-agriculture-support/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has launched the third phase of the Civil Servants’
- [Kano Police Recover Four Stolen Vehicles, Arrest Four Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-recover-stolen-vehicles/): KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has recovered four stolen vehicles and arrested four
- [Oil Above $100: Economist Warns Nigeria Must Avoid Another Windfall Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-oil-windfall-crude-price-100-transparency/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria could earn billions of dollars in additional oil revenue as global crude prices surge
- [Wike Orders Demolition of Illegal Buildings on Embassy Land](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-demolition-illegal-buildings-embassy-land-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of illegal structures built on
- [Airlines Face Financial Strain as Aviation Fuel Price Surges](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-airlines-aviation-fuel-price-surge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian domestic airlines are facing mounting financial pressure after the price of Jet-A1 aviation fuel
- [Police Arrest Suspect Over Fatal Stabbing of Teenager in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-police-arrest-suspect-teen-stabbing-owo/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has arrested a suspect over the alleged killing
- [CBN Restricts Credit Access for Defaulting Large-Ticket Borrowers](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-restricts-credit-access-for-defaulting-large-ticket-borrowers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to restrict access to new credit facilities
- [Shell Restarts Bonga Oil Production After Maintenance Completion](https://africanhealthreport.com/shell-restarts-bonga-oil-production-after-maintenance-completion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company resumes oil production at the Bonga deepwater field after
- [UN Women Launch Anthology Highlighting Justice Struggles of Nigerian Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-women-gbv-justice-anthology-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UN Women and the South Saharan Social Development Organisation launch an anthology documenting the experiences
- [Tinubu Creates Petroleum Reform Taskforce to Boost Energy Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-petroleum-reform-taskforce-energy-sector/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu approves the creation of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Taskforce
- [CBN Orders Banks to Flag Suspicious BVNs for 24 Hours](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-bvn-watchlist-fraud-monitoring-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria introduces a new fraud-monitoring rule requiring banks and financial institutions
- [EFCC Returns $225,895, ₦62.79m to Foreign Fraud Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-returns-stolen-funds-foreign-fraud-victims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency returns $225,895 and ₦62.79 million to foreign fraud victims, reinforcing international cooperation
- [Doctors Warn Nigerians as Severe Heatwave Threatens Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-heatwave-health-warning-doctors/): AWKA, Nigeria – Health authorities warn Nigerians to take urgent precautions as intensifying heatwave conditions across the country
- [Nigeria Shares ₦1.894tn February Revenue Amid Declining Income Streams](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-faac-revenue-february-2026-decline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s three tiers of government share ₦1.894 trillion from the February 2026 Federation Account revenue,
- [Lagos Orders Elevator Certification, Warns Defaulters of Immediate Shutdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-elevator-certification-deadline-building-shutdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government orders building owners and facility managers to register and certify all
- [Group Demands HYPPADEC Probe, Urges CEO Suspension Over Fraud Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/hyppadec-probe-ceo-suspension-contract-fraud-allegations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A civil society group calls for sweeping reforms at the Hydro-Electric Power Producing Areas Development
- [Ayobo-Ipaja Grants ₦10m, Distributes 500 Free UTME Forms](https://africanhealthreport.com/ayobo-ipaja-grants-10m-500-free-utme-forms/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) disburses ₦10 million in grants to 100 residents
- [Policing the Nation: Nigeria’s High-Stakes Debate Over State Police and the Future of Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/policing-the-nation-nigerias-high-stakes-debate-over-state-police-and-the-future-of-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In a nation where the echoes of insecurity stretch from the forests of the north-west
- [Lagos Launches Digital Portal for Faster Building Permit Approvals](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-digital-building-permit-portal/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has launched a digital platform for building permit applications, allowing property developers and
- [Nigeria Considers Airline Refunds Over Christmas Fare Price Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-airline-fare-investigation-refunds/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s consumer protection regulator is considering compelling airlines to refund passengers over sharp increases in
- [Group Donates 25 Motorised Beds to Niger Leprosy Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/charity-donates-beds-niger-leprosy-hospital/): MINNA, Nigeria – A humanitarian organisation has donated 25 motorised hospital beds to the Niger Leprosy Hospital in
- [Lagos Probes Clinic After Alleged BBL Death of Socialite](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-investigates-bbl-death-clinic/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into a clinic linked to the reported
- [Cross River Assembly Passes Law to Ban Open Defecation](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-bans-open-defecation-law/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill banning open defecation across
- [JAMB Declares Lead City University Law Admissions Invalid](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-invalidates-lead-city-university-law-admissions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has declared admissions into the Law programme at
- [Ogun Holds Security Dialogue with Fulani Leaders to Strengthen Peace](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-security-dialogue-fulani-leaders/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has convened a high-level security dialogue with Fulani community leaders, security
- [Lagos Arraigns Seven Over Assault on LAWMA Enforcement Officials](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-arraigns-seven-assault-lawma-officials/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Seven individuals have been arraigned before a Lagos Special Offences Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting
- [Nigeria Strengthens Health Funding as Gavi Begins Exit Transition](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gavi-transition-health-funding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is strengthening domestic health financing to sustain immunisation and primary healthcare services as Gavi,
- [Security Agencies Alerted as Traditional Eid Festivities Approach](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-emir-sallah-durbar-police-notification/): KANO, Nigeria – The palace of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has formally notified the
- [WHO Sets New Targets to Fast-Track Critical Antibiotic Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-new-targets-antibiotic-development-amr/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced new global targets aimed at accelerating the development
- [Federal Health Initiative Boosts Access to Life-Saving Rural Emergency Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-emergency-ambulance-service-kano-nemsas/): KANO, Nigeria – Women and children under five in Kano State are gaining wider access to free emergency medical
- [NELFUND Extends Student Loan Portal Deadline for Eligible Institutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-student-loan-portal-deadline-extension/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for its Student Loan Application Portal
- [Firefighters Save ₦45m Property After Blaze Triggered by Bush Burning](https://africanhealthreport.com/owode-market-fire-offa-kwara/): KWARA, Nigeria – A fire outbreak has destroyed six shops and goods worth about ₦15 million at Owode
- [Foreign Minister Says Nigeria Offers Alternative Energy Supply Route](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gulf-oil-partnership-middle-east-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar says tensions in the Middle East highlight the need for
- [One-Third of Nigerian Adolescents Underweight - Report ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-adolescent-underweight-health-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – About one in three adolescents in Nigeria is underweight, raising alarm over nutrition and long-term
- [Abuja Fertility Doctor Granted Bail in Alleged ₦19m IVF Scam](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-ivf-doctor-fraud-case-bail/): ABUJA, Nigeria – An Abuja-based fertility doctor has been granted ₦5 million bail after appearing before the Federal
- [Customs Destroy N17m Expired Drugs Seized from Bauchi Smugglers](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-destroy-expired-drugs-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Nigerian Customs officers have destroyed expired pharmaceutical products worth ₦17 million in Bauchi after intercepting
- [NOA Tackles Diversion of Therapeutic Food for Malnourished Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/noa-crackdown-diversion-therapeutic-food-jigawa/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – Stakeholders mobilise communities to protect life-saving nutrition supplies The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday
- [Health Officials Warn Silent Eye Disease Causes Irreversible Blindness](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-glaucoma-screening-awareness-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Ministry of Health urges residents to prioritise early glaucoma screening to prevent
- [Lawmakers Propose Housing Solution for Displaced Makoko Waterfront Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-relocation-makoko-residents-agbowa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State House of Assembly proposes relocating residents displaced by recent demolitions in Makoko,
- [The Price of a Shortcut: How Parents, AI Syndicates and Underage UTME Candidates Are Testing the Limits of Nigeria’s Exam Integrity](https://africanhealthreport.com/underage-utme-malpractice-nigeria-ai-exam-cheating/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria’s fiercely competitive race for university admission, success in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
- [Celebrating Women at Home, Questioning Their Rights Abroad](https://africanhealthreport.com/celebrating-women-at-home-questioning-their-rights-abroad/): …As Nigeria marks International Women’s Day with praise for women’s resilience and contributions, its diplomatic posture at the
- [NiMet Warns Nigerians as Extreme Heat Raises Health Risk Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-warns-nigerians-as-extreme-heat-raises-health-risk-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency warns residents across several states about rising temperatures and the growing
- [Education Ministry Nullifies Leadership Appointments At Federal College Odugbo](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-ministry-nullifies-leadership-appointments-at-federal-college-odugbo/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate nullification of the appointments of the
- [FG Plans Nationwide Internet Connectivity for Nigerian Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-plans-nationwide-internet-connectivity-for-nigerian-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government has unveiled plans to connect all schools nationwide to reliable internet services,
- [Deadly Ethiopia Floods Kill 48 as Dozens Remain Missing](https://africanhealthreport.com/ethiopia-floods-death-toll-gamo-zone/): ADDIS ABABA – At least 48 people have died after heavy flooding triggered by torrential rains swept through
- [LASEPA Shuts Lagos Businesses Over Persistent Noise Pollution Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasepa-shuts-lagos-businesses-over-persistent-noise-pollution-violations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several businesses across parts of Lagos
- [Directors’ Institute Seeks Lagos Partnership to Strengthen Public Governance](https://africanhealthreport.com/ciod-lagos-governance-partnership/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) calls for deeper collaboration with the Lagos State
- [Nigerian Youth Launches Campaign to Deliver 1,000 Student Career Sessions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-youth-launches-campaign-to-deliver-1000-student-career-sessions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian youth advocate launches a nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising professionals to donate 1,000
- [Africa Health Leaders Declare Urgent Action Against Rising Fungal Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-fungal-diseases-health-summit-action/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts and policymakers across Africa are calling for urgent continental action to combat fungal
- [WHO Releases Global Hepatitis Elimination Handbook to Accelerate Worldwide Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-releases-global-hepatitis-elimination-handbook-to-accelerate-worldwide-action/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) unveils its first comprehensive implementation handbook aimed at helping countries
- [Human Rights Group Demands Arrests After Cleric Claims Government Knows Terrorists](https://africanhealthreport.com/huriwa-seven-day-ultimatum-terrorists-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) issues a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal
- [Nigeria Launches Youth Agribusiness Land Fund to Train Six Million](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-youth-agribusiness-land-trust-fund/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new agribusiness programme aimed at training more than six
- [Nigeria Launches $500m SPIN Project to Revive Irrigation, Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-spin-irrigation-project-food-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the World Bank have launched a $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for
- [Customs Seize ₦1.1bn Smuggled Drugs, Currency, Wildlife in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-customs-seize-smuggled-drugs-currency/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigerian customs officials have intercepted contraband worth ₦1.1 billion, including millions of suspected counterfeit pharmaceutical
- [Lagos School Building Collapse Averted After Early Safety Evacuation](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-school-building-collapse-ogba/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says an early warning and swift evacuation prevented
- [Lagos Government Arrests 107 Beggars, Miscreants in Enforcement Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-arrests-107-beggars-agege-ketu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has arrested 107 beggars and suspected miscreants during a street enforcement
- [ASUU UNILAG Begins Indefinite Strike Over Amputated Salaries Dispute](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-unilag-indefinite-strike-salary-cuts/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Lagos has declared an
- [Tinubu Orders 100,000 CNG Conversion Kits to Cut Transport Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-orders-100000-cng-conversion-kits-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has ordered the nationwide deployment of about 100,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)
- [TETFund Expands Medical Training Infrastructure to Curb Nigeria Medical Tourism](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-expands-medical-training-curb-nigeria-medical-tourism/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is ramping up investment in medical education infrastructure to
- [FG Launches 82 Nigerian Authored Academic Textbooks Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tertiary-textbooks-tetfund-launch/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has unveiled 82 academic textbooks written by Nigerian scholars,
- [WHO Africa Warns Millions Lack Oral Healthcare Across Continent](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-oral-health-access-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has raised alarm over the growing burden of oral diseases across
- [Nigeria Petrol Consumption Drops As Supply Patterns Shift in February](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-petrol-consumption-february-nmdpra/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s average daily petrol consumption falls to 56.9 million litres in February 2026, according to
- [Tinubu Nominates Tax Reform Chief Oyedele as Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-nominates-tax-reform-chief-oyedele-as-minister/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu asks the Nigerian Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the presidential
- [TETFund Pledges Stronger Support for NAF Education Institutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-support-nigerian-air-force-institutions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) pledges renewed support for educational infrastructure in Nigerian Air
- [Two Youths Drown Fleeing Phone Snatchers in Kano Water Pond](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-youths-drown-fleeing-phone-snatchers/): KANO, Nigeria – Two teenagers have drowned after falling into an open water body while trying to escape
- [Adamawa Hospital Successfully Separates Four-Month Conjoined Twins in Complex Surgery](https://africanhealthreport.com/mauth-yola-conjoined-twins-separation-surgery/): YOLA, Nigeria – Surgeons at the Modibbo Adamawa University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH) successfully separate four-month-old, conjoined twins in
- [JAMB Clarifies it Has No Role in HND Admissions](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-hnd-admission-nysc-mobilisation-clarification/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it is not responsible for admissions into
- [Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Lagos Electricity Regulator Board To Strengthen Power Market](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-inaugurates-lagos-electricity-regulator/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurates the board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission
- [Petrol Prices Soar Above ₦1,300 as Commuters Face Transport Hikes](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-petrol-price-surge-transport-fares/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerians face rising transportation costs after petrol prices surge to between ₦1,096 and ₦1,300 per
- [Insecurity: Baba-Ahmed Blasts Tinubu Over Killings, Kidnappings Across Northern Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/baba-ahmed-criticises-tinubu-insecurity-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Northern Elders Forum spokesperson Hakeem Baba-Ahmed sharply criticises President Bola Tinubu, accusing the government
- [US Issues Terror Alert for Embassy, Schools in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-terror-threat-alert-nigeria-embassy-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States government issues a security alert warning American citizens in Nigeria of credible
- [Dangote Refinery Petrol Price Hike Sparks Fears of Rising Inflation](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-petrol-price-hike-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria faces renewed inflation fears after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery raises the gantry price of
- [UBEC, University of Ilorin Discuss Partnership To Expand Basic Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-university-ilorin-basic-education-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the University of Ilorin begin discussions on a
- [Osun Marks Women’s Day with Reproductive Health Outreach to Traders](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-womens-day-reproductive-health-outreach/): OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Osun State Government Marks International Women’s Day by launching a reproductive health awareness campaign
- [Nigeria, Liberia Maritime Academies Partner to Boost Regional Blue Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-liberia-maritime-training-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Liberia take a step towards strengthening regional maritime capacity as the Maritime Academy
- [NAF Launches Training to Reduce Civilian Casualties in Air Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-civilian-harm-mitigation-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launches a specialised training programme aimed at reducing civilian casualties
- [Nigeria Set To Receive First Shipment of Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-set-to-receive-first-shipment-of-twice-yearly-hiv-prevention-drug-lenacapavir/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced that Nigeria will receive
- [Under the Gun: Northern Nigeria’s Villages Trapped in a New Cycle of Blood, Kidnappings, Fear](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-bandit-attacks-kidnapping-crisis-2026/): KANO, Nigeria – In the quiet farming communities scattered across Northern Nigeria, nightfall once meant rest after long
- [Boko Haram Attack Kills Commanding Officer in Borno Military Base](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-attack-kills-commander-borno-base/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram militants overran a Nigerian military base in northeastern Nigeria early Monday, killing
- [Nigeria Pushes Innovation, Private Partnerships to Achieve Universal Health Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pushes-innovation-private-partnerships-to-achieve-universal-health-coverage/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian health officials and industry experts call for stronger innovation and public-private partnerships to accelerate
- [Nigeria Settles Long-Running OPL 245 Oil Dispute With Eni](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-settles-long-running-opl-245-oil-dispute-with-eni/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria reaches a landmark settlement in the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245,
- [JUST IN: Fire Guts DG Office at Technology Incubation Board Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/just-in-fire-guts-dg-office-at-technology-incubation-board-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A fire breaks out Monday morning at the office of the Director-General of the National
- [Beauty on the Pavement: Nigeria’s Roadside Pedicures Raise Hidden Health Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/roadside-pedicures-health-risks-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a typical afternoon in Nigeria’s bustling cities, it is common to see men seated
- [Group launches clean cookstove project for Kaduna women](https://africanhealthreport.com/clean-cookstoves-kaduna-women-climate/): KADUNA, Nigeria – A Kaduna-based non-governmental organisation launches a clean cookstove initiative aimed at empowering women while reducing
- [NDLEA Uncovers Drug Stash at Lagos Assembly Aide’s Residence](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-assembly-aide-drug-arrest-ndlea/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A legislative aide at the Lagos State House of Assembly is arrested after operatives of
- [Nigeria Launches Unified Poverty Plan Targeting 50m Citizens](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unified-poverty-framework-ohoprs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria unveils a sweeping national poverty reform targeting 50 million citizens by 2030, marking a
- [Northern Nigeria’s Silent Crisis: Teenage Pregnancy Derails Futures, Deepens Poverty](https://africanhealthreport.com/teenage-pregnancy-northern-nigeria-crisis/): KANO, NIGERIA – Beneath the hum of daily life in Northern Nigeria, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that
- [Lagos Taskforce Arrests Five ‘Omotaku’ Gang Members for Extortion](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-omotaku-gang-arrests/): Lagos, Nigeria – Authorities arrest five suspected members of the “Omotaku” gang accused of extorting motorists along a
- [Kaduna Hits Record TB Detection, Surpasses Targets in 2025](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-tb-detection-record-2025/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State records a surge in tuberculosis detection, identifying 22,321 cases in 2025 and exceeding
- [UBEC Chief Demands Urgent Reforms to Fix Basic Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-education-reforms-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria -The head of the Universal Basic Education Commission calls for immediate reforms to address deep-rooted challenges
- [WHO Pushes Rapid TB Tests to Boost Global Detection](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-rapid-tb-tests-global/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization urges countries to adopt new rapid diagnostic tools to accelerate the
- [UNICEF, EU Equip Journalists to Fight Severe Malnutrition in Northeast Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-eu-equip-journalists-to-fight-severe-malnutrition-in-northeast-nigeria/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – Journalists from Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states have been trained on reporting severe malnutrition in
- [Dangote Warns Middle East Crisis May Trigger COVID-style Work-from-home in Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/middle-east-crisis-may-trigger-covid-style-work-from-home-in-africa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has warned that the ongoing Middle East crisis could
- [Lagos Cult Violence Kills Five as Police Arrest Suspects](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-cult-clashes-five-dead-arrests/): LAGOS, Nigeria – At least five people are killed in renewed cult violence in Ojo Local Government Area,
- [Ogun TRACE Bans Roadside Trading at Sango Tollgate Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-trace-roadside-trading-ban-sango/): OGUN, Nigeria – Authorities in Ogun State move to enforce a ban on roadside trading along the busy
- [WHO Drives Digital Health Wallets Adoption Across ASEAN Nations](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-digital-health-wallets-asean/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization launches a new regional initiative to accelerate adoption of digital health
- [Bomb Explosion Hits Kwara Bus, Several Feared Dead, Injured](https://africanhealthreport.com/bomb-explosion-hits-kwara-bus-several-feared-dead-injured/): KWARA, Nigeria – A roadside bomb explosion strikes a commercial bus in Kwara State, leaving several passengers feared
- [Nigeria Restricts HIV Injection Use in Pregnancy, Expands Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hiv-injection-lenacapavir-policy/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria limits the use of HIV prevention injection among pregnant women while planning nationwide expansion
- [Court Arraigns Man Over Alleged Abortion Plot, Woman’s Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-abortion-case-court-arraignment/): Abeokuta, Nigeria – A magistrates’ court in Ogun State arraigns a 43-year-old man over an alleged abortion plot
- [CBN Pushes Inflation Targeting, Eyes Single-Digit Price Stability](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-inflation-targeting-nigeria/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria intensifies its shift towards a rules-based monetary policy, targeting single-digit
- [Plateau Records TB Gap as Cases Fall Below Estimates](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-tuberculosis-detection-gap/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State records a significant gap in tuberculosis detection, with only 5,397 cases identified in
- [Weaponised Drones Escalate Nigeria Insurgency, Military Uncovers Network](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-insurgency-weaponised-drones-threat/): BORNO, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military faces a dangerous shift in insurgent tactics as groups like ISWAP and Boko
- [Nigeria Pushes Mineral Corridors to Drive Africa’s Energy Transition](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-mineral-corridors-energy-transition/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria advocates the creation of regional mineral corridors to unlock Africa’s vast resources and accelerate
- [Kano Varsity Expels 171 Students Over Forged Admission Credentials](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-varsity-expels-students-fake-admission/): KANO, Nigeria – The Senate of Bayero University Kano expels 171 students for falsifying admission qualifications, reinforcing a
- [Airfares Set to Surge As Aviation Fuel Costs Spike Sharply](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-airfares-aviation-fuel-price-surge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Airfares are set to rise as aviation fuel prices soar, placing intense pressure on Nigerian
- [Update: Oil Surges, Stocks Tumble as Us-Iran Tensions Escalate](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-prices-us-iran-tensions-global-markets/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Crude prices on Monday climb, with Brent nearing $112 per barrel, as threats to shut
- [Dangote Refinery Boosts Exports, Strengthens Regional Fuel Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-fuel-exports-africa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Dangote Petroleum Refinery expands its regional footprint, recording the sale of 12 cargoes totalling
- [Kwara Church Attack: Bandits Abduct Worshippers, Rescue Ongoing](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-church-attack-bandits-abduction/): ILORIN, Nigeria –  Armed bandits abduct eight worshippers during a Sunday service at an ECWA church in Omugo,
- [Tinubu Condemns Ozoro Festival Assaults, Demands Justice for Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-ozoro-festival-assault-condemnation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu condemns alleged sexual assaults during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Delta
- [NLC Rejects N6tn Power Bailout, Demands Sector Overhaul Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/nlc-power-bailout-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) opposes a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies,
- [NDLEA Busts Drug Trafficking Rings, Arrests Suspects Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-bust-nigeria-airport-arrests/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intensifies its nationwide crackdown, intercepting major drug consignments
- [Sokoto Boat Tragedy: Over 150 Suspected Bandits Drown](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-boat-tragedy-bandits-drown/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – At least 150 suspected bandits are feared dead after a boat carrying them capsises in
- [Dark Signals, Deadly Crossings: Abuja’s Traffic Light Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-traffic-lights-failure-sparks-safety-chaos-fears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At one of Abuja’s busiest intersections, a flickering amber light struggles to command obedience. Drivers
- [Nigeria Doctors Urged to Lead Healthcare Beyond Clinical Expertise Roles](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-doctors-leadership-healthcare-training/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Nigerian health experts are calling for stronger leadership and management training for doctors, warning that
- [Nigeria Recycling Sector Targets $4.5tn Global Circular Economy Boom](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-recycling-sector-growth-4-5tn/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s recycling sector is positioning itself to tap into a projected $4.5 trillion global market,
- [Nigeria Seeks Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Partnerships at UK Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-climate-smart-agriculture-uk-forum/): LONDON, United Kingdom – Nigeria is intensifying efforts to attract global investment into climate-resilient agriculture, positioning the sector
- [NIMC Warns Nigerians Against Fake NIN Data Update Portal Scam](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimc-fake-nin-portal-scam-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) warns Nigerians against a fake online portal claiming to
- [NYSC Probes Corps Member Death in Ogun, Investigates Staff Link](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-probes-corps-member-death-in-ogun-investigates-staff-link/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) launches an investigation into the death of a corps
- [Calabar Gas Explosion Injures Residents, Exposes Emergency Response Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/calabar-gas-explosion-emergency-response-failure/): CALABAR, Nigeria – A gas station explosion injures several residents and destroys properties in Calabar South, exposing critical
- [Nigeria Forest Loss Hits 90% - Conservationists Raise Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-forest-loss-deforestation-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has lost nearly 90 per cent of its forest cover in three decades, conservationists
- [Three Weeks, Four Hikes: Lagosians Decry Fuel Price Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-fuel-crisis-multiple-price-hikes/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos residents reel from a wave of petrol price hikes within just three weeks, as
- [UK Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Nightclub Cases Rise to 34](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-meningitis-outbreak-nightclub-kent/): LONDON, United Kingdom – Health officials confirm meningitis cases linked to a nightclub outbreak in southeast England have
- [Two Die in Lagos Gas Explosion After Tanker Truck Collision](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-gas-explosion-lekki-tanker-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A gas explosion on Saturday kills two people and destroys multiple properties along the Lekki-Epe
- [US Deploys Drones, Troops Boost Nigeria Counterterrorism Intelligence Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-drones-troops-nigeria-counterterrorism-intelligence/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States deploys surveillance drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to strengthen intelligence-sharing
- [Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Cancer Risk in Nigeria’s Hair Extension Obsession](https://africanhealthreport.com/hair-extensions-health-risks-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, hair is not merely aesthetic—it is identity, culture, and confidence
- [Doctor Warns of Food Safety Risks, Urges Balanced Diet After Ramadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-safety-post-ramadan/): KANO, Nigeria – A medical expert at Muhammad Wase Specialist Hospital, Ahmad Sani is warning Nigerians to adopt
- [Nigeria Orders Immediate Halt to New Shipping Tariffs Amid Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-shipping-tariffs-halt/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has ordered shipping operators to stop applying newly approved tariffs, citing
- [Kano Govt Compensates Families of Hunters Killed in Edo Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-compensation-uromi-hunters/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has provided financial aid and relief materials to families of hunters
- [Nigeria Suspends New Port Charges After Backlash from Operators](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-port-charges-suspension-nsc/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s maritime regulator has suspended newly introduced port charges following strong opposition from industry stakeholders,
- [Experts Warn AI Risks in Mental Health, Call for Safeguards](https://africanhealthreport.com/experts-warn-ai-risks-in-mental-health-call-for-safeguards/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global experts are warning of growing risks linked to artificial intelligence in mental health, calling
- [CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity During Eid Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/can-urges-nigerians-to-embrace-unity-during-eid-celebrations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria is calling for national unity and reflection during Eid-el-Fitr, urging
- [Ebonyi Govt Denies Contract Patronage, Vows Due Process](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-govt-denies-contract-patronage-vows-due-process/): ABAKALIKI, Nigeria – The Ebonyi State Government has rejected allegations of awarding contracts based on political patronage, insisting
- [Delta Govt Condemns Sexual Assaults at Ozoro Festival, Demands Justice](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-ozoro-festival-assaults/): ASABA, Nigeria – The Delta State Government has condemned reported cases of harassment and sexual assault during the
- [Black Gold, Burning Questions: Can Nigeria Turn a $100 Oil Surge into Real Prosperity?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-oil-windfall-100-dollar-crude-impact/): LAGOS, Nigeria – As oil tankers inch through tense waters and global markets tremble, Nigeria finds itself on
- [Power Minister Links Eid Sacrifice to Nigeria Electricity Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/electricity-nigeria-power-reform-adelabu-tinubu-policy-energy-sector-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu is urging citizens to sustain the discipline of Ramadan to
- [Tinubu UK Visit Seals £746m Deal, Boosts Bilateral Ties](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-uk-visit-746m-deal/): LONDON, United Kingdom – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a £746 million infrastructure deal during a landmark
- [NESREA Shuts Oyo Factory Over Toxic Waste Discharge Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nesrea-shuts-oyo-factory-toxic-waste/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency have sealed a factory in Oyo State
- [Wike Pledges Security as Ireland Opens Abuja Embassy](https://africanhealthreport.com/wike-ireland-embassy-abuja-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has assured diplomats of a secure environment in Abuja
- [Expert Urges FG to Prioritise Fuel Supply Over Price Controls](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fuel-supply-price-control-advice/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Energy expert Wumi Iledare is urging the Federal Government to prioritise fuel supply stability over
- [Governors Demand Justice After Deadly Maiduguri Terror Bombings](https://africanhealthreport.com/maiduguri-bombings-ngf-justice-demand/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has called for swift justice following deadly suicide bombings in Maiduguri
- [Nigeria Receives Long-Acting HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hiv-lenacapavir-rollout/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has received its first batch of 11,520 doses of Lenacapavir, marking a major step
- [World Bank: Smarter Water Use Could Feed 10bn ](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-water-food-security-jobs/): WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Bank Group says improved water management could feed up to 10 billion people
- [Fire Service Warns Gombe Residents Ahead of Eid Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-fire-safety-eid-warning/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Federal Fire Service is urging residents in Gombe to adopt strict safety measures ahead
- [FG Targets 3m Nigerians in Nationwide Dental Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-dental-campaign-oral-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is launching a nationwide oral health campaign aimed at reaching three million
- [Oil Wars, Empty Wallets: How Distant Conflict is Rewriting the Cost of Living in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-price-shock-nigeria-us-iran-fuel-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On the streets of Abuja, the price of petrol is no longer just a number
- [Sudan Drone Strike Kills 17 in Chad Border Town](https://africanhealthreport.com/sudan-drone-strike-chad-border-tine/): N’DJAMENA, Chad – A drone strike from war-torn Sudan has killed 17 people in the border town of
- [African Leaders Warn Malaria Funding Gap Threatens Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-malaria-funding-gap-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – African leaders warn that declining funding could reverse decades of progress against malaria, as new
- [Experts Push Circular Economy to Solve Lagos Waste Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-circular-economy-solutions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Environmental stakeholders are urging a transition to a circular economy to tackle mounting waste challenges
- [FG Sends Emergency Aid to Maiduguri Explosion Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/maiduguri-explosion-fg-aid-nema/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Federal Government has delivered urgent medical supplies and relief materials to victims of the
- [FRSC Deploys Tactical Team to Abuja’s Deadly Nyanya Corridor](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-abuja-nyanya-crash-corridor/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is escalating efforts to curb rising crashes along the
- [NRC Adds Special Trains Nationwide For Eid Travel Rush](https://africanhealthreport.com/nrc-special-trains-eid-travel-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation introduces special train services across major routes to ease travel pressure
- [Lagos Deploys 145 Officers to Fight Coastal Plastic Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-recycling-officers-plastic-pollution/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos-based sustainability group deploys 145 recycling officers across coastal communities to intercept plastic waste
- [Troops Kill 60 Insurgents, Repel Borno Terror Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-troops-repel-terror-attack-60-killed/): BORNO, Nigeria – Nigerian troops repel a coordinated Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno State, killing more than 60
- [Kano Police Deploy Security Forces Ahead of Eid Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-eid-security-deployment/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Police Command deploys security forces and warns against disorderly conduct ahead of Eid-el-Fitr
- [WHO Warns Tuberculosis Still Kills Thousands Across Africa Yearly](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-tuberculosis-warning-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Tuberculosis continues to claim thousands of lives across Africa despite progress, the World Health Organization
- [Lagos Court Fines Vessel $6m Over Cocaine Importation Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-court-vessel-cocaine-fine/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Lagos fines a merchant vessel and its foreign crew $6
- [Kano Imposes Strict Eid Guidelines Amid Security Threat Alerts](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-imposes-strict-eid-guidelines-amid-security-threat-alerts/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Government issues strict guidelines for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations following intelligence reports warning of potential
- [The Silent Siege: How Invisible Superbugs Are Rewriting Nigeria’s Public Health Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/antimicrobial-resistance-nigeria-silent-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Crisis Without a Sound It does not announce itself with sirens. There are no
- [Global Child Deaths Hit 4.9m As Progress Slows](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-child-mortality-2024-un-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global child survival efforts stall as an estimated 4.9 million children die before their fifth
- [Sanwo-Olu Warns of Unsafe Products, Strengthens Consumer Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-consumer-protection-unsafe-products-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government warns of rising dangers from unsafe products and reaffirms commitment to stronger
- [Lagos Empowers 50 Disabled Workers with Assistive Technology Tools](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-disability-assistive-tools-civil-servants/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State equips 50 civil servants with disabilities with assistive technologies to boost workplace productivity
- [Lagos Prosecutes 8,000 Offenders in Open Defecation Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-open-defecation-prosecution-crackdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities prosecute more than 8,000 residents within one year for environmental offences, including open
- [Fasting Before the First Bell: Inside the Quiet Struggle of Nigerian Children Balancing Ramadan and the Classroom](https://africanhealthreport.com/children-fasting-ramadan-school-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before the first school bell rings in many Nigerian cities, thousands of Muslim children have
- [Tinubu Set Deadline for Political Appointees Eyeing 2027 Seats](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appointees-resign-2027-elections/): Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu directs all political appointees seeking elective office in the 2027 general elections
- [Nigeria Declares Two Public Holidays to Mark Eid-el-Fitr Celebration](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-public-holiday-eid-el-fitr-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government declares Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays
- [Healthy Lifestyle Cuts Heart Disease, Diabetes Risk In Hypertension Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/lifestyle-hypertension-heart-disease-risk-study/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A major international study finds that simple lifestyle changes significantly reduce the risk of heart
- [Doctors Demand Stronger Hospital Security After Maiduguri Bomb Blasts](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctors-demand-stronger-hospital-security-after-maiduguri-bomb-blasts/): Abuja, Nigeria – Medical directors of federal tertiary hospitals call for urgent reinforcement of security around health facilities
- [Nigeria Expands TB Detection with Digital Tools, Advanced Testing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tb-detection-digital-diagnostics/): Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s tuberculosis control programme says new digital systems and advanced diagnostic tools are helping identify
- [Benue Assembly Moves to Establish Road Maintenance Agency](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-assembly-moves-to-establish-road-maintenance-agency/): Makurdi, Nigeria – The Benue State House of Assembly advances a bill seeking to establish a dedicated road
- [Customs Seize N3.39bn Codeine Hidden in Utensils at Apapa Port](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-seize-codeine-apapa-port-n3-39bn/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service intercepts a massive consignment of codeine syrup worth N3.39 billion at
- [ Kano Demolishes Illegal Buildings Encroaching Recreational Land in Sharada Estate](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-demolishes-illegal-buildings-sharada-recreational-land/): Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Government demolishes several illegal structures in the Sharada area as authorities intensify
- [Police Find Unidentified Woman’s Body with Violence Marks in Ibadan](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibadan-police-unidentified-body-investigation/): OYO, Nigeria – Police in Ibadan discover the lifeless body of an unidentified woman with signs of violence,
- [Customs Seize N1.35bn Contraband, Hand Cannabis to NDLEA](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-contraband-ogun/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service intercepts contraband worth N1.35 billion in Ogun State and transfers large
- [Police Recruitment Screening In Lagos Promises Fairness, Transparency Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-recruitment-fairness-transparency/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Character Commission supervises ongoing police recruitment screening in Lagos, pledging fairness and equal
- [Maiduguri Rocked by Multiple Bomb Blasts, 23 Killed After Insurgent Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/maiduguri-bomb-blasts-boko-haram-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria – Multiple bomb explosions hit Maiduguri on Monday evening, triggering panic among residents just hours after
- [NAFDAC Recalls Male Enhancement Supplement Over Hidden Drug Ingredients](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-recalls-male-enhancement-supplement-mr7/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulator has ordered the recall of a male enhancement supplement after discovering it
- [UK Seeks Allied Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Route](https://africanhealthreport.com/uk-allies-plan-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/): LONDON – Britain is working with international partners to develop a plan to reopen the strategically vital Strait
- [Nigeria Inflation Rate Eases Slightly to 15% In February](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-rate-february-2026-nbs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declines slightly to 15.06 percent in February 2026, signalling a gradual
- [Extreme Heat Threatens Health, Farming Across Northern Nigeria - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/extreme-heat-threatens-health-farming-northern-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Rising temperatures across Nigeria could pose serious threats to public health, agriculture and vulnerable communities,
- [Passengers Injured After Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails ](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-kaduna-train-derailment-passengers-injured/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Several passengers were injured after a train travelling along the Abuja–Kaduna Railway derailed on Monday
- [Six Nigerian Health Workers Contract Lassa Fever Within One Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/six-nigerian-health-workers-contract-lassa-fever-within-one-week/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Six frontline health workers in Nigeria contract Lassa fever within a single week as the
- [Families Protest in Abuja Over Five Kidnapped Ebonyi Engineers](https://africanhealthreport.com/families-protest-in-abuja-over-five-kidnapped-ebonyi-engineers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Families of five engineers abducted nearly four years ago in Ebonyi State stage a protest
- [Nigeria Strengthens Cybersecurity Policies to Protect Citizens’ Digital Privacy Rights](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-strengthens-cybersecurity-digital-privacy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government is intensifying efforts to strengthen cybersecurity policies and safeguard citizens’ privacy in
- [Suspected Terrorists Attack Maiduguri Communities Overnight, Residents Flee in Panic](https://africanhealthreport.com/maiduguri-suspected-terrorist-attack-residents-flee/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Residents of Maiduguri flee their homes early Monday after suspected terrorists launch an overnight attack
- [Driver Killed During Customs Anti-Smuggling Operation in Osogbo - Police Investigate](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-shooting-osogbo-driver-killed/): OSOGBO, Nigeria –  Police in south-west Nigeria are investigating the fatal shooting of a driver during an anti-smuggling
- [Katsina Records New Lassa Fever Case, Death Toll Rises](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-lassa-fever-case-deaths/): KATSINA, Nigeria –  Health authorities confirm a fresh Lassa fever case in Katsina State, bringing total infections to
- [Health Advocate Urges Preventive Care to Cut Disease Burden](https://africanhealthreport.com/preventive-healthcare-nigeria-awareness/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A health advocate calls for a nationwide shift to preventive healthcare, urging Nigerians to adopt
- [NMDPRA Warns Ogun LPG Retailers to Stop Dangerous Decanting](https://africanhealthreport.com/nmdpra-ogun-lpg-decanting-warning/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) orders LPG retailers in Ogun State
- [FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel to Manage Easter Traffic Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-easter-traffic-control-anambra/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps deploys 1,500 personnel across Anambra State to manage traffic and
- [Cross River Assembly Suspends Four Councilors Over Cultism Allegations](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-councillors-suspension-cultism/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly suspends four councillors for 90 days over allegations
- [Nigeria Repatriates 1,230 Citizens Stranded in Niger Republic](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-repatriation-stranded-citizens-niger/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government repatriates 1,230 stranded Nigerians from Niger Republic in a coordinated humanitarian operation
- [NHIA, NOA Unite to Expand Health Insurance Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhia-noa-unite-to-expand-health-insurance-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and National Orientation Agency (NOA) deepen collaboration to expand
- [Kano Police Smash Tricycle Theft Ring, Recover Eight Vehicles](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-smash-tricycle-theft-ring-recover-eight-vehicles/): KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano arrest three suspects and recover eight stolen tricycles in a targeted operation,
- [Borrowed Tides: Nigeria’s £746m Port Gamble and the High-Stakes Battle for Economic Sovereignty](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-uk-port-deal-debt-risk-analysis/): KANO, Nigeria – In the humid chaos of Lagos’ port corridors—where trucks idle for days and cargo ships
- [Aiyedatiwa Backs Upgrade of Polytechnic to Agriculture University in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/aiyedatiwa-polytechnic-upgrade-agriculture-university/): AKURE, Nigeria – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa supports plans to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic into a specialised
- [Lagos Launches Solar Power System for Radio Lagos, Eko FM](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-solar-power-radio-lagos-eko-fm/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government inaugurates a 150KVA solar power system to supply clean and stable
- [Police Withdraw Lagos Task Force From Traffic Enforcement Duties Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-withdraw-lagos-task-force-traffic/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command orders the immediate withdrawal of the Environmental Sanitation and Special
- [Kwara Debunks Vaccine Myths, Urges Parents to Immunise Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-vaccine-myths-immunisation/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara health authorities dismiss circulating vaccine misinformation, urging parents to continue immunising children against preventable
- [Nigeria Records Sharp Drop in HIV Cases, Women at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hiv-decline-women-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria, on Wednesday reports a steep decline in new HIV infections, but young women remain
- [Choked at Hormuz: How a Distant Maritime Crisis Is Quietly Tightening Africa’s Food Noose](https://africanhealthreport.com/strait-of-hormuz-africa-food-supply-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – From the wheat fields of Eastern Europe to the bakeries of Lagos, the world’s food
- [JAMB Releases 2026 Mock UTME Results, Warns Candidates on Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-2026-mock-utme-results-release/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board releases results of the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation
- [Just In: Senate Approves $6bn Loan Request to Fund Nigeria Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-approves-6bn-loan-nigeria-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate approves a fresh $6 billion external loan request submitted by President Bola
- [Senate Orders Probe into Plateau Killings, Deploys Delegation](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-probe-plateau-killings-delegation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate orders a full investigation into deadly Plateau attacks and moves to support
- [Doctors Condemn Nurse Abduction, Warn Rising Insecurity in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctors-warn-insecurity-nurse-abduction-ondo/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association raises alarm over worsening insecurity after three nurses were abducted in
- [WHO Chief Warns Global Threats To Reproductive Health Rights Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-reproductive-health-rights-threats/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Director-General of the World Health Organization urges renewed global commitment to sexual and reproductive
- [Northern Governors Condemn Plateau Attack, Call for Unity, Restraint](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-governors-condemn-plateau-attack/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Northern governors condemn the Plateau attack, urging calm and stronger collaboration to prevent escalating violence.
- [Nigeria Warns Finance Gap Threatens West Africa Food Security Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-finance-gap-food-security-west-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria warns that inadequate financing is undermining efforts to transform food systems across West Africa
- [Troops Foil Mass Abduction, Rescue 150 Civilians In Northeast Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-rescue-civilians-foil-abduction-northeast/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Nigerian troops repel insurgents and rescue more than 150 civilians during a failed mass abduction
- [Gombe Launches Polio Drive Targeting 700,000 Children Statewide Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-polio-campaign-700000-children/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Gombe State and UNICEF intensify a five-day polio immunisation campaign targeting over 700,000 children, deploying
- [Africa Must Act Now on Gas Cooperation - Minister Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-gas-cooperation-energy-poverty/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s gas minister urges African nations to prioritise action over rhetoric to tackle energy poverty.
- [FG Awards N2.5bn Grants to Student Innovators in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-grants-student-innovators-lagos-bootcamp/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government disburses ₦2.5 billion to 45 student-led ventures, boosting innovation at a national
- [Tinubu Appoints CAC Chair, Names NPC Nominees Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-cac-chair-npc-nominees/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints new leadership across key federal agencies, including the Corporate Affairs
- [Plateau Massacre Sparks Outrage as Atiku Slams Security Failure](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-attack-atiku-condemns-killings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar condemns the killing of residents in Plateau State, calling it
- [NELFUND Debunks Allowance Rumours, Fixes Student Pay at ₦20,000](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-debunks-allowance-rumours-20000/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund firmly debunks circulating claims of an increased student allowance, confirming
- [Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar Resigns to Pursue Bauchi Governorship](https://africanhealthreport.com/yusuf-tuggar-resigns-foreign-affairs-minister-bauchi-2027-election/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has resigned from his position, setting the
- [National Police Day: Anambra Officers Roll Out Statewide Clean-Up, Free Medical Outreach](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-police-cleanup-medical-outreach-national-police-day-2026/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – Officers of the Anambra State Police Command have taken policing beyond crime prevention, launching a
- [Edo Partners Chinese Firms on Coal Power, Mineral Expansion](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-partners-chinese-firms-on-coal-power-mineral-expansion/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State moves to boost power generation and economic growth through new partnerships with
- [Ondo Nurses Threaten Night Shift Boycott After Facility Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-nurses-threaten-night-shift-boycott-after-facility-attack/): AKURE, Nigeria – Nurses in Ondo State threaten to boycott night shifts following a violent attack on a
- [WHO Seeks Data for May 2026 COVID Vaccine Update](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-covid-vaccine-update-data-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization calls on scientists and vaccine manufacturers to submit critical data ahead
- [Shehu Appointed Lokoja Teaching Hospital CMD to Drive Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/shehu-lokoja-hospital-cmd-appointment/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – A new leadership era begins at the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja as Ozovehe Shehu assumes
- [NGO Pays ₦1.5bn to Boost Vaccination for Northern Babies](https://africanhealthreport.com/ria-immunisation-incentive-ngo/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A non-profit organisation, New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal, says it has enrolled 172,265
- [EFCC Arrests Suspect Over Alleged ₦993m Forex Fraud Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-993m-forex-fraud-ilorin/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detains a company representative, Kofoworola Kolawole, over an alleged
- [Ogun Residents Demand Urgent Repairs As Imala Road Collapses](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-imala-road-reconstruction/): OGUN, Nigeria – Residents of Imala in Abeokuta North, Ogun State, intensify calls for urgent government intervention over
- [Navy Crushes IPOB Bomb Cell, Kills Two in Imo](https://africanhealthreport.com/navy-crushes-ipob-bomb-cell-kills-two-in-imo/): IMO, Nigeria – Nigerian naval forces dismantle a suspected bomb-making cell linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra
- [Palace of Light, Nation in Shadow: Inside Aso Rock’s Solar Turn and Nigeria’s Power Paradox](https://africanhealthreport.com/aso-rock-solar-power-nigeria-electricity-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In a country where darkness often dictates the rhythm of daily life, a new light
- [NCC Orders Telecom Operators to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Service](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncc-telecom-compensation-subscribers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s telecom regulator orders operators to compensate subscribers for poor network service, reinforcing consumer protection
- [Tinubu Launches Armed Forces Fund, Donates Personal Salaries](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-armed-forces-fund-salaries/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu launches a special fund to support wounded soldiers and families of fallen
- [Nursing Provost Urges Better Pay to Curb Brain Drain](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-nurses-brain-drain-pay-call/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Provost of Oasis College of Nursing Sciences, Mary Oritimehin has calls for improved pay
- [WHO Condemns Deadly Attacks on Health Workers in Lebanon](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-condemns-health-workers-attacks-lebano/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization condemns a surge in attacks on health workers in southern Lebanon,
- [CAN Urges Unity, Calm Amid Economic Hardship on Palm Sunday](https://africanhealthreport.com/can-palm-sunday-unity-economic-hardship/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Christian leaders call for unity and calm as Nigerians mark Palm Sunday amid deepening economic
- [NDLEA Busts Drug Ring, Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Stockfish](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-bust-cocaine-stockfish-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency dismantles a major drug trafficking network, seizing cocaine concealed in dried stockfish
- [Delta Police Arraign 68 Motorists in Statewide Traffic Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-police-arraign-68-motorists-in-statewide-traffic-crackdown/): DELTA, Nigeria – Police in Delta State arraign 68 motorists in a sweeping enforcement drive targeting traffic violations
- [“Assumptions Are Failing Nigeria’s Health System” - Says Odubanjo](https://africanhealthreport.com/assumptions-are-failing-nigerias-health-system-says-odubanjo/): LAGOS, Nigeria – At a time when misinformation is spreading rapidly and Nigeria’s health system faces mounting pressure,
- [Police Arrest Terror Commanders Over Plateau Deadly Ambush Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-terror-attack-arrests-police/): PLATEAU, Nigeria – Plateau Police arrest two suspected terrorist commanders linked to a deadly ambush that killed 28
- [World Bank Grants $5m for Solar Power in Yobe Institutions](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-world-bank-solar-power-project/): YOBE, Nigeria – Yobe State secures a $5 million World Bank grant to install solar power in key
- [Adamawa Deploys 1,685 Teams for Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-polio-vaccination-campaign/): ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Adamawa State mobilises 1,685 health teams to vaccinate over 1.2 million children in a renewed
- [Lab Scientists Warn Bill Threatens Nigeria Healthcare System Stability](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-lab-scientists-bill-healthcare-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical laboratory scientists raise alarm over a controversial bill before the National Assembly, warning it
- [TOXIC HEAT: The Hidden Peril in Nigeria’s Kitchens Where Convenience Turns Poisonous](https://africanhealthreport.com/non-stick-cookware-health-risks-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In kitchens across Nigeria, from the hum of Lagos apartments to the quiet corners of
- [Tinubu Appoints Yunusa as UATH CMD to Strengthen Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-yunusa-uath-cmd/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu, on friday appoints Thairu Yunusa as Chief Medical Director of the University
- [Lagos Announces Overnight Traffic Diversion for Flyover Installations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-traffic-diversion-flyover-installation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government orders overnight traffic diversions at key flyovers to install truck barriers
- [North-West Governors Adopt Security Framework to Tackle Rising Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/north-west-governors-security-framework-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Governors from Nigeria’s North-West region adopt a unified security and development framework aimed at curbing
- [HOOKED, HUNTED, AND SOLD: Inside Nigeria’s Booming Kidnap Economy Where Trust Is the Bait](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-kidnapping-crisis-police-corruption-feature/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria’s bustling cities and quiet suburbs alike, a new rule is taking hold: the
- [Tinubu Expands Clean Transport Initiative to Include Electric Vehicles](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-electric-vehicles-transport-programme/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu expands Nigeria’s clean transport programme to include electric vehicles, broadening efforts to
- [Kano Deputy Governor Resigns Amid Political Tensions](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-deputy-governor-resigns/): KANO, Nigeria – The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, resigns amid mounting political tension and
- [Military Arrests Terror Suspects, Illegal Miners in Operations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-military-terror-arrests-miners/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Armed Forces intensifies operations, arresting suspected terrorists, informants and illegal miners across multiple
- [Abia Hospital Performs Rare Twin Emergency Surgery Successfully](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-phc-emergency-twin-surgery/): ABIA, Nigeria – A primary healthcare centre in Umuahia performs a rare life-saving caesarean section, delivering twins amid
- [Lagos Expands Digital Learning with Tablets for Public Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-digital-learning-tablets-students/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government accelerates digital education reform by distributing smart tablets to public school
- [NNPC Targets $60bn Gas Investment Amid Middle East Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nnpc-60bn-gas-investment-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s state oil firm, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, unveils plans to secure $60 billion
- [Nigeria Shortlists 65 Students for ₦50m Innovation Grant](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-student-innovation-grant/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government selects 65 student innovators from over 30,000 applicants for the final stage
- [Lagos to Demolition Unsafe School Buildings, Relocates Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-to-demolition-unsafe-school-buildings-relocates-students/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified structural integrity checks on public school buildings following the
- [New Lagos Police Chief Vows Crackdown On Violent Crime](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-crackdown-violent-crime/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The new Lagos Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai pledges an aggressive crackdown on cultism and violent
- [Lagos Warns Motorists Against Fake Vehicle Documents Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-fake-vehicle-documents-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government warns motorists against fake vehicle documentation, citing rising fraud across the
- [ASUU Issues Four-Day Ultimatum Over Delayed Salary Implementation](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-ultimatum-salary-delay-nigeria/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s university lecturers, under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, issue a four-day ultimatum to
- [Kano Father Seeks Help After Wife Dies Giving Birth](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-father-wife-dies-childbirth-help/): KANO, Nigeria – A grieving father in Kano State appeals for support after losing his wife during childbirth,
- [SEPLAT-NNPCL Initiative Restores Sight to Thousands of Nigerians Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/seplat-nnpcl-eye-care-nigeria/): OWERRI, Nigeria – The ‘Eye Can See’ initiative by Seplat Energy and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reaches
- [FG Onboards New Health Fellows to Drive Nigeria Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-health-fellows-sector-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria launches a new cohort of National Health Fellows to strengthen
- [Nollywood Star Urges Menopause Awareness, Support For Nigerian Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/nollywood-star-urges-menopause-awareness-support-for-nigerian-women/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nollywood star Kate Henshaw calls for urgent awareness and stronger support systems for women experiencing
- [Kano Records 13 Months Without Polio Ahead Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-records-13-months-without-polio-ahead-campaign/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State records 13 consecutive months without poliovirus, marking a major public health milestone ahead
- [Lagos Pays N701m Insurance Benefits to Families of Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-pays-701m-deceased-workers-families/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government disburses ₦701 million to families of deceased public servants, reinforcing its
- [FG Launches Entrepreneurship Programme Across 14 Universities Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-entrepreneurship-programme-14-universities/): Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria unveils a nationwide entrepreneurship certification programme across 14 universities, signalling
- [WHO Admits IOM, Expands Global Digital Health Network Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-iom-digital-health-network/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization on Thursday admitted the International Organization for Migration as the first
- [Nigeria Power Supply Set to Improve as Gas Repairs End](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-power-supply-gas-repairs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Electricity supply in Nigeria is expected to stabilise as critical gas pipeline repairs near completion,
- [JAMB Re-Arrests Fraud Suspect Over New UTME Scam Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-utme-fraud-suspect-rearrested/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) raises alarm over a fresh examination fraud scheme
- [Kano Mother Dies After Delivering Quintuplets Amid Complications](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-mother-dies-quintuplets/): KANO, Nigeria – A Kano-based mother, Hafsatu Yusuf, dies hours after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital,
- [TRCN Assures Stable Portal, Dismisses Claims After December Glitch](https://africanhealthreport.com/trcn-stable-portal-december-glitch/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) says its digital portal is now stable following
- [Nigeria Health Crisis: Workforce Shortage, Drug Imports Threaten System - NAS](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-crisis-workforce-shortage-drug-imports-nas/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has warned that Nigeria’s worsening shortage of health workers
- [LAMATA Enforces Crackdown on Illegal Use of BRT Lanes](https://africanhealthreport.com/lamata-brt-lane-violation-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Transport authorities in Lagos warn of strict enforcement as unauthorised vehicles increasingly invade Bus Rapid
- [NCC Backs Plateau Broadband Push to Bridge Rural Digital Divide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncc-plateau-broadband-expansion-nigeria/): JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s telecoms regulator intensifies efforts to expand broadband access in Plateau State, targeting underserved rural
- [Nigeria Ports Security Fears Rise After Fresh Vessel Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ports-security-lagos-vessel-attack/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s maritime sector faces renewed scrutiny after a security breach at a Lagos port triggers
- [Judge Calls for End to Cultural Practices Fueling Gender Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gender-violence-justice-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A senior judge urges Nigeria to dismantle cultural norms enabling violence against women, warning that
- [Funding Fears Rise as AHF Urges More HIV, TB Spending](https://africanhealthreport.com/funding-fears-rise-as-ahf-urges-more-hiv-tb-spending/): KOGI Nigeria – Health advocates warn Nigeria risks reversing gains against HIV and tuberculosis unless governments increase domestic
- [Nigeria Shifts HIV Strategy Toward Prevention, Targets New Infections](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hiv-prevention-plan-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria unveils a new HIV prevention strategy aimed at curbing rising infections, marking a decisive
- [Nigeria Records 440,000 TB Cases Amid Detection Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-records-440000-tb-cases-amid-detection-gaps/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria reports a sharp rise in tuberculosis cases, but health authorities warn that thousands remain
- [NiMet Urges Private Investment to Close Climate Data Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-climate-data-investment-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather agency warns that climate data gaps threaten effective disaster response, calling for urgent
- [Ogun Intensifies TB Awareness, Urges Free Testing Uptake](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-tb-awareness-free-testing/): OGUN, Nigeria – Health authorities in Ogun State intensify tuberculosis awareness campaigns, warning that ignorance and late diagnosis
- [Health Workers Plan Protest Over Nigeria Health Reform Bills](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-workers-protest-bills/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health sector unions in Nigeria mobilise for a nationwide protest in Abuja on Thursday opposing
- [WTO Divisions Deepen as Ministers Meet Amid Trade Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/wto-trade-reform-divisions-yaounde/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global trade tensions dominate talks as members of the World Trade Organization gather in Yaoundé
- [Kano Government Covers Care After Woman Delivers Quintuplets](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-quintuplets-government-support/): KANO, Nigeria – A woman in Kano, on Wednesday delivered quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, with the
- [CIFF Commits $7.2m to Boost Global Reproductive Health Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/ciff-reproductive-health-research-funding/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation commits $7.2 million to strengthen sexual and reproductive health research,
- [Kano Records 913 TB Cases, 720 Patients Successfully Treated](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-tuberculosis-cases-treatment-2025/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State confirms 913 tuberculosis cases in 2025, with 720 patients completing treatment, underscoring both
- [Lagos Council Warns Against Illegal Waste Dumping Ahead of Rains](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-dumping-flood-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Orile-Agege warn residents against dumping waste in gutters, citing rising flood risks as
- [Nigeria Warns of Rising Digital Tools Driving Terror Financing](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ai-terror-financing-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency warns that criminals are exploiting digital tools, including artificial intelligence and social
- [Nigeria Police Reshuffle Senior Officers to Strengthen Operations Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-reshuffle-senior-officers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police orders a sweeping redeployment of senior officers, repositioning leadership across commands
- [Nigeria Releases ₦32.8bn to Boost Primary Healthcare Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-sector-bhcpf-primary-healthcare-health-reform-maternal-health-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government releases ₦32.8 billion in first-quarter funding to strengthen grassroots healthcare, targeting millions
- [Oyo Pays Residents to Report Waste Offenders in New Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-pays-residents-to-report-waste-offenders-in-new-scheme/): OYO, Nigeria – Oyo State introduces a whistleblower policy paying residents to report illegal waste dumping, replacing communal
- [Echono Wins Education Personality Award Over Reform Agenda](https://africanhealthreport.com/echono-education-personality-award-2025-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), is named 2025 Personality
- [JAMB Delists 23 CBT Centres Over 2026 Mock UTME Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-delists-cbt-centres-2026-mock-utme/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) delists 23 Computer-Based Test centres nationwide after uncovering
- [Civic Rights at Risk: Uncollected PVCs and the Growing Threat to Youth Participation in Nigeria’s 2027 Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/uncollected-pvcs-abuja-inec-jpg/): Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), the instruments through which Nigerian citizens exercise their civic right to elect leaders who
- [UNICEF, Ondo Government Strengthen Fight Against Rising Lassa Fever Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-ondo-lassa-fever-prevention/): AKURE, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund strengthens collaboration with the Ondo State Government to intensify prevention
- [Police Kill Two Kidnappers, Rescue Victims, Recover N4.2m Ransom](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-police-kill-kidnappers-rescue/): ASABA, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force kill two suspected kidnappers and rescue two victims during
- [FG Sets Up Gas Supply Committee to Boost Nigeria Power Output](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gas-supply-committee-power/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government inaugurates a new committee to monitor gas supply to power plants, targeting
- [IMF Warns Middle East War Threatens Global Growth, Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-middle-east-war-global-growth/): WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Monetary Fund warns that the ongoing Middle East conflict could slow global economic
- [Haram Video Shows 416 Ngoshe Abductees Alive in Captivity](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-ngoshe-abductees-video/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A video released by insurgents linked to Boko Haram shows hundreds of abducted residents from
- [Naval Chief Vows Project Completion to Boost Maritime Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-naval-projects-maritime-security/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Chief of the Naval Staff Idi Abbas pledges to complete ongoing and abandoned projects to
- [Power Outage Hits Seven Northern States Amid Grid Upgrade Plans](https://africanhealthreport.com/power-outage-hits-seven-northern-states-amid-grid-upgrade-plans/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Electricity consumers across seven northern states face weeks of power disruption as Nigeria upgrades critical
- [Kano Pays N32bn Pension Backlog, Clears Majority of Liabilities](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-pension-backlog-payment-n32bn/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government disburses N32 billion to settle outstanding gratuities and death benefits, addressing
- [Ethiopian Airlines Marks 80 Years, Hails Nigeria Partnership Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/ethiopian-airlines-marks-80-years-hails-nigeria-partnership-growth/): LAGOS, Nigeria-  Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 80 years of uninterrupted operations, describing Nigeria as a strategic partner in its
- [ MIGA Hits $100bn Milestone with Major Renewable Energy Deal](https://africanhealthreport.com/miga-100bn-renewable-energy-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency surpasses $100 billion in total guarantees, marking a major milestone
- [FAO, WHO, WOAH Launch Global Taskforce to Boost One Health Workforce](https://africanhealthreport.com/fao-who-one-health-taskforce-workforce/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization and World Organisation
- [JAMB Opens 2026 UTME Slip Printing Ahead of Exams](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-utme-2026-slip-printing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announces that candidates can now print their 2026
- [US Orders Abuja Embassy Drawdown Over Nigeria Security Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-abuja-embassy-evacuation-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States orders a partial evacuation of its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security
- [Youth, Women Drive Nigeria’s 3.4m New Voter Registration Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-voter-registration-youth-women-surge/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Youths and women dominate Nigeria’s ongoing voter registration drive, with over 3.4 million new voters
- [IED Attacks Persist in Northeast Despite Decline, Report Reveals](https://africanhealthreport.com/ied-attacks-persist-in-northeast-despite-decline-report-reveals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024,
- [FG Warns of Flooding Risk Across 10 States After Heavy Rain Forecast](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-flood-warning-heavy-rainfall-states/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government warns that at least 10 states face potential flooding following forecasts of
- [Oil Prices Jump, Stocks Slide as Iran Ceasefire Tensions Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-prices-iran-ceasefire-market-volatility/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global markets turn volatile as oil prices climb and equities retreat amid fears that a
- [Lagos Deploys $500m HOPE-GOV to Transform Public Services Delivery](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-deploys-500m-hope-gov-to-transform-public-services-delivery/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State accelerates reforms in education and healthcare through the $500 million Human Capital Opportunities
- [Lagos Trains Health Workers to Boost Water Safety Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-trains-health-workers-to-boost-water-safety-standards/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State intensifies efforts to improve environmental health outcomes by training frontline health workers on
- [Tinubu Commissions Lagos Projects, Promises People-Focused Growth Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-lagos-projects-urban-development/): LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissions major infrastructure projects in Lagos, declaring that development must be
- [Kaduna Cracks Down on Nutrition Supply Diversion Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-nutrition-supply-diversion-task-force/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government inaugurates a 17-member task force to curb the diversion of life-saving
- [WHO Roadmap Targets Pandemics, Boosts Global Research Readiness Worldwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-roadmap-targets-pandemics-boosts-global-research-readiness-worldwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization unveils new global research and development roadmaps to strengthen preparedness for
- [Police Arrest Suspect After Deadly Ogun Attack Leaves Two Dead](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-police-arrest-deadly-attack/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command arrests a 25-year-old suspect over the alleged killing of two
- [LASUTH Graduates Pioneer Health Managers, Boosts Nigeria Healthcare Leadership](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasuth-health-management-graduation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State University Teaching Hospital graduates its first cohort of health management professionals, marking a
- [UBEC, Bauchi Strengthen Partnership to Improve Basic Education Delivery](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-bauchi-basic-education-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission pledges deeper collaboration with Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board
- [FG Rejects Collapse Claims, Cites Security Gains, Economic Recovery](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-rejects-collapse-claims-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria rejects claims that the country is nearing collapse, insisting that
- [Lagos Cuts Malaria Misdiagnosis Dramatically with Data-Driven Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-malaria-misdiagnosis-reduction/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State reduces malaria misdiagnosis in public health facilities from 60 per cent to five
- [WHO Urges Nigeria to Invest More in Health Science Innovation](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-nigeria-health-science-investment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization, (WHO) calls on Nigeria to strengthen investment in science, research, and
- [World Bank Flags Nigeria Child Development Crisis, Urges Urgent Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-nigeria-child-development-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank warns that Nigeria faces a deepening early childhood development crisis, citing alarming
- [NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Illegal Stay](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-arrests-foreign-nationals-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps detain 20 foreign nationals in Kano
- [INEC Reopens Voter Registration April 13 Ahead 2027 Elections](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-voter-registration-april-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, will reopen its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)
- [WHO Expands Opioid Treatment To Curb Rising Overdose Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-opioid-treatment-guidelines-update/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organization updates its global guidelines on opioid dependence treatment, expanding care options
- [Sanwo-Olu Pardons 43 Inmates to Ease Lagos Prison Congestion](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-pardons-inmates-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 43 inmates as part of efforts to
- [Thunderstorms, Strong Winds to Hit Nigeria States this Week](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-weather-thunderstorms-forecast/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather agency warns of widespread thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and strong winds expected across multiple
- [Nigeria Eyes Airbus Deal for Life-Saving Emergency Helicopters](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-airbus-emergency-helicopters-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government is opening formal negotiations with aerospace giant Airbus to procure emergency medical
- [Lagos Announces Road Closures Ahead of Major Project Commissioning](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-announces-road-closures-ahead-of-major-project-commissioning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government announces temporary road closures across key routes ahead of major infrastructure commissioning
- [Kano Targets 3.2m Children in Polio Vaccination Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-polio-vaccination-campaign/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State launches a major immunisation campaign targeting more than 3.2 million children, as authorities
- [NARD Suspends Strike After High-Level Intervention Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-suspends-strike-two-week-ultimatum/): LAGOS, Nigeria –  The National Association of Resident Doctors suspends its planned nationwide strike following last-minute interventions by
- [Seven Rescued After Kaduna Church Attack as Security Intensifies](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-church-attack-rescue-victims/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Security forces rescue seven victims abducted during an Easter attack on churches in Kaduna State,
- [Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Rape of Teenager in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-police-arrest-rape-suspect-owo/): AKURE, Nigeria – Police in Ondo State arrest a 23-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage girl
- [FG Halts New Policies as PEBEC Enforces Evidence-Based Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-pebec-policy-freeze-ria-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council directs ministries, departments and agencies to suspend new policies
- [JAMB Threatens Sanctions Over CCTV Failures at Accredited Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-cctv-surveillance-centres-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board issues a strict ultimatum to accredited centres, warning that
- [WHO Urges Global Unity, Trust in Science on World Health Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-world-health-day-2026-science-unity/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization calls for renewed global unity and trust in science as it
- [Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Crash After Speeding Tyre Burst](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ibadan-crash-tyre-burst-deaths/): OGUN, Nigeria – Four people are killed and eight injured after a commercial bus crash on the Lagos-Ibadan
- [Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo as Strategic Advisor to Director-General](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-osinbajo-strategic-advisor/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention appoints Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic
- [CBN Limits BVN Phone Number Changes to One Lifetime Update](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-bvn-phone-number-change-limit/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria introduces a new rule limiting changes to phone numbers linked
- [Kobo by Kobo: The Silent Siphon Draining Nigeria’s Bank Accounts](https://africanhealthreport.com/bank-charges-nigeria-hidden-costs-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The alert tone is now part of Nigeria’s daily rhythm — a soft ping that
- [NDPC Probes Alleged Data Breach Involving Remita, Sterling Bank](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndpc-probes-alleged-data-breach-involving-remita-sterling-bank/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria Data Protection Commission launches an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment
- [Amnesty Slams Benue Killings, Blames Nigeria Security Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/amnesty-benue-killings-security-failure/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Amnesty International condemns the killing of 17 residents in Benue State, describing the Easter attack
- [Gunmen Kill 17 in Benue Easter Attack, Homes Burnt](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-easter-attack-17-killed-mbalom/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – At least 17 people are killed after gunmen attack Mbalom community in Gwer East Local
- [Pain After Every Meal: The Hidden Infection Millions of Nigerians Live With](https://africanhealthreport.com/h-pylori-nigeria-ulcer-hidden-infection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Misdiagnosed as diet or stress, a silent bacterial infection thrives in Nigeria’s water and sanitation
- [Food Prices Surge in Nigeria as Experts Cite Structural Failures](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-prices-rise-causes-agriculture/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Persistent fluctuations in Nigeria’s food prices are driven by deep-rooted structural challenges in agriculture, experts
- [Taraba Trains ‘Big Sisters’ to Tackle Rising Maternal Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-trains-big-sisters-to-tackle-rising-maternal-deaths/): JALINGO, Nigeria – Twenty women graduate as “Big Sisters” under a targeted maternal health programme aimed at reducing
- [Gunmen Attack Kaduna Churches, Kill Worshippers, Abduct Several During Easter](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-church-attack-easter-worshippers-killed/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Gunmen attack two churches in Kaduna State during Easter celebrations, killing at least seven worshippers
- [Police Arrest Five, Disrupt Suspected Cult Meeting in Ondo Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-police-cult-raid-arrests-akungba/): AKURE, Nigeria –  Police in Ondo State arrest five suspects after foiling a suspected cult meeting in Akungba-Akoko,
- [IHRC Demands Probe Into Alleged Foreign Role in Nigeria Tensions](https://africanhealthreport.com/ihrc-foreign-role-nigeria-religious-tensions/): LAGOS, Nigeria -The International Human Rights Commission calls for an urgent investigation into allegations that a foreign national
- [Kaduna Police Deploy Security Forces to Safeguard Easter Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-police-easter-security-deployment/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Police in Kaduna State deploy tactical teams and intelligence units across strategic locations to secure
- [Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Allowance Dispute Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-begin-indefinite-strike-over-allowance-dispute-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors across Nigeria announce an indefinite nationwide strike starting April 7, threatening major disruptions
- [Fire Guts Yaba Textile Market, Firefighters Contain Overnight Blazes](https://africanhealthreport.com/yaba-fire-textile-shops-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A pre-dawn fire tears through a three-storey commercial building housing textile shops in Yaba, Lagos,
- [Kano Police Assure Tight Security for Peaceful Easter Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-easter-security/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command assures residents of robust security arrangements ahead of Easter celebrations,
- [11 Killed, Houses Burnt in Nasarawa Community Clash](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasarawa-community-clash-killings/): NASARAWA, Nigeria – At least 11 people are killed and dozens of homes destroyed after a violent clash
- [NARD Backs Lokoja Hospital CMD, Welcomes Staff Reinstatement](https://africanhealthreport.com/nard-lokoja-hospital-cmd-reinstatement/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Resident Doctors backs new leadership at Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, welcoming
- [NSCDC Deploys 1,100 Officers to Secure Bauchi During Easter](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-deploys-officers-bauchi-easter-security/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps deploy 1,100 personnel across Bauchi State to strengthen
- [Air Force Destroys ISWAP Stronghold in Lake Chad Airstrikes](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-destroys-iswap-stronghold-lake-chad/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force destroys a fortified ISWAP enclave in Kangarwa, Lake Chad Basin, killing
- [Nigeria Resumes Kafin Zaki Dam Project After 40 Years Delay](https://africanhealthreport.com/kafin-zaki-dam-nigeria-resumes/): KANO, Nigeria – The Hadeja-Jama’are River Basin Development Authority resumes construction of the long-abandoned Kafin Zaki Dam in
- [Group Warns Over Illegal Health Schools Proliferating in Oyo](https://africanhealthreport.com/illegal-health-schools-oyo-warning/): Ibadan, Nigeria – The Campaign for Better Public Health raises alarm over the growing number of unregistered health
- [LAWMA Warns Lagos Residents Against Dumping Ahead of Easter](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-warns-lagos-residents-against-dumping-before-easter/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority intensifies waste management operations ahead of Easter, warning residents against
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Fake Cerelac in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-cerelac-lagos-warning/): LAGOS Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control warn Nigerians over counterfeit Cerelac
- [Lagos Shuts Access Bank Branch Over Sewage Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-shuts-access-bank-sewage-violation/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government shuts down an Access Bank Plc branch in Victoria Island after
- [Rotary Expands Free Healthcare Access in Lagos Community](https://africanhealthreport.com/rotary-healthcare-outreach-lagos-ogombo/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Rotary Club of Lekki Phase 1 delivers free medical services to hundreds of residents
- [Sculpted Bodies, Silent Risks: Nigeria’s Deadly BBL Obsession](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerias-rising-bbl-trend-exposes-women-to-deadly-risks-weak-regulation-and-social-pressure-a-deep-investigative-feature-on-beauty-and-its-hidden-cost/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In a Lagos hospital ward, a young woman lay fighting for her life—her body swollen,
- [NDLEA Boosts Maritime Anti-Drug Operations Through UK Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-boosts-maritime-anti-drug-operations-through-uk-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has enhanced maritime anti-drug operations by sending officers to
- [Zamfara Bandits Abduct 150 Residents in Bukkuyum Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-bukkuyum-bandit-abductions/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Armed bandits abducted at least 150 residents from Kurfa Ɗanya and Kurfan Magaji in Bukkuyum
- [LAWMA Ramps Up Waste Operations for Easter, Urges Lagosians to Stay Clean](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-easter-waste-management-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority has intensified waste collection efforts ahead of Easter festivities. Managing
- [IGP Disu Orders Massive Security Deployment for Easter Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/igp-disu-easter-security-deployment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Olatunji Rilwan Disu has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians nationwide and ordered comprehensive security
- [Iledare Calls for Value-Driven Overhaul in Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Capacity Building](https://africanhealthreport.com/wumi-iledare-ptdf-value-driven-reform/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Professor Wumi Iledare has urged Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to focus on measurable outcomes
- [NECO Fixes Final Deadline for 2026 SSCE Registration, Rules Out Extension](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-ssce-2026-registration-deadline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council has announced that the registration period for the 2026 Senior Secondary
- [2027 Ogun Race: Iyabo Obasanjo Advocates Dialogue to Prevent Election Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/iyabo-obasanjo-dialogue-2027-ogun/): OGUN, Nigeria – Governorship aspirant Iyabo Obasanjo has called for dialogue among political actors to prevent violence ahead
- [Wike Urges FCT Residents to Embrace Community Service this Easter](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-easter-community-service-wike/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  Nyesom Wike has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory to recommit to selfless
- [Nigeria’s Housing Dream on the Brink: Inside the Relentless Rise of Building Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-building-materials-cost-housing-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a dusty stretch of Kubwa, where half-built homes stand like abandoned promises, the price
- [WHO Urges Low-Sodium Salt Switch to Reduce Heart Disease Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-low-sodium-salt-heart-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is urging households worldwide to switch to lower-sodium salt substitutes as
- [Nigeria Deploys 5,000 CCTV Cameras After Plateau Massacre Outrage](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-cctv-deployment-nigeria-attack/): JOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s government orders the deployment of more than 5,000 surveillance cameras in Plateau State following
- [Osun Health College Admits 507 Students in Major Expansion Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/ikirun-college-matriculation-507-students/): IKIRUN, Nigeria – The Ikirun College of Health Technology matriculates 507 students in Osun State, marking a major
- [Ogun Orders Probe After Gas Leak Hospitalises Students, Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-gas-leak-students-hospitalised/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Authorities in Ogun State launch an investigation after a suspected gas leak leaves more than
- [Court Orders Forfeiture of Pastor’s Assets Over N1.3bn Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/pastor-asset-forfeiture-nigeria-fraud/): LAFIA, Nigeria – A Federal High Court orders the permanent forfeiture of multiple properties linked to a pastor
- [Nigeria Launches Food Bank to Combat Child Hunger Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-bank-child-hunger/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian government launches a national food bank programme targeting millions of vulnerable children and
- [WHO Warns of Immunisation Challenges Despite Global Progress Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-immunisation-progress-challenges/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization highlights major gains in global immunisation while warning of rising challenges
- [Security Tightens at INEC Amid ADC Leadership Crisis Dispute](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-security-adc-leadership-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Armed security forces surround Nigeria’s electoral commission headquarters as tensions rise over a leadership crisis
- [Lagos Transport Unions Back Monthly Sanitation Exercise Compliance](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-transport-unions-sanitation-exercise/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Transport unions in Lagos pledge full support for the state’s reintroduced environmental sanitation exercise, agreeing
- [Beauty Etched in Blood: Nigeria’s Microblading Boom and the Quiet Risks Beneath the Skin](https://africanhealthreport.com/microblading-nigeria-health-risks-beauty-trend/): ABUJA, Nigeria – On a humid afternoon in Aba, the low hum of a beauty studio competes with
- [World Bank Approves $500m to Boost Nigeria Agriculture Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-500m-nigeria-agriculture/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank approves a $500 million credit facility to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and
- [Delta Police Crack Down on Drug Abuse After Teen Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/delta-police-drug-abuse-crackdown/): ASABA, Nigeria – Police in Delta State intensify operations against drug abuse following the death of a 15-year-old
- [Nigeria Gas Reserves Hit Record High as Oil Declines Slightly](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gas-reserves-rise-oil-decline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records a rise in natural gas reserves to 215.19 trillion cubic feet, even as
- [Ogun School Gas Scare Sends 30 Pupils to Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-school-gas-leak-pupils-hospitalised/): IJEBU ODE, Nigeria – More than 30 pupils and a staff member are hospitalised after a suspected gas
- [World Autism Awareness Day: Nigeria Must Move Beyond Silence](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-autism-awareness-day/): By Martins Ifijeh Every year on April 2, the world marks World Autism Awareness Day—a day set aside
- [Nigeria Declares Public Holidays for Easter Celebration Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-easter-public-holidays-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government declares April 3 and April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark
- [Tinubu to Visit Plateau After Deadly Attack, Mourns Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-plateau-visit-jos-attack/): JOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Plateau State on tomorrow, Thursday following a deadly attack
- [JAMB Releases 632,788 UTME Results, Warns Against Score Manipulation](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-632788-utme-results-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board releases results of 632,788 candidates from the first day
- [Ekiti Approves ₦2.6bn Boost for Agriculture, Youth Empowerment Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-2-6bn-agriculture-youth-programme/): ADO EKITI, Nigeria – Ekiti State approves ₦2.6bn investment to expand agricultural infrastructure and strengthen youth participation under
- [UNICEF, Korea Launch Drive to Reach Nigeria’s Zero-dose Children Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-korea-zero-dose-children-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria -The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Republic of Korea, launches a major immunisation
- [A Lump, A Delay, A Reckoning: Inside Nigeria’s Deadly Pattern of Late Breast Cancer Diagnosis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-breast-cancer-late-diagnosis-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – It began with a touch—an ordinary moment in an ordinary bathroom. For Temilade, then in
- [Tinubu Signs ₦68.32tn Budget, Extends 2025 Spending Deadline](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-signs-%e2%82%a668-32tn-budget-extends-2025-spending-deadline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu signs Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Act of ₦68.32tn, outlining spending priorities across infrastructure,
- [JAMB to Release 2026 UTME Results Before Midnight Today Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-2026-utme-results-release/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announces that results for candidates who sat for the
- [Kano Strengthens Disease Surveillance After Bio-Risk Training for Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-disease-surveillance-bio-risk-training/): KANO, Nigeria- Kano State intensifies public health preparedness following a specialised training on bio-risk management and zoonotic disease
- [NCDC Condemns Benue Student Abduction, Demands Immediate Rescue Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-condemns-benue-student-abduction-demands-immediate-rescue-action/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The North Central Development Commission condemns the abduction of students travelling to sit for the
- [Nigeria Launches 1MW Solar Project to Power Bayero University Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-1mw-solar-project-to-power-bayero-university-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a 1MW solar hybrid power project at Bayero University Kano, aiming to improve
- [NUC Accredits 27 Programmes at PAAU, Boosting Academic Excellence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuc-accredits-27-programmes-paau/): KOGI, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission grants full accreditation to 27 programmes at Prince Abubakar Audu University,
- [CSOs Warn INEC Attacks Threaten Trust Ahead of 2027 Polls](https://africanhealthreport.com/csos-warn-inec-attacks-threaten-trust-ahead-of-2027-polls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Civil society groups warn that sustained attacks on the chairman of Nigeria’s electoral commission risk
- [Nigeria Rejects IMF Loans Despite $50bn Global Financing Offer](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-rejects-imf-loans-despite-50bn-global-financing-offer/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria rules out seeking new financing from the International Monetary Fund, even as the lender
- [UTME Glitches Spark Outrage as JAMB Promises Resit for Candidates](https://africanhealthreport.com/utme-glitches-jamb-reschedules-candidates-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) enters its second day, the Joint Admissions
- [Nigeria Seeks Private Capital to Close $2.3tn Infrastructure Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-private-capital-2-3tn-infrastructure-gap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria intensifies efforts to attract private investment to bridge a projected $2.3tn infrastructure gap, as
- [Nigeria Targets $500m Savings in Palm Oil Sector Revival Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-palm-oil-sector-revival-500m-savings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria partners private investors to revive its palm oil industry, aiming to save up to
- [Navy Seizes 1.2m  Litres in Oil Theft Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/navy-recovers-1-2m-litres-rivers-oil-theft/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy intensifies its crackdown on crude oil theft, recovering more than 1.2 million
- [Bayelsa Power Boosted as Oando Supplies Gas to IPP](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-power-oando-gas-60mw-ipp/): YENAGOA, Nigeria – Electricity supply in Bayelsa State receives a boost as Oando Plc begins gas delivery to
- [Sanwo-Olu Adds 24-Car Trains to Lagos Red Line](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-red-line-new-trains-sanwo-olu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrival of new 24-car trains to boost
- [INEC Urges Joint Action Ahead of Ekiti Poll](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-ekiti-election-risk-management-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for coordinated action among political parties, security agencies
- [Lagos Seals Ikotun, Ajah Properties Over Wastewater](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-wastewater-properties-sealed/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office has sealed four properties in Ikotun and Ajah over
- [Governor Otu Pledges Increased Health Investment in Cross River](https://africanhealthreport.com/otu-health-investment-cross-river/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross-River state, Governor Bassey Otu has pledged to deepen investment in healthcare
- [FG Graduates 744 Ex-Insurgents in Reintegration Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-ex-insurgents-reintegration-programme/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Federal Government has graduated 744 former insurgents and victims of violent extremism under its
- [Gunmen Abduct UTME Candidates in Benue Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-kidnap-utme-candidates-attack/): BENUE, Nigeria – Gunmen have abducted at least 14 passengers, including candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation
- [JAMB Intervenes in Hijab Row, Reaffirms Candidates’ Rights](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-hijab-incident-ibadan-cbt/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intervened in an alleged hijab discrimination incident
- [UBEC Distributes 140,000 Learning Materials in FCT](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-distributes-140000-learning-materials-to-fct-schools/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has distributed about 140,000 instructional materials to public basic
- [Plateau Monarch Suspends Festival Over Security Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-nzem-berom-festival-suspended/): JOS, Nigeria – The Gbong Gwom Jos, Jacob Buba Gyang, has suspended the 2026 Nzem Berom Cultural Festival
- [WHO Mobilises Diplomats to Advance Nigeria’s Health Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-diplomats-nigeria-universal-health-coverage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened diplomats and international partners in Abuja to accelerate
- [Nigeria Expands Community Healthcare Access on World Health Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-healthcare-world-health-day-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has intensified efforts to deliver healthcare services directly to underserved communities, as part of
- [Fuel at a Breaking Point: Nigeria’s High-Stakes Gamble on CNG Amid Soaring Petrol Pain](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cng-transition-fuel-crisis-analysis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At dawn in Abuja’s Kubwa district, a queue of vehicles snakes quietly toward a modest
- [National Security: Hotels Warned Against Harbouring Criminals](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hotels-warning-criminals/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Hotel Association has warned hotel operators nationwide against accommodating criminals, including internet fraud
- [Radda Pledges ICT Lab to Boost Digital Skills](https://africanhealthreport.com/radda-ict-lab-fut-ilaro-digital-skills/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has pledged to establish an ICT laboratory at the
- [FG Warns 14,000 Communities at Risk of Severe Flooding in 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-flood-risk-2026-communities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned that more than 14,000 communities across Nigeria face a high
- [Qoray Launches EV Charging Hub in Lagos to Boost Clean Transport](https://africanhealthreport.com/qoray-ev-charging-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Electric mobility in Nigeria received a boost as Qoray launched a new electric vehicle charging
- [Nigeria’s Inflation Climbs to 15.38% in March as Food, Transport Costs Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-march-2026-food-prices/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, reversing months of easing
- [Plateau Hospital Dismisses Abduction Plot Claims, Says Facility Safe](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-hospital-abduction-plot-denial/): JOS, Nigeria – The Plateau State Specialist Hospital has dismissed reports of tension over an alleged terrorist plot
- [NCDC Alerts 10 States Over Cholera Risk Amid Flood Warnings](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-cholera-flood-risk-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 10 states on high
- [Gombe, Adamawa Deepen Regional Ties with Roads, Solar Power Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-adamawa-road-solar-projects/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Governors of Gombe and Adamawa states have strengthened inter-state cooperation through joint infrastructure and energy
- [Jigawa Deploys Cross-Border Water Strategy to Curb Farmer–Herder Clashes](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-cross-border-water-herder-conflict/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has introduced a cross-border water intervention strategy aimed at reducing farmer–herder
- [World Bank Launches Water Forward to Boost Global Water Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-water-forward-global-water-security/): WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Bank Group has launched a major initiative aimed at improving water security for
- [Benue Intensifies Lassa Response as Health Worker Infections Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-lassa-fever-response-health-workers/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Health authorities in Benue State have intensified response measures to curb Lassa fever following a
- [NSCDC Deploys Officers to Secure UTME Centres Across Enugu State](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-utme-security-enugu-deployment/): ENUGU, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 42 personnel to secure examination centres
- [NYSC Outreach Delivers Free Healthcare to 757 Jigawa Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-medical-outreach-jigawa-healthcare/): DUTSE, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps has provided free medical services to 757 residents in Jigawa
- [Dangiwa Pledges Stronger Collaboration on Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Initiatives](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangiwa-wash-csos-collaboration-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has pledged stronger collaboration with civil
- [Police Arrest Teen for Third Mainland Bridge Safety Vandalism](https://africanhealthreport.com/third-mainland-bridge-vandalism-arrest-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Police in Lagos have arrested an 18-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising safety infrastructure on the
- [Customs Bust Smuggling Network, Seize ₦98m Goods North-East Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/customs-smuggling-network-north-east-nigeria-seizure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service has uncovered a major smuggling network operating across Nigeria’s North-East, seizing
- [Vaccines Save 20m Lives in Africa - Report](https://africanhealthreport.com/measles-vaccination-africa-lives-saved-who-report/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 20 million lives have been saved in Africa through measles vaccination since 2000, according
- [IGP Pushes Tech Policing in Cybercrime Crackdown Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/igp-pushes-tech-policing-in-cybercrime-crackdown-drive/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to
- [Kano’s Education Power Shake-Up: Reform Revolution or Political Recalibration?](https://africanhealthreport.com/kanos-education-power-shake-up-reform-revolution-or-political-recalibration/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has triggered a fierce national debate after dismantling its long-standing Ministry of Higher
- [Nigeria Secures $1bn Steel Investment Deal with Indian Firm](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-steel-investment-india-deal/): KOLKATA, India — Nigeria has signed a $1 billion investment agreement with India’s Rashmi Metaliks Group to revitalise
- [ Poor Network Coverage Hampers Emergency Response - NEMSAS Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/poor-network-coverage-hampers-emergency-response-nemsas-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  Poor telecommunications connectivity is undermining emergency medical response across Nigeria, the Nigerian Emergency Medical Services
- [Kaduna Considers Reclassifying Teachers’ Salaries as Capital Expenditure](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-considers-reclassifying-teachers-salaries-as-capital-expenditure/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State is exploring a major policy shift to reclassify salaries of teachers and healthcare
- [Stakeholders Urge NAFDAC to Reinstate Heart Mark Logo Amid Rising CVD Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-heart-mark-logo-cvd-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Health stakeholders have called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
- [LASCOHET Warns Aesthetic Medicine Students on Ethics, Safety Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/lascohet-aesthetic-medicine-ethics/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has cautioned students of aesthetic medicine to
- [Lagos Expands Fire Safety Network with New Tolu Station](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tolu-fire-station/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has expanded its emergency response infrastructure with the commissioning of a new fire
- [ Lagos Trains Teachers on AI to Improve Learning Outcomes](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-teachers-ai-training/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched a three-day training programme on artificial intelligence and digital
- [Anambra Police Deploy 60 Operatives to Secure 2026 UTME Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-police-utme-security-2026/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has deployed 60 Safe School Operatives to examination centres across
- [Oloyede Demands Accountability as JAMB Tightens UTME Oversight](https://africanhealthreport.com/oloyede-jamb-utme-oversight/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Registrar of JAMB, Is-haq Oloyede, has called for maximum commitment from examination officials, warning
- [JAMB Confirms Readiness as 2.2m Candidates Sit 2026 UTME](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-2026-utme-preparations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has finalised preparations for the 2026
- [Dangote Refinery Plans Pan-African IPO to Attract Investors](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-refinery-ipo/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Africa’s largest refinery project is moving towards a historic multi-exchange listing as the Dangote Group
- [Lagos Pushes Domestic Funding to Sustain Immunisation Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-immunisation-funding-zero-dose-children/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has intensified calls for increased domestic funding to sustain recent gains in routine
- [The Pills We Trust, The Damage We Ignore: Inside Nigeria’s Quiet Painkiller Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-painkiller-crisis-hidden-health-risks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In a country where survival often demands relentless motion, millions of Nigerians are turning to
- [Betting Boom Grips Youth as Risks Rise in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/sports-betting-nigeria-youth-impact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Sports betting is rapidly transforming from casual entertainment into a daily financial habit for many
- [NAICOM Boosts Staff Welfare, Strengthens Professional Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/naicom-staff-welfare-professional-standards/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Insurance Commission reaffirms commitment to employee welfare and professional standards to improve performance.
- [Nigeria Faces 480,000 Data Protection Officer Shortfall - NDPC](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-data-protection-officer-shortage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Data Protection Commission warns of a 480,000 shortfall in data protection officers amid
- [FG Opens TVET Programme, Offers N22,500 Monthly Stipends](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tvet-programme-stipend-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches applications for the second phase of its Technical and Vocational Education
- [Artemis II Success Sparks Call for Nigeria to Boost Science Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/artemis-ii-nigeria-science-investment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A leading space expert urges Nigeria to prioritise science and technology investment following the breakthrough
- [NDLEA Seizes N724m Cannabis, Arrests Five in Edo Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-cannabis-seizure-edo-arrests/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seize cannabis worth over ₦724
- [Doctors Demand Hospital Security After Assault Sparks Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/doctors-demand-security-delta-hospital-assault/): WARRI, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) demands security presence in hospitals after two doctors
- [OAU Students Boycott Classes Over Campus Transport Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/oau-students-boycott-transport-crisis/): ILE-IFE, Nigeria – Students of Obafemi Awolowo University announce a 72-hour lecture boycott over worsening transport challenges on
- [Deadly Borno Ambush Kills Senior Officers, Troops in Midnight Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-ambush-nigerian-troops-killed/): Monguno, Nigeria – Several soldiers, including senior officers, are killed after suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambush Nigerian troops
- [Harvest of Hunger: Inside Nigeria's Growing Malnutrition Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malnutrition-crisis-children-hunger/): In a country endowed with vast arable land and a reputation as one of Africa’s largest food producers,
- [Police Announce Shooting Exercise, Urge Calm Among Gombe Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-police-shooting-exercise-2026/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Gombe State announces a two-day shooting range exercise, urging residents
- [US Commends Nigeria Over 386 Terrorism Convictions, Urges Rule of Law](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-commends-nigeria-terrorism-convictions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States commends Nigeria for securing 386 convictions in terrorism-related cases, describing the move
- [NAF Probes Civilian Casualty Claims After Yobe Airstrike Incident](https://africanhealthreport.com/naf-airstrike-civilian-investigation-yobe/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launches an investigation into alleged civilian casualties following airstrikes near
- [NDLEA Arrests 93-Year-Old, Doctor in Nationwide Drug Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-crackdown-arrests-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) arrests a 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old doctor
- [SERAP Urges Probe of ₦2.9bn Missing Funds in Key Agencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-missing-funds-probe-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project call on President Bola Tinubu to investigate alleged diversion
- [Bandits Kill 18 in Zamfara Attack as Security Forces Respond](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-bandit-attack-killings/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Armed bandits, on Sunday kill at least 18 people in Bunkasau village, Bukkuyum Local Government
- [Pope Urges Peace, Calls Protection of Civilians a Moral Duty](https://africanhealthreport.com/pope-peace-lebanon-civilian-protection/): Vatican City – Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in the Middle East, stressing a “moral obligation” to
- [Airstrike Hits Market Near Borno Border, Civilian Casualties Reported](https://africanhealthreport.com/airstrike-borno-yobe-market-casualties/): Maiduguri, Nigeria – Civilian casualties are reported after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike hits a busy market near
- [Lagos Extends Tax Filing Deadline as ePlatform Faces Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tax-deadline-extension-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service extends the deadline for individual annual income tax returns
- [“I Had No Choice,”: Fears, Secrecy and Nigeria’s Deadly Abortion Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/unsafe-abortion-nigeria-law-risks-deaths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the quiet desperation of student hostels and the dim backrooms of unregistered clinics, a
- [Tollgates of Fears: How Nigeria's Checkpoints Turn Security into a Daily Tax](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-police-checkpoints-hidden-cost/): On a humid morning along the Nyanya–Keffi road in Abuja, traffic slows not from accidents but from the
- [Bandits Issue Ultimatum, Force Mass Displacement in Katsina Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-bandit-ultimatum-displacement/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Panic grips communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State after suspected bandits issue
- [FG Targets Terror Financing, Freezes Assets of 48 Suspects Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-terror-financing-sanctions-list/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government orders the freezing of assets linked to 48 individuals and entities accused
- [Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/solar-power-healthcare-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Reliable electricity is transforming primary healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, as solar-powered systems improve
- [Lagos Warns as Lassa Fever Cases Surge, Death Toll Rises Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-outbreak-nigeria-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State raises alarm over a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with more than 660 confirmed
- [Police Arrest Suspects Over Traffic Offences, Officer Abduction in Ondo](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-suspects-over-traffic-offences-officer-abduction-in-ondo/): AKURE, Nigeria – The Ondo State Police Command arrests multiple suspects linked to traffic violations, assault and the
- [Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/women-disease-detection-vaccination-nigeria/): KEFFI, Nigeria – Women health workers are leading Nigeria’s frontline response to disease outbreaks, improving early detection, vaccination
- [Kwara Sets Up Security Panel as Bandit Attacks Intensify](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-security-committee-bandit-attacks/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq establishes a high-level security committee to tackle rising banditry and
- [Jobberman Empowers 400 Women, Persons with Disabilities in Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/jobberman-women-empowerment-katsina/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, empowers over 400 women and persons with
- [NBA Donates Relief Materials to Sokoto IDPs, Seeks Camp Upgrades](https://africanhealthreport.com/nba-sokoto-idps-relief-camp-upgrade/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto chapter, distributes relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs),
- [Lagos Bans Manual Building Approvals, Moves Process Fully Online](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-building-approvals-online-eppps/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government abolishes manual processing of building approvals, mandating a full transition to
- [INEC Postpones Voter Revalidation Exercise Until After 2027 Polls](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-voter-revalidation-postponed-2027/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postpones its nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the
- [FG, UN Boost Partnership to Expand Youth, Women Opportunities](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-un-youth-women-empowerment-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government deepens its partnership with the United Nations to expand economic opportunities for
- [UN Praises Benue Development Push Despite Rising Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-praises-benue-development-insecurity/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, commends Benue State for aligning humanitarian response with
- [Cross River Warns Farmers as Flood Risks Rise with Heavy Rainfall](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-flood-warning-farmers-2026/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government, Friday unveils new measures to curb flooding and environmental degradation,
- [Immigration Probes Extortion Claims, Removes Border Officers](https://africanhealthreport.com/immigration-extortion-probe-lagos-seme-border/): Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigeria Immigration Service orders an investigation into alleged extortion along the Lagos-Seme border, relieving
- [Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Murder, Foil Cover-Up Attempt](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-murder-arrest-cover-up-police/): OGUN, Nigeria – Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command arrest three suspects linked to the killing of
- [Fire Hits Aba Warehouse as Brewery Operations Continue Unhindered](https://africanhealthreport.com/aba-warehouse-fire-nigerian-breweries/): ABA, Nigeria – A fire outbreak damages a warehouse linked to Nigerian Breweries Plc in Aba, Abia State,
- [Kwara Orders Urgent Repairs After Storm Damages Children’s Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-children-hospital-storm-damage-repairs/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government orders immediate repairs at the Children’s Specialist Hospital, Centre Igboro, after
- [Lagos Task Force Arrests 50 in Sanitation Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-arrests-50-sanitation-crackdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have arrested 50 suspects during a statewide sanitation crackdown, intensifying enforcement as the
- [Jet Fuel Price Surge Threatens 2026 Hajj Airlift, Fares May Soar](https://africanhealthreport.com/jet-fuel-surge-threatens-2026-hajj-flights/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj airlift is under threat after jet fuel prices tripled within weeks, raising
- [Kano Revenue Jumps to ₦102bn, Targets ₦200bn Amid Tax Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-revenue-102bn-target-200bn-2026/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has doubled down on aggressive tax reforms after internally generated revenue surged to
- [69 Dead, 246 Injured as Lagos Road Crashes Surge in Early 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-road-crashes-69-dead-246-injured-q1-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – At least 69 people have been killed and 246 others injured in road crashes across
- [Resident Doctors Halt Nationwide Strike After Federal Government Concessions](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-suspend-strike-fg-concessions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fragile health system has narrowly avoided a nationwide shutdown after resident doctors suspended a
- [Just In: FCT Teachers Suspend Strike After Wike Approves ₦5bn Monthly Package](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-teachers-suspend-strike-wike-5bn-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Classrooms in Nigeria’s capital are set to reopen after a week of silence, as striking
- [ECA Urges Africa to Harness Technology for Economic Transformation](https://africanhealthreport.com/eca-africa-technology-innovation-growth/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – African countries must urgently harness science and technology or risk falling behind in a
- [Kano Begins N1.3bn School Project to Replace Dilapidated Facility](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-school-project-1-3bn-nasarawa/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has launched a N1.3 billion secondary school project to replace a deteriorating public
- [Lagos Signs Power Deal with Firms to Boost Electricity Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-signs-power-deal-to-boost-electricity-supply/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with three electricity generating
- [WAHO Warns No Country Can Eliminate Malaria Alone in Region](https://africanhealthreport.com/waho-malaria-regional-collaboration-ecowas/): ABUJA, Nigeria – West African health leaders have warned that no single country can defeat malaria alone, calling
- [Plateau Records 87% Malaria Decline, Leads Nigeria in Control Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-malaria-decline-nmis-2025/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State has recorded one of the sharpest declines in malaria cases in Nigeria, with
- [Lagos Orders Immediate Waste Evacuation to Prevent Flooding Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-evacuation-flood-prevention/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have ordered immediate evacuation of waste generated during the monthly sanitation exercise, warning
- [FCT Police Launch Welfare Bus Scheme to Ease Officers’ Transport](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-police-welfare-bus-scheme-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police authorities in the Federal Capital Territory have rolled out a new transport scheme aimed
- [INEC Opens Recruitment for Ekiti Governorship Election Ad-hoc Staff](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-recruitment-ekiti-election-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electoral commission has opened recruitment for thousands of ad-hoc staff ahead of the Ekiti
- [Shattered Futures: Abuja’s Silent Education Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-teachers-strike-education-crisis-fct/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, where futures should be shaped, a quiet crisis is unfolding
- [NEMA Launches Flood Sensitisation Campaign in South-East High-Risk States](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-flood-sensitisation-south-east-2026/): ENUGU, Nigeria – Emergency authorities are ramping up flood preparedness efforts across Nigeria’s South-East, warning of heightened risks
- [Vaccines Save 1.8m Lives Yearly in Africa - WHO Warns of Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/vaccines-save-1-8m-lives-africa-who/): KANO, Nigeria – Vaccines are preventing an estimated 1.8 million deaths every year in Africa, the World Health
- [Salt, Sweat and Survival: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Sodium Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/salt-paradox-nigeria-sodium-health-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At a bustling clinic in Abuja, where the hum of patients blends with the quiet
- [Oyo Confirms Lassa Fever Cases, Activates Emergency Response to Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-outbreak-oyo-jpg/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Oyo State confirms five cases of Lassa fever and one death, triggering an emergency response
- [Low-Salt Diets May Harm Nigerians - Expert Warns Against Blanket Policies](https://africanhealthreport.com/low-salt-diet-risk-nigeria-expert-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Blanket low-salt diet policies could harm Nigerians rather than improve heart health, a cardiovascular expert
- [Police Foil Kidnapping Plot, Rescue Elderly Farmer from Forest Hideout](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-rescue-kidnapped-farmer/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Edo State rescue a 70-year-old farmer abducted by kidnappers demanding a ₦30 million
- [Africa Immunisation Gains Surge as Funding Gaps Threaten Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-immunisation-gains-funding-gap-threat/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s expanding immunisation programmes are saving millions of lives and curbing deadly diseases, but a
- [WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment Tailored for Newborns, Infants](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-approves-malaria-treatment-infants/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization approves the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants,
- [Vaccines Save 150m Lives, Who Urges Stronger Global Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/vaccines-save-150-million-lives-who-global-action/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years, the World
- [Lagos Trains Frontline Officers to Boost Outbreak Detection Response Capacity](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-disease-surveillance-training-outbreak-response/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos ramps up its outbreak preparedness, training frontline surveillance officers to detect and contain disease
- [Lagos Insists Monthly Sanitation Valid, Warns Residents Against Noncompliance Claims](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-insists-monthly-sanitation-valid-warns-residents-against-noncompliance-claims/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State dismisses claims that its monthly environmental sanitation exercise has been scrapped, insisting the
- [Algeria Eliminates Trachoma as Africa Pushes to End Neglected Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/algeria-eliminates-trachoma-africa-progress/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Algeria achieves a major public health milestone after being officially recognised for eliminating trachoma as
- [Global Vaccine Drive Reaches Millions of Children Missed During Pandemic](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-vaccine-drive-missed-children-big-catch-up/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A massive global immunisation campaign delivers over 100 million vaccine doses to millions of previously
- [Police Arrest Deadly ‘One Chance’ Robbery Suspects Terrorising Abuja Commuters](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-one-chance-robbery-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police dismantle a notorious “one chance” robbery network operating around the Federal Capital Territory, arresting
- [Cross River Isolates COVID contacts as Authorities Heighten Surveillance Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-covid-contacts-isolation-surveillance/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Health authorities in Cross River isolate 10 individuals linked to a COVID-19 case, intensifying surveillance
- [Cross River Denies COVID Surge as Senate Orders Probe Investigation](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-covid-claims-denied-senate-probe/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State dismisses claims of a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, insisting only one confirmed case
- [Oyo Approves ₦650m Grant to Boost LAUTECH Research Farm Development](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-650m-lautech-research-farm-grant/): OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – Oyo State moves to strengthen agricultural innovation and higher education with a ₦650 million grant
- [When Prices Fall but Hunger Rises: Inside Nigeria’s Deepening Poverty Paradox](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-poverty-crisis-falling-inflation-impact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At what should be the busiest hour of the day—the lunch rush—the roadside food stall
- [Elephant Kills Man, Leaves Another Missing in Oyo Community Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/elephant-attack-oyo-man-killed-missing/): OYO, Nigeria – A deadly encounter with a wild elephant leaves one man dead and another missing in
- [Boko Haram Kills 19 Farmers in Borno Attack on Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-kills-farmers-borno-attack/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Armed insurgents unleash deadly violence on defenceless farmers in Borno, killing at least 19 people
- [Lagos Enforces Stricter E-Waste Rules Amid Renewable Energy Expansion Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-e-waste-compliance-renewable-energy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos tightens enforcement on electronic waste management as the rapid expansion of off-grid renewable energy
- [Experts Warn Unsafe Sachet Water, Demand Better Pay for Lab Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/sachet-water-risk-lab-workers-nigeria-warning/): OYO, Nigeria – Laboratory professionals raise alarm over unsafe sachet water production and poor wages, warning that regulatory
- [Flood Threat Looms As 4.2m Hectares of Nigeria Farmland at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-flood-risk-farmland-4-2m-hectares/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A looming flood crisis threatens Nigeria’s food supply as 4.2 million hectares of farmland face
- [Troops Kill 24 Terrorists, Repel Midnight Attack in Yobe Battle](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-troops-kill-terrorists-yobe-attack/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – Nigerian troops repel a coordinated midnight terrorist assault in Yobe State, killing 24 insurgents after
- [UBEC Disburses ₦5bn, Targets Out-Of-School Crisis with Retention Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-5bn-education-retention-out-of-school-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria ramps up efforts to curb its out-of-school crisis as the Universal Basic Education Commission
- [Tinubu Meets Senate Leaders as Key National Decisions Emerge](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-senate-meeting-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s president holds a high-level closed-door meeting with Senate leadership, signalling possible major policy decisions
- [WARIF Expands School Programme to Combat Gender-Based Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/warif-expands-school-programme-to-combat-gender-based-violence/): OYO, Nigeria – A leading advocacy group scales up intervention programmes in schools to tackle sexual and gender-based
- [Bleeding a Nation Dry: How Grand Corruption Devours Lives, Derails Nigeria’s Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-corruption-human-cost-stolen-wealth/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In Nigeria, corruption is often reported in numbers—billions diverted, assets recovered, sentences pronounced—but behind the
- [NAFDAC Raids Expose N350m Fake Alcohol Network in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-alcohol-lagos-raids/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Regulators intensify crackdown on counterfeit alcohol in Lagos after uncovering a multi-million-naira illicit production network,
- [FG Launches ECoN Programme To Turn Innovation Into Wealth Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-econ-innovation-programme-launch/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a major innovation drive aimed at converting research ideas into wealth,
- [Groups Launch Health Insurance Push for Nigeria’s Vulnerable Populations](https://africanhealthreport.com/ngos-health-insurance-vulnerable-nigerians/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Non-governmental organisations launch a nationwide push to expand health insurance coverage for vulnerable Nigerians, targeting
- [Nigeria to Host Africa Water Summit as Leaders Push Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-africa-water-summit-abuja-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria prepares to host the 2026 West Africa Sub-Regional Meeting on water security and sanitation
- [Nigeria Urged to Ditch Fossil Fuels as Earth Day Warning Grows](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-earth-day-fossil-fuel-warning-homef/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) urges Nigeria to abandon fossil fuels and urgently
- [Nigeria Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout as Funding Pressures Threaten Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malaria-vaccine-expansion-funding-challenges/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria expands its malaria vaccination programme to new states, even as declining donor funding and
- [Doctor Warns Low Prostate Cancer Screening Threatens Nigerian Men’s Survival](https://africanhealthreport.com/prostate-cancer-screening-nigeria-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi warns that low awareness and poor screening uptake are
- [Nigeria Boosts Solar Capacity to 300mw, Eyes Regional Leadership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-solar-capacity-300mw-renewable-energy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria expands its solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts, positioning itself as a potential
- [Nigeria Moves to Cut Airline Costs as Fuel Crisis Hits Aviation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-aviation-fuel-crisis-airline-costs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government unveils emergency measures to ease financial pressure on airlines amid soaring aviation
- [FCT Secondary Teachers Reject Strike, Order Members Back to Classrooms](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-secondary-teachers-reject-nut-strike/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reject the ongoing strike declared by
- [Handshake Peace, Endless Bloodshed: Inside Nigeria’s Middle Belt Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-middle-belt-crisis-peace-failure/):  (By: Hussaini Ibrahim and Oluwafunbi Bello) Despite years of high-level interfaith dialogue, public reconciliations, and repeated peace pledges
- [Lagos Seals Two Toilets for Illegal Sewage Discharge Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seals-toilets-illegal-sewage-discharge/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government seals two public toilets in Surulere and Lagos Island for discharging
- [Dispatch Rider Killed in Lagos Crash as Truck Hits Motorcycle](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-dispatch-rider-killed-otedola-bridge-crash/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A dispatch rider dies Tuesday after a heavy-duty truck collides with his motorcycle on Otedola
- [JAMB Explains ‘No Result Yet’ Utme Status for Underage Candidates](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-no-result-yet-underage-utme-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates seeing “No Result Yet” while checking
- [Global Condom Prices Set to Surge as War Disrupts Supply Chains](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-condom-prices-surge-war-supply-chain/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex Bhd, plans to raise prices by up to 30
- [Nigeria Spends $150m Yearly on Vaccines as Donor Support Declines - NPHCDA](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-vaccine-spending-nphcda/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria spends approximately $150 million annually on vaccine procurement, the National Primary Health Care Development
- [Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Response Measures](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-covid19-case-response/): CALABAR, Nigeria — The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, triggering immediate public
- [WHO Issues New Diet Guidelines to Combat Anaemia in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-nigeria-anaemia-diet-guidelines/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has released new dietary guidelines aimed at reducing anaemia in Nigeria,
- [54 Nurses Inducted at UDUS Amid Call for Ethics, Compassion](https://africanhealthreport.com/udus-nursing-induction-ethics-compassion/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has inducted 54 nursing graduates from Usmanu Danfodiyo
- [FG Files Terrorism Charges Against Six Over Alleged Coup Plot](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-terrorism-coup-charges/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government files a 13-count charge against six individuals, including retired military officers and
- [Fire Destroys 2,275 Onion Bags Worth N56.8m ](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-onion-fire-loss/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – A devastating fire destroys 2,275 bags of onions in Kojiyo community, Goronyo LGA, leaving farmers
- [UBEC Reaches 8.7m Learners, Unlocks N100bn Education Funds Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-education-reform-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says its nationwide interventions have impacted over 8.7 million
- [FGNPC Secures State Support to Accelerate Power Infrastructure Projects Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fgnpc-secures-state-support-to-accelerate-power-infrastructure-projects-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria Power Company (FGNPC) secures commitments from Ebonyi and Enugu states
- [Zamfara Governor Urges Military Reinforcement ss Bandit Attacks Persist](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-insecurity-military-call/): GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal calls for intensified military operations, warning that persistent bandit attacks
- [Cross River Digitises Healthcare System to Improve Efficiency and Transparency](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-healthcare-digitisation/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State signs a digital health agreement to modernise healthcare delivery, improve transparency and
- [Osinbajo Commissions Bayelsa Road, Boosting Connectivity Across Riverine Communities ](https://africanhealthreport.com/osinbajo-bayelsa-road-commissioning/): BAYELSA, Nigeria – Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo inaugurates the 6.72-kilometre Agbura Oxbow Lake Road, improving access across riverine
- [Tinubu Approves Ogun Police Academy Campus, Allocates N15bn Grant](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-ogun-police-academy-campus/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu approves a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State,
- [Lagos Council Launches Free Healthcare Scheme for Vulnerable Residents ](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-free-healthcare-vulnerable-residents/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Seyi Jakande, launches a free healthcare scheme targeting vulnerable residents,
- [CBN, NCC Partner to Tackle SIM Fraud, Boost Digital Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/cbn-ncc-sim-fraud-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) sign a pact
- [FG Moves to Modernise Agriculture Curriculum, Address Skills Gap Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-agriculture-curriculum-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a comprehensive review of agricultural curricula in technical institutions to address
- [Africa Strengthens Outbreak Response Systems Following Mpox Emergency Review Meeting](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-outbreak-response-mpox-review/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – African health authorities are strengthening outbreak response systems following a review led by the
- [FCT Urges Teachers to End Strike as Exams Begin Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-teachers-strike-waec-impact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration urges the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its
- [NMA Faces Leadership Crisis as Delegates Converge Over Election Dispute](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-faces-leadership-crisis-as-delegates-converge-over-election-dispute/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A leadership crisis deepens within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) as over 200 delegates prepare
- [Ondo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Poor Welfare, Staffing Crisis Deepens](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-doctors-strike-welfare-crisis/): AKURE, Nigeria – Doctors under the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State warn of possible industrial action
- [FCT Schools Shut as Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike over Welfare](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-teachers-strike-schools-shut/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Public primary and secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory shut down as teachers comply
- [Benue Lawmaker Warns Insecurity May Disrupt 2027 Elections in Agatu](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-insecurity-threatens-2027-elections/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Godwin Edoh, warns that persistent insecurity
- [Connected but Cut Off: Inside Nigeria’s Data Boom and the Network Crisis Draining Millions](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-data-crisis-poor-network-high-costs-investigation/): On a humid evening in Abuja, Favour Ayuba sits with her phone held high, searching for a signal.
- [NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Circulation of Suspected Fake Toothpaste Products](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-fake-toothpaste-warning-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raise alarm over suspected
- [Security Forces Intensify Search for Abducted Travellers on Calabar Waterway Route](https://africanhealthreport.com/calabar-oron-abduction-rescue-operation/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Security agencies intensify a coordinated search for 15 travellers abducted by armed men along the
- [Terrorists Attack Kwara Military Base, Kill Soldiers, Steal Vehicles in Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-terror-attack-military-base/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Suspected militants linked to Ansaru launch a deadly assault on a military base in Kwara
- [JAMB Releases 1.26m UTME Results for Friday, Saturday](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-utme-results-2026-update/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) releases 1.26 million additional results from the 2026
- [Rainstorm Topples Tower, TCN Declares Force Majeure on Power Line](https://africanhealthreport.com/tcn-rainstorm-power-line-force-majeure/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) declares force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo 330kV transmission
- [Pulse on the Brink: Nigeria’s Looming Doctors’ Strike Exposes a Healthcare System in Peril](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-doctors-strike-fragile-health-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the fluorescent-lit corridors of Nigeria’s public hospitals, a quiet tension is building. Patients wait,
- [Sokoto, UNICEF Commit N200m to Tackle Child Malnutrition Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-unicef-malnutrition-funding/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government and UNICEF commit N200 million to combat severe child malnutrition, as
- [NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Flasks, Arrests Multiple Suspects Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-cocaine-flasks-arrests-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercept cocaine concealed in food flasks
- [Benue Governor Urges JAMB to Reschedule Exams for Rescued Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-utme-reschedule-rescued-students/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia calls on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to
- [Rice Imports Surge Threatens Nigeria’s Farmers, Local Production Faces Collapse](https://africanhealthreport.com/rice-imports-surge-threatens-nigerias-farmers-local-production-faces-collapse/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian rice farmers warn that rising imports of cheaper foreign rice are crippling local production,
- [Anambra Seeks Lawyers’ Pro Bono Support to Decongest Correctional Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-pro-bono-lawyers-prison-decongestion/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government calls on legal practitioners to provide free services for indigent inmates
- [JAMB Arrests Candidates, Parent Over AI UTME Result Manipulation](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-ai-utme-result-fraud-arrests/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) arrests two candidates and a parent for allegedly
- [SSANU Threatens Nationwide Strike If Talks with Government Collapse](https://africanhealthreport.com/ssanu-strike-threat-nigeria-universities/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) warns of imminent industrial action if ongoing
- [Lagos NMA Crisis Deepens as Rival Factions Remove Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-nma-crisis-chairman-removed/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A leadership crisis intensifies within the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos chapter as rival factions
- [Doctors Protest Harassment Warn Looming Healthcare Crisis Across Lagos State](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-doctors-protest-harassment-health-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Medical doctors under the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the Association of Nigerian Private Medical
- [Obi Raises Alarm Over ₦34trn Missing Federation Revenue Funds](https://africanhealthreport.com/obi-34tn-missing-revenue-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Peter Obi warns that Nigeria loses an estimated ₦34 trillion in unremitted
- [Lagos Expands Public Toilets Network to Combat Open Defecation Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-public-toilets-open-defecation/): LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government says it has deployed 1,710 public toilets across the state as
- [UTME Runs Smoothly Nationwide as JAMB Records Minimal Technical Glitches](https://africanhealthreport.com/utme-2026-jamb-minimal-glitches/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- [Ground into Danger: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Food Contamination Crisis from Market Machines](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-grinding-machines-food-safety-risk/): LAGOS, Nigeria – In the bustling rhythm of Nigeria’s local markets, the grinding machine is a constant—whirring through
- [NELFUND Clarifies LAUTECH Loan Delay, Says Disbursement Underway Now](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-lautech-loan-delay-explained/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund clarifies concerns over delayed student loans at Ladoke Akintola University,
- [Nigeria Launches Emergency Evacuation as South Africa Anti-Migrant Tensions Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-evacuates-citizens-south-africa-tensions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has begun voluntary evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa as rising anti-immigrant
- [Nigeria Bears Global Malaria Burden Despite Major Global Progress Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malaria-burden-global-health-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria remains the epicentre of the global malaria crisis despite significant advances in prevention and
- [Experts Warn Poor Hygiene Driving Deadly Diarrhoea Among Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/diarrhoea-child-deaths-hygiene-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts raise alarm over rising diarrhoea cases, urging improved hygiene, nutrition and access
- [Lagos Shuts Hotels, Buildings Over Dangerous Elevator Safety Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hotels-sealed-elevator-safety-violations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Safety Commission seals multiple hotels and commercial buildings across Lagos State over
- [When Distance Decides Survival: The Hidden Cost of Reaching Care in Nigeria’s Forgotten Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/distance-decides-survival-nigeria-healthcare-access/): NASARAWA, Nigeria- Despite billions poured into rebuilding and expanding Primary Health Care facilities across Nigeria — echoing a
- [Pills, Panic and Silence: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Reproductive Health Gamble](https://africanhealthreport.com/self-medication-nigeria-young-women-reproductive-health/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In cramped hostels, shared apartments and quiet corners of Nigeria’s cities, a silent gamble is
- [Four Killed in Fresh Benue Attack as Gunmen Switch to Ambush Tactics](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-attack-herders-ambush-agatu/): BENUE, Nigeria – Suspected armed herders kill four residents in a fresh attack in Agatu Local Government Area,
- [ JAMB Sets Date For 2026 Admissions Policy, Cut-Off Marks Decision](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-policy-meeting-2026-cutoff-marks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board schedules its 2026 policy meeting for May 11, where
- [Update: OPEC+ Boosts Output Despite UAE Exit, War Disrupts Oil Flows](https://africanhealthreport.com/opec-plus-output-uae-exit-oil-war/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global oil producers led by OPEC+ raise production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day for
- [Tinubu Departs Nigeria on Strategic France, Kenya, Rwanda Tour](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-france-kenya-rwanda-tour/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departs Abuja for a three-nation diplomatic tour covering France, Kenya and
- [Atiku Heads to US, Warns of Deepening Nigeria Security Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/atiku-us-visit-nigeria-security-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar prepares for a high-level visit to the United States, aiming
- [Air Force Destroys Terrorist Hub in Katsina, Kills Fighters in Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/air-force-strike-katsina-terrorist-base/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force launches a precision airstrike that destroys a major terrorist logistics base
- [NDLEA Arrests Elderly Drug Suspects, Seizes Massive Illicit Haul Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-elderly-drug-suspects-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrests two elderly suspects, aged 83 and 78,
- [Jigawa Expands Aquaculture Investment to Boost Fish Production, Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-aquaculture-investment-fish-production/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – Governor Umar Namadi unveils plans to scale up aquaculture investment in Jigawa State, targeting increased
- [Tinubu Flags Off Mechanised Farming Push to Boost Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-mechanised-farming-niger-state/): NIGER, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launches the 2026 farming season in Niger State, urging a
- [LAWMA Revokes Licences, Overhauls Waste System Amid Rising Lagos Waste](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-revokes-psp-licences-lagos-waste/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority has revoked licences of underperforming waste contractors and restructured collection
- [SERAP, Editors Demand Urgent Action to Protect Journalists Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-nge-journalists-protection-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and Nigerian Guild of Editors call on authorities to
- [NAS Delivers Free Medical Care to Underserved Abuja Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/nas-offers-free-healthcare-to-abuja-community-residents/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Seadogs (NSA) provides free medical services to more than 150 residents
- [Healthcare Is Shared Duty - Group Tells Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/wlsa-healthcare-outreach-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The Women Leaders Support Advancement Network (WLSA) urges collective responsibility in healthcare delivery as it
- [Clean Water Ends Ikekogbe’s Long Battle with Deadly Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/ikekogbe-borehole-water-scarcity-edo/): EDO, Nigeria – Residents of Ikekogbe community in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, gain reliable access to
- [Police Launch Probe into Killing of Abuja Revenue Officer During Enforcement Clash](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-revenue-officer-killed-police-probe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in the Federal Capital Territory have launched a full investigation into the killing of
- [Nigeria Summons South African Envoy as Xenophobic Attacks Escalate](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-south-africa-xenophobic-attacks-envoy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has summoned South Africa’s top diplomat in Abuja over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign
- [US Court Halts Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill, Sparks Legal Battle](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-court-blocks-abortion-pill-mail-delivery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A United States appeals court has temporarily blocked the mail delivery of abortion medication mifepristone,
- [EgyptAir Cancels Mali Hajj Flights, Stranding Over 4,000 Pilgrims](https://africanhealthreport.com/egyptair-cancels-mali-hajj-flights/): BAMAKO, Mali – EgyptAir has cancelled its Hajj flights to and from Mali, affecting more than 4,000 pilgrims
- [Troops Kill Notorious Bandit Commander in Katsina Offensive](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-kill-notorious-bandit-commander-in-katsina-offensive/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Nigerian troops have killed four suspected terrorists, including notorious bandit commander Bishir Holami, in a
- [Drowning Megacity: Climate Chaos, Urban Neglect Push Lagos to the Brink](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-flood-risk-climate-urban-failure/): LAGOS, Nigeria – As Lagos braces for another season of intense rainfall and rising flood risks,in this report,
- [WHO Extends Talks on Global Pathogen Sharing Deal Ahead of Pandemic Pact](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-pathogen-sharing-deal-pandemic-talks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has extended negotiations on a key pathogen-sharing framework under its proposed
- [Lagos Treats 978,000 Malaria Cases in One Year, Officials Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-malaria-cases-2025-978000/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos recorded over 978,000 malaria cases in 2025, health officials have revealed, raising fresh concerns
- [Kano Orders Probe into ₦1.5bn Workers’ Fund Scandal](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-workers-fund-probe-1-5bn/): KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered an immediate investigation into allegations that ₦1.5 billion was
- [FG Approves Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company to Boost Aviation Sector](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-approves-nigeria-aircraft-leasing-company-to-boost-aviation-sector/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Nigeria Aircraft Leasing Company, a move
- [Tinubu Declares Insecurity, Poverty National Emergencies at Workers’ Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-insecurity-poverty-national-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, warning that both crises
- [LASU Spends Over ₦200m Monthly on Power as Energy Crisis Bites Universities](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasu-electricity-cost-200m-energy-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State University spends more than ₦200 million monthly on electricity, highlighting the growing financial
- [Lagos Labour Demands ₦225,000 Minimum Wage Amid Rising Cost of Living](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-minimum-wage-225000-nlc-demand/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has called for a sharp increase
- [Yobe Workers Demand Leave Grants, Full Funding as Economic Pressure Mounts](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-workers-leave-grants-salary-demand/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – Civil servants in Yobe State have demanded the immediate restoration of suspended leave grants and
- [WHO Opens Global Submissions for 2027 Essential Medicines List Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-essential-medicines-list-2027-submissions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has opened submissions for the 2027 update of its Model Lists
- [Sanwo-Olu Hails Lagos Workers, Labour Decries Hardship, Unsafe Conditions](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-workers-day-labour-hardship-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised workers for sustaining the state’s economic engine, while
- [Sanwo-Olu Approves ₦50,000 Relief for Lagos Workers Amid Economic Strain](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-workers-50000-relief-sanwo-olu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a ₦50,000 relief payment for workers in May,
- [Between Mercy and Memory: Inside Borno’s High-Stakes Bid to Rebuild After Boko Haram](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-reintegration-boko-haram-nigeria/): KANO, Nigeria – In Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged North-East, where communities still bear the scars of over a decade of
- [Lagos Raises Alarm as Noise Pollution Threatens Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-noise-pollution-health-risk/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Authorities in Lagos have raised fresh concerns over rising noise pollution, warning that prolonged exposure
- [Nigeria Turns to AI Mapping Ahead of First Census in Two Decades](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-geospatial-database-census-ai/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a major geospatial data initiative to modernise preparations for its long-delayed national
- [UNICEF, EU Launch €1m Lifeline to Rescue 20,000 Conflict-Hit Children in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-eu-sokoto-education-crisis-intervention/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – Thousands of conflict-affected children in northwestern Nigeria are set to return to classrooms following a
- [Africa’s Water Crisis: ECA Warns 200m Still Defecate in Open](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-water-sanitation-crisis-eca-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s deepening water and sanitation crisis has reached a critical threshold, with more than 200
- [FRSC Warns Driving Schools: Profit-Driven Training Fueling Deadly Crashes](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-driving-schools-road-safety-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s road safety authorities have issued a stern warning to driving schools, accusing some operators
- [FG Launches Aggressive Cervical Cancer Screening Drive, Targets 10,000 Women in Imo](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cervical-cancer-screening-imo-nigeria/): OWERRI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s push to curb rising cancer deaths gathered pace on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu’s
- [LG Unveils Smart Dehumidifier to Combat Airborne Diseases in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/lg-dehumidifier-nigeria-air-quality/): ABUJA, Nigeria – LG Electronics has introduced a new smart dehumidifier into Nigeria’s market, positioning it as a
- [One in Four Nigerians Carries Sickle Cell Gene: Experts Demand Urgent Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-sickle-cell-crisis-experts-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts have issued a stark warning over Nigeria’s sickle cell burden, revealing that one
- [US Lawmaker Urges Review of Security Aid to Nigeria Over Conditions](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-security-aid-nigeria-review-moore/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A United States congressman has called for closer scrutiny of security assistance to Nigeria, citing
- [Police Arrest 16 Suspected Cultists at Ibadan Polytechnic, Recover Firearms](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibadan-poly-cultists-arrest-police-oyo/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State has arrested 16 students over alleged cult activities
- [Experts Demand Better Pay, Tighter Sachet Water Regulation in Oyo](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-lab-workers-pay-sachet-water-regulation/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Health and laboratory experts have called for improved wages for laboratory professionals and stricter regulation
- [NUC Approves Medical Programme as UNILESA Expands Rapidly](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelesa-mbbs-nuc-approval-medical-programme/): ILESA, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission has approved a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme for
- [Gunmen Kill Pastor, Abduct Worshippers at Ekiti Crusade](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-church-attack-pastor-killed-abduction/): EKITI, Nigeria – Armed attackers have killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers during a late-night church crusade
- [INEC Opens Lagos Voter Register for Verification Ahead of 2027 Polls](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-lagos-voter-register-2027-verification/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a statewide display of the voter register in
- [EDITORIAL: UAE Quits OPEC - Africa’s Hospitals Pay the Price](https://africanhealthreport.com/uae-opec-exit-africa-health-crisis/): The United Arab Emirates’ decision to exit OPEC is not just an energy story—it is a direct threat
- [Nigeria Among 10 Worst-Hit Nations as 266m Face Acute Food Shortages](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-hunger-crisis-nigeria-food-insecurity-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new global report has sounded the alarm on worsening hunger, revealing that Nigeria is
- [FG Unveils ₦150bn ‘Smart Highway’ Push to Transform Nigeria’s Roads](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-smart-highway-bodo-bonny-road/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is shifting toward a new era of “smart infrastructure” as President Bola Tinubu’s administration
- [Lagos Faces Blackout Threat as Egbin Plant Collapse Triggers Power Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-power-crisis-egbin-shutdown/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Africa’s largest city is bracing for a potential prolonged blackout after a sudden shutdown of
- [Nigeria Proves Industry Can Grow Without Pollution - FG Declares ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-clean-industrial-growth-fg-iee-recp/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared a major shift in Nigeria’s industrial trajectory, insisting the country
- [MTN’s ₦355bn Profit Surge Shadowed by Diesel Crisis, Network Strain](https://africanhealthreport.com/mtn-nigeria-profit-diesel-costs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – MTN Nigeria posted a staggering ₦355.5 billion profit in the first quarter of 2026, but
- [Solar Alone Won’t Power Nigeria’s Digital Future - Expert Warns ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-renewable-energy-digital-economy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria risks stalling its fast-growing digital economy if it continues to rely heavily on solar
- [Police Move to Dismiss, Prosecute Officer Over Killing Sparks Outrage in Delta](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-dismissal-prosecution-delta-killing-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police
- [Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Chief, Nominates Rabiu Umar](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-replaces-nmdpra-chief-rabiu-umar/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Saidu Mohammed as Chief Executive of
- [Tinubu Appoints Bianca as Foreign Affairs Minister](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-bianca-odumegwu-ojukwu-foreign-minister/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs,
- [FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-workers-day-public-holiday-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate International
- [WHO Expands Global Biomanufacturing Training Network to Boost Vaccine Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-biomanufacturing-training-network-vaccine-access/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has expanded its global biomanufacturing training network, designating regional centres across
- [FG Targets Millions of Out-of-School Children with Data-Driven Education Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-out-of-school-children-data-driven-reform/): JOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reintegrate millions of out-of-school children into classrooms, unveiling
- [Sokoto Deploys 1,500 Health Workers to Rural Areas to Tackle Care Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-health-workers-rural-deployment/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – Sokoto State has deployed more than 1,500 nurses and midwives to underserved communities in a
- [JAMB Extends 2026 Direct Entry Registration Deadline to May 8](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-extends-direct-entry-registration-2026-deadline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for 2026 Direct Entry
- [Bite-Sized Survival: How Inflation Is Driving Nigeria’s Fast-Food Boom](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fast-food-vs-restaurants-shift/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fast-paced urban centres—Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt—a subtle but significant shift is reshaping dining
- [Stigma, Poverty Fuel Rising HIV Infections in Kano - Group Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-hiv-infections-stigma-poverty/): KANO, Nigeria – Stigma, denial and economic hardship are driving new HIV infections in Kano State, health advocates
- [One in Five Nigerians Needs Rehabilitation Care - FG Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-rehabilitation-care-gap-health-services/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is facing a widening rehabilitation care gap, with one in five citizens requiring services
- [Nigeria Adopts New Nutrition Policy, Targets Malnutrition Crisis by 2035](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-national-nutrition-policy-2026-2035/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has adopted a new National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035), with authorities pledging
- [Autism Care Gaps Exposed as Bank-Led Initiative Pushes Early Diagnosis Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/autism-care-gaps-nigeria-early-diagnosis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A new autism-focused initiative by The Alternative Bank has spotlighted major gaps in early diagnosis
- [Zamfara Approves ₦3.76bn Emergency Water Project to Restore Gusau Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/zamfara-gusau-water-project-3-76bn-rehabilitation/): GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has approved ₦3.76 billion for emergency rehabilitation of the Gusau
- [Reps Demand Pedestrian Bridges on Deadly Kaduna Highways](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-road-safety-reps-pedestrian-bridges/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered urgent safety upgrades on two major Kaduna Road projects,
- [NACA Launches HIV Surveillance Study in Anambra to Boost Epidemic Control](https://africanhealthreport.com/naca-launches-hiv-surveillance-study-in-anambra-to-boost-epidemic-control/): AWKA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s HIV response has entered a new phase with the inauguration of a technical team
- [Cross River Targets Quack Clinics in Crackdown on Unsafe Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-crackdown-substandard-health-facilities/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities,
- [Blind After Trafficking: Edo Rescues Abused Victims from Burkina Faso](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-trafficking-rescue-blind-victim-burkina-faso/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has rescued three trafficked indigenes from Burkina Faso, including a
- [Edo, FG Deepen Collaboration on Water Infrastructure, Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-fg-deepen-collaboration-on-water-infrastructure-security/): EDO, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the
- [2026 Hajj: Ogun Pilgrims Complete Medical Screening](https://africanhealthreport.com/2026-hajj-ogun-pilgrims-complete-medical-screening/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has completed the final phase of medical screening
- [UAE to Exit OPEC in Shock Move Amid Oil Market Turmoil](https://africanhealthreport.com/uae-exit-opec-oil-market-impact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum
- [EU Lawmakers Push for Consent-Based Definition of Rape Across Bloc](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-consent-based-rape-definition/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Parliament has called for a unified, consent-based definition of rape across the European
- [UNFPA, Sokoto Train 500 Midwives to Tackle Maternal Deaths in Rural Areas](https://africanhealthreport.com/unfpa-sokoto-train-500-midwives-to-tackle-maternal-deaths-in-rural-areas/): SOKOTO, Nigeria — The United Nations Population Fund has partnered with the Sokoto State Government to train 500
- [Pesticide Exposure May Raise Cancer Risk by 150% - Study](https://africanhealthreport.com/pesticide-exposure-cancer-risk-study/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new international study has found that prolonged exposure to pesticide-heavy environments may increase cancer
- [Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Sharing Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/ghana-rejects-us-health-deal-data-sharing/): ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana has rejected a proposed bilateral health agreement with the United States, citing concerns over
- [Nigeria Faces Critical Shortage of Public Health Physicians - Experts Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-public-health-physician-shortage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is grappling with a severe shortage of public health physicians, a crisis driven by
- [Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Kills Children in Sokoto as Panic Spreads](https://africanhealthreport.com/meningitis-outbreak-sokoto-children-deaths/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – A suspected outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis has killed several residents—mostly children—in Kurawa village, Sabon Birni
- [Africa CDC Launches Ministerial Committee to Reform Global Health Governance](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-global-health-reform-committee/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a high-level ministerial committee aimed
- [WHO-Backed Programme Trains Health Workers on Safe Abortion Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-abortion-care-training-health-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A global health training initiative has been launched to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers
- [Global Hepatitis Progress Too Slow to Meet 2030 Goals -WHO](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-hepatitis-2030-targets-who-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis are making progress but remain off track to meet
- [Surgical Errors Risk Lives as Experts Flag Lapses in Operating Theatres](https://africanhealthreport.com/surgical-errors-nigeria-retained-items-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical experts have raised fresh concerns over patient safety in Nigeria, warning that lapses in
- [Lagos Tightens ILERA EKO Enforcement, Launches EasyPay to Expand Health Insurance Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tightens-ilera-eko-enforcement-launches-easypay-to-expand-health-insurance-access/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of its mandatory health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO,
- [UNICEF, Canada Donate 45 Motorcycles to Boost Healthcare Access in Bauchi](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-motorcycles-bauchi-healthcare-access/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government has received 45 motorcycles from Global Affairs Canada through UNICEF to
- [Jigawa Vaccinates 2.6m Children Against Polio, Exceeds Target at 116% Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-polio-vaccination-coverage-2026/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa State has vaccinated more than 2.6 million children under five in its latest polio
- [Stolen Futures: Inside Nigeria’s Exploding Out-of-School Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-out-of-school-children-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – On a dusty roadside in northern Nigeria, a barefoot boy balances a tray of sachet
- [Gunmen Abduct 23 Pupils in Kogi, 15 Rescued as Security Operatives Intensify Search](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-school-abduction-pupils-rescue-2026/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – Gunmen have abducted at least 23 pupils from a school and orphanage in Kogi State,
- [Katsina Empowers 1,169 Youths with Skills, Starter Packs to Tackle Unemployment](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-youth-empowerment-mechatronics-2026/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has empowered 1,169 young people with vocational skills and starter packs,
- [Akwa Ibom Raises COVID-19 Alert, Tightens Surveillance After Neighbouring Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-raises-covid-19-alert-tightens-surveillance-after-neighbouring-outbreak/): UYO, Nigeria – The Akwa Ibom State Government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance measures following confirmation of a
- [Waste Managers Hail Collaboration as Lagos Sanitation Exercise Records Success](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-sanitation-exercise-success-waste-managers/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Private waste operators in Lagos State have credited strong collaboration and public participation for the
- [Nigeria’s Reserves Slide $731m in April, Stir FX Stability Concerns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-external-reserves-drop-april-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s external reserves fell by $731 million within the first three weeks of April 2026,
- [From Corps to Capital: Nigeria’s NYSC Gamble on Youth Enterprise Faces Its Hardest Test Yet](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-saed-youth-entrepreneurship-nigeria-funding-gap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When Adaeze Nwosu returned to Enugu after completing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posting
- [NMA Condemns Alleged EFCC Assault on Uyo Doctors](https://africanhealthreport.com/nma-backs-u-yo-doctors-efcc-harassment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association backs its Akwa Ibom chapter after alleged harassment, assault and detention
- [UN Demands Probe into Nigerian Airstrike Civilian Killings](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-probe-nigerian-airstrike-civilian-killings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations calls for independent investigations into reports that Nigerian and Chadian airstrikes kill
- [Court Jails Ex-Power Minister 75 Years Over ₦22bn Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/saleh-mamman-75-years-corruption-conviction/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court sentences former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison
- [EFCC Hospital Raid Sparks Indefinite Doctors’ Strike in Uyo](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-raid-uuth-doctors-strike-uyo/): UYO, Nigeria – Doctors at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital begin an indefinite strike after condemning what
- [Nigeria Ends BEA Scheme Over Alleged ₦8bn Scholarship Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-scraps-bea-scholarship-fraud/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government says it scraps the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme after uncovering
- [Africa CDC, Aspen Push New African Vaccine Supply Partnership Framework](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-aspen-vaccine-manufacturing-framework/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Aspen Pharmacare advance discussions on a long-term
- [Update: WHO Confirms 11 Hantavirus Cases, Three Deaths on Cruise Ship](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-hantavirus-cases-cruise-ship-outbreak/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization confirms 11 hantavirus cases, including three deaths, linked to passengers and
- [Lagos Expands Doctors’ Welfare Scheme to Fight Growing Brain Drain](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-doctors-welfare-brain-drain-reforms/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it is expanding healthcare workers’ welfare, housing and financing reforms
- [Breathing the Butcher’s Air: Inside Karu’s Growing Battle Between Survival, Stench and Public Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/karu-abattoir-public-health-crisis-abuja/): KARU, Nigeria – At dawn in Karu, on the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital, the neighbourhood wakes not to
- [Africa CDC Backs $180m African Vaccine Manufacturing Expansion Deal](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-vaccine-manufacturing-investment-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention welcomes a $180 million investment partnership aimed at
- [Spain, WHO Praise Cruise Ship Hantavirus Emergency Response Cooperation](https://africanhealthreport.com/spain-who-hantavirus-cruise-ship-response/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The government of Spain and the World Health Organization say the international response to the
- [FLYGABON Launches Lagos Flights, Cuts Johannesburg Travel Time Dramatically](https://africanhealthreport.com/flygabon-lagos-johannesburg-route-launch-jpg/): LAGOS, Nigeria – FLYGABON begins flight operations from Lagos, expanding regional air connectivity and offering faster access between
- [Lagos Detects 737,340 Traffic Violations Through Smart Camera Network](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-traffic-violations-smart-cameras-transport-reforms/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it records 737,340 traffic violations through Automated Number Plate Recognition
- [Leadership Crisis Deepens in Lagos NMA as Rival Factions Claim Legitimacy](https://africanhealthreport.com/leadership-crisis-deepens-in-lagos-nma-as-rival-factions-claim-legitimacy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A deepening leadership crisis has engulfed the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association,
- [11 Killed After Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway](https://africanhealthreport.com/11-killed-as-vehicle-plunges-off-bridge-on-lagos-abeokuta-expressway/): OGUN, Nigeria – No fewer than 11 people were killed on Sunday night after a Toyota vehicle plunged
- [PEBEC to Launch Clean-Up Exercise Along Apapa, Tin Can Port Corridors](https://africanhealthreport.com/pebec-to-begin-clean-up-of-apapa-tin-can-port-corridors/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council has announced plans to begin a two-day clean-up and
- [WAEC Deploys Tough Anti-Cheating System for WASSCE Candidates](https://africanhealthreport.com/waec-anti-cheating-measures-wassce-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) strengthens anti-cheating measures for the 2026 Computer-Based West African
- [Nigeria Launches €4.2m EU-WHO Initiative to Strengthen Outbreak Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-e4-2m-eu-who-initiative-to-boost-outbreak-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a €4.2 million health security initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity
- [Protest Against Insecurity in Borno Suspended After Military Deployment](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-insecurity-protest-suspended-after-military-deployment-in-maiduguri/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A planned protest against rising insecurity and mass abductions in parts of Borno State was
- [Update: Six Countries Record Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-confirms-hantavirus-cases-in-six-countries-linked-to-mv-hondius-cruise-ship/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization says at least six countries have recorded confirmed or probable hantavirus
- [Abducted Anambra Doctor Regains Freedom, NMA Reviews Planned Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/abducted-anambra-doctor-regains-freedom-as-nma-reviews-planned-strike/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association has confirmed the release of abducted medical practitioner, Dr Edwin Emegakor,
- [FG Warns Against Illegal Admissions, Exempts NCE Candidates from UTME](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-warns-institutions-against-illegal-admissions-exempts-nce-candidates-from-utme/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned tertiary institutions across Nigeria against conducting admissions outside the Joint
- [JAMB Retains 150 Cut-Off Mark for Universities, Sets 2026 Admission Deadlines](https://africanhealthreport.com/utme-cut-off-score/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 4 – 10 May 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-africa-health-development-stories-may-2026/): ✍️ Editor’s Note This week highlights growing concerns over infectious disease outbreaks, healthcare workforce shortages, women’s health crises
- [The Night the Heat Never Leaves: How Nigeria’s Urban Poor Are Fighting to Survive Extreme Temperatures](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-heatwave-power-outage-urban-poor-abkhazia-kubwa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As temperatures soar across Abuja’s crowded settlements, families battle sleepless nights, collapsing livelihoods and rising
- [Africa CDC Launches CPHIA 2026 to Strengthen Health Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-launches-cphia-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the Government of Ethiopia have officially inaugurated
- [Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Borno Military Base](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-repel-iswap-attack-borno-base/): BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted midnight assault by suspected ISWAP fighters
- [Kano Police Arrest Suspected Arms Dealer, Recover AK-47 Rifles](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-arrest-arms-dealer-ak47-rifles/): KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano State have arrested a suspected arms dealer and recovered three fabricated AK-47
- [Indian Police Arrest Nigerian Woman Over Alleged Heroin Trafficking](https://africanhealthreport.com/indian-police-arrest-nigerian-heroin-case/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in India have arrested a Nigerian woman and a taxi driver after allegedly recovering
- [Update: Spain Begins Final Evacuation of Hantavirus Cruise Ship Passengers](https://africanhealthreport.com/spain-final-hantavirus-cruise-evacuation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Spanish authorities say the final evacuation flight for passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship
- [LAWMA Arrests Three Residents Over Illegal Waste Dumping](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-arrests-illegal-waste-dumping-ketu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested three residents for illegally dumping refuse in unauthorised
- [Yobe Partners Chinese Firm on Multi-Million-Tonne Cement Plant](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-chinese-firm-cement-plant/): YOBE, Nigeria – The Yobe State Government has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese firm Mutual Commitment Company
- [FG Donates Patrol Vehicles to Secure Lagos-Calabar Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-patrol-vehicles-lagos-calabar-highway/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has donated three patrol vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen
- [FG Begins Three-Month Partial Closure of Ikorodu–Sagamu Road](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-partial-closure-ikorodu-sagamu-road/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the busy Ikorodu–Sagamu Road
- [WHO Says Tenerife Hantavirus Outbreak Poses Low Public Health Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-tenerife-hantavirus-risk-remains-low/): ABJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has reassured residents of Tenerife that the hantavirus outbreak linked to
- [The Malaria Trap: Nigeria’s Endless Public Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-malaria-burden-global-malaria-crisis-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – As much of the world edges closer to defeating one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, Nigeria
- [WHO Chief Arrives Tenerife as Hantavirus Evacuation Intensifies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-chief-tenerife-hantavirus-evacuation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is expected in Tenerife to coordinate
- [NANS Warns Against Attacks on Judiciary After DSS Court Ruling](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-judiciary-warning-dss-serap-ruling/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students has cautioned civil society organisations against statements capable of
- [NCAA Launches Drone Portal to Simplify Nigeria’s Aviation Regulation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncaa-drone-portal-dronetecx-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority says it will officially launch its Drone and Remotely Piloted
- [Air Peace Suspends Lagos-London Flight Over Minor Aircraft Fault](https://africanhealthreport.com/air-peace-suspends-lagos-london-flight-over-minor-aircraft-fault/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick Airport service after
- [EFCC Declares Former Minister Sadiya Farouq Wanted](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-declares-sadiya-farouq-wanted/): KANO, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar
- [Security Forces Kill Five Bandits, Rescue 32 Victims in Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-security-forces-bandits-rescue-victims/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government says joint security forces have killed five suspected bandits and rescued
- [Expert Warns Nigerians Over Rising Use of Unverified Herbal Remedies](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-herbal-remedies-health-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A health expert has warned that rising healthcare costs and misleading social media information are
- [Group Plans to Train 10,000 Nigerians in Emergency Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/group-plans-to-train-10000-nigerians-in-emergency-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Doctors on Call Health Support Initiative says it has begun plans to train 10,000
- [WHO Study Say Malaria Vaccine Cuts Child Deaths in Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-malaria-vaccine-child-deaths-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A new evaluation published in World Health Organization findings says the RTS, S malaria vaccine
- [WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Risk Remains Low After Negative Test](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-hantavirus-outbreak-risk-low/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization says the public health risk linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard
- [Running on Fumes: Inside the Silent Collapse of Nigeria’s Small Businesses](https://africanhealthreport.com/running-on-fumes-nigeria-small-businesses-fuel-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – From barber shops to cafés and roadside kitchens, rising fuel prices, inflation and power cuts
- [NiMet Warns 19 States of Flash Flooding as Heavy Early Rains Loom](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-warns-19-states-of-flash-flooding-as-heavy-early-rains-loom/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that 19 states across the country may experience
- [Group Expands Nutrition Support for Vulnerable Lagos Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/project-bloom-lagos-children-nutrition-support/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Hundreds of vulnerable children and caregivers in Lagos State have received nutrition support and healthcare
- [NEMA, NiMet Deepen Partnership on Climate Disaster Preparedness](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-nimet-climate-disaster-preparedness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency have strengthened collaboration on climate
- [Lagos Unveils Sweeping Electricity Reforms to End Chronic Blackouts](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-electricity-reforms-end-blackouts/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched a major electricity market reform agenda aimed at tackling
- [NEPZA, NAFDAC Launch Crackdown on Fake Drugs in Free Zones](https://africanhealthreport.com/nepza-nafdac-crackdown-fake-drugs-free-zones/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug
- [Nigeria Nurses Warn Theory-Practice Gap Threatens Healthcare Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/nmcn-nursing-theory-practice-gap-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria says persistent gaps between nursing theory and clinical
- [FCCPC, NAFDAC Sign Deal to Protect Nigerian Consumers Faster](https://africanhealthreport.com/fccpc-nafdac-consumer-protection-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s consumer protection regulators have signed a new agreement aimed at accelerating complaint resolution and
- [Oyo Intensifies Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Statewide](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-state-fight-against-female-genital-mutilation/): OYO, Nigeria – Health authorities in Oyo State have intensified efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation through a
- [NECO Unveils Computer-Based Exams to Curb Malpractice Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-computer-based-exams-nigeria-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says the National Examinations Council will begin computer-based examinations in 2026, marking
- [Dying In Silence: The Hidden Disease Stealing Health, Futures of Nigerian Women](https://africanhealthreport.com/silent-schistosomiasis-crisis-nigerian-women-girls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease silently damaging their health, fertility, and dignity. Many remain undiagnosed,
- [Meningitis Outbreak Claims 33 Lives in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/meningitis-outbreak-claims-33-lives-in-sokoto/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – A fresh outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has killed at least 33 children in Sokoto State,
- [Nigeria Extradites Chinese Fugitive Over $245m Investment Fraud](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-extradites-chinese-fugitive-fraud/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force confirms the arrest and extradition of a Chinese national accused of
- [Ogun Begins Statewide Power Audit to Boost Electricity Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-state-power-audit-electricity-2026/): OGUN, Nigeria – Dapo Abiodun announces a statewide electricity audit aimed at improving energy efficiency, curbing theft and
- [NANS Threatens Protest Against South African Firms Over Killings](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-protest-south-african-firms-xenophobia/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students threatens protests against South African-linked businesses in Nigeria over
- [Lagos to Launch Paid Street Parking Scheme Across Major Cities](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-paid-street-parking-scheme-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Parking Authority plans to introduce paid on-street parking across key commercial districts before
- [Africa CDC Tracks Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Cluster, Public Risk Low](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-health-workforce-crisis-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to
- [Rare Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in South Africa After Cruise Deaths](https://africanhealthreport.com/hantavirus-south-africa-cruise-outbreak/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A rare human-transmissible hantavirus strain is confirmed in South Africa after deaths linked to an
- [Africa Health Workforce Surges as Shortages, Migration Crisis Deepens](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-workforce-crisis-deepens-despite-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s health workforce is expanding rapidly, yet millions remain without care as unemployment and migration
- [Nigeria Urged to Cut Drug Imports, Boost Local Pharmaceutical Industry](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-local-pharmaceutical-production-drive/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Nigeria faces calls to reduce medicine imports and strengthen local production to secure health sovereignty
- [NAFDAC Reforms Boost Drug Safety, Nigeria Joins African Medicines Treaty](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-reforms-drug-safety-ama-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria strengthens drug regulation and joins a continental treaty to curb fake medicines and boost
- [Nigeria Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle 30,000 Midwife Shortage](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-midwife-shortage-strategy-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches an ambitious national strategy to close a 30,000-midwife gap, targeting high maternal and
- [Nigeria Education Reform Drive Gains Momentum with New Leadership Appointments](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-nigeria-education-reform-gains-with-new-appointments/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s education sector receives a major governance boost as new agency leaders are inaugurated to
- [Nigeria Hands Over New Lagos Bridge Project to Chinese Firm](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-bridge-reconstruction-carter-eko-2026/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria awards a major bridge reconstruction project in Lagos, citing urgent structural risks and long-term
- [Experts Warn Nigeria Against Fortifying Ultra-Processed Foods Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-food-fortification-ultra-processed-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts urge Nigeria to rethink food fortification policies, warning that ultra-processed foods could
- [Nigeria Expands Youth Climate Action with New Eco Champions Phase](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-youth-climate-action-eco-champions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches a second phase of a youth-led climate initiative, placing young people—especially women—at the
- [Flood Alert: NEMA Rallies Agencies in Oyo After NiMet Forecasts Heavy Rainfall](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-flood-alert-nema-nimet-rainfall/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Nigeria’s disaster management authorities have intensified preparedness efforts in Oyo State following warnings of heavy
- [Suspected Power Vandal Dies in Rivers as Electricity Firm Warns of Rising Infrastructure Sabotage](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-power-vandalism-death-ph-electricity-warning/): Port Harcourt, Nigeria – A suspected attempt to tamper with critical power infrastructure has turned fatal in Rivers
- [Cross River Strengthens HIV Fight with NDLEA Partnership on Drug Abuse](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-partners-ndlea-to-combat-hiv-and-drug-abuse/): CALABAR, Nigeria – Cross River State has intensified its public health response by partnering with the National Drug
- [Lagos Hospital Launches Probe into Patient’s Death, Urges Public Against Speculation](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hospital-probe-patient-death/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Lagos-based medical facility has launched an internal investigation into the death of a patient,
- [Asthma Crisis: Experts Demand Subsidised Inhalers for Millions of Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-thoracic-society-calls-for-subsidised-asthma-treatment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Thoracic Society has called for urgent government intervention to subsidise asthma medications, warning
- [Mechanised Farming Plan Targets 1.2m Hectares to Boost Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-targets-1-2-million-hectares-in-mechanised-farming-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria is set for a major agricultural transformation as the Bank of Agriculture unveils a
- [Lagos Deepens Climate Change, Road Safety Education in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-expands-climate-change-and-road-safety-education-in-schools/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to embed climate change awareness and road safety
- [Global Midwife Gap Hits 1m as Africa Bears Nearly Half the Shortfall - UNFPA](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-midwife-shortage-hits-1m-africa-most-affected/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The world faces a shortage of at least one million midwives, with Africa accounting for
- [Pharmacist Shortage Threatens Drug Oversight in Lagos Health System](https://africanhealthreport.com/pharmacist-shortage-weakens-drug-regulation-in-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A growing shortage of pharmacists in Lagos is weakening drug regulation systems, raising concerns over
- [Jigawa Targets 1.4m Children as Malaria Accounts for 66% of Hospital Visits](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-targets-1-4-million-children-as-malaria-drives-66-of-cases/): DUTSE, Nigeria – With malaria responsible for 66% of outpatient visits, the Jigawa State Government is targeting 1.4
- [Abuja Cancer Programme: 9 Projects Target System Gaps After 30 Months of Planning](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-rolls-out-9-cancer-projects-after-30-month-planning-phase/): ABUJA, Nigeria – After more than 30 months of planning, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has launched nine
- [WHO: Africa Faces 54% Health Workforce Gap as Shortfall Could Hit 6.28m by 2035](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-africa-faces-54-health-workforce-gap-as-shortfall-could-hit-6-28m-by-2035/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa is currently operating with just 46% of the health workforce it needs, leaving a
- [Tinubu’s Education Drive Deepens as FG, Katsina Unveil High-Tech Smart School](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-smart-school-tinubu-education-reforms/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s push toward a modern, technology-driven education system gained fresh momentum as the Federal Government
- [WHO Urges Calm After Suspected Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-hantavirus-cruise-ship-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization reassures the public that there is no cause for panic following
- [WHO Targets Skin Bleaching Surge with Global Behavioural Change Toolkit](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-skin-bleaching-toolkit-mercury-risks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization unveils a new behavioural insights toolkit to combat the rising use
- [Police Bust Kaduna Kidnap Ring, Arrest Six, Rescue Multiple Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-kidnappers-kaduna-rescue/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force records a major breakthrough in Kaduna State, arresting six suspected kidnappers
- [Nigeria Risks Losing Investors Over Delays - RMAFC Warns as CAC Expands AI Registration](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-business-registration-delays-investment-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria could lose critical investment opportunities if it fails to accelerate business registration processes, the
- [FG Eyes Gene Therapy Breakthrough: Nigeria Moves Toward CAR-T Cancer Treatment Revolution](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-car-t-cell-therapy-healthcare/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to adopt cutting-edge gene therapy, including Chimeric Antigen Receptor
- [“No Sex or Diet Can Stop It”: Expert Debunks Prostate Cancer Myths, Warns Nigerian Men](https://africanhealthreport.com/prostate-cancer-myths-nigeria-expert-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A leading urological surgeon, Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, has debunked widespread myths surrounding prostate cancer, warning
- [Rural Neglect Sparks Outcry: Ninzo Community Demands Doctors, Roads](https://africanhealthreport.com/ninzo-community-demands-hospital-roads-kaduna/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Residents of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State have intensified calls
- [Shadows Without Sentence: Nigeria Names Its Terror Financiers - But Where Are the Convictions?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-terror-financing-prosecution-gap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Seventeen years into a grinding insurgency that has reshaped lives and landscapes across Nigeria, the
- [Education Ministry Names Veteran Journalist Attah as Media Adviser](https://africanhealthreport.com/ikharo-attah-media-adviser-education-ministry/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education appoints veteran journalist Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media
- [Nigeria Bears 25m Schistosomiasis Cases Rural Women Worst Hit - Expert ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-schistosomiasis-25-million-hidden-cases-women-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria- Millions of Nigerians are believed to be living with schistosomiasis, with public health experts warning that
- [Lagos Traffic Gridlock as Schools Resume Third Term Unfolds](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-traffic-gridlock-as-schools-resume-third-term-unfolds/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Schools across Lagos State resumed on Monday for the third term of the academic year,
- [IBEDC Staff Kidnapped on Duty Along Ogun Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibedc-staff-kidnapped-ogun-highway/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company confirms the abduction of two staff members while on duty
- [Nigeria Demands Probe as Two Citizens Killed in South Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-investigation-killings-south-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria calls for full investigation and autopsy reports following the killing of two nationals in
- [FG Unveils Police Academy Expansion, Targets Training Overhaul](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-police-academy-expansion-ogun-campus/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government moves to strengthen police capacity with plans for a new southern campus
- [JAMB Elevates Four Directors, Bids Farewell to Retiring Staff](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-directors-appointments-retirement-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has appointed four new directors while honouring retiring senior
- [Lassa Fever Kills 191 as Outbreak Spreads Across 23 States](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-deaths-nigeria-outbreak/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s worsening Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 191 lives in 2026 as infections spread across
- [UNILAG Medical Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Salaries](https://africanhealthreport.com/unilag-medical-lecturers-indefinite-strike/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Medical and dental lecturers at the University of Lagos begin an indefinite strike over unpaid
- [Anambra Opens Agro Plant to End Food Waste, Boost Exports](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-opens-agro-plant-to-end-food-waste-boost-exports/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government says it is intensifying efforts to industrialise agriculture and expand food
- [Osun Trains Teachers to Fight Female Genital Mutilation in Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-teachers-fgm-prevention-training/): OSUN, Nigeria – Action Health Incorporated partners with the Osun State Government to train 45 secondary school teachers
- [FAAN Tightens Ebola Screening Across Nigeria’s International Airports](https://africanhealthreport.com/faan-ebola-screening-nigeria-airports/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has intensified Ebola surveillance and passenger screening
- [FCTA Enrols 1,500 Abuja Inmates in Free Health Insurance Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcta-health-insurance-abuja-inmates/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration launches a free health insurance and medical outreach programme for
- [NDLEA Smashes Nigerian -Mexican Drug Ring, Seizes N480bn Meth Lab](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-nigerian-mexican-drug-cartel-bust/): OGUN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has dismantled the largest clandestine methamphetamine laboratory
- [Kano Orders Schools Shut Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-schools-shut-eid-el-kabir/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government orders the temporary closure of all public and private primary and
- [Nigeria Launches First Drone Soccer League for Secondary Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-drone-soccer-league-students/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Naija Drone Soccer League, (NDSL) launches Nigeria’s first-ever competitive drone soccer league for senior
- [Nigeria Unveils $1bn Aviation Leasing Push to Cut Foreign Dependence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-aviation-leasing-financing-drive/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria moves to reduce dependence on foreign aircraft lessors after unveiling plans for a national
- [Africa Could Gain $668bn from Health Innovation - CDC Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-health-innovation-economic-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says Africa could generate an additional $668
- [Nigeria Pushes Non-Formal Education at Global London Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-non-formal-education-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa champions non-formal education and vocational skills development as
- [Lagos Launches Digital Platform to Improve Emergency Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-launches-digital-emergency-platform/): The Lagos State Government launches a digital emergency management platform aimed at improving coordination, faster deployment and real-time
- [Lagos Court Jails Drug Dealer Over Cocaine, Cannabis Offences](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-drug-dealer-jailed-cocaine-cannabis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A Federal High Court in Lagos sentences a 44-year-old drug dealer to two years imprisonment
- [WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Risk Remains High Across Central Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ebola-risk-central-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization warns that the risk posed by the deadly Ebola outbreak in
- [Ebonyi Suspends Head Teachers After Viral School Conditions Video](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-head-teachers-suspended-school-video/): EBONYI, Nigeria – The Ebonyi State Ministry of Education suspends two head teachers indefinitely following allegations of gross
- [Falana Drags South Africa to African Rights Court Over Killings](https://africanhealthreport.com/falana-south-africa-xenophobic-killings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana petitions the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- [WHO Unveils Haunting Memorial for Children Lost to Online Violence](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-online-violence-children-memorial/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization raises fresh alarm over the growing dangers children face online after
- [Lagos Bans Heavy Luggage on Public Buses from June 1](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-heavy-luggage-ban-on-buses/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority announces a statewide ban on the movement of goods
- [How Nigeria’s Deadly Shortcut Culture is Turning City Roads into Killing Fields](https://africanhealthreport.com/wrong-way-home-reckless-motorcycle-riders-nigeria-roads/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The screams came moments after the crash. A commercial motorcycle rider, trying to shave a
- [US Agency Backs 1,500 Telecom Sites Across West Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/ustda-west-africa-telecom-project/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Trade and Development Agency unveil plans to support the deployment of 1,500
- [UPDATE: Oyo Monarchs Demand Military Base After School Abductions](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-monarchs-demand-military-base/): OYO, Nigeria – Traditional rulers in Oyo State are demanding urgent federal intervention after gunmen abducted pupils and
- [Oil Prices Rise Despite Fresh US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations Progress](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-prices-rise-us-iran-talks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global oil prices climb above $111 per barrel despite renewed optimism surrounding nuclear negotiations between
- [Nigeria-US Airstrikes Kill 175 ISIS Fighters in Northeast Offensive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-airstrikes-kill-is-fighters/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Joint military operations by Nigeria and the United States have killed 175 Islamic State fighters
- [Ondo Doctors Threaten Strike Over Collapsing Health System](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-doctors-strike-healthcare-crisis/): ONDO, Nigeria – Medical doctors in Ondo State warn that the state’s healthcare system is nearing collapse as
- [US Issues Highest Ebola Travel Alert Across Four Nations](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-ebola-travel-alert-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State raises its highest travel advisory for three African countries
- [Ebola Crisis Deepens as WHO Warns Global Health Systems](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ebola-malaria-pandemic-warning/): Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization warns that a worsening Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, rising malaria cases
- [Pandemic Fears Dominate World Health Assembly as Nigeria Pushes Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/pandemic-fears-dominate-world-health-assembly-geneva/): GENEVA, Switzerland – Delegates at the World Health Assembly have intensified negotiations on pandemic preparedness and global healthcare
- [Lagos Detects Dangerous Toxic Waste Above WHO Safety Limits](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-detects-toxic-chemicals-above-who-safety-limits/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday uncovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals above World Health
- [Lagos Task Force Gets Bulletproof Gear Amid Rising Security Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/lsstf-donates-bulletproof-gear-lagos-task-force/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has donated bulletproof vests and ballistic helmets to the
- [Lagos Firefighters Save ₦118bn Assets from Devastating Infernos](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-saves-n118bn-properties-from-fire-outbreaks-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says emergency responders saved properties worth ₦118.32 billion from fire outbreaks
- [UPDATE: Horror in Oyo as Kidnapped Teacher Beheaded in Viral Terror Video](https://africanhealthreport.com/kidnapped-oyo-teacher-beheaded-by-bandits/): OYO, Nigeria – A kidnapped teacher from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo
- [Tinubu Education Reforms Slash Learning Crisis - Alausa Tells World Forum](https://africanhealthreport.com/alausa-showcases-tinubu-education-reforms-london/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Education minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa has declared that education reforms under President Bola Tinubu are
- [WHO Unveils Sweeping Global Climate, Health Survival Strategy](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-launches-global-climate-health-emergency-plan/): The World Health Organization has launched a major global strategy aimed at placing health at the centre of
- [WHO Honours Four Health Icons Transforming Global Disease Response Worldwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-honours-four-global-health-leaders-geneva/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has honoured four prominent global health leaders for their lifetime contributions
- [How Nigeria’s Cost-of-Living Crisis Is Driving a Deadly Addiction to Processed Foods](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-processed-food-economic-hardship-health-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – In the crowded markets of Abuja, at roadside food stalls and construction sites where survival
- [Nigerians Demand Lower Interest Rates Ahead of Key CBN Meeting](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerians-demand-interest-rate-cut-ahead-of-cbn-meeting/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria says 63.3 per cent of Nigerians want interest rates reduced
- [Dangote Expands Ethiopia Fertiliser Investment Beyond $4bn ](https://africanhealthreport.com/dangote-expands-ethiopia-investment-beyond-4-billion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Dangote Group has increased its investment commitment in Ethiopia from $2.5 billion to more than
- [Nigerian Troops, US Forces Kill Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Borno](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-troops-us-forces-kill-iswap-fighters-borno/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters says Nigerian troops working alongside the United States Africa Command have killed
- [CAPA Launches Lagos Campaign Against Child Sexual Abuse](https://africanhealthreport.com/capa-lagos-campaign-against-child-sexual-abuse/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Campaign Against Pedophilia Africa will host a public awareness forum in Lagos on May 22
- [Rotten Tomatoes in Nigerian Kitchens Pose ‘Silent Cancer Risk’- Doctor Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/white-patches-on-tomatoes-could-signal-liver-cancer-risk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Contaminated tomatoes sold across Nigerian markets may be exposing millions of households to dangerous toxins
- [Africa ‘Not Ready’ for Next Deadly Outbreak - Virologist Tomori Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-africa-unprepared-for-hantavirus-and-future-epidemics/): LAGOS, Nigeria – One of Africa’s leading virologists has warned that Nigeria and many countries across the continent
- [Processed Foods ‘Quietly Fueling Health Crisis in Nigeria - Wellness Advocate Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/processed-foods-fueling-health-risks-in-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A Nigerian wellness advocate has warned that the country is facing a growing public health
- [Oyo Police Probe Viral Kidnap Video as Rescue Hunt Intensifies](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-police-probe-viral-video-after-school-kidnappings/): OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command says it has launched a forensic investigation into a viral
- [Senate Erupts Over Mass School Abductions, Pushes State Police Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-pushes-state-police-after-school-abductions/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno
- [Lagos Raises Deadly Health Alarm Over Fungus-Infested Tomatoes](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-warns-against-deadly-spoiled-tomatoes/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents against consuming spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes,
- [NCDC Activates Emergency Surveillance as Ebola Threat Looms Near Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-activates-ebola-surveillance-across-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has intensified nationwide surveillance and emergency preparedness
- [Bauchi Governor Mourns Top Official Who Dies During 2026 Hajj](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-official-dies-during-2026-hajj-saudi-arabia/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed grief over the death of senior government official Shehu Yahaya
- [NAFDAC Clears BON Bread After Viral Two-Month Shelf-Life Scare](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-clears-bon-bread-over-viral-shelf-life-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has cleared BON Bread producers
- [WHO Declares Deadly DRC-Uganda Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-declares-drc-uganda-ebola-outbreak-emergency/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of
- [HEDA Launches Nationwide Flood Alert Campaign Ahead of Heavy Rainfall](https://africanhealthreport.com/heda-launches-nationwide-flood-preparedness-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, (HEDA) has unveiled a nationwide flood preparedness campaign
- [Tinubu Pushes Airbus Deal for Nigeria Aviation, Security Expansion](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-pushes-airbus-aviation-defence-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed a proposal by global aircraft manufacturer Airbus to establish
- [Obasanjo Reveals Diabetes Battle At 89, Shares Longevity Secrets](https://africanhealthreport.com/obasanjo-reveals-40-year-diabetes-battle-at-89/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he has lived with diabetes for more
- [UCH Doctors Shut Down Services After Brutal Emergency Ward Assault](https://africanhealthreport.com/uch-doctors-strike-after-emergency-ward-assault/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Association of Resident Doctors, University College Hospital has launched a warning strike after two
- [Stolen Future: Inside Northern Nigeria's Deepening Classroom Catastrophe](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-out-of-school-children-crisis/): Under the scorching heat of Kano’s Kurna Asabe district, 13-year-old Bashir weaves through traffic selling sachet water instead
- [Nigeria Faces Dangerous Dentist Shortage as Specialists Flee Abroad](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-faces-severe-dentist-orthodontist-shortage/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Smile360 Dental Specialists has raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening shortage of dentists and orthodontic specialists,
- [Africa CDC Calls Emergency Meeting Over Deadly Ebola Outbreak In DRC](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-raises-alarm-over-deadly-ebola-outbreak/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has convened an emergency regional coordination meeting
- [WHO Warns Nicotine Pouch Firms Aggressively Target Young People Globally](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-nicotine-pouch-brands-target-youths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has warned that nicotine pouch manufacturers are increasingly targeting adolescents and
- [Katsina Battles Deadly Meningitis Surge as Suspected Cases Hit 105](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-records-105-suspected-meningitis-cases/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State has placed hospitals and healthcare workers on emergency alert after recording 105 suspected
- [Gombe Strengthens UK Partnership to Boost Agriculture, Food Security Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-strengthens-uk-partnership-agricultural-growth/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships aimed at
- [Lagos Security Trust Fund Donates Vehicles, Bulletproof Gear to Police](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-security-trust-fund-donates-vehicles-police/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has donated operational vehicles, bulletproof vests and protective helmets
- [Lagos Food Hubs Generate Billions, Transform Food Distribution Across State](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-food-hubs-generate-3-8bn-agro-market-transactions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration says Lagos Fresh Food Hubs have generated more than ₦3.8 billion
- [Nigerian, US Troops Kill Senior Islamic State Commander In Lake Chad](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-us-troops-kill-islamic-state-commander/): KANO, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigerian and United States troops have carried out a joint
- [UNIDO Boosts Nigeria Rehabilitation Services with Advanced 3D Prosthetic Technology](https://africanhealthreport.com/unido-donates-3d-prosthetic-equipment-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and its Japanese partners donate advanced 3D prosthetic equipment
- [NEMA Launches Nationwide Flood Preparedness Campaign Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-warns-33-states-severe-flooding-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency launches a nationwide disaster preparedness campaign following forecasts that 33
- [Rivers Police Dismiss Five Officers Over Alleged Kidnapping Crimes](https://africanhealthreport.com/rivers-police-sack-five-officers-kidnapping-allegations/): RIVERS, Nigeria – The Rivers State Police Command dismisses five inspectors accused of robbery, kidnapping, extortion and conspiracy
- [Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads Fear Across Central African Region](https://africanhealthreport.com/deadly-ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-health-emergency/): KANO, Nigeria – Health authorities confirm a fresh Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, with at
- [Fresh Ogun Gas Leak Sickens Over 100 Students, Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fresh-ogun-gas-leak-sickens-over-100-students/): OGUN, Nigeria – A fresh gas leak in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, affected more than 100 students and
- [JAMB Begins 2026 Course, Institution Change Process Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-opens-2026-course-institution-change-process/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board announces the commencement of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation
- [EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged ₦36m Fraud Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-arraigns-blessing-ceo-over-36m-fraud/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigns social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing
- [Gunmen Abduct Oyo Principal, Students During School Invasion](https://africanhealthreport.com/gunmen-abduct-oyo-principal-students-school-attack/): OYO, Nigeria – Gunmen storm Oyo school, abduct principal and several terrified students Gunmen attack a secondary school
- [Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Tech, Skills ](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-disburses-n1-93bn-to-msmes-trains-thousands-for-jobs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the disbursement of N1.933 billion in loans and
- [UNICEF, Imo Partner to Tackle Maternal Malnutrition, Improve Child Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-imo-government-intensify-maternal-and-child-nutrition-efforts/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund, in partnership with the Imo State Government and supported by
- [Flooding Escalating into Ecological Crisis in Cross River, Gov. Otu Warns as NEMA Flags High-Risk LGAs](https://africanhealthreport.com/flooding-becoming-ecological-threat-in-cross-river-gov-otu-warns/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday raised concerns over recurring flood disasters affecting communities across Cross
- [IGP Pushes Tech-Driven Police Academy, Seeks TETFund Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/disu-seeks-tetfund-support-tech-driven-policing/): ABUJA – Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for sustained intervention from the Tertiary Education
- [Kano to Enrol 6,000 TB Patients in Health Insurance Scheme](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-enrols-6000-tb-patients-health-insurance/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has announced plans to enrol at least 6,000
- [NCDC Warns as Lassa Fever Deaths Rise Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-raises-alarm-rising-lassa-fever-deaths/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has raised alarm over rising deaths linked
- [Hypertension Now Rising Rapidly Among Young Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/rising-hypertension-young-nigerians-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A leading Nigerian cardiologist has warned that hypertension is increasingly affecting younger Nigerians, raising concerns
- [Lagos Expands Ferry Network With 50km Waterway Upgrade](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-completes-50km-waterway-upgrade-ferry-transport/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has completed more than 50 kilometres of channelisation works across major
- [FG Launches Northern CNG Corridor to Cut Transport Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-northern-cng-corridor-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria launches the Northern Corridor of its Compressed Natural Gas and
- [Lagos Disburses N1.93bn to MSMEs, Expands Jobs Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-msme-loans-jobs-programme/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed ₦1.933 billion in loans and grants to
- [Kwara Launches Digital Child Welfare Platform for Orphanages](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-digital-child-welfare-platform/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government unveils plans to modernise child welfare services through digital technology and
- [FG Launches Education Tracking System to Monitor Learners, Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-education-learner-tracking-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, unveils the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure initiative aimed at
- [Kano Council Immunises Nearly 70,000 Children Against Polio](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-polio-immunisation-70000-children/): KANO, Nigeria – Tarauni Local Government Area says it successfully immunises 69,820 children during the April round of
- [World Bank Draws Record $24bn Demand for $6bn Bond](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-record-demand-6bn-bond/): ABUJA, Nigeria – World Bank secures record-breaking investor demand for its new $6 billion 10-year benchmark bond, attracting
- [Beyond the Signboard: Inside Karu’s ‘General Hospital’ Where Residents Say Real Healthcare Still Feels Out of Reach](https://africanhealthreport.com/karu-general-hospital-healthcare-crisis-abuja/): KARU, Nigeria – In the rapidly growing border community between Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State, residents
- [Lagos Unveils New Specialist Hospitals, Medical Innovation Zone](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-specialist-hospitals-medical-innovation-zone/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government unveils an ambitious healthcare expansion plan featuring specialist hospitals, a university
- [Lagos Captures 6.47m Residents in Digital Identity Database](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-registers-residents-lag-id-database/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 6.47 million residents are now enrolled in its
- [Nigeria, Germany Sign Fresh Investment, Energy Cooperation Deal](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-germany-investment-cooperation-deal/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Germany conclude negotiations on a new bilateral cooperation framework aimed at expanding investment,
- [Nigeria Warns Fertiliser Crisis Threatens Africa’s Food Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fertiliser-crisis-food-security-africa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security warns that rising fertiliser prices and global
- [Benue Launches Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-launches-lenacapavir-hiv-prevention/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government launches Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, in a major effort
- [FG Begins Major Overhaul of Nigeria’s Rehabilitation System](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-overhaul-nigeria-rehabilitation-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and health stakeholders begin plans to overhaul
- [MSF Warns Funding Cuts Are Worsening Nigeria’s Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/msf-funding-cuts-nigeria-health-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières warns that deepening global funding cuts are pushing Nigeria’s fragile
- [UUTH Boss Begs Doctors to End Strike After EFCC Row](https://africanhealthreport.com/uuth-cmd-urges-end-to-doctors-strike/): UYO, Nigeria – The Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Ememabasi Bassey, appeals to
- [Nigeria Records 30 Polio Cases Despite Eradication Victory](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-records-30-variant-polio-cases/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 30 circulating variant poliovirus infections in 2026, six years after the World Health
- [Ogun Merges HIV, TB Care into Single Health System](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-integrates-hiv-tb-healthcare-system/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government begins integrating HIV, tuberculosis and infectious disease treatment into a unified
- [NDLEA Intercepts ₦10.4bn Canadian Cannabis at Lagos Port](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-seizes-canadian-cannabis-lagos-port/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seize 4,173.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis
- [COEASU Rejects FG Admission Waiver for Education Colleges](https://africanhealthreport.com/coeasu-rejects-admission-waiver-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union criticises the Federal Government’s admission exemption policy for
- [NUC Launches Fresh SPESSE Expansion with New 2029 Targets](https://africanhealthreport.com/nuc-expands-spesse-project-2029-targets/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice-Chancellors of six Nigerian universities sign new performance contracts with the National Universities Commission, formally
- [Mob Burns Doctor’s SUV Over False Kidnap Allegation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibadan-mob-attack-doctor-false-kidnap-claim/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command rescues a United States-based Nigerian doctor from a violent mob
- [Presidency Moves Security Chiefs to Oyo Kidnap Scene](https://africanhealthreport.com/presidency-security-chiefs-oyo-school-kidnap/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency has dispatched a high-powered security delegation to Oyo State following the abduction of
- [NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed in Water Purifiers](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drugs-hidden-water-purifiers/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted illicit drugs hidden inside
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 25 – 31 May 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-africa-health-development-stories-may-25-31-2026/): ✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s leading health and development stories reveal a continent navigating both persistent health challenges
- [SERAP Urges UN to Act on Nigeria’s Insecurity](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-un-action-nigeria-security-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called on United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres,
- [Nigeria Evacuates 3,108 Citizens as Sudan War Rages](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-evacuates-citizens-from-sudan-war/): ABUJA, Nigeria – At least 3,108 Nigerians have been evacuated from war-torn Sudan since conflict erupted in April
- [Kano Health Journalists Unite for Stronger Advocacy](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-journalists-unite-for-stronger-advocacy/): KANO, Nigeria – Health journalists in Kano State have launched a unified network aimed at strengthening public health
- [FUTO Student Dies After Alleged Assault Over ₦13,500](https://africanhealthreport.com/futo-students-arrested-undergraduate-death/): OWERRI, Nigeria –  The Imo State Police Command has arrested three students of the Federal University of Technology,
- [Ekiti Vows Crackdown on Female Genital Mutilation](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-fight-against-female-genital-mutilation/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM), warning
- [WHO Urges Nations to Lift Congo Ebola Travel Bans](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-congo-ebola-travel-bans/): BUNIA, DR Congo – The World Health Organization has warned that travel restrictions and border closures imposed over
- [Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 204 Despite Case Decline](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-deaths-204-case-decline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded a decline in new Lassa fever infections, but the disease has already
- [OAUTHC Doctors Threaten Action Over Welfare Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/oauthc-doctors-threaten-action-over-welfare-crisis/): ILE-IFE, Nigeria – Resident doctors at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, have issued a
- [Governors Weigh ₦100,000 Wage as Labour Pushes More](https://africanhealthreport.com/governors-weigh-%e2%82%a6100000-wage-as-labour-pushes-more/): LAGOS, Nigeria – State governors are considering a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000 as discussions intensify over
- [Cholera Kills 37 as Borno Cases Surpass 3,000](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-outbreak-kills-37-infects-3000-borno/): BORNO, Nigeria – A worsening cholera outbreak has claimed at least 37 lives and infected more than 3,000
- [Motorist Dies as SUV Somersaults on Lagos Expressway](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-dead-suv-crash-oshodi-apapa-expressway/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A motorist has died after a Honda Pilot Sports Utility Vehicle lost control and somersaulted
- [Lagos Sanitation Drive Gains Momentum Across Communities](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-sanitation-exercise-gains-public-support/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified environmental advocacy efforts following growing public participation in the
- [FG Dismisses Viral Scholarship Suspension Notice as Fake](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-ministry-of-education-denies-claims-that-scholarship-programmes-were-suspended-assuring-students-that-all-recognised-schemes-remain-active/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as false a viral social media notice claiming
- [Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Africa Faces Funding Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-mental-health-funding-gap-who-warning/): JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – African countries have renewed calls for greater investment in mental health services as nearly
- [WHO Sounds Alarm Over Nicotine Pouch Surge](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warning-nicotine-pouches-young-people/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that nicotine pouches are rapidly gaining popularity among
- [Kano Revamps Health Centres, Maternal Deaths Halve](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-healthcare-centres-maternal-mortality-decline/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has recorded a sharp decline in maternal mortality as the government intensifies investments
- [The Detox Myth: How Fruit Juices, Cleanses May Be Harming Your Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/hidden-health-risks-detox-drinks-fruit-juice/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Across Africa’s growing wellness culture, fruit juices and detox drinks have become symbols of beauty,
- [WHO Confirms First Ebola Survivor in Congo Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-first-ebola-survivor-congo-outbreak/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has confirmed the first officially recorded survivor in the ongoing Ebola
- [FG Unveils Massive ICT Boost for Colleges of Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-ict-support-colleges-education-japan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has concluded plans to distribute Information and Communication Technology equipment to 15
- [Lagos Warns Residents Against Illegal Refuse Disposal During Cleanup](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-illegal-waste-disposal-sanitation/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal waste disposal ahead of the
- [Nigeria Activates Emergency Preparedness as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Regionally](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-high-ebola-alert-lagos-fct/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Lagos State, the Federal Capital
- [Outrage Grows as NANS Demands Freedom for Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-protest-abducted-oyo-pupils-teachers/): OYO, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a solidarity protest over the continued
- [FG Hands Japanese ICT Equipment to 15 Colleges](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-hands-japanese-ict-equipment-to-15-colleges/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government will on 2 June hand over Information and Communication Technology (ICT) equipment
- [WHO Unveils DoxyPEP Strategy to Curb Rising STI Infections](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-unveils-doxypep-strategy-to-curb-rising-sti-infections/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has issued its first global recommendation on the use of doxycycline
- [Education Ministry Condemns Oyo, Borno School Kidnappings](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-ministry-oyo-borno-school-kidnappings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – FG vows stronger school protection after student abductions in Oyo, Borno The Federal Ministry of
- [NELFUND Warns Against AI-Generated Misinformation Targeting Student Loans](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-fake-student-allowance-suspension/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has debunked viral social media publications claiming that the Federal
- [South-West Under Siege: How Nigeria’s Safest Region Became the New Frontier for Terror](https://africanhealthreport.com/south-west-under-siege-how-nigerias-safest-region-became-the-new-frontier-for-terror/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The screams came just after the morning bell faded across Oriire Local Government Area of
- [Lagos Housing Scheme Benefits Over 20,000 Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-housing-scheme-20000-residents-benefit/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says more than 20,000 residents have benefited from its mortgage and
- [Foundation Warns Children Against Abuse, Bullying](https://africanhealthreport.com/foundation-warns-children-against-abuse-bullying/): LAGOS, Nigeria – An advocacy group, Edge Foundation, has launched a campaign in Lagos to educate children on
- [Tinubu Vows Rescue as Families Fear for Abducted Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-abducted-children-school-security-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has reassured families of abducted children that the Federal Government is intensifying
- [Oyo, Ogun, Kwara Race to Prevent Deadly Flood Disasters](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-ogun-kwara-flood-prevention-rainy-season/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Authorities in Oyo, Ogun and Kwara states are intensifying flood prevention measures ahead of the
- [NAPTIP Repatriates 12 Trafficking Victims from Ghana - Warns Against Fake Job Syndicates](https://africanhealthreport.com/naptip-repatriates-12-trafficking-victims-from-ghana/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has repatriated 12 victims of
- [Radda Unveils AI Schools, Backs Safe Education for Vulnerable Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-child-welfare-education-programmes/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Radda says the Katsina State Government is intensifying efforts to improve child welfare,
- [Education Minister Celebrates Children’s Day with Disability Advocate](https://africanhealthreport.com/alausa-childrens-day-dera-osadebe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration by hosting
- [NDLEA Uncovers Fake Death Claim After Suspect Jumps Court Bail](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-suspect-fake-death-arrest/): BENIN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency re-arrests a suspected drug trafficker allegedly declared dead by
- [Children Face Abuse, Poverty, Neglect Despite Protection Laws - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/stronger-child-rights-enforcement-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A child rights advocate has called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria’s Child’s Rights Act as
- [Eid on the Edge: Soaring Transport Fares Force Nigerians to Rethink Sallah Travel](https://africanhealthreport.com/eid-ul-adha-2026-nigeria-transport-fares-inflation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before sunrise at Abuja’s Kubwa motor park, passengers clutching bags and food flasks crowded around
- [Children’s Day in Nigeria: The Painful Reality Behind the Celebration](https://africanhealthreport.com/children-day-2026-unicef-state-of-nigerian-children/): (By Otamere Gladness, Oluwatobi Adu, and Oluwafunbi Bello) ABUJA, Nigeria – Every May 27, Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day
- [Borno Closes School After Abduction of 42 Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-school-closure-student-abduction/): BORNO, Nigeria – The Borno State Government temporarily closes and relocates Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, after suspected
- [Military Deploys Special Forces to Oyo After Kidnappings](https://africanhealthreport.com/military-special-forces-oyo-kidnappings/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters deploys special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State following recent
- [NCDC Dismisses Bitter Kola, Salt-water Claims Over Ebola Prevention](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncdc-fake-ebola-home-remedies-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention warns Nigerians against relying on unverified home
- [Police Arrest Six Suspects Over Ebonyi Monarch’s Murder](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-monarch-murder-six-arrested/): EBONYI, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Ebonyi State arrest six suspects linked to the
- [Nigeria’s Housing Deficit May Hit 28m - Lagos Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-housing-deficit-28-million/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government warns that Nigeria’s effective housing deficit could rise to nearly 28
- [Lagos Proposes Strict Tenancy Law to Protect Tenants from Exploitation](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tenancy-law-rent-hikes/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government unveils plans for a new tenancy law aimed at stopping arbitrary
- [Edo Police Deploy 6,000 Officers for Eid-el-Kabir Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-deploy-6000-eid-security/): EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command deploys 6,000 personnel across the state to strengthen security and
- [Charity Group Tackles Period Poverty for Vulnerable Schoolgirls](https://africanhealthreport.com/airc-sanitary-pads-period-poverty-girls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Immigrants Resources Centre intensifies efforts against period poverty by distributing menstrual hygiene products
- [Army Arrests Suspected Recruitment Fraudster Over N3.6m Scam](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-arrests-suspect-n3-6m-recruitment-scam/): TARABA, Nigeria – Troops of the Nigerian Army arrest a 51-year-old man accused of defrauding job seekers of
- [WHA79 Adopts Ambitious Decade-Long Plan to Curb Antimicrobial Resistance Globally](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-amr-strategy-2036/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Member States at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly adopt a new Global Action Plan on
- [African Leaders Push Cross-Border Pact to Eliminate Malaria, NTDS](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cross-border-malaria-ntd-pact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries and global health partners intensify efforts to eliminate malaria and neglected tropical diseases
- [Jigawa Seals Chinese Investment Pact to Transform Maigatari Border Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-china-maigatari-free-zone-deal/): JIGAWA, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government, on Monday signs a joint venture agreement with Shandong Hengtai Industrial
- [Lagos Raises Ebola Alert, Intensifies Airport Screening Against Deadly Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ebola-preparedness-no-case-recorded/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says no confirmed or suspected Ebola Virus Disease case exists in
- [After the Airstrikes: Inside the Nigeria-US Hunt That Killed ISWAP’s Shadow Commander —Fear of Bloody Revenge](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-us-airstrike-kills-iswap-commander-retaliation-fears/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Deep inside the marshlands of the Lake Chad Basin, where Nigeria’s insurgency war has dragged
- [Gates Foundation Commits $15m Emergency Funding as Ebola Crisis Deepens in Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/gates-foundation-releases-15-million-emergency-support-for-ebola-outbreak/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Gates Foundation has announced an emergency funding package of $15 million to support efforts
- [Ebola Response Funding May Exceed $300m - African Leaders Warn ](https://africanhealthreport.com/african-leaders-warn-ebola-outbreak-response-could-exceed-300-million/): KAMPALA, Uganda – African health leaders and international partners have warned that more than $300 million may be
- [Nigeria on High Ebola Alert as NCDC Activates Emergency Response Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-raises-ebola-alert-as-ncdc-activates-emergency-surveillance-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has activated nationwide emergency surveillance systems and placed health authorities on high alert following
- [NEMA Takes Flood Alert Campaign to Kebbi as Rainy Season Threat Grows](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-intensifies-flood-preparedness-campaign-in-kebbi-ahead-of-peak-rainy-season/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has intensified flood preparedness campaigns in Kebbi State amid
- [Windstorm Rips Through Six Sokoto Communities, Leaves Families Homeless](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-windstorm-destroys-homes-across-six-communities/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – Hundreds of residents across six communities in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State have
- [Children of the Dry Taps: How Kano’s Water Crisis Is Stealing Classrooms, Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-water-crisis-children-health-education/): KANO, Nigeria — Before sunrise each day across Kano metropolis, thousands of children begin exhausting journeys not to
- [Kano Police Bust Interstate Car Theft Syndicate, Recover Three Vehicles](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-police-bust-interstate-car-theft-syndicate/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Police Command says it has dismantled an interstate car theft syndicate and
- [Zaria Hospital Repairs 2,000 Fistula Cases in 27 Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/zaria-hospital-obstetric-fistula-cases/): ZARIA, Nigeria – The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital Fistula Centre says it has successfully repaired more than
- [Eid Rush Gridlock Hits Abuja-Kaduna Highway as FRSC Issues Diversion](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-abuja-kaduna-eid-traffic-gridlock/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps has advised motorists travelling along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway to use
- [NDLEA Arrests Chinese Woman With 31kg Synthetic Cannabis](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-chinese-woman-cannabis-arrest/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong,
- [Congo Suspends Bunia Flights as Ebola Crisis Deepens Across Borders](https://africanhealthreport.com/congo-suspends-bunia-flights-ebola-outbreak/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has suspended all passenger flights to
- [NRC Adds Extra Lagos-Ibadan Train Trips for Sallah Rush](https://africanhealthreport.com/nrc-extra-lagos-ibadan-train-trips-sallah/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Railway Corporation has increased train services on the Lagos-Ibadan corridor ahead of the
- [Kwara Rebuilds 100 Clinics, Hires 1,000 Health Workers](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-health-centres-health-workers-recruitment/): KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government says it has renovated 100 primary healthcare centres and recruited more
- [Gunmen Storm Kwara Prayer Ground, Kill Three Worshippers](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-prayer-ground-attack-abduction/): KWARA, Nigeria – Armed attackers have invaded a prayer ground in Kwara State, killing three worshippers and abducting
- [Lagos Pushes Hospitality Skills Investment for Youth Employment Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hospitality-skills-investment-youth-jobs/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has called for stronger investment in hospitality skills development as authorities
- [Army Warns Nigerians Over Fake Profiles Impersonating Top Military Chiefs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-fake-military-social-media-profiles/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has raised alarm over fraudulent social media accounts impersonating senior military officers,
- [NABTEB Extends Technical College Exam Registration Deadline Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nabteb-extends-technical-college-exam-registration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has extended the registration deadline for the 2026
- [Nigeria, UK Launch Skills Drive for Global Youth Jobs](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-uk-launch-skills-drive-for-global-youth-jobs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the United Kingdom have expanded a strategic partnership aimed at equipping young Nigerians
- [Nigeria, Singapore Deepen Collaboration to Improve Weather Forecasting, Aviation Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-singapore-deepen-collaboration-to-improve-weather-forecasting/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) has intensified efforts to modernize weather forecasting and aviation services
- [Kano Enrols HIV Patients, Prison Inmates in Health Insurance](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-insurance-hiv-inmates/): KANO, Nigeria -The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency says it has enrolled thousands of vulnerable residents, including
- [Barau Moves 53,000 Fertilizer Bags to Kano Farmers](https://africanhealthreport.com/barau-fertiliser-distribution-kano-farmers/): KANO, Nigeria – Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin has concluded plans to distribute 53,040 bags of fertilizer
- [Katsina Injects N6.1bn into Schools, Trains 28,000 Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-n6bn-school-grants-education-reforms/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has approved more than N6.1 billion in School Improvement Grants targeting
- [FG Says 2.1m Pregnant Women Now Access Antenatal Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-says-2-1m-pregnant-women-now-access-antenatal-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federal Government says more than 2.1 million pregnant women are now accessing antenatal care under
- [Nearly 750 Suspected Ebola Cases Trigger Regional Health Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-congo-ebola-cases-higher/): ABUJA, Nigeria- The World Health Organization, on Friday sounded a fresh alarm over the worsening Ebola outbreak in
- [Abia Cuts Debt by N141bn, Builds 414 Roads in Three Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/otti-abia-roads-health-debt-reduction/): ABIA, Nigeria- Governor Alex Otti says Abia State has reduced its debt burden by more than N141 billion
- [Nigeria Unveils First Fertiliser Manual in 14 Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-fertiliser-recommendation-manual-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria – Nigeria has launched its first national fertiliser recommendation manual in more than a
- [Lagos Targets Rising Lead Poisoning with New Safety Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-lead-poisoning-safety-plan/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Resolve to Save Lives and the Lagos State Government have launched a coordinated strategy to
- [Medical Scientists Protest Nigeria Health Reform Bills](https://africanhealthreport.com/medical-scientists-protest-health-reform-bills/): UYO, Nigeria – More than 1,000 members of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria in Akwa
- [Cross River Pushes Statewide Open Defecation-Free Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-open-defecation-free-wash-plan/): CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has validated a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene sustainability
- [UBEC Targets Textbook Gaps with New Tracking System](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-targets-textbook-gaps-with-new-tracking-system/): AUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission has launched a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s
- [Kano Receives 1,100 Nigerians Returning from Niger Republic](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-receives-nigerians-returning-from-niger-republic/): KANO, Nigeria – More than 1,100 Nigerian migrants have arrived in Kano State from the Niger Republic as
- [UN Races to Contain Deadly Congo Ebola Outbreak](https://africanhealthreport.com/un-congo-ebola-outbreak-response-2026/): NEW YORK – United Nations agencies have intensified emergency operations to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the
- [WHO Assembly Backs Precision Medicine Equity Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-precision-medicine-resolution-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Member states at the Seventy-Ninth World Health Assembly have adopted a landmark resolution aimed at
- [WHO Pushes Global Partnerships for Nursing Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-pushes-global-partnerships-for-nursing-growth/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization Academy has called for stronger global partnerships to improve nursing and
- [NSCDC Deploys 1,542 Officers for Edo Eid Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-edo-eid-security-deployment-2026/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 1,542 personnel across Edo State
- [Beyond the Cruise Ship: Why Nigeria May Not Be Ready for the Next Virus Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-hantavirus-preparedness-outbreak-risk/): LAGOS, Nigeria – When a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius killed at least three
- [‘Every Morning We Pray’: Nigerian Parents Fear Fresh School Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-parents-demand-school-security-rising-attacks/): (By Hussaini Ibrahim, Korede Abdullah, Oluwafunbi Bello, Oluwatobi Adu and Otamere Gladness) ABUJA, Nigeria – Parents across Nigeria
- [WHO Assembly Debates Global Health Reforms, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-assembly-health-reforms-climate-community-care/): GENEVA, Switzerland – Delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) intensified discussions on global health reforms, climate
- [Abia First Lady Distributes Fertilisers to Women Farmers Across 17 LGAs](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-first-lady-fertiliser-women-farmers/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has launched a fertiliser distribution programme
- [Lagos Seals Shop Over Adulterated Palm Oil, Warns Residents of Health Risks](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seals-shop-adulterated-palm-oil-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed a shop on Lagos Island over
- [Rot Beneath the Red: Nigeria’s Cheap ‘Ata Esha’ Tomatoes, Hidden Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-ata-esha-tomato-health-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before dawn breaks at Abuja’s crowded Utako Market, buyers already gather around baskets of soft,
- [Tinubu Appoints Professor Segun as New JAMB Registrar](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-appoints-segun-aina-new-jamb-registrar/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new
- [JAMB Releases 279 Withheld 2026 UTME Results After Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-releases-withheld-2026-utme-results/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released 279 additional results from the 2026 Unified
- [Nigeria, Italy Unveil Green Jobs Plan to Curb Youth Migration](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-italy-green-investment-youth-migration/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Italy have deepened bilateral ties with a new green investment and education partnership
- [Nigeria, China Deepen Tea Culture and Creative Economy Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-china-tea-creative-economy-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and China are exploring new partnerships to develop tea-based creative enterprises, expand agro-processing opportunities
- [FG Targets Food Security with Fertiliser Support for 20,160 Farmers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fertiliser-support-programme-farmers-nigeria/): MINNA, Nigeria – The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has launched a major fertilizer intervention programme targeting 20,160
- [Africa Faces Dangerous Blood Supply Gap as WHO Warns Millions Remain at Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-blood-shortage-who-world-blood-donor-day-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over persistent blood shortages across Africa,
- [After AHR Exposé: Police Crack Down on One-Way Driving at Abuja's NNPC Junction](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-crackdown-one-way-driving-nnpc-junction-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Police authorities have commenced enforcement operations against motorists driving against traffic at the busy NNPC
- [Edo Shuts Schools Over Kidnap Threat in Edo North](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-school-kidnap-threat-closure/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in
- [Nigeria Debunks Fake Diplomatic Letter to Liberia](https://africanhealthreport.com/fake-diplomatic-letter-liberia-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has disowned a purported diplomatic letter circulating online and allegedly sent to
- [A Pay Rise or Poverty Trap? Why Nigeria’s ₦100,000 Minimum Wage Debate Exposes a Deeper Economic Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-100000-minimum-wage-poverty-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian workers, payday no longer brings relief. Salaries that once covered rent,
- [WHO Warns Falling Vaccination Rates Raise Outbreak Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/immunization-coverage-decline-outbreak-risks/): GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over declining immunisation coverage in several countries,
- [Lagos Orders Ebola Precautions Despite No Confirmed Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-precaution-advisory-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos authorities have ordered hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and event centres to immediately strengthen hygiene and
- [Lagos Pushes for Federal Action on Cross-Border Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/industrial-pollution-control-lagos-federal-collaboration/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has called for stronger federal intervention to tackle industrial pollution spilling across state
- [Nigeria Hails IMF Endorsement of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/imf-economic-reforms-nigeria-tinubu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has welcomed a positive assessment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), describing
- [WHO Urges Uganda to Rethink Congo Border Closure](https://africanhealthreport.com/uganda-border-closure-ebola-who/): KAMPALA, Uganda – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Uganda to reconsider its decision to close its
- [Tinubu Unveils Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-preparedness-task-force-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and
- [Africa CDC Pushes Tougher Ebola Screening at Borders](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-screening-at-borders-africa-cdc/): ADDIS ABABA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on African governments
- [FG, Abia Rally Behind Organic Agriculture Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/organic-agriculture-nigeria-fg-abia/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and Abia State have renewed their commitment to expanding organic agriculture and
- [FG Launches Emergency Evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerians-evacuated-from-south-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has commenced the emergency repatriation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks
- [The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-silent-hepatitis-epidemic/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with hepatitis without knowing it. As stigma, poor awareness
- [TikTok Deploys AI Crackdown on Harmful Content in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/tiktok-ai-moderation-nigeria-videos-removed/): LAGOS, Nigeria – TikTok has intensified its use of artificial intelligence to detect and remove harmful content in
- [NECO Warns Nigerians Over Fake Exam Supervisor Portals](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-warns-fake-supervisor-portals-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has warned the public against fake online portals recruiting examination
- [Early Mental Health Warning Signs in Children Highlighted by Experts](https://africanhealthreport.com/child-mental-health-nigeria-early-warning-signs/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Mental health experts are warning that early detection of emotional and behavioural changes in
- [Lagos Police Dismiss School Attack Threat, Tighten Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-school-security-police-dismiss-threat/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged plan by bandits to
- [Nigeria, Denmark Seal Livestock Safety Pact](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-denmark-seal-livestock-safety-pact/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and Denmark have signed a new livestock safety pact aimed at strengthening food safety,
- [Unsafe Food Sickens 50m Nigerians Annually](https://africanhealthreport.com/unsafe-food-sickens-50m-nigerians-annually/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Unsafe food is causing nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths in Nigeria
- [150,000 Nigerians Enter Skills Training Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/150000-nigerians-enter-skills-training-drive/): LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 150,000 Nigerians are undergoing technical and vocational training under a sweeping Federal Government
- [Hepatitis Crisis Threatens Millions - Expert Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/hepatitis-crisis-threatens-millions-expert-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A leading pathologist and UK-based university lecturer has warned that Nigeria’s growing hepatitis crisis is
- [LAWMA Attack Sparks Prosecution Warning](https://africanhealthreport.com/lawma-attack-sparks-prosecution-warning/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned an attack on its enforcement officers during
- [Lagos Rail Extension Targets Airport Connectivity](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rail-extension-targets-airport-connectivity/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to extend the Lagos rail network to the domestic
- [Widow Abuse Violates Nigerian Law - Anambra Police Warn](https://africanhealthreport.com/widow-abuse-violates-nigerian-law-anambra-police-warn/): AWKA, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has strongly condemned the abuse and
- [Nigeria, EU Move to Boost Trade and Investment Relations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-eu-move-to-boost-trade-and-investment-relations/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria and the European Union will deepen economic cooperation at the 10th Nigeria-EU Business Forum
- [Lagos Government Strengthens Defences Against Emerging Cyber Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-government-strengthens-defences-against-emerging-cyber-threats/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government workers have received specialised cybersecurity training aimed at improving their ability to
- [Borno Denies Paying Ransom for 360 Abductees](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-denies-paying-ransom-for-360-abductees/): BORNO, Nigeria – The Borno State Government has dismissed claims that ransom was paid to secure the release
- [Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers’ Hideout After Victims’ Rescue](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-demolishes-kidnappers-hideout-after-victims-rescue/): OYO, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used by kidnappers to hold the
- [Cancer Survivors Need Stronger Support - NCS Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/cancer-survivors-need-stronger-support-ncs-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) is urging the Federal Government and key stakeholders to fully
- [FG Pays Verified Contractors, Targets Economic Recovery](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-pays-verified-contractors-targets-economic-recovery/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has approved and processed more than N700 billion in verified contractor payments
- [Kano Fire Incidents Claim 13 Lives, Destroy N144m Property](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-fire-incidents-claim-13-lives-destroy-n144m-property/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Fire Service recorded 58 fire incidents across the state in May 2026,
- [Invisible Frontliners: The Hidden Risks Behind Nigeria's Clean Streets](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-risks-facing-nigerias-environmental-workers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before dawn breaks across Abuja, thousands of environmental workers are already on the streets clearing
- [JAMB Mop-Up UTME 2026 Candidates Must Print Slips Before June 13 Exam](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-mop-up-utme-2026-candidates-must-print-slips-before-june-13-exam/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates eligible for the 2026 Mop-Up
- [Kano Screens 3,000 Couples before Mass Wedding Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-mass-wedding-screening-3000-couples/): KANO, Nigeria – Kano Mass Wedding Screening is set to begin across 24 local government areas as authorities
- [Ibadan Fire Destroys 16 Shops after Midnight Explosion](https://africanhealthreport.com/ibadan-fire-outbreak-destroys-shops/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Ibadan Fire Outbreak destroyed 16 lock-up shops at the NIPOST Shopping Complex in Dugbe after
- [Air Force Intensifies Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/air-force-search-abducted-oyo-pupils/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Air Force Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils has intensified as the Nigerian Air Force continues
- [Niger Launches Agency to Regulate Private Healthcare Standards](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-private-healthcare-agency-launch/): NIGER, Nigeria – Niger Private Healthcare Agency has been established by the Niger State Government in a move
- [Charged for Change: Can Electric Keke Riders Power Abuja’s Transport Future?](https://africanhealthreport.com/electric-keke-riders-transforming-abuja-transport/): ABUJA, Nigeria – As fuel prices continue to squeeze household incomes and transport operators across Nigeria, a quiet
- [Court Stops FCCPC Loan App Rules, Fintech Operators Relief](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-stops-fccpc-loan-app-rules/): ABUJA, Nigeria – FCCPC Loan App Rules have been temporarily suspended after a Federal High Court order halted
- [NANS Launches Probe into Abandoned TETFund Projects Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/nans-launches-probe-into-abandoned-tetfund-projects-nationwide/): ABUJA, Nigeria – TETFund Projects Probe has been launched by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) following
- [MTN Opens Data Billing Review Amid Growing Subscriber Complaints](https://africanhealthreport.com/mtn-data-billing-review-transparency-subscribers/): LAGOS, Nigeria – MTN Data Billing Review has been launched by MTN Nigeria as the telecommunications giant seeks
- [Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Kill Kidnappers During Gun Battle](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-rescue-adelabus-sister-kidnappers-killed/): OYO, Nigeria – Police Rescue Adelabu’s Sister and her twin sons after a fierce gun battle with suspected
- [Has CNG Reduced Transport Costs in Abuja? Drivers Respond](https://africanhealthreport.com/has-cng-reduced-transport-costs-in-abuja-drivers-respond/): (By Oluwatobi Adu and Otamere Gladness) ABUJA, Nigeria – When the Federal Government removed fuel subsidies in 2023,
- [AI-Powered Fake News Threatens National Security - Group Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/ai-powered-fake-news-threatens-national-security-group-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Grassroots Mobilisation Initiative (GMI) has warned that the growing misuse of artificial intelligence to
- [Ebola Alert: LAWMA Tightens Medical Waste Management Protocols Across Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-alert-lawma-tightens-medical-waste-management-protocols-across-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has placed healthcare facilities and licensed medical waste operators
- [Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspects Linked to Edo Murder Case](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-police-arrest-two-suspects-linked-to-edo-murder-case/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly
- [Lagos Launches N2.5m Tree Prize to Tackle Urban Heat](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-launches-n2-5m-tree-prize-to-tackle-urban-heat/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced a N2.5 million prize for residents participating in a
- [Resident Doctors Threaten Industrial Action Over Rising Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/resident-doctors-threaten-industrial-action-over-rising-attacks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned that it may embark on industrial
- [Education Ministry Trains State Monitors for TVET Expansion](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-ministry-trains-state-monitors-for-tvet-expansion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has begun a two-day training programme for State Project Monitoring
- [58,187 Candidates Sit 2026 NECO Common Entrance Exam Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/58-187-candidates-sit-2026-neco-common-entrance-exam/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A total of 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on
- [Abuja at the Crossroads: Why the World's Biggest Health Security Summit Matters to Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/antimicrobial-resistance-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When a routine infection no longer responds to treatment, the consequences can be devastating. Last
- [OAU at 65: TETFund Hails University’s Legacy, Says Research Key to Nigeria’s Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/oau-65-tetfund-echono-research-innovation/): ILE-IFE, Osun State – The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has lauded
- [Africa Gets $220m Boost Against Ebola Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-gets-220m-boost-against-ebola-threat/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Pandemic Fund has approved an emergency financing package worth $220.6 million to strengthen
- [EFCC Jails Lagos Fraudster 12 Years Over ₦64m Scam](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-jails-lagos-fraudster-over-n64m-scam/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a 12-year prison sentence against a
- [Africa Launches $518m Ebola Plan Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-who-518-million-ebola-preparedness-plan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African health authorities have launched an ambitious $518 million continental preparedness and response plan aimed
- [World Environment Day: Abia Mobilises Residents Against Floods, Climate Change Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-environment-day-abia-mobilises-residents-against-floods-climate-change-threats/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has called on residents to play active roles in combating climate
- [FG Opens 2026 Textbook Ranking Exercise, Orders Publishers to Resubmit Books Under New Education Policy](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-opens-2026-textbook-ranking-exercise-orders-publishers-to-resubmit-books-under-new-education-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has announced the commencement of submissions for
- [FCDO, WRAHP Train Northern CSOs to Combat Sexual Abuse, Harassment](https://africanhealthreport.com/fcdo-wrahp-train-northern-csos-to-combat-sexual-abuse-harassment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP)
- [Kano Orthopaedic Hospital Receives State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Equipment](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-orthopaedic-hospital-receives-state-of-the-art-diagnostic-equipment/): KANO, Nigeria – The NNPC Foundation has donated a cutting-edge 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to
- [Caribbean Nation Targets Trade, Direct Flights with Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/grenada-visa-free-access-nigerians-investment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Grenada has approved visa-free access for Nigerians in a move aimed at strengthening trade, tourism,
- [Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/fomwan-40-years-climate-health-community-care/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has marked its
- [Nigerians Can Now Sell Excess Solar Power to the Grid](https://africanhealthreport.com/nerc-net-billing-solar-energy-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a groundbreaking net billing framework that allows
- [Lagos Cracks Down on Street Begging, Rescues 45 Vulnerable Persons](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rescues-beggars-destitute-persons/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle street begging and homelessness, rescuing 45
- [Children Under Five Face Highest Risk from Contaminated Food - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-food-safety-risks-children-under-five/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that children under the age of five are
- [New Malaria Agency Moves Closer as Senate Approves Bill](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-bill-national-agency-malaria-elimination/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Malaria
- [Kremlin-Backed Super-App Disappears from App Store](https://africanhealthreport.com/apple-removes-russia-max-app/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Russia’s government-backed messaging and services platform, Max, has disappeared from Apple’s App Store, dealing a
- [Electricity Regulator Approves Relief Package After Grid Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/nerc-compensation-band-a-electricity-customers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band
- [Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services](https://africanhealthreport.com/ltr-nigeria-tb-leprosy-health-data-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in health
- [Senate Orders NOA to Lead Campaign Against Social Decay](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-noa-rising-indiscipline-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has called for urgent national action to tackle rising indiscipline among Nigerians, warning
- [Justice at Last as Court Condemns Owo Attackers to Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/owo-church-attack-convicts-sentenced-death/): AKURE, Nigeria – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has hailed the conviction and death sentence handed to four
- [Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-surgeon-freed-doctors-suspend-strike/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, has announced the release of kidnapped orthopaedic
- [Nigeria Tightens Borders, Surveillance Against Ebola Threat](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-activates-ebola-preparedness-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has heightened nationwide preparedness measures against the possible entry of the Bundibugyo
- [Security Forces Launch Hunt for Abducted Zamfara Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/bandits-abduct-zamfara-polytechnic-students/): ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a coordinated rescue mission after suspected bandits abducted several students of
- [Edo Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Body of Abducted Woman](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-police-recover-body-abducted-woman/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the decomposing body
- [Oyo Police Race to Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Children After Abduction](https://africanhealthreport.com/adelabu-sister-twin-sons-kidnapped-oyo/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of the younger sister
- [WHO Warns AI Risks Could Undermine Global Health Policies](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ai-governance-health-policy-framework/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen governance frameworks for artificial intelligence
- [Gunmen Abduct Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/adelabu-sister-twin-sons-abducted-ibadan/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Armed gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister
- [FG Unveils Digital Dashboard to Transform Basic Education Oversight](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-digital-dashboard-basic-education-monitoring/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has delivered a digital monitoring dashboard to the Federal Capital Territory Universal
- [Teacher Shortage Looms as NCCE Sounds National Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/ncce-teacher-education-crisis-nigeria-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has warned that Nigeria risks a severe
- [Nigeria Faces Health Funding Threat as Donor Support Shrinks](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-funding-public-health-gains-donor-cuts/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading public health stakeholders have called for urgent domestic financing reforms to sustain decades
- [Lagos Targets 10,000 Residents for Skills Training, Business Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-train-10000-residents-digital-business-skills/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to train 10,000 residents in technology, health, construction,
- [FCT Launches Drive to Vaccinate 1.5m Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-vaccination-1-5-million-children-mnchw/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) has concluded arrangements to vaccinate more
- [Healthcare Leaders Seek Reforms, Investment at Expo](https://africanhealthreport.com/stakeholders-seek-healthcare-reforms-lagos-expo/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Healthcare stakeholders have called for urgent reforms, increased investment and stronger collaboration to address systemic
- [Lagos Teachers March Over Oyo School Abductions](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-teachers-protest-oyo-school-abductions/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Hundreds of teachers in Lagos State on Tuesday marched to the Lagos State House of
- [Enugu Teachers Protest, Demand Rescue of Kidnapped Pupils](https://africanhealthreport.com/enugu-teachers-protest-abducted-oyo-pupils/): ENUGU, Nigeria – Teachers in Enugu State on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest demanding the immediate rescue of
- [Japan Boosts Nigeria Teacher Training with ICT Donation](https://africanhealthreport.com/japan-donates-ict-equipment-nigeria-teacher-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has received information and communication technology (ICT) equipment donated by
- [Scalpel Of Death: The Surgery That Promised Healing — And the Questions That Followed a Young Woman's Final Days](https://africanhealthreport.com/scalpel-of-death-medical-negligence-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – When Blessing Okolie walked into a Lagos hospital for surgery to remove fibroids, her family
- [World Bank, Japan Unveil $20m Minerals Growth Plan](https://africanhealthreport.com/world-bank-japan-critical-minerals-fund-rise-plus/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank Group and the Japanese Government have launched two major initiatives designed to
- [False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-debunk-bandit-rumours-arrest-15/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports of a bandit invasion in parts
- [WHO Pushes Self-Help Tools to Tackle Mental Health Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-self-help-guide-mental-health-care/): GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new implementation guide to help countries expand access
- [Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-gbv-cases-survivors-justice-2025/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded 6,753 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, with 2,460 survivors securing
- [INEC Opens Accreditation Portal for Osun Governorship Election Coverage](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-media-accreditation-osun-governorship-election-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – INEC has opened its online media accreditation portal for journalists and media organisations seeking to
- [“I Thought It Was Just Celebration — Then I Nearly Died,” - Says Diabetic Survivor](https://africanhealthreport.com/diabetic-man-near-death-sallah-health-scare/): KADUNA, Nigeria – A 46-year-old Kaduna resident living with diabetes has shared his near-death experience after excessive eating
- [Nigeria Backs Sierra Leone’s Digital University Admission Reform](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-supports-sierra-leone-university-admission-reform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pledged technical support to Sierra Leone as
- [NEMA Urges Gombe Residents to Relocate as Flood Risks Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nema-warns-gombe-residents-relocate-flood-risks/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents living in flood-prone communities across Gombe
- [Oyo Teachers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Kidnappings](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-teachers-indefinite-strike-abductions/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Public school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike following the continued captivity
- [Lagos Tightens Ebola Surveillance at MMIA](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ebola-surveillance-mmia/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified disease surveillance and preparedness measures at the Murtala Muhammed
- [US Cuts HIV Funding to South Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-cuts-hiv-funding-south-africa/): PRETORIA – The United States government has announced plans to phase out HIV funding support to South Africa,
- [FG Releases Outbreak Funds to States](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-outbreak-funds-states/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has released outbreak preparedness funds to states to strengthen surveillance, emergency response
- [Methane Leak Shuts Ogun School, Students Relocated](https://africanhealthreport.com/methane-leak-ogun-school-relocation/): IJEBU-ODE, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar
- [Kano Faces Tuberculosis Drug, Testing Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/tuberculosis-drug-shortage-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – The Society for Child Support and Economic Empowerment has warned that shortages of tuberculosis medicines
- [NUT Raises Alarm Over Rising School Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/school-insecurity-nigeria-nut-warning/): JALINGO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Union of Teachers has warned that worsening insecurity across Nigeria is threatening the
- [Police Arrest Two Over Suspected Diazepam Trafficking](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-two-over-suspected-diazepam-trafficking/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspects linked to the alleged trafficking of
- [Health Workers’ Salary Delays Threaten Healthcare Delivery](https://africanhealthreport.com/health-workers-salary-delays-cross-river/): CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State Advocacy Team for Tuberculosis Elimination has intensified calls for urgent
- [Nigeria Records Surge in Voluntary Blood Donations](https://africanhealthreport.com/voluntary-blood-donations-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is witnessing a significant increase in voluntary blood donations as health authorities intensify efforts
- [Australia Detects H5 Bird Flu for First Time](https://africanhealthreport.com/h5-bird-flu-australia/): Australia has confirmed its first detection of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu strain, marking the first time
- [Gombe Hospital Appeals Over Unclaimed Accident Victim](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-unclaimed-accident-victim/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the
- [Police Debunk Kabba-Okene Road Kidnap Claim](https://africanhealthreport.com/kabba-okene-road-kidnap-claim/): KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Police Command has dismissed social media reports alleging that passengers were kidnapped
- [Nigeria Considers Tough Response to South Africa Xenophobia](https://africanhealthreport.com/south-africa-xenophobia-nigeria-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Government is considering stronger measures, including possible sanctions against South African businesses operating
- [Lagos Residents Raise Alarm Over Mounting Waste](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-crisis-health-concerns/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Residents across several communities in Lagos State have expressed growing concern over increasing piles of
- [Africa Warns Against Delaying Climate Commitments](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-climate-action-cop31-finance/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change has urged governments to accelerate climate action
- [Kogi Grants Free Insurance for Sickle Cell Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-health-insurance-sickle-cell-patients-kogi/): KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Government has approved free health insurance coverage for people living with sickle
- [Ogun Commissions Pharma-Grade Warehouse to Strengthen Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-pharma-grade-warehouse-medicine-distribution/): OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Pharma-Grade Central Warehouse designed to improve medicine
- [Fathers Drive Maternal Health Gains in Bauchi](https://africanhealthreport.com/f4h-initiative-maternal-child-healthcare/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Fathers for Good Health (F4H) initiative is helping to improve maternal and child healthcare
- [Katsina Unveils Solar Schools, Enterprise Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-solar-schools-361-wards/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has approved the installation of solar-powered lighting in Tsangaya schools across
- [No Deaths in Polaris Bank Fire - Officials](https://africanhealthreport.com/polaris-bank-fire-no-deaths/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Polaris Bank and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have dismissed reports claiming that
- [Lagos Repatriates 226 Beggars After Statewide Sweep](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-repatriates-226-beggars/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to return 226 beggars arrested during a statewide
- [Ebola Outbreak Nears 900 Cases Across Two Nations](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-outbreak-nears-900-cases/): DR- Congo – The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has
- [Enugu Warns Over Fake Augmentin Circulation](https://africanhealthreport.com/counterfeit-augmentin-health-alert-enugu/): The Enugu State Ministry of Health has issued a public health alert over the alleged circulation of counterfeit
- [Foundation Awards 2,600 Scholarships to Address Shortage of Medical Specialists](https://africanhealthreport.com/merck-foundation-2600-scholarships-medical-specialists-africa-asia/): DUBAI, UAE – More than 2,600 healthcare workers from 52 countries have received specialist medical training through Merck
- [Swipha Donation Strengthens Kano's Malaria Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/swipha-anti-malaria-donation-kano/): KANO, Nigeria – Swipha Pharma Nigeria Limited has donated anti-malaria medicines worth N500,000 to the Kano State Drugs
- [Fidson Donates Theatre Pharmacy to FMC Asaba](https://africanhealthreport.com/fidson-theatre-pharmacy-fmc-asaba/): ASABA, Nigeria – Fidson Healthcare Plc has donated a multi-million-naira theatre pharmacy to the Federal Medical Centre Asaba
- [FG Launches STRAWN Project to Strengthen Cancer Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-strawn-project-to-strengthen-cancer-care/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched Project STRAWN, a workforce-readiness initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s radiotherapy
- [Civic Disengagement and Vote Buying Threaten Democracy](https://africanhealthreport.com/civic-disengagement-vote-buying-democracy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Search for Common Ground have warned that
- [Ebola Response Delays Could Triple Outbreak Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-response-delays-outbreak-costs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have warned that delays in containing the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the
- [Africa CDC Accreditation Boosts Health Sovereignty Efforts](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-accreditation-health-sovereignty/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has secured accreditation as an Implementing Entity
- [Ogun HIV Treatment Reaches 30,000 Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-hiv-treatment-30000-residents/): OGUN, Nigeria – Governor Dapo Abiodun says more than 30,000 residents living with HIV in Ogun State are
- [Merit-Based Vice-Chancellor Appointments Essential - Echono](https://africanhealthreport.com/merit-based-vice-chancellor-appointments-echono/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has called for
- [Petrol Imports Jump 59.5% Despite Rising Local Refining Output - NMDPRA](https://africanhealthreport.com/petrol-imports-rise-59-5-as-crude-supply-to-nigerian-refineries-falls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 59.5 per cent in May 2026 despite increasing output from
- [Ogun Police Arrest 30 Suspected Cultists, Foil Initiation Ceremony in Isara-Remo](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-police-arrest-30-suspected-cultists/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have disrupted a suspected cult initiation exercise in
- [AI Boom May Force Apple to Raise iPhone Prices - Cook Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/cook-warns-ai-chip-shortage-could-push-up-iphone-prices/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Outgoing Tim Cook has warned that soaring demand for memory chips driven by the artificial
- [Shell Appoints Aiboni as First Nigerian EVP, Country Chair](https://africanhealthreport.com/shell-appoints-elohor-aiboni-as-first-nigerian-executive-vice-president-country-chair/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global energy giant has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for
- [Governors Renew Push for State Police, Back Electricity Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/governors-renew-demand-for-state-police/): ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors have renewed their commitment to the creation of state police and the ongoing
- [LASUTH Strike Sparks Warning of Wider Healthcare Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasuth-strike-healthcare-disruption/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos State branch, has warned that the ongoing warning strike by
- [UNILAG Probes Water Safety After Illness Reports](https://africanhealthreport.com/unilag-water-safety-public-health-students/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The University of Lagos has launched an investigation into allegations of water contamination in some
- [161m Nigerians Lack Safe Water - SCI Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-water-crisis-children/): ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 161 million Nigerians continue to rely on contaminated water sources, exposing millions of
- [JAMB Opens Access to Original UTME Slips](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-original-utme-result-slip-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the
- [IG Orders Crime Offensive in Kano](https://africanhealthreport.com/intelligence-led-policing-kano/): KANO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a tougher crackdown on crime in Kano State, directing
- [WHO Expands Digital Mental Health in Crises](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-digital-mental-health-crisis-support/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is accelerating the use of digital mental health tools in
- [FG Launches Cancer Support Fund for Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cancer-support-fund/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled a Cancer Support Fund worth N50 million to help vulnerable
- [Nigeria Launches Digital TV Revolution](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-digital-switch-over-launch/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has formally launched its long-delayed Digital Switch Over programme, a landmark initiative expected to
- [Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Jumps 256%](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-current-account-surplus-q1-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s current account surplus surged by 255.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2026,
- [Bayelsa Races to Avert 2026 Floods](https://africanhealthreport.com/bayelsa-flood-control-2026/): YENAGOA, Nigeria – Bayelsa State has launched a large-scale flood control campaign across Yenagoa and surrounding communities as
- [Bandit Attacks Displace Thousands in Sokoto](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-bandit-attacks-mass-displacement/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – Thousands of residents have fled their homes in Sokoto State following a wave of attacks
- [Customs Intercepts N12.7bn Drugs, Cannabis](https://africanhealthreport.com/apapa-port-seizure-drugs-cannabis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted
- [One Lost SIM, One Frozen Life: The Hidden Cost of Nigeria’s Digital Banking Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/lost-sim-frozen-life-nigeria-digital-banking/): ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerians, a mobile phone number is no longer just a tool for
- [Ogun Prepares for Expanded Healthcare Fund](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-bhcpf-2-healthcare-rollout/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Ogun State has intensified preparations for the rollout of BHCPF 2.0, an expanded healthcare financing
- [Insecurity: Katsina Bans Fuel Sales, Motorcycles, POS ](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-anti-bandit-measures/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State has banned the sales of fuel in jerrycans, the use of motorcycles and
- [FG Denies Cyberattack on Education Platform](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-data-platform-nemis-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports of a cyberattack on the Nigeria Education
- [Lagos Youths Receive N200m SME Lifeline](https://africanhealthreport.com/omoekoh-sme-grants-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 5,000 young entrepreneurs and innovators gathered in Lagos on Monday as community platform
- [Anambra Varsity Fires Five Over Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/coou-staff-dismissal-misconduct/): AWKA, Nigeria – The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) has dismissed five staff members, including two
- [ Experts Push to Sustain Child Survival Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/sarmaan-project-child-survival-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts and policymakers have called for the institutionalisation of the SARMAAN project, warning that
- [Nigeria Moves to End Diagnostic Dependence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-diagnostic-manufacturing/): LAGOS, Nigeria – With nearly 99 per cent of medical devices imported, Nigeria is moving to localise diagnostic
- [Nigeria Bets on Power to Save Lives](https://africanhealthreport.com/hospital-power-supply-nigeria-2027/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria is targeting uninterrupted electricity in at least 30 per cent of its health facilities
- [Army Rescues General’s Wife from Bandits](https://africanhealthreport.com/operation-clean-sweep-iii-katsina-rescue/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued the wife of a retired
- [Leaders Push to Finalise Pandemic Agreement](https://africanhealthreport.com/finalise-pandemic-agreement-who/): GENEVA, Switzerland – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom
- [WHO Targets Better Maternal Care for NCDs](https://africanhealthreport.com/maternal-care-for-chronic-diseases-who/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) is stepping up efforts to improve maternal care for chronic
- [Women’s Academic Achievements Inspire Global Conversation](https://africanhealthreport.com/womens-academic-achievements-viral-conversation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A viral social media thread celebrating women’s academic achievements has sparked a global wave of
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 8 - 14th June 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-africa-health-development-stories-june-8-14-2026/): ✍️ Editor’s Note The second week of June underscored Africa’s growing health security challenges and the urgent need
- [Lagos Launches Ebola Prevention Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ebola-outbreak-prevention-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched Operation Lagos BioShield, a statewide campaign aimed at strengthening
- [NDLEA Seizes Drugs in Multi-State Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-crackdown-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its campaign against illicit trafficking, recording
- [NASU Demands Equal University Allowances](https://africanhealthreport.com/nasu-equal-university-allowances/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has renewed calls for equal
- [Gas Prices Rise as Seplat Boosts Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/cooking-gas-prices-seplat-supply-relief/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian households grappling with soaring cooking gas prices may soon see relief as increased domestic
- [NYSC Suspends Niger Camp Orientation Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nysc-niger-orientation-camp-suspension/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has temporarily suspended the 2026 Batch B Stream I
- [Plateau Ebola Preparedness: State on Alert](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-ebola-outbreak-preparedness/): JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State says it is nearly fully prepared to respond to any Ebola outbreak, with
- [Boko Haram Attack Burns Borno School](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-attack-borno-school-burnt-chibok/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno
- [Adichie Accuses Hospital Over Son’s Death Probe](https://africanhealthreport.com/euracare-son-death-probe-adichie-hospital/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos of frustrating
- [Katsina Seeks Support for Breast Cancer Fight](https://africanhealthreport.com/breast-cancer-screening-katsina-radda-support/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has called on philanthropists, development partners and private organisations to support
- [Retired General Dies in Bandits’ Captivity](https://africanhealthreport.com/rabe-abubakar-death-bandits-captivity-katsina/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while
- [De Lyon à Lagos: L’approche Une Seule Santé peut-elle empêcher la prochaine pandémie en Afrique?](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-health-sommet-nigeria-preparation-pandemie/): LAGOS, Nigeria – La prochaine pandémie pourrait ne pas commencer dans une salle d’hôpital. Elle pourrait émerger d’une
- [From Lyon to Lagos: Can One Health Stop Africa's Next Pandemic?](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-health-summit-nigeria-pandemic-preparedness/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The next pandemic may not begin in a hospital ward. It could emerge from a
- [Nigeria Urged to Declare TB Emergency Over Stock-Outs](https://africanhealthreport.com/tuberculosis-stock-out-nigeria-emergency-call-nepwhan/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) urges the Federal Government to
- [Africa CDC Urges Cooperation in Ebola Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-outbreak-africa-cdc-border-closure-warning/): ADDIS ABABA – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns that border closures and
- [WHO Pushes Greener Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-greener-pharmaceutical-manufacturing-reforms/): GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying global efforts to cut carbon emissions in pharmaceutical production
- [Reintegration: Nigeria Supports Repatriated Citizens from South Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-returnees-reintegration-fg-support-south-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government calls for nationwide support as it begins reintegrating 258 Nigerians recently repatriated
- [Trading Degrees for Survival: Why Nigerian Youths Still Need Education in a Changing Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/trading-degrees-for-survival-nigerian-youths-education/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Bent over the exposed engine of a vehicle in a busy mechanic workshop in Kubwa,
- [Tinubu Renames Kaduna Institute After Yar’Adua](https://africanhealthreport.com/general-shehu-musa-yaradua-university-tinubu-kaduna/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the completed Institute of Petroleum Studies in
- [Democracy Day: Tinubu Defends Reforms, Security Gains](https://africanhealthreport.com/democracy-day-tinubu-defends-reforms-security-gains/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s next democratic milestone must be the delivery of economic prosperity
- [Drug Abuse: Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat Mobilise Lagos Youths](https://africanhealthreport.com/drug-abuse-sanwo-olu-hamzat-mobilise-lagos-youths/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State First Lady Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday urges young people to take the
- [FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday to Mark 2026 Democracy Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-declares-june-12-public-holiday-democracy-day-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday in commemoration of
- [Senate Rejects Peace Deals with Bandits, Orders Crackdown on Criminals Using TikTok](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-rejects-bandit-peace-deals-tiktok-crackdown/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Senate has urged state governments to discontinue negotiations and peace agreements with terrorists and
- [Court Sentences Five Terrorism Convicts to 25 Years Over Niger School Attack](https://africanhealthreport.com/court-jails-five-terrorism-convicts-niger-school-attack/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men to 25 years’ imprisonment each
- [Kwara Intensifies Maternal Health Campaign to Reduce Deaths Among Mothers, Newborns](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-maternal-health-campaign-reduce-newborn-deaths/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to reduce maternal and newborn mortality through
- [Nigeria Unveils New HIV Strategy to Reduce Donor Dependence](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-launches-hiv-strategic-plan-2026-2030/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030, unveiling
- [UNICEF Warns Insecurity, Threaten Children’s Right to Play, Learn](https://africanhealthreport.com/unicef-warns-insecurity-threaten-childrens-right-to-play-learn/): LAGOS, Nigeria – UNICEF has raised concerns over worsening insecurity, school kidnappings and overcrowded learning environments in Nigeria,
- [North-West Governors Adopt Strategy to Tackle Child Poverty](https://africanhealthreport.com/north-west-governors-child-poverty-social-protection-strategy/): Governors from Nigeria’s North-West region have adopted a new strategy aimed at reducing child poverty and strengthening social
- [TETFund Awards N7.5bn Research Grants to 174 Teams Under 2025 NRF Cycle](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-awards-n7-5bn-research-grants-2025-nrf-cycle/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has awarded N7.5 billion in grants to 174 research
- [Igboho Offers Private Security Support For Oyo Schools After Kidnappings](https://africanhealthreport.com/sunday-igboho-offers-security-support-oyo-schools/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has offered to deploy personnel
- [JUST IN: Reps Passes State Police Bill, Advances Policing Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/house-passes-state-police-bill-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has passed the State Police Bill, marking a major step toward
- [Grounded by Crisis: Can Airbus Rescue Nigeria’s Aviation Industry?](https://africanhealthreport.com/airbus-nigeria-aviation-industry-debt-fuel-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Every day, thousands of Nigerians walk into airport terminals expecting a routine journey. Many leave
- [Lagos Unveils 10 New Waste Trucks to Boost Sanitation](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-waste-management-compactor-trucks/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has strengthened its waste management infrastructure with the deployment of 10
- [NMA Blasts FG Over Healthcare Funding, Doctor Exodus](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-healthcare-crisis-nma/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has accused the Federal Government of failing
- [Gombe, UNICEF Deploy N1bn Therapeutic Food Against Malnutrition](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-child-malnutrition-unicef/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The Gombe State Government and UNICEF have intensified efforts to combat child malnutrition with the
- [EU Deepens Kano Partnership with Youth, Development Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/eu-kano-partnership-youth-development/): KANO, Nigeria – The European Union and its development partners have strengthened cooperation with Kano State through a
- [Health Advocates Push Mandatory Genotype Screening Before Marriage](https://africanhealthreport.com/genotype-screening-before-marriage/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Health advocates have renewed calls for mandatory genotype screening before marriage, warning that stronger preventive
- [Security Forces Rescue Kidnap Victims, Arrest Suspect in Ekiti](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-kidnap-victims-rescued/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – A joint security operation involving the police, military, Amotekun Corps and local vigilantes has rescued
- [Oyo Doctors Offer Free Care for Abducted Pupils After Release](https://africanhealthreport.com/abducted-oyo-pupils-medical-support/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State chapter of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has pledged
- [Customs Intensifies Awareness Campaign Ahead of Green Tax Rollout](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-customs-begins-green-tax-awareness-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified nationwide sensitisation efforts ahead of the implementation of the
- [When States Must Protect Themselves](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-security-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – From villages abandoned to bandits to highways stalked by kidnappers, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has left
- [Ship Attack Slows Strait of Hormuz Traffic](https://africanhealthreport.com/strait-of-hormuz-traffic-slows/): DUBAI – Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply over the weekend after a vessel was
- [Nigeria Gears Up for Global Transparency Test](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-eiti-validation-readiness/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria says it is fully prepared for the upcoming global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)
- [BAT Axes 9,000 Jobs in Global Shake-Up](https://africanhealthreport.com/bat-job-cuts-global-restructuring/): LONDON – British American Tobacco (BAT) announced plans on Monday to eliminate 5,500 jobs and outsource another 3,500
- [NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Foodborne Diseases](https://africanhealthreport.com/nafdac-foodborne-diseases-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned that foodborne diseases
- [FG Unveils Education Database for 32m Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-dnemis-education-platform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government will launch the Digital National Education Information Management System (DNEMIS) on Wednesday
- [Gunmen Raid Borno School, Abduct Students During NECO Exam](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-school-attack-neco-students-abducted/): BORNO, Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters stormed a secondary school
- [Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty for Kidnappers](https://africanhealthreport.com/oshiomhole-death-penalty-kidnappers/): AUCHI, Nigeria – Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and
- [ NUJ Seeks Insurance Cover After Road Crash](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-journalists-insurance-scheme/): LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has urged the state government
- [FG Bars Motorcycles from Coastal Highway](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-calabar-highway-ban-motorcycles/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Works has banned commercial motorcycles and tricycles from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal
- [NELFUND Slams Universities Over Fee Refund Delays](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-slams-universities-over-fee-refund-delays/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned tertiary institutions accused of delaying or refusing
- [Kogi Teacher Dies Days After Alleged Assault by Pupil’s Father](https://africanhealthreport.com/kogi-teacher-dies-after-school-assault/): KOGI, Nigeria – The death of a primary school teacher in Kogi State has sparked outrage after police
- [Gombe Hospital Rejects Kidney Removal Allegation, Cites Medical Evidence](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-hospital-denies-kidney-removal-caesarean/): GOMBE, Nigeria – The management of the State Specialist Hospital in Gombe has denied allegations that doctors removed
- [Tomato Prices Set to Ease as New Harvest Boosts Supply](https://africanhealthreport.com/tomato-prices-fall-august-wet-season-harvest/): KADUNA, Nigeria – Nigerians could begin to experience relief from soaring tomato prices from August as fresh wet-season
- [NSCDC Moves Against Illegal Security Firms in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/nscdc-fct-crackdown-illegal-private-security-companies/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has launched a fresh crackdown on illegal
- [Nigeria Seeks Chinese Expertise in Traditional Medicine Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-china-traditional-medicine-research-health-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is deepening its health partnership with China as it seeks to strengthen traditional medicine
- [NDLEA Arrests Businesswoman, Seizes N12.3bn Cannabis in Major Lagos Drug Bust](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-businesswoman-cocaine-seizes-n12-3bn-cannabis-lagos-port/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 38-year-old businesswoman at Lagos’ Murtala
- [JAMB, Rite Foods to Award ₦35m to Seven Outstanding Undergraduates](https://africanhealthreport.com/jamb-rite-foods-award-top-students-35-million/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will honour
- [Troops Kill Two Lakurawa Fighters, Recover Weapons in Kebbi Ambush](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-kill-lakurawa-terrorists-kebbi/): KEBBI, Nigeria – Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (Northwest) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two suspected
- [France Heatwave Claims 1,000 Excess Deaths as Elderly Bear Brunt](https://africanhealthreport.com/france-heatwave-claims-1000-excess-deaths-as-elderly-bear-brunt/): PARIS, France – French health authorities have reported approximately 1,000 excess deaths linked to the recent record-breaking heatwave
- [LASTMA Launches Toll-Free Hotline to Improve Emergency Response in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/lastma-launches-3367-toll-free-hotline-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has introduced a new toll-free emergency short code,
- [National Security: Army Graduates 8,000 New Soldiers ](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerian-army-graduates-8000-soldiers-osogbo/): OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army on Saturday graduated 8,000 newly trained soldiers from the Depot Nigerian Army
- [Waiting for Cholera in Nigeria's Forgotten IDP Camps](https://africanhealthreport.com/cholera-risk-kuchingoro-idp-camp-abuja/): … Inside an Abuja displacement camp where leaking shelters, empty clinics and contaminated surroundings are pushing vulnerable families
- [Planned TCN Maintenance to Trigger Blackout in Kano, Katsina, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/tcn-sunday-blackout-kano-katsina-jigawa-bauchi-yobe/): KANO, Nigeria – Residents and businesses in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Bauchi and Yobe states will experience temporary power
- [Oyo Police Debunk ‘Pastor Gunrunner’ Claim, Warn Against Misinformation Over School Abduction](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-police-debunk-pastor-arrest-oriire-kidnap/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that a pastor was arrested for
- [Katsina Secures Up to $8m for Women Project](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-women-project-world-bank/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Katsina State is set to receive between $6 million and $8 million in fresh World
- [Osun LGs Donate Patrol Vehicles to Security Agencies, Strengthen Community Safety](https://africanhealthreport.com/osun-algon-donates-patrol-vehicles-security-agencies/): OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State has distributed additional operational
- [Abia Cracks Down on Environmental Offenders, 50 Convicted ](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-convicts-50-sanitation-offenders-umuahia/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has intensified its environmental sanitation enforcement campaign, leading to the arrest
- [Sanwo-Olu Orders Lagos-Badagry Demolitions](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-badagry-demolition-sanwo-olu/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of all illegal structures erected on the median
- [Police Rescue Victims, Arrest 88 in Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/operation-kosaye-lagos-ogun/): IPERU-REMO, Nigeria – A joint police operation across Lagos and Ogun states has rescued five kidnap victims, arrested
- [Nigeria, China Expand Traditional Medicine Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-china-traditional-medicine-research/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with China on traditional medicine research after the Federal Government
- [ Red Cross Donates Medicines to Sokoto Clinics](https://africanhealthreport.com/sokoto-medical-supplies-icrc/): SOKOTO, Nigeria – The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Nigerian Red Cross Society have donated
- [Kalu Says State Police Funding Is Guaranteed](https://africanhealthreport.com/state-police-funding-benjamin-kalu/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says funding will not prevent the establishment of state police as
- [Lagos Moves to Demolish Distressed Buildings](https://africanhealthreport.com/alakija-building-collapse-lagos-demolition/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it will demolish structurally defective buildings across the state following
- [UNIOSUN Student Death Trings Healthcare Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/uniosun-student-death-healthcare-review/): IFETEDO, Nigeria – Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an immediate review of healthcare services across campuses of Osun
- [Tinubu Launches Office to Lead Digital Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-digital-health-office/): ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a National Health Technology and Data Analytics
- [Army Targets 28,000 New Troops in Security Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-recruitment-2026/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of
- [Adamawa Nutrition Drive Reaches 36,727 Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/adamawa-child-malnutrition-screening/): YOLA, Nigeria – large-scale nutrition outreach programme in Adamawa State has screened more than 36,000 children for malnutrition,
- [Africa Sounds Alarm Over Rural NCD Care Gap](https://africanhealthreport.com/rural-ncd-care-africa/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have warned that millions of people living with severe noncommunicable diseases in
- [NECO Releases BECE Results, Schedules Resit Exams](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-bece-results-resit-dates/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Examinations Council has released the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination results for 186,291
- [Police Dismiss Viral Security Alert in Anambra](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-security-alert-police/): ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media alert claiming that a
- [Radda Expands Water Projects Across Katsina](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-water-projects-radda/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has pledged to expand access to clean water across the
- [Lagos Building Collapse Kills One, Traps Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-building-collapse-alakija/): LAGOS, Nigeria – A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos on Thursday, killing one
- [ UNICEF Warns Lagos Against Future Shocks](https://africanhealthreport.com/adaptive-social-protection-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – UNICEF has warned that economic shocks, climate disasters and health emergencies are pushing vulnerable families
- [Education Ministry Voids FUTO Aide Appointments](https://africanhealthreport.com/futo-appointments-controversy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology,
- [Taraba Bets on Climate University Future](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-climate-university-tsu-tasca/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Taraba State has secured federal approval for a specialised university focused on climate change, agriculture,
- [Zulum Orders Closure of Bama IDP Camp](https://africanhealthreport.com/bama-idp-camp-closure-zulum/): BORNO, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered the immediate closure of the Bama Internally
- [Trailer Crashes into Hospital Wall in Umuahia](https://africanhealthreport.com/umuahia-trailer-crash-hospital-wall/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – A trailer carrying iron rods crashed into the perimeter wall of the Federal Medical Centre
- [Ebola Case in France Sparks Surveillance Push](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-cross-border-surveillance-france/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s leading public health agency has called for stronger international surveillance and cross-border cooperation after
- [Africa Urges Action on Vaccine Coverage Gaps](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-vaccine-coverage-gaps/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have called for stronger domestic financing and political commitment to immunisation programmes,
- [They Came Back with Nothing ](https://africanhealthreport.com/they-came-back-with-nothing-nigerian-returned-migrants/): KANO, Nigeria – They survived war in Yemen, detention in Libya and failed journeys across North Africa, only
- [Kwara Magistrates Declare Indefinite Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-magistrates-strike/): KWARA, Nigeria – Magistrates in Kwara State have announced an indefinite strike beginning July 2 over unpaid allowances,
- [US Lawmaker Backs Nigeria State Police Bill](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-lawmaker-backs-state-police-bill/): ABUJA, Nigeria – United States Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed the Nigerian Senate’s approval of the state police
- [Lagos Intensifies Ebola Awareness Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-ebola-awareness-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its Ebola awareness campaign and urged residents of Eti-Osa,
- [FRSC Announces Lagos-Ibadan Traffic Diversion](https://africanhealthreport.com/frsc-lagos-ibadan-traffic-diversion/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Motorists travelling towards Ibadan on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will face temporary traffic diversions from Thursday
- [Katsina Commits ₦1.7bn to Nutrition Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-nutrition-programme-healthcare/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has committed ₦1.7 billion to nutrition interventions and announced
- [OOUTH Doctors Suspend Warning Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/oouth-doctors-strike-suspended-ogun/): OGUN, Nigeria – Resident doctors at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu have suspended their 10-day
- [Nigeria Joins Push Against EU Methane Rules](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-joins-push-against-eu-methane-rules/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Major energy exporters including Nigeria, the United States and Qatar are urging the European Union
- [ Ondo, Jhpiego Expand Maternal Health Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/ondo-jhpiego-expand-maternal-health-partnership/): ONDO, Nigeria – Jhpiego Global and the Ondo State Government are expanding efforts to reduce maternal mortality through
- [Malaria Consortium, eGov Expand Digital Health Partnership Across Africa](https://africanhealthreport.com/malaria-consortium-egov-push-digital-revolution-to-transform-african-healthcare/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Digital technology is increasingly becoming the backbone of healthcare delivery in Africa as Malaria Consortium
- [FCT Targets Millions of Children in Major Anti-Parasite Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-seeks-stakeholder-support-for-2026-schistosomiasis-drug-campaign/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has intensified preparations for the 2026 Schistosomiasis Mass Administration of
- [Women Run Healthcare but Rarely Lead It - EWAH Raises Alarm](https://africanhealthreport.com/women-in-healthcare-leadership/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Organisers of the Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare (EWAH) Awards have raised concerns over the continued
- [NDLEA Warns International Drug Cartels After Forest Laboratory Discovery](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-mexican-national-dismantles-meth-laboratory-hidden-in-oyo-forest/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Mexican national and four Nigerian
- [One Feared Dead as Emergency Teams Search for Survivors](https://africanhealthreport.com/rescue-operations-continue-after-three-storey-building-collapse-in-port-harcourt/): PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – Rescue agencies continued emergency operations on Wednesday after a three-storey building under construction collapsed
- [FG Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-pushes-for-greater-inclusion-of-women-in-diplomacy-and-foreign-policy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting greater participation of women in diplomacy
- [COVID-19 Legacy Shields Nigeria From Future Outbreaks -  NACA ](https://africanhealthreport.com/naca-says-covid-19-investments-have-strengthened-nigerias-future-outbreak-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s investments during the COVID-19 pandemic have evolved into a powerful defence system against future
- [Global Energy Inequality Deepens as 655m People Remain Without Electricity - UN ](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-energy-inequality-deepens-as-655m-people-remain-without-electricity-un/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Despite significant progress in renewable energy and electricity generation worldwide, an estimated 655 million people
- [When Citizens Begin Powering the National Grid](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-solar-buy-back-policy-electricity-crisis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – For decades, Nigerians waited for electricity to come from the national grid. Today, millions are
- [Nigeria Invests ₦217bn in Medical Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-medical-education-investment-precision-medicine/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government says it has committed more than ₦217 billion to strengthen medical education
- [Kwara Trains Supervisors to Strengthen Primary Healthcare](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-primary-healthcare-training-supervisors/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has launched a statewide training programme for frontline health supervisors across
- [Police Arrest Fake NDLEA Operatives in Abia](https://africanhealthreport.com/police-arrest-fake-ndlea-operatives-abia/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Police Command has arrested two men accused of impersonating officials of the
- [Lagos Expands Innovation With 90 Research Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-innovation-projects-fibre-network/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it is funding about 90 research and development projects and
- [Abia Begins Okada Ban Enforcement](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-okada-ban-enforcement/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has commenced full enforcement of its commercial motorcycle ban in designated
- [Gas Distributors Demand Faster Gas Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gas-access-distributors/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s gas distributors have called for urgent and coordinated action to expand domestic gas access,
- [Red Cross Warns Over Europe Heatwave](https://africanhealthreport.com/europe-heatwave-red-cross-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has warned that the intense
- [Nigeria’s First Lady Calls for Widows’ Protection](https://africanhealthreport.com/remi-tinubu-widows-protection/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger legal protections, economic support and
- [Edo Validates Digital Gender Violence Policy](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-technology-facilitated-gender-violence-policy/): EDO, Nigeria – Stakeholders in Edo State have validated a draft policy framework aimed at tackling technology-facilitated gender-based
- [Nigeria Named Among Top Gas Flaring Nations](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-gas-flaring-world-bank/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Global gas flaring increased for the third consecutive year in 2025, with Nigeria remaining among
- [African Nations Prepare for TB Vaccines](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-tb-vaccines-preparations/): ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries are accelerating preparations for the future rollout of new tuberculosis vaccines as health
- [WHO Pushes Wider Newborn Screening](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-newborn-screening-birth-defects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has called on countries to urgently expand newborn screening programmes, warning
- [Kano Shuts Two Health Colleges](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-health-colleges-shutdown/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has shut down two private health training institutions in Nasarawa Local
- [Police Assure Safety After Mushin Explosion](https://africanhealthreport.com/mushin-explosion-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and traders that the Shoe Materials Market
- [Lagos Joins Global Net-Zero Coalition](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-net-zero-coalition/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State, on Monday joined the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest alliance of subnational governments
- [US Launches Premium Visa Service](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-premium-visa-service/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has introduced a premium visa appointment service that allows
- [Benue Records Fresh Lassa Fever Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-lassa-fever-death/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria has died from
- [NDLEA Urges Addicts to Seek Help](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-drug-addiction-help/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians battling drug addiction to seek professional
- [Navy Seizes 63,000 Litres of Illegal Diesel](https://africanhealthreport.com/navy-seizes-illegal-diesel-rivers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has seized more than 63,000 litres of suspected illegally refined diesel during
- [Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others](https://africanhealthreport.com/yoga-benefits-hypertension-risk/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Regular yoga practice can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other
- [Foundations Reach 200 Heart Surgeries](https://africanhealthreport.com/200-heart-surgeries-nigeria/): LAGOS, Nigeria – No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through a partnership between the
- [LAUTECH Doctors Demand Training Fund Release](https://africanhealthreport.com/lautech-doctors-training-fund/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, have urged Oyo
- [Gunmen Kill Ex-OGTV Broadcaster in Abeokuta](https://africanhealthreport.com/ex-ogtv-broadcaster-killed-abeokuta/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Suspected gunmen have killed a former Ogun State Television employee, Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known
- [Ebonyi Floods Destroy Farms, Shops](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebonyi-floods-destroy-farms-shops/): EBONYI, Nigeria – Farmers and traders in Ebonyi State have appealed for urgent government intervention after floods and
- [LASEMA Records Zero Deaths in Emergencies](https://africanhealthreport.com/lasema-zero-fatalities-emergencies-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it recorded zero fatalities while responding to
- [Lagos Seizes 278 Okadas in Crackdown](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-okada-crackdown-278-motorcycles/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit during the weekend impounded 278 commercial motorcycles
- [Lagos Launches Task Force Against Waste Dumping](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-task-force-waste-dumping/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a special task force to combat illegal waste dumping
- [Group Seeks Special Courts for Terror Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/special-courts-terror-cases-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Foundation for Ethical Society and Cultural Awareness (FESCA) has called on the Federal Government
- [Abia Police Arrest 15 Over Vehicle Violations](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-police-arrest-vehicle-violations/): ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects, impounded 15 vehicles and charged nine
- [SERAP Demands N110bn Refund from Lawmakers](https://africanhealthreport.com/serap-demands-n110bn-refund-from-lawmakers/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the leadership of the National Assembly
- [When Malaria Meets the End of Aid](https://africanhealthreport.com/when-malaria-meets-the-end-of-aid/): KANO, Nigeria – As international aid pipelines narrow and global health priorities shift, Nigeria is confronting a question
- [UNICAL Refunds NELFUND Loans to 1,089 Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/unical-nelfund-refunds-1089-students/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The UNICAL NELFUND refunds programme has reimbursed tuition payments to 1,089 students, while another 2,090
- [TETFund Opens National Research Fair to Nigerian Innovators](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-2026-national-research-fair-ai-robotics-innovators/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has opened participation for its 2026 National Research Fair
- [Academy Urges Action on Maternal Mortality](https://africanhealthreport.com/maternal-mortality-nigeria-academy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The maternal mortality in Nigeria crisis remains unacceptable and requires urgent action alongside stronger epidemic
- [El-Rufai's Wife Warns of Healthcare Intimidation](https://africanhealthreport.com/healthcare-intimidation-nigeria-el-rufai/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Healthcare intimidation in Nigeria could deepen the country’s medical workforce crisis if doctors are targeted
- [Only 5% of Fevers Are Malaria](https://africanhealthreport.com/malaria-diagnosis-lagos-fever/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Only five per cent of patients presenting with fever in Lagos are confirmed to have
- [Africa CDC Warns Ebola Cases Outpace Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-ebola-response-drc/): NAIROBI, Kenya – The Africa CDC Ebola response has recorded important gains in containing the Ebola outbreak in
- [Nigeria Suspends US Visa Application Centres](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-visa-application-us-centres-suspended/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria visa application process in the United States has changed after the Nigeria Immigration
- [Senate Approves ₦404bn Police Trust Fund](https://africanhealthreport.com/senate-approves-nigeria-police-trust-fund-404bn/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has approved ₦404.07 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, endorsing the agency’s
- [Reps Advance Nigeria Nutrition Council Bill](https://africanhealthreport.com/reps-advance-nigeria-nutrition-council-bill/): ABUJA, Nigeria – A bill seeking to establish the Nigeria Nutrition Council has passed second reading in the
- [Kebbi Defends School Closures Over Bandit Threats](https://africanhealthreport.com/kebbi-school-closures-bandit-threats/): KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi school closures in communities affected by banditry will remain in place until authorities
- [UBEC Releases ₦100bn Education Grants to States](https://africanhealthreport.com/ubec-education-grants-states-fct-100bn/): ABUJA, Nigeria – UBEC education grants worth more than ₦100 billion have been released to states and the
- [Nigeria Links Education to Digital Identity Drive](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-digital-identity-education-nimc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria digital identity reforms are set to gain momentum through deeper collaboration between the Federal
- [WHO Reports 600 Ebola Deaths in DR Congo as Uganda Confirms Cross-Border Cases](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-ebola-outbreak-dr-congo-uganda-cases/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the
- [Ebola Death Toll Hits 600 in DR Congo as WHO Backs Trial of Experimental Treatments](https://africanhealthreport.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-600-deaths-experimental-treatment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed 600 lives,
- [Ogun Expands Emergency Ambulance Network, Urges Residents to Use 24-Hour Response Service](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-expands-emergency-ambulance-services/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has urged residents to make greater use of its emergency ambulance
- [Lagos Handover Rescued Mother, Child to Plateau Government](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rescues-pregnant-woman-delivers-baby/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has rescued a pregnant woman found unconscious on a roadside, provided
- [Lagos Screens 50,000 Public School Pupils for Vision, Hearing Problems](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-vision-hearing-screening-public-school-pupils/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Thousands of public primary school pupils in Lagos will undergo free vision and hearing screening
- [Nigeria Sets New Standards for Public Schools, Mandates Perimeter Fences, Solar Power](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-sets-new-standards-for-public-schools-mandates-perimeter-fences-solar-power/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has introduced new minimum infrastructure standards for public basic
- [UN Recognises Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights Issue](https://africanhealthreport.com/neglected-tropical-diseases-human-rights/): GENEVA – The neglected tropical diseases human rights agenda has received a major global boost after the United
- [Kaduna Distributes Medical Supplies to 255 PHCs](https://africanhealthreport.com/kaduna-phc-medical-supplies/): KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna PHC medical supplies programme has begun as the Kaduna State Government distributes essential
- [NiMet, University Partner on AI Climate Innovation](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-ai-partnership-climate-innovation/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NiMet AI partnership is set to strengthen climate research and digital agriculture after the
- [LASCOPA Inspects 663 Shops, Seizes Unsafe Products](https://africanhealthreport.com/lascopa-inspections-fake-products-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The LASCOPA inspections have uncovered widespread violations of consumer protection laws after the Lagos State
- [AI Boom Drives Record Global Intangible Investment](https://africanhealthreport.com/ai-investment-global-intangible-assets/): GENEVA – AI investment is driving global spending on software, research, data and other intangible assets to a
- [Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-prices-us-strikes-iran/): LONDON – Oil prices climb to their highest level in two weeks after fresh United States military strikes
- [Otti Opens Smart School, Warns Against Extortion](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogbor-central-smart-school-abia/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria –  Ogbor Central Smart School has been inaugurated by Abia State Governor Alex Otti, who warns
- [FG Transfers Recovered Assets to Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/recovered-assets-for-schools-nigeria/): FG Transfers Recovered Assets to Schools   ABUJA, Nigeria – Recovered assets for schools are being redirected to
- [ Medical Academics Issue 21-Day Strike Notice](https://africanhealthreport.com/namda-strike-21-day-ultimatum/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NAMDA strike could begin nationwide if the Federal Government fails to resolve outstanding salary
- [Nigeria Advances Lassa Fever Vaccine Research](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-vaccine-research-nigeria/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – Lassa fever vaccine development has received a major boost as Nigerian researchers launch a study
- [Expert Backs Senate on Boko Haram Programme](https://africanhealthreport.com/boko-haram-rehabilitation-programme-senate/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Boko Haram rehabilitation programme should be abolished, security expert Dr Steve Okwori says, backing
- [Almajiri Commission Defends 2026 Budget Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/almajiri-commission-2026-budget-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Almajiri Commission 2026 budget has come under public scrutiny, prompting the National Commission for
- [Peace on Paper, Fear on the Ground: Has Nigeria's Deradicalisation Strategy Made the Country Safer?](https://africanhealthreport.com/operation-safe-corridor-nigeria-deradicalisation-security-analysis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Nearly a decade after Nigeria launched one of Africa’s most ambitious deradicalisation and reintegration programmes
- [FG Launches First Manu-Tech Innovation Pod](https://africanhealthreport.com/manu-tech-innovation-pod-abia/): UMUDIKE, Nigeria – Manu-Tech Innovation Pod has been launched by the Federal Government at the Michael Okpara University
- [FG Orders Kuramo Lagoon Dredging](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-orders-kuramo-lagoon-dredging/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Kuramo Lagoon dredging has been ordered by the Federal Government as part of efforts to
- [ FG Launches Tsetse Fly Surveillance](https://africanhealthreport.com/tsetse-fly-surveillance-akwa-ibom/): UYO, Nigeria – Tsetse fly surveillance has begun in Akwa Ibom State as the Federal Government intensifies efforts
- [NiMet Trains Climate-Smart Farming Experts](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-climate-smart-farming-training/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Climate-smart farming is receiving a boost as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) launches a 10-day
- [NIMC Enrols 136m Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-identity-number-136-million-enrolment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – National Identity Number enrollment has surpassed 136 million as the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)
- [FCT Teachers Demand Merit-Based Promotion](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-teachers-promotion-protest-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – FCT teachers’ promotion dominates protests in Abuja as members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers
- [Nigeria, Holy See Mark 50 Years](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-holy-see-relations-50-years/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria Holy See relations enter a new chapter as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosts Archbishop
- [Petrol Prices Must Fall - FG Tells Marketers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cut-petrol-prices-crude-oil-falls/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The petrol prices should fall as global crude oil prices decline, the Federal Government says,
- [Akwa Ibom Earns Global TB Recognition](https://africanhealthreport.com/akwa-ibom-tb-award-nomination/): UYO, Nigeria – Akwa Ibom TB award nomination reflects years of sustained healthcare reforms, innovation and community-based tuberculosis
- [FCT Teachers Block Commission Chairman](https://africanhealthreport.com/fct-teachers-protest-civil-service-commission/): ABUJA, Nigeria – FCT teachers protest disrupts activities at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Monday
- [Gombe Opens Obstetric Fistula Centre](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-obstetric-fistula-centre-deba/): GOMBE, Nigeria – Gombe Obstetric Fistula Centre has been commissioned alongside a new Paediatric Stabilisation Centre at the
- [Birth on the Floor, Billions on the Road: Inside Nigeria's Rural Healthcare Divide](https://africanhealthreport.com/birth-on-the-floor-billions-on-the-road-nigeria-rural-healthcare/): KANO, Nigeria – As rain battered the rusted roof of a Primary Health Centre in Badari village, Gwarzo
- [Nigerian Community Demands Justice Over South Africa Killings](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigerians-south-africa-killings-justice-demand/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian community leaders in South Africa have demanded swift investigations and stronger protection for migrants
- [When Your Data Vanishes: Inside Nigeria's Costly Internet Crisis and the Battle for Consumer Trust](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-mobile-data-crisis-rising-costs-data-depletion/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Every tap, every scroll and every online transaction now come with an invisible calculation for
- [NDLEA Busts Tramadol Smuggling Ring, Seizes 43,980 Capsules](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-tramadol-seizure-fuel-tanks-taraba/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 43,980 capsules of tramadol
- [FG Targets Cervical Cancer Elimination by 2030](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-cervical-cancer-elimination-nigeria-2030/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health
- [Lagos Defends Flood Control as Climate Pressures Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-flood-control-climate-change-measures/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says its sustained investment in flood control infrastructure and climate adaptation
- [FG Rolls Out N10bn Maternal Healthcare Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-launches-n10bn-maternal-healthcare-support-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a ₦10 billion maternal healthcare intervention in Bauchi State, distributing
- [UNHCR Warns Lake Chad Crisis Nears Breaking Point](https://africanhealthreport.com/unhcr-lake-chad-crisis-violence-displacement/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has appealed for urgent international support as
- [Imo Police Debunk Viral Hostel Attack Claim](https://africanhealthreport.com/imo-police-debunk-hostel-attack-nekede/): OWERRI, Nigeria – The Imo State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming
- [NDLEA Arrests Grandmother Over Cocaine Hidden in Fake Plantains](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-grandmother-cocaine-fake-plantain-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian British
- [Xenophobic Attacks: South Africa Rejects Nigeria’s Compensation Demand](https://africanhealthreport.com/xenophobic-attacks-south-africa-rejects-nigerias-compensation-demand/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned businesses
- [Group Urges Presidency to Clarify PFIPC Controversy, Seeks Independent Probe](https://africanhealthreport.com/group-urges-presidency-to-clarify-pfipc-controversy-seeks-independent-probe/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Kwankwasiyya Movement has urged the Federal Government to provide a detailed explanation over the
- [INEC Extends Voter Registration, Launches Online Portal](https://africanhealthreport.com/inec-voter-registration-extension/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended Nigeria’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by
- [WHO Launches First Global STI Data Platform](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-sti-data-platform/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the world’s first global database for sexually transmitted
- [Fake Cancer Drug Alert Sparks Global Safety Fears](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-fake-cancer-drug-alert-darzalex/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an urgent global alert after counterfeit batches of
- [Katsina Recruits 2,158 Teachers to Boost Education](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-recruits-2158-teachers-public-schools/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has presented appointment letters to 2,158 newly recruited teachers,
- [Cheaper Petrol, Costlier Living: Why Nigerians Are Still Paying More](https://africanhealthreport.com/petrol-price-reduction-nigeria-transport-food-costs/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When petrol prices soared from about ₦800 per litre to as high as ₦1,450 following
- [Canada Recalls Pounded Yam Over Undeclared Milk Risk](https://africanhealthreport.com/canada-pounded-yam-recall-undeclared-milk/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Ola-Ola Authentic Pounded Yam (Iyan) Instant after
- [WHO Declares Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Over](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-declares-hantavirus-outbreak-over-mv-hondius/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over after
- [FG Makes National Learning Assessment Triennial](https://africanhealthreport.com/national-learning-assessment-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Learning Assessment will become a permanent nationwide exercise conducted every three years as
- [WHO Approves First Bundibugyo Ebola Test](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-bundibugyo-ebola-test/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the world’s first molecular diagnostic test for the
- [Radda Opens Dandume's First General Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/dandume-general-hospital-katsina/): KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned the Dandume General Hospital, the first of
- [UNICEF Invests ₦460m in Bauchi Health Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/integrated-maternal-newborn-child-health-week-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week is underway across Bauchi State, with the
- [Minister Urges Universities to Unlock Alumni Funding](https://africanhealthreport.com/university-alumni-funding-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged universities across the country to strengthen university alumni funding as
- [Three Arrested Over Kwara Student's Murder](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-student-murder-cultists-arrested/): ILORIN, Nigeria – Three suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity have been arrested over the alleged abduction and
- [US Embassy Nigeria Closes for Independence Day](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-embassy-nigeria-independence-day-closure/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The US Embassy Nigeria and the Consulate General in Lagos will suspend routine operations on
- [Lagos Debunks HIV Infection Figures, Urges Calm](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-hiv-cases-clarification/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos HIV cases reported in recent media accounts have been widely misunderstood, the Lagos
- [ASUU Warns Lagos Varsities Face Fresh Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/asuu-lagos-strike-universities/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Three Lagos State-owned universities risk another round of industrial action as the ASUU Lagos strike
- [From Stew to Survival: Inside Nigeria's Kitchen Crisis as Families Trade Nutrition for Affordability](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-tomato-pepper-price-crisis-food-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before sunrise, the first queues forming in Abuja’s bustling markets are no longer for bargains
- [Ogun Begins Oil Exploration on Eba Island](https://africanhealthreport.com/oil-exploration-ogun-state-eba-island/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Oil exploration in Ogun State has officially commenced on Eba Island after the Federal Government
- [Epe Mini-Grid Expansion Targets Jobs, Economic Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/epe-mini-grid-expansion-jobs-businesses/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The newly commissioned Epe mini-grid and its planned 5-megawatt expansion are expected to stimulate economic
- [NEMSA, LASERC Strengthen Electrical Safety Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nemsa-laserc-partnership-electrical-safety/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NEMSA-LASERC partnership is set to strengthen electrical safety enforcement, improve metering standards and enhance
- [WHO Urges Climate Action to Protect Global Health](https://africanhealthreport.com/climate-change-and-health-who-g7/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The climate change and health crisis is accelerating, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) and
- [Oyo Teachers Resume Work After NUT Suspends Strike](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-union-of-teachers-oyo-suspends-strike/): IBADAN, Nigeria – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Oyo has suspended its withdrawal of services and directed
- [JAMB Expands Disability Inclusion Through AI Initiative](https://africanhealthreport.com/artificial-intelligence-inclusive-education-jamb/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that more than 4,000 candidates with
- [FG Seeks Full DNEMIS Enrollment Nationwide](https://africanhealthreport.com/digitalised-nigeria-education-management-information-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve nationwide enrolment on the Digitalised Nigeria Education
- [School Breakfast Initiative Targets Classroom Hunger](https://africanhealthreport.com/school-breakfast-initiative-lagos-classroom-hunger/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have launched a School Breakfast Initiative aimed
- [Lagos Secures Permanent Rail Operating Licence](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-permanent-rail-operating-licence-nrc/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to secure a
- [UN Warns Ebola Crisis Threatens Africa's Economy](https://africanhealthreport.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-africa-economy/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The latest DR Congo Ebola outbreak could eliminate tens of thousands of jobs, push nearly
- [France Expands Paid Parental Leave for Families](https://africanhealthreport.com/france-paid-parental-leave-birth-rate/): FRANCE – France has introduced a new paid parental leave scheme that allows mothers and fathers to share
- [Experts Warn Ebola Misinformation Threatens Disease Control ](https://africanhealthreport.com/ebola-misinformation-health-webinar-jpg/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health experts have warned that Ebola misinformation poses a growing threat to disease control
- [Sudan Cholera Outbreak Kills 120 - WHO Warns](https://africanhealthreport.com/sudan-cholera-outbreak-kills-120-who-warns/): SUDAN – A worsening Sudan cholera outbreak has killed at least 120 people and left 1,102 others with
- [Lagos Expands Drainage Dredging After Flash Floods](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-flash-floods-drainage-dredging-28-channels/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary
- [US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship](https://africanhealthreport.com/us-supreme-court-rejects-trump-birthright-citizenship/): WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright
- [FEC Approves ₦93.9bn Health Projects for TB Control, Snakebite Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/fec-approves-n93-billion-health-projects-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved four major health interventions valued at approximately ₦93.9
- [Nigeria Warns South Africa Over Anti-Migrant Protests](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-warns-south-africa-over-anti-migrant-protests/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian government has warned South Africa against attacks on its citizens as anti-migrant protests
- [Nigeria Launches Mental Health Policy Tracker to Monitor Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-unveils-mental-health-policy-tracker-to-monitor-reform-progress/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched its first public-facing Mental Health Policy Commitment Tracker, a digital platform designed
- [Africa CDC Reports Rising Ebola Cases in DR Congo](https://africanhealthreport.com/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-reaches-1274-cases-africa-cdc-warns/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has raised fresh concerns over the worsening
- [WHO Expands Global Network to Address Health Inequalities](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-expands-health-inequality-monitoring-network-to-address-global-disparities/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has expanded its Health Inequality Monitoring Network, doubling its membership from
- [WHO Raises Alarm Over Rising Fungal Threat, Calls for Urgent Action](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-warns-rising-fungal-diseases-and-drug-resistance-threaten-millions/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization has raised concerns over the growing burden of fungal diseases and
- [FG Unveils Task Force to Rescue Flagship Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-smart-schools-monitoring-team/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a ministerial oversight team to fast-track the completion and operation
- [TETFund Pushes Nigeria's Race for Lassa Fever Vaccine](https://africanhealthreport.com/tetfund-lassa-fever-vaccine/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s race to develop its first Lassa fever vaccine gained momentum on Tuesday as the
- [FG Moves to Unlock Idle Schools, Expand Access](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-unlocks-idle-school-projects/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched an urgent drive to revive hundreds of stalled and underutilised
- [Flights Resume After Lagos Airport Flooding](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-airport-flooding-flights-resume/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Flight operations have resumed at the temporary international terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport after
- [Lagos Outreach Targets Maternal Death Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-maternal-health-campaign/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Health advocates in Lagos have launched a maternal health campaign aimed at reducing pregnancy-related deaths,
- [Remi Tinubu Unveils Clinic, Food Bank in Jigawa](https://africanhealthreport.com/remi-tinubu-food-bank-jigawa/): DUTSE, Nigeria – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Monday launched a major healthcare, nutrition and digital innovation drive
- [Shettima Commissions Rehabilitated Karu Roads in Abuja](https://africanhealthreport.com/shettima-commissions-karu-roads-in-abuja/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday commissioned newly rehabilitated and expanded roads in Abuja’s Karu
- [FG Orders Marketers to Reflect Falling Crude Prices in Fuel Costs](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-orders-marketers-to-cut-fuel-prices-as-crude-oil-prices-decline/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has directed petroleum marketers to reflect declining international crude oil prices in
- [Report Warns Africa's Diagnostic Gaps Threaten Outbreak Response](https://africanhealthreport.com/report-warns-africas-diagnostic-gaps-threaten-outbreak-response/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Half of all approved diagnostic tests for six priority epidemic-prone diseases in Africa cannot be used in most primary healthcare facilities, exposing critical weaknesses in the continent’s ability to detect and respond to disease outbreaks, according to a new report. The report, Diagnostics Deficit: Funding, Access, and Preparedness Gaps in African Health Systems, was released by PATH and Impact Global Health ahead of the African Union Extraordinary Health Summit in Accra, Ghana. It found that 50 per cent of approved diagnostics for mpox, Ebola, malaria, dengue, cholera and bacterial meningitis require laboratory infrastructure unavailable in many frontline health […]
- [Education Minister Commissions FGC Kano e-Library](https://africanhealthreport.com/education-minister-fgc-kano-e-library/): KANO, Nigeria — The Federal Government has commissioned a modern digital e-library at Federal Government College (FGC), Kano, while reaffirming its commitment to expanding bilingual schools and improving education infrastructure across the country. Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa inaugurated the upgraded facility on Monday during an inspection tour of major education projects in Kano State alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, and other senior officials. The commissioning forms part of the Federal Government’s efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to modernise learning facilities and improve access to quality education. The newly renovated […]
- [FG Denies Attack on Borno Girls' College](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-denies-fggc-monguno-attack/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC), Monguno, in Borno State was attacked, describing the viral social media reports as false and urging the public to rely only on official information. The Federal Ministry of Education issued the clarification on Monday in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, saying the reports had created unnecessary panic among parents and residents. According to the ministry, FGGC Monguno remains safe and fully operational, with no security breach recorded at the college. The ministry said students and staff […]
- [Sanwo-Olu Pays ₦3bn Compensation to Property Owners](https://africanhealthreport.com/sanwo-olu-pays-%e2%82%a63bn-compensation-to-property-owners/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented ₦3 billion in compensation to 331 property owners affected by strategic road infrastructure projects, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fair, transparent and people-centred development. The compensation was presented on Monday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, where the governor said the payments reflected the state’s commitment to balancing infrastructure development with the rights of affected residents. “Today we have gathered not merely to present compensation cheques, but to reaffirm a principle that lies at the heart of responsible governance: that development must always have a human face,” Sanwo-Olu said. He […]
- [FG, UNESCO Launch Mobile Learning for Teachers](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-unesco-mobile-learning-initiative-teachers/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government, in partnership with UNESCO’s International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan African University (PAU), has launched a three-day mobile learning initiative for teachers aimed at strengthening professional development through digital technology. The training programme, which opened in Abuja on Monday, brings together educators and school leaders under the theme: “Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative.” According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, the programme runs from 21 to 23 July 2026 and is funded […]
- [WHO Advances Global Pandemic Pathogen Sharing Framework](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-global-pandemic-pathogen-sharing-framework/): GENEVA, Switzerland — World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have moved closer to establishing a global pandemic pathogen sharing framework, marking significant progress in negotiations aimed at accelerating the sharing of pathogens with pandemic potential while ensuring equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and treatments. The development follows the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) in Geneva, where delegates spent two weeks refining the draft Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex, a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement. According to a WHO news release obtained by Africa Health Report on Monday, Member States resolved several […]
- [EFCC Denies Secret Recruitment Exercise](https://africanhealthreport.com/efcc-secret-recruitment-fake-news/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims of a secret recruitment exercise, warning Nigerians to disregard a viral social media message alleging that the anti-graft agency is secretly recruiting new personnel. The commission issued the clarification on Monday through its verified X account after the misleading post gained widespread attention online. According to the viral message, prospective applicants were advised to “disturb your godfather” because the EFCC was allegedly conducting a covert recruitment exercise, with successful candidates expected to begin training next month. The message also encouraged recipients to circulate anonymous notifications to others. Reacting […]
- [Ogun Graduates 1,000 Amotekun Operatives](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-graduates-1000-amotekun-operatives/): SAGAMU, Nigeria — The Ogun State Government has graduated 1,000 new Amotekun operatives to strengthen grassroots security across the state, reaffirming its commitment to improving public safety and supporting conventional security agencies. Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Sala Olanrewaju, made the announcement on Monday during the passing-out parade of Batch ‘F’ operatives at the International Stadium in Sagamu. “Security remains the bedrock upon which sustainable development thrives. Without peace and security, economic growth, social progress, and human development cannot be fully realised,” Abiodun said. He commended the Ogun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, […]
- [Cross River Waives Fees for Women Commercial Drivers](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-commercial-drivers-fee-waiver/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has introduced a new transport policy exempting women commercial drivers and male commercial vehicle operators aged 60 years and above from registration fees and daily operational levies as part of efforts to reduce the financial burden on transport workers. Chairman of the Cross River Transport Regulatory Agency (CTRA), Chief Oliver Orok, announced the initiative on Monday during a meeting with transport unions in Calabar. The policy, he said, aligns with Governor Bassey Otu’s People First agenda aimed at promoting inclusive economic opportunities and supporting vulnerable groups in the transport sector. “Women who are […]
- [Troops Arrest Sudanese, Ghanaian in Borno Operation](https://africanhealthreport.com/operation-hadin-kai-arrests-borno/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a Sudanese national suspected of being a foreign terrorist fighter and a Ghanaian woman alleged to be an illegal immigrant during a counter-terrorism operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting terrorist networks and preventing cross-border infiltration into Nigeria’s North-East, the military said on Monday. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Muhammad Goni, said troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion apprehended the suspects at about 11:48 a.m. on July 19 in […]
- [UNFPA Urges Nigeria to Address Health Worker Push Factors](https://africanhealthreport.com/unfpa-nigeria-health-worker-migration-push-factors/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says Nigeria health worker migration should not be viewed as the country’s biggest challenge, insisting that government efforts should instead focus on addressing the conditions driving doctors, nurses and midwives to leave the country. UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative Muriel Mafico made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report during the weekend, where she discussed the impact of health worker migration on maternal healthcare and Nigeria’s growing shortage of skilled birth attendants. “Migration itself is not the problem. The question is: what are the push factors?” Mafico said. “People have […]
- [Tinubu Urges United African Action Against South Africa Xenophobic Attacks](https://africanhealthreport.com/tinubu-xenophobic-attacks-south-africa/): FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – President Bola Tinubu has called on African leaders to adopt a united position against the recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa, warning that silence would only encourage intolerance and violence against Africans across the continent. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to a statement from the Vice President’s office, the President urged ECOWAS member states to collectively condemn what he described as Afrophobic attacks and escalate the matter to the African Union. “Nigeria […]
- [Lagos Street Begging: Why Government Crackdowns Alone Cannot End the Growing Social Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-street-begging-government-crackdown-social-crisis/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, at Lagos’ busiest junctions and traffic lights, the same scene unfolds children weaving through vehicles with outstretched hands, elderly men and women pleading for alms, mothers carrying babies under the scorching sun and persons with disabilities navigating dangerous highways in search of survival. Despite repeated arrests, rehabilitation programmes and government warnings, the faces on the streets keep changing—but the problem remains. With hundreds of beggars rounded up in recent enforcement operations, the Lagos State Government insists it is restoring order. Yet beneath the crackdown lies a deeper question: Can arrests end a crisis rooted in poverty, […]
- [300 Displaced Taraba Households Receive Federal Relief](https://africanhealthreport.com/300-displaced-taraba-households-receive-federal-relief/): JALINGO, Nigeria — Three hundred displaced households affected by recent violence in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State have received emergency relief materials through a joint intervention by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA). The relief distribution took place on Sunday and targeted victims from Chanchangi, Yamma, Kufai Amadu, Mamie Market, Rubar and Sufa communities. Representing NEMA Director-General Mrs Zubaida Umar, Malut Hussain expressed sympathy to the affected families and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting victims of conflicts and disasters across the country. He urged beneficiaries to make good use […]
- [AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 13 - 19 July 2026](https://africanhealthreport.com/top-africa-health-development-stories-july-13-19-2026/): ✍️ Editor’s Note The week of July 13–19, 2026 was marked by stories that exposed the realities shaping the lives of millions of Nigerians—from the country’s alarming maternal mortality burden and persistent health worker migration to the growing hunger crisis driven by insecurity and the widening gap between health insurance promises and patients’ experiences. This week’s Top 10 reflects the issues that mattered most: access to quality healthcare, food security, climate resilience, child welfare, medical innovation and the future of Nigeria’s health system. Together, these reports reveal that while governments continue to announce reforms and investments, implementation gaps remain the biggest […]
- ['We Farm Under the Shadow of Death': Inside Northern Nigeria's Deepening Hunger Crisis](https://africanhealthreport.com/northern-nigeria-hunger-crisis-conflict-food-security/): KANO, Nigeria – For millions of families across northern Nigeria, hunger is no longer driven by drought or poor harvests alone—it is being fuelled by bullets, displacement and fear. Across communities once regarded as the nation’s food basket, farmers now risk abduction or death simply by stepping onto their land, while displaced mothers watch food rations shrink and children go to bed hungry. With more than 17 million people across nine northern states facing crisis, emergency or catastrophic hunger, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the country is confronting one of its gravest food emergencies in nearly a […]
- [Troops Foil ISWAP Attack, Rescue 46 Students](https://africanhealthreport.com/troops-foil-iswap-attack-monguno/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, rescuing 46 students during a coordinated overnight operation. The attempted attack occurred at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Acting Military Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni. The school, currently being used by the Borno State Government as temporary hostel accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno, came under attack […]
- [African Cocoa Producers Adopt Abuja Declaration](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-declaration-cocoa-processing/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and other leading African cocoa-producing countries have adopted the Abuja Declaration, committing to expand local cocoa processing and strengthen regional cooperation to increase Africa’s share of the global cocoa value chain. The agreement was reached at the recently concluded Cocoa Value Addition Summit in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh. Enoh said the Abuja Declaration commits participating countries to promoting value addition, improving supply chain standards and reducing dependence on the export of raw cocoa beans. He described the agreement as a major step towards […]
- [Obi Donates ₦10m to Anambra Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/peter-obi-donates-anambra-hospital/): ONITSHA, Nigeria – Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to St. Raphael’s Hospital in Umueri, Anambra State, to support healthcare delivery as he marked his 65th birthday, saying birthdays should be dedicated to service rather than personal celebration. Obi announced the donation in a statement on Sunday after beginning his birthday with a Mass of Thanksgiving in Onitsha before visiting the rural hospital in Anambra East Local Government Area. “In furtherance of my belief that birthdays should be occasions for service rather than self-indulgence, I donated the sum of […]
- [Abia Promises Lasting Solution to Owerrinta Flooding](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-owerrinta-road-flooding/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has assured residents affected by flooding along the Owerrinta Road reconstruction corridor that it will implement a permanent solution, attributing the incident to the area’s low-lying terrain and recent heavy rainfall rather than the ongoing road project. The assurance followed a viral video showing floodwater entering a residential compound near the road reconstruction site. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said the government sympathised with affected residents and pledged that the flooding would be addressed before the completion of the project. “While empathising with the affected residents, the […]
- [Lagos Flooding Set to Raise Vegetable Prices](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-vegetable-prices-flooding/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Vegetable prices in Lagos are expected to rise in the coming weeks after flooding destroyed farmlands across Ojo and other parts of the state, farmers have warned. The Chairperson of the Farmers Community in Ojo Local Government Area, Mayriam Ali, said on Sunday that heavy rainfall had submerged farms, destroyed crops and disrupted harvesting and replanting activities, forcing farmers to absorb significant losses. “We have recorded huge losses. Floodwaters destroyed many of our crops, and farmers are struggling to recover,” Ali said in an interview. “If we sold vegetables at lower prices before, they will now become more […]
- [Two Firefighters Hospitalised After Lagos Building Fire](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-building-fire-firefighters-hospitalised/): LAGOS, Nigeria — Two firefighters have been hospitalised after collapsing while battling a fire that engulfed part of a residential building in the Ketu-Ikosi area of Lagos State on Sunday, although no fatalities or civilian injuries were recorded. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the fire broke out at about 6:31 a.m. on the top floor of one of two adjoining three-storey residential buildings at 11 Ademola Taiwo Street, Ketu-Ikosi. In a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson, Olawale Afolabi, emergency responders from LASEMA’s Tiger Squad and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service quickly contained the blaze before […]
- [UPDATE: Two Benue Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-kidnapping-two-victims-released/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – Two of the three siblings abducted while transporting their late mother’s remains from Abuja to Benue State for burial have been released, while security operatives continue efforts to rescue the remaining victim, local authorities said. The siblings were kidnapped at about 4 a.m. on Saturday along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road between Omutele and Ankpechi communities in Ohimini Local Government Area as they travelled to Iklenyi Community in Okpokwu Local Government Area for their mother’s burial. A resident, who identified himself only as Elijah, said the abductors freed two of the victims on Saturday night and also released the deceased […]
- [Kwara Intensifies Fight Against Teenage Pregnancy](https://africanhealthreport.com/kwara-intensifies-fight-against-teenage-pregnancy/): ILORIN, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing teenage pregnancy and improving maternal and child health through sustained investments, health sector reforms and stronger collaboration with development partners. The commitment was announced during the two-day finalisation meeting of the 2026 Joint Annual Review (JAR) of the health sector held in Ilorin on Saturday. Commissioner for Health Amina El-Imam said the state has implemented community sensitisation programmes and other interventions to tackle teenage pregnancy and child marriage while strengthening maternal healthcare and family planning services. “These reforms have focused on infrastructure development, primary healthcare revitalisation, human resource […]
- [Nurses Forum Protests Ogun Nursing School Fees](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-nursing-school-fees-enf/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) has accused the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences of imposing excessive school fees on students, calling on the state government to review the charges and publish a transparent breakdown of all payments. In a statement issued on Saturday, the forum described the alleged fee increases as insensitive amid Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship, warning that the rising cost of nursing education could worsen the country’s shortage of healthcare professionals. Signed by its National Coordinator, Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, the statement alleged that final-year students were being required to pay about ₦200,000 for the […]
- [Katsina Expands Health Insurance for Vulnerable Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-health-insurance-remawa-clinic/): KATSINA, Nigeria  – Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has commissioned a new primary healthcare clinic in Remawa community and approved the enrolment of 1,000 vulnerable residents into the Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KTSCHMA), in a move aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare services. The approval was announced during the inauguration of the Remawa Health Clinic in Rimi Local Government Area, according to a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed. Constructed by Federal High Court Judge Justice Binta Remawa, the facility includes staff quarters, a solar-powered borehole and 24-hour solar electricity […]
- [ Group Seeks Inclusive Clean Energy Transition](https://africanhealthreport.com/group-seeks-inclusive-clean-energy-transition/): ABUJA, Nigeria — Natural Justice Nigeria has called for stronger collaboration between communities, civil society organisations (CSOs) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP) to accelerate clean energy expansion and ensure an inclusive energy transition across West Africa. The organisation made the call on Saturday during a two-day awareness and engagement workshop in Abuja themed “Building Dialogue among Communities, Civil Society Organisations and the West African Power Pool.” Speaking at the event, Natural Justice Nigeria’s Country Manager for WAPP, Michael Karikpo, said meaningful collaboration is essential to building public trust, strengthening energy governance and supporting the rapid deployment of renewable energy […]
- [Anambra Teacher Surrenders Over Student's Death](https://africanhealthreport.com/anambra-teacher-surrenders-over-students-death/): AWKA, Nigeria — The 47-year-old teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has surrendered to the police, authorities said on Saturday. The suspect, identified as Mrs Dim Ebere, voluntarily presented herself at the Neni Police Station following an intensive manhunt launched by the Anambra State Police Command. Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect is now in custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Awka as investigations continue. “Following sustained manhunt operations by the Anambra State Police Command’s Safe School Protection […]
- [Three Siblings Abducted with Mother's Corpse in Benue](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-kidnapping-three-siblings-mothers-corpse/): MAKURDI, Nigeria — Three siblings travelling with the remains of their late mother from Abuja to Benue State for burial have been abducted by suspected armed herdsmen along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road in Ohimini Local Government Area, according to local authorities and family sources. The victims were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Saturday between the Omutele and Ankpechi communities while transporting their mother’s body to Iklenyi in Okpokwu Local Government Area for burial. A source familiar with the incident said the family experienced delays after their vehicle developed a mechanical fault during the journey. “Even at about 2am they were […]
- [Taraba Revokes All Indigeneship Certificates](https://africanhealthreport.com/taraba-revokes-all-indigeneship-certificates/): WUKARI, Nigeria — The Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, Umar Yusuf, has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates issued by the council following the introduction of a redesigned certificate, directing holders of the old documents to obtain new ones with immediate effect. The revocation was announced in a statement released on Saturday by the council’s Director of Administration and General Services, Ali Baba. According to Yusuf, the decision is part of the council’s transition to a new certificate format and applies to all previously issued indigeneship certificates. “All persons holding the old certificates are hereby directed to report […]
- [UNICAL Dismisses Eight Staff Over Misconduct](https://africanhealthreport.com/university-of-calabar-dismisses-eight-staff/): CALABAR, Nigeria — The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has dismissed eight teaching and non-teaching staff members over offences including examination misconduct, absenteeism, abandonment of duty and financial misconduct, while delaying the promotion of another staff member by two years. The disciplinary measures were approved at the 174th meeting of the University’s Governing Council and announced in a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr Icha Chukwuka, on Saturday. The statement said the council considered reports of disciplinary cases before taking the decisions. “No fewer than nine (9) staff of the University of Calabar, teaching and non-teaching, have found […]
- [WHO Backs African Health Training Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-backs-african-health-training-reforms/): ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting nine African countries, including Nigeria, to fast-track competency-based health training reforms aimed at producing a better-equipped health workforce capable of responding to emerging healthcare challenges across the continent. The WHO Regional Office for Africa announced the initiative on Friday after a five-day workshop in Dakar, Senegal, where health workforce leaders, education regulators and technical experts developed cost national roadmaps to transform health professions education. The participating countries are Benin, Chad, Lesotho, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. They are the first to adopt the WHO Africa Prototype Competency-Based Curricula […]
- [ Navy Seizes 757kg Suspected Cannabis in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/navy-seizes-757kg-suspected-cannabis-lagos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy has seized 757 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis in three intelligence-led operations across Lagos and handed the exhibits to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for further investigation, authorities say. The 757kg suspected cannabis was recovered in 18 bags during separate operations conducted between 7 April and 17 July, according to the Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, who spoke at the handover ceremony at the Navy Base, Apapa, on Friday. Adams-Aliu said the operations resulted in the interception of five bags at Abule Osun on 7 April, two bags […]
- [Nigeria's Health Insurance Boom: Why NHIA Patients Still Queue Before Dawn](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-insurance-nhia-quality-healthcare-analysis/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Before the first rays of sunlight reach Kubwa General Hospital, the day’s race for healthcare is already under way. By 6 a.m., dozens of patients are seated beneath the waiting shed, clutching National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) cards that promise affordable treatment but not necessarily timely care. Some have travelled from neighbouring communities, while others arrived before dawn to secure one of the limited consultation slots. In this report, Oluwafunbi Bello spent time at one of Abuja’s busiest public hospitals, where the Federal Government’s celebrated expansion of health insurance tells only part of the story, raising a crucial […]
- [105m Children: UNICEF Warns Nigeria's Future Is at Stake](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-105-million-children-unicef-warning/): ABUJA, Nigeria –  Nearly one in every two Nigerians—about 105 million children and adolescents—will determine whether Africa’s largest economy prospers or struggles in the coming decades, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell says, warning that sustained investment in child health, nutrition, education and protection is critical to securing the country’s future amid mounting economic and humanitarian pressures. Russell made the remarks on Friday as she concluded a mission to Nigeria, where she commended government efforts to improve services for children but cautioned that rising living costs, funding constraints, insecurity, displacement and climate-related shocks could reverse hard-won gains. According to UNICEF, Nigeria’s 105 […]
- [Supreme Court Restores Final Forfeiture of Emefiele’s Luxury Properties](https://africanhealthreport.com/supreme-court-restores-final-forfeiture-of-emefieles-luxury-properties/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Supreme Court on Friday restored the final forfeiture of seven luxury properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, overturning the judgment of the Court of Appeal which had ordered a fresh hearing of the case. The Supreme Court panel led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa and read by Justice Mohammed Idris held that the assets were “reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities.” The judgment effectively ends Emefiele’s legal challenge to the forfeiture order secured by the EFCC. The forfeited assets include two fully detached duplexes on Hakeem Odumosu Street, […]
- [UNFPA: One in Four Women Who Die During Childbirth Worldwide Are in Nigeria](https://africanhealthreport.com/unfpa-one-in-four-women-who-die-during-childbirth-worldwide-are-in-nigeria/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria accounts for nearly one in four maternal deaths globally, making it one of the world’s deadliest countries for pregnancy and childbirth, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned. UNFPA Nigeria Country Representative, Muriel Mafico, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Africa Health Report on Friday in Abuja, describing the country’s maternal mortality burden as “an issue of grave concern.” “Nigeria has almost 24 or 25 percent of the global maternal mortality burden. So that just goes to show that one in every four women who die during childbirth, before childbirth or after childbirth, do so […]
- [Borno Launches Four Million Tree Planting Campaign](https://africanhealthreport.com/borno-tree-planting-campaign-clean-cooking/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The Borno tree planting campaign has begun with an ambitious plan to plant four million seedlings and distribute 23,700 free clean cooking gas cylinders to reduce deforestation, improve air quality and strengthen climate resilience across the state. The initiative, launched by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday alongside the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawan, is expected to reduce dependence on firewood, cut indoor air pollution and promote environmental sustainability across Borno’s 27 local government areas. The first phase of the programme will distribute 5,000 gas cylinders and clean cooking stoves to teachers in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and […]
- [Lagos Explains Road Damage Amid Heavy Rains](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-explains-road-damage-amid-heavy-rains/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) is appealing for public patience as prolonged heavy rainfall continues to damage roads across the state, causing potholes, failed road sections and worsening traffic congestion. The agency says engineers are carrying out temporary repairs where possible while preparing for permanent rehabilitation once weather conditions improve. In a statement issued on Thursday, LSPWC says the persistent rains have triggered flooding and accelerated the deterioration of road infrastructure across Lagos. General Manager Tokunbo Ajanaku says the unusually high rainfall is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather affecting cities around the world. […]
- [Ogun Medical Outreach Reaches 1,500 Residents](https://africanhealthreport.com/free-medical-outreach-ogun-1500-residents/): OTA, Ogun State, Nigeria – A free medical outreach has provided medical consultations, disease screening, treatment and essential medicines to more than 1,500 residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, expanding access to healthcare for underserved populations. The one-day free medical outreach, organised by Omooba Boluwatife Adeyanju in collaboration with the palace of the Olota of Ota, took place on Thursday at Oba Isiyemi Hall in the Olota’s Palace. The programme offered free medical consultations, health screenings, treatment and essential drugs to market women, artisans, students, elderly residents and other members of the community. […]
- [Yobe Approves ₦73.3bn for Food Security Projects](https://africanhealthreport.com/yobe-food-security-projects-73-billion/): DAMATURU, Nigeria – The Yobe food security projects have received a major boost after the State Executive Council approved ₦73.3 billion for agriculture, infrastructure, housing and empowerment programmes aimed at improving livelihoods, strengthening public health and accelerating economic development. The approvals were granted on Thursday during the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu. The council approved more than ₦28.53 billion for the procurement of agricultural tools and equipment under the state’s 2026 Mega Agricultural Empowerment Programme, a move expected to increase food production, improve nutrition and support thousands of farmers. It also approved ₦460.83 million […]
- [NECO Defends Kogi School Against Miracle Centre Claim](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-defends-kogi-school-against-miracle-centre-claim/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NECO Kogi school has defended the integrity of Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area, rejecting claims that the institution operates as a “miracle examination centre” following the abduction of five people during the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In a statement issued on Friday, the National Examinations Council (NECO) says the allegation is inaccurate and misrepresents the status of the school, which it describes as a recognised public institution with a long history of participating in national examinations. The examination body also expresses sympathy for the victims of the abduction and welcomes the […]
- [Omi Eko Project Consultancy Begins in Lagos](https://africanhealthreport.com/omi-eko-project-consultancy-lagos/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched the Omi Eko Project consultancy phase, marking a significant step towards modernising water transportation through electric ferries, improved infrastructure and sustainable mobility. The Project Management, Operations and Design (PMOD) Consultancy officially begins on Thursday with a kick-off meeting in Lagos, bringing together government officials, development partners and consultants responsible for delivering the ambitious waterways initiative. Commissioner for Transportation Oluwaseun Osiyemi describes the consultancy as a major milestone that will provide the technical leadership, operational planning and project management expertise required for successful implementation. “The Omi Eko Project represents one of the most […]
- [Army Arrests 24 Foreign Nationals in Lagos Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/army-arrests-24-foreign-nationals-in-lagos-raid/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 24 foreign nationals during a security operation targeting a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, as authorities intensify efforts to combat illegal migration and security threats. The operation, carried out by troops of the 65 Battalion under the 81 Division, follows credible intelligence on the presence of undocumented foreign nationals within the battalion’s area of responsibility. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, says soldiers, working alongside members of the Vigilante Group, raid a fenced compound at Imokun in […]
- [Abia Health Workers Told to Rebuild Public Trust](https://africanhealthreport.com/abia-health-workers-restore-public-confidence/): UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia health workers recruited into the state’s public healthcare system are being urged to restore public confidence by demonstrating integrity, professionalism and compassion as they begin service across government health facilities. Addressing 811 newly recruited Abia health workers during a one-day orientation programme in Umuahia on Thursday, Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Pastor Mrs Jerry, says the recruits now shoulder the responsibility of rebuilding trust in public healthcare through ethical conduct and quality service. Speaking to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists, dentists, dental therapists and technologists, Jerry describes the new employees as frontline caregivers […]
- [Africa CDC Backs Climate Financing for Health Security](https://africanhealthreport.com/africa-cdc-climate-financing-health-security/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Africa CDC says increased climate financing is essential to strengthening Africa’s health security after the Green Climate Fund approved reforms expected to unlock an additional 4 billion US dollars for climate investments in vulnerable countries. The continental public health agency says the funding will help African countries strengthen climate resilience, improve preparedness for disease outbreaks and protect fragile health systems increasingly affected by climate change. Speaking on Thursday, Africa CDC welcomes the Green Climate Fund’s financing reforms, describing the decision as a significant step towards addressing climate-related health threats across the continent. Director General Dr Jean Kaseya […]
- [Katsina Expands Free Medicare with Project CURE Support](https://africanhealthreport.com/katsina-free-medicare-programme-project-cure/): KATSINA, Nigeria – The Katsina Free Medicare Programme has received a major boost after Governor Dikko Umaru Radda flagged off the distribution of free medicines and medical equipment donated through Project CURE, as the state intensifies efforts to expand access to quality healthcare and strengthen its medicine supply chain. The intervention is expected to improve healthcare delivery in public hospitals, reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses and support ongoing reforms across primary and secondary healthcare facilities. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Katsina on Thursday, Governor Radda says the donation marks another milestone in his administration’s healthcare reform agenda. “Our administration believes that […]
- [Nigeria Hired 37,000 Health Workers. Why Are Doctors, Nurses Still Leaving?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-health-worker-japa-recruitment-brain-drain/): LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, Nigeria loses some of its most experienced doctors and nurses to hospitals overseas. Even as the federal government recruits thousands of new health workers, another wave is quietly packing its bags. Can recruitment ever outrun migration? In this report, Korede Abdullah examines whether the government’s hiring drive is enough to reverse the brain drain threatening the nation’s healthcare system. A Welcome Recruitment Amid a Growing Crisis The Federal Government says it has employed more than 37,000 health workers since 2023 in a bid to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce the migration of skilled professionals. According to […]
- [Kano Hisbah Bans Mobile Movie Downloading Business](https://africanhealthreport.com/kano-hisbah-bans-mobile-movie-downloading-business/): KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the mobile movie downloading business across all 44 local government areas, saying the activity promotes the distribution of films and videos that violate Islamic principles, cultural values and public morality. The Acting Commander-General of the board, Mujahid Aminuddeen, announced the directive on Wednesday, describing it as part of renewed efforts to protect young people and uphold moral standards in the state. In a voice message issued to journalists, Aminuddeen says investigations by the board reveal that operators of the mobile movie downloading business circulate content considered offensive to religion, local traditions […]
- [Nigeria, Morocco Sign Agriculture Intelligence Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-morocco-national-agro-productivity-system/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to strengthen food security and modernise agricultural planning through a National Agro-Productivity System after a Federal Government delegation departed for Morocco to formalise a strategic partnership on a technology-driven agricultural intelligence platform. The delegation, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 17 with OCP Africa and Ground Truth Analytics to establish Nigeria’s first national geospatial agricultural intelligence platform. The initiative, coordinated through the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), will provide […]
- [FG Plans Nigeria Genomic City to Drive Research, Healthcare Growth](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-genomic-city-project/): ABUJA, Nigeria– The Federal Government has announced plans to establish the Nigeria Genomic City as part of efforts to strengthen scientific research, improve healthcare delivery and build a knowledge-driven economy. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, where the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the project would help Nigeria harness its vast genomic resources for advances in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture and economic development. Alausa warned that Nigeria’s rapidly growing population could become a burden rather than an advantage if the country failed to invest in research, innovation and science. He said the […]
- [Only One in Five Pupils Reach Junior Secondary - FG](https://africanhealthreport.com/one-in-five-nigerian-pupils-junior-secondary/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Only one in five Nigerian pupils enrolled in primary school progresses to junior secondary education, according to new data presented by the Federal Government, highlighting a significant transition gap that authorities attribute largely to poverty and weak social protection systems. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed the figures on Wednesday at the 2026 Annual Education Summit organised by the Education Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN) in Abuja. Alausa said Nigeria has nearly 25 million pupils enrolled in primary schools, but only just over five million in junior secondary schools, raising concerns about millions of children […]
- [Nigeria Inflation Falls as Food Prices Rise](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-inflation-falls-as-food-prices-rise/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria inflation eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, ending three consecutive months of increases, but rising food prices continue to strain household budgets across the country, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS discloses the figures in its June 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday. According to the report, the Nigeria inflation rate falls from 15.93 per cent recorded in May, while the Consumer Price Index rises from 140.7 to 143.0, reflecting a 2.3-point increase in the average price level. On a month-on-month basis, headline inflation slows to 1.66 […]
- [NECO CBT Wins Student Approval - FG Says](https://africanhealthreport.com/neco-cbt-examination-student-approval/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NECO CBT examination is gaining nationwide acceptance as candidates report a smooth and seamless experience, with the Federal Government saying the transition to computer-based testing is strengthening examination credibility and reducing malpractice. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, gives the assessment on Wednesday after monitoring the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination at Redeemers Teap School and Anglican Girls’ Grammar School in Abuja. Ahmad says candidates’ express satisfaction with the NECO CBT examination, describing it as user-friendly, transparent and free from technical glitches. According to the minister, students report that the […]
- [Lagos Seals Ikoyi Property Over Sewage Pollution](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-seals-ikoyi-property-sewage-pollution/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has sealed a property in Ikoyi over sewage pollution, accusing the owners of discharging untreated wastewater into a public canal and creating environmental and public health risks. Officials of the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office carry out the enforcement on Wednesday after investigations confirm complaints from residents about the illegal discharge. The affected property is located at No. 5 Manuwa Street, Ikoyi. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announces the action on his official X account, saying the premises is sealed for the “deliberate and continuous discharge of untreated sewage into […]
- [Africa CDC Seeks Stronger Biosecurity Measures](https://africanhealthreport.com/bundibugyo-virus-outbreak-africa-cdc-biosecurity/): ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Bundibugyo virus outbreak has prompted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and its partners to call for stronger biosecurity measures, warning that the outbreak exposes broader regional health security risks beyond disease control. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Africa CDC and the Signature Initiative to Mitigate Biological Threats in Africa (SIMBA) say biological security must become an integral part of the response to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Criminal […]
- [WHO Urges Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia](https://africanhealthreport.com/who-dementia-prevention-guidelines/): GENEVA, Switzerland – Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through healthier lifestyles and better management of chronic diseases, according to new WHO dementia prevention guidelines released on Tuesday. The World Health Organization says up to 45 per cent of dementia cases are linked to modifiable risk factors and urges governments to strengthen prevention strategies across all stages of life. The updated recommendations reflect new scientific evidence since the agency first issued dementia risk reduction guidelines in 2019. “We know more today than ever before about what drives dementia risk, and these guidelines translate that knowledge into […]
- [WHO, UNICEF Warn of Global Measles Outbreaks](https://africanhealthreport.com/global-measles-outbreaks-who-unicef-2025/): GENEVA, Switzerland – The global measles outbreaks crisis is worsening as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn that 57 countries recorded large or disruptive measles outbreaks in 2025, driven by persistent gaps in childhood immunisation. The warning comes on Wednesday with the release of the 2025 WHO-UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage (WUENIC), which shows that millions of children continue to miss life-saving vaccines despite modest improvements in global immunisation coverage. According to the report, 7.3 million infants receive the first dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine but fail to complete […]
- [Senate Approves Medical Laboratory University in Jos](https://africanhealthreport.com/federal-university-medical-laboratory-science-technology-jos/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology moves closer to becoming a reality after the Senate approves a bill establishing the specialised institution in Jos, Plateau State, in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce, biomedical research and disease diagnosis. The legislation, previously passed by the House of Representatives, secures Senate approval during Tuesday’s plenary after lawmakers consider and adopt it at the Committee of the Whole. The proposed university is expected to train medical laboratory scientists, expand biomedical research, improve diagnostic capacity and enhance Nigeria’s ability to respond to disease outbreaks and other public health […]
- [NiMet, Yakubu Gowon University Launch Climate Team](https://africanhealthreport.com/nimet-smart-climate-project-yakubu-gowon-university/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NiMet Smart Climate Project has entered a new phase after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Yakubu Gowon University established a joint technical team to strengthen climate research, improve weather services and expand the use of climate information for national development. The agreement is reached on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, and the university’s management team to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike. The visit focuses on deepening collaboration on the NiMet Smart Climate Project and other climate-related initiatives between the […]
- [Rescued Oyo Pupil Diagnosed with Heart Defect](https://africanhealthreport.com/rescued-oyo-schoolchild-heart-defect/): OGBOMOSO, Nigeria – A routine medical evaluation has revealed that a rescued Oyo schoolchild who spent 56 days in captivity has a congenital heart defect, prompting plans for further treatment by the Oyo State Government. The condition is discovered during post-rescue medical examinations at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, where rescued pupils and teachers undergo comprehensive health and psychological assessments after regaining their freedom. Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Olawale Olakulehin, says the child is stable and that the hospital will formally notify the Oyo State Government to facilitate specialist treatment. A hospital source says […]
- [Final Evacuation Flight to Bring 315 Nigerians Home from South Africa on Wednesday](https://africanhealthreport.com/final-evacuation-flight-to-bring-315-nigerians-home-from-south-africa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced that its final evacuation flight from South Africa will arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, bringing home 315 Nigerians displaced by the recent wave of xenophobic violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the Air Peace flight would depart Johannesburg at 1:30 a.m. and is expected to land in Lagos at 6:30 a.m. Ebienfa said more than 1,000 Nigerians had indicated interest in returning home, adding that the previous evacuation flight, which arrived on July 9 with 282 […]
- [Ikeja Plants 1,000 Trees to Boost Climate Resilience](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-tree-planting-ikeja-climate-resilience/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos tree planting campaign has gathered pace as Ikeja Local Government pledges to plant 1,000 trees across public spaces in support of the state’s environmental sustainability and climate resilience strategy. Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, leads the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day exercise on Tuesday at the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat as part of the statewide campaign themed “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility.” Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dauda urges residents to take practical action against climate change, quoting Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai. “Until you […]
- [Lagos Deepens CSO Partnership for Health Reforms](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-healthcare-reforms-cso-partnership/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos healthcare reforms programme is gaining momentum as the Lagos State Government strengthens collaboration with civil society organisations (CSOs) to expand access to affordable healthcare and accelerate reforms across the state’s health sector. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced the renewed partnership on Tuesday after engaging stakeholders at the Southern Civil Society Organisations Summit 2026 in Lagos. Abayomi says civil society organisations play a vital role in shaping health policies, responding to disease outbreaks and ensuring healthcare interventions reach underserved communities. “No government can transform public health in isolation. Civil society organisations remain our vital partners […]
- [NHIA Expands Health Coverage for Vulnerable Nigerians](https://africanhealthreport.com/nhia-expands-health-coverage-for-vulnerable-nigerians/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The NHIA health coverage programme is expanding as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) intensifies targeted health financing initiatives to improve access to healthcare for millions of vulnerable Nigerians and accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the authority says the interventions are designed to reduce the financial burden of medical treatment for low-income households, women, children, older persons and other underserved populations. The NHIA identifies the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) as a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s strategy to strengthen primary healthcare and expand access to essential health services across […]
- [Nigeria's Upgraded NIN System: Can the New Digital Identity Platform Improve National Security?](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-upgraded-nin-system-national-security/): ABUJA, Nigeria – When the Federal Government linked every mobile phone line to the National Identification Number (NIN), Nigerians were promised a powerful weapon against kidnapping, terrorism, cybercrime and identity fraud. Yet years later, ransom negotiations still take place over telephone calls, online fraud remains widespread and violent criminals continue to exploit gaps in law enforcement. Now, with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) unveiling a major overhaul of Nigeria’s digital identity system, questions are once again being asked: Can a smarter NIN finally deliver the security benefits citizens were promised? In this report, Edino Cornelius examines why the original framework […]
- [Lagos Reschedules 2026 Placement Test](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-placement-test-2026-rescheduled/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos placement test has been rescheduled from Saturday, July 25, to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after the Lagos State Government says the original date clashes with the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The annual examination, organised by the Lagos State Examinations Board (LSEB), serves as the entrance test for final-year primary school pupils seeking admission into public junior secondary schools across Lagos. The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education announces the date change in a statement posted on the Lagos State Government’s official X account on Tuesday. LSEB Registrar, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, says the adjustment is necessary […]
- [Niger Bans Graduation Ceremonies in Private Schools](https://africanhealthreport.com/niger-private-schools-graduation-ban/): MINNA, Nigeria – The Niger private schools graduation policy takes effect as the Niger State Government bans graduation ceremonies in private schools, directing institutions to replace them with Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to recognise students’ academic achievements. The directive, introduced through the Niger State Private Schools Board, aims to standardise end-of-session activities and curb what authorities describe as the growing culture of extravagant and costly graduation celebrations. In a statement issued by the Directorate of Information Services of the Ministry of Information and Orientation, the government says schools should instead organise Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremonies to honour academic excellence, leadership, exemplary […]
- [Lagos Recruits Health Workers for Public Hospitals](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-health-worker-recruitment/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos health worker recruitment exercise has commenced as the Lagos State Government moves to strengthen healthcare delivery by recruiting clinical personnel across its 29 secondary healthcare facilities to address manpower shortages and improve patient care. The Lagos State Health Service Commission announces on Monday that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the recruitment to fill vacant positions in government-owned general hospitals across the state. According to the commission, the initiative aligns with the administration’s THEMES Agenda and reinforces its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for Lagos residents. The commission says the Lagos health worker recruitment is […]
- [FUTA Teaching Hospital Faces Space Challenges - Official](https://africanhealthreport.com/futa-teaching-hospital-faces-space-challenges-official/): AKURE, Nigeria – The FUTA Teaching Hospital is grappling with inadequate office accommodation and limited clinical space despite ongoing expansion efforts backed by Federal Government approval for a 1,200-person workforce, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director says. Prof. Olusegun Ojo, Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital in Ondo State, tells journalists on Monday that the institution is making steady progress as it transitions into a full-fledged federal teaching hospital. He says management remains focused on strengthening hospital systems and improving healthcare delivery despite infrastructure challenges. “We still face many challenges. Office accommodation and clinical space remain […]
- [Edo Expands Vaccination to Reach Zero-Dose Children](https://africanhealthreport.com/edo-zero-dose-children-immunisation/): BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo zero-dose children campaign has recorded significant progress after the Edo State Government and its health partners vaccinated thousands of previously unreached children during a targeted outreach to underserved communities. According to a report published on Monday by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, the intervention took place during African Vaccination Week from April 24 to 30, 2026, following data showing that many children in remote communities had never received a routine vaccine. The report says 3,801 infants aged between zero and 11 months and 789 children aged 12 to 23 months received […]
- [Lagos Expands Rail Network to 11 Lines](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-rail-master-plan-11-lines/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos rail master plan has been expanded from six to 11 rail lines and one monorail as the Lagos State Government signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to establish a Railway Training Centre that will develop skilled manpower for the state’s growing rail network. The agreement, signed on Monday between the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and CCECC, forms part of efforts to improve mass transit, reduce traffic congestion and meet the transportation demands of Lagos’ rapidly growing population. LAMATA Managing Director, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, says the revised Lagos […]
- [Lagos Clears Illegal Structures on Expressway](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-illegal-structures-badagry-expressway/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos illegal structures enforcement campaign intensifies as the state government expands the clearance of shanties and unauthorised developments along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to restore environmental order and protect public spaces. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, says the operation has been ongoing for the past three weeks and targets illegal structures and activities obstructing the major transport corridor. In a post on his X account on Monday, Wahab says the exercise will be followed by sustained surveillance and continuous monitoring to prevent renewed environmental violations. “Over the past three weeks, our enforcement team has […]
- [FG Expands Cancer Support for Patients](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-cancer-support-treatment/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria cancer support programme is expanding as the Federal Government announces increased financial assistance for cancer patients alongside new measures to make treatment more affordable through wider insurance coverage, local drug production and clinical research. The Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami, announced the interventions on Monday at the Best of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Africa 2026 conference in Abuja. Malami says the government has strengthened efforts to reduce the financial burden of cancer care, acknowledging that many Nigerians continue to struggle with the high cost […]
- [Ekiti Trains Health Workers for Disease Outbreaks](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-disease-outbreak-response-training/): ADO EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti disease outbreak response receives a boost as the state government launches a three-day training programme for health professionals to strengthen emergency preparedness and improve responses to public health emergencies. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, says investing in the capacity of emergency responders remains critical to protecting residents and ensuring swift responses to disease outbreaks. Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun, Filani speaks on Monday at the opening of the Basic Level Public Health Emergency Management training in Ado Ekiti. He says the initiative reflects the government’s commitment […]
- ["We Can't Afford Gas Anymore": The Crisis Driving Nigerians Back to Firewood](https://africanhealthreport.com/rising-cooking-gas-prices-nigeria-firewood-health-risks/): ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian families, cooking a daily meal has become another casualty of the country’s deepening cost-of-living crisis. As the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) continues to soar beyond the reach of many households, an increasing number of families are abandoning cleaner cooking fuels for firewood and charcoal—a reversal that health experts warn could trigger a surge in respiratory diseases, worsen deforestation and deepen poverty. In this report, Otamere Gladness examines how rising cooking gas prices are forcing difficult choices in homes across Nigeria and why the consequences extend far beyond the kitchen. Across Nigeria, cooking […]
- [FG Suspends 2027 WAEC, NECO Fee Review](https://africanhealthreport.com/fg-suspends-2027-waec-neco-fee-review/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The 2027 WAEC NECO fee review has been suspended as the Federal Government puts planned registration fee adjustments on hold pending wider consultations with education stakeholders. In a statement issued on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Education says it has withdrawn an earlier communication issued on June 18, 2026, proposing changes to registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. The ministry says the decision follows public feedback and reflects the government’s commitment to developing education policies through an inclusive and transparent process. Officials […]
- [Bauchi Senator Vaccinates 70,000 Cattle](https://africanhealthreport.com/bauchi-cattle-vaccination-programme/): BAUCHI, Nigeria –  The Bauchi cattle vaccination programme begins across seven local government areas as Senator Shehu Buba Umar launches an annual campaign targeting more than 70,000 cattle while urging Fulani parents to prioritise their children’s education. The senator, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District and is the Peoples Redemption Party governorship candidate for the 2027 Bauchi governorship election, launches the 2026 exercise on Sunday in Wuro Magaji, Bauchi Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by his Adviser on Media and Communication, Comrade Sabo Mohammed, the intervention aims to improve livestock health, prevent disease outbreaks, boost productivity and strengthen […]
- [Plateau Attack Kills Eight as Troops Hunt Gunmen](https://africanhealthreport.com/plateau-attack-riyom-gunmen/): RIYOM, Nigeria – A Plateau attack leaves eight people dead and one injured after gunmen raid Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area, prompting security forces to launch a large-scale manhunt for the attackers. The assault occurs at about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday when heavily armed assailants storm the community, open fire on residents and flee before security personnel arrive. Troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), respond immediately after receiving a distress call and find eight villagers dead at the scene. One survivor with gunshot wounds was evacuated to the General Hospital in Riyom for emergency treatment. “Troops of […]
- [Nigeria, UAE Deepen Economic Partnership](https://africanhealthreport.com/nigeria-uae-economic-partnership/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria UAE partnership is set to expand after both countries agree to strengthen cooperation across agriculture, energy, banking, artificial intelligence, infrastructure and industrial development as they seek to boost trade and investment. The commitment follows a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Sunday by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The discussions build on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed earlier this year to increase bilateral […]
- [Ekiti Approves Climate Stations for Livestock](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-climate-stations-livestock-farming/): ADO EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti climate stations project receives a major boost after Governor Biodun Oyebanji approves the installation of three agro-meteorological stations to improve climate monitoring, strengthen livestock production and provide farmers with real-time weather information for better decision-making across the state. Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, announces the development in a statement issued on Sunday, saying the stations will be located at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Complex in Ado Ekiti, the State Agricultural Development Programme Complex in Ikole Ekiti, and the Faculty of Agriculture at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, […]
- [Jigawa, UNICEF Deepen Partnership on Child Welfare](https://africanhealthreport.com/jigawa-unicef-partnership-child-welfare/): DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa UNICEF partnership is set to expand after Governor Umar Namadi called for stronger collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to accelerate child welfare, social protection, healthcare, education and human development programmes across the state. The governor made the call while receiving the newly appointed Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, and his management team during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Dutse, describing UNICEF as a trusted development partner that has transformed the lives of women and children in Jigawa for more than three decades. According to a statement issued on […]
- [Zulum Donates N200m to Orthopaedic Hospital](https://africanhealthreport.com/zulum-national-orthopaedic-hospital-azare-donation/): MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved an additional ₦200 million for the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, bringing the state’s total support for the federal health facility to ₦400 million. Zulum announced the donation during an inspection visit to the hospital, where he praised its rapid growth just six months after commencing full clinical operations. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Borno State Government, the hospital has treated about 4,000 patients and successfully carried out more than 300 major orthopaedic surgeries, including hip and knee replacements and complex spinal procedures. “The efforts here are […]
- [NDLEA Arrests Passenger With 100 Wraps of Meth](https://africanhealthreport.com/ndlea-arrests-passenger-with-100-wraps-of-meth/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The NDLEA Lagos airport arrest has resulted in the interception of a suspected international drug courier who allegedly excreted 100 wraps of methamphetamine after arriving at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) from Uganda. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, the suspect was arrested following intelligence-led surveillance by anti-narcotics officers shortly after arriving at the Lagos airport. Investigators said the suspect, a former commercial motorcycle rider in Lagos, allegedly joined a transnational drug trafficking syndicate […]
- [Lagos Police Arrest Five Suspected Cultists in Apapa Raid](https://africanhealthreport.com/lagos-police-cultists-arrest-apapa/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Police cultists arrest has led to the capture of five suspected members of a notorious cult group and the recovery of dangerous weapons during an intelligence-led operation targeting criminal gangs in Apapa. Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) arrested the suspects, who are allegedly responsible for terrorising residents of Apapa, Ijora and Badia. The suspects were identified as Abubakar Ayomide (alias Garbazin), Tanko Yusuf, Ahmed Abibu, Abubakar Shafi and Fatai Mohammed, all aged between 23 and 25. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, […]
- ["I Was Evicted Over a ₦40,000 Tax": Inside Abuja's Bitter Landlord-Tenant War](https://africanhealthreport.com/abuja-tenement-rate-landlord-tenant-dispute/): ABUJA, Nigeria- thousands of Abuja residents, finding a home is only the beginning of an expensive journey. Beyond soaring annual rents come agency fees, legal charges, inspection costs, caution deposits, service and security levies, maintenance bills—and, increasingly, the contentious annual tenement rate demanded by the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Intended to fund local infrastructure, the levy has instead ignited a bitter and long-running dispute between landlords and tenants, each insisting the other should bear the cost. In this report, Oluwatobi Adu investigates the legal grey areas, speaks to tenants facing eviction over the tax, examines the positions of property managers, […]
- [Makinde Hails Oyo School Rescue, Orders Medical Care](https://africanhealthreport.com/makinde-oyo-school-rescue-medical-care/): IBADAN, Nigeria – Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has described the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area as a moment of “gratitude and relief”, announcing that the victims will remain under medical observation for 48 hours before being reunited with their families. Makinde disclosed this on Saturday after visiting the rescued pupils and teachers receiving treatment at the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Services following their release after 56 days in captivity. The governor confirmed that all 39 abducted pupils and five of the seven teachers had regained their freedom following a coordinated security operation. […]
- [Police Arrest Seven More Over Benue MACBAN Killing](https://africanhealthreport.com/benue-macban-chairman-murder-arrests/): MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue MACBAN chairman murder investigation has gathered momentum after the Benue State Police Command arrested seven additional suspects, bringing the total number of people in custody to 17 over the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Ardo Risku Mohammed, and another victim, Yakubu Isa The command announced the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday by its Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, saying the breakthrough followed intelligence-led operations, painstaking investigations and coordinated tactical deployments. Mohammed and Isa were killed on July 1 while returning from a […]
- [ADC Urges Equal Rescue for Kidnap Victims](https://africanhealthreport.com/adc-urges-equal-rescue-for-kidnap-victims/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to rescue Nigerians still in captivity, saying security operations should extend beyond high-profile kidnapping cases. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party praised security agencies for rescuing abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State but insisted that victims in other parts of the country deserve the same level of urgency. The party cited pupils abducted in Borno State and more than 100 residents kidnapped in Kaiama, Kwara State, saying many have remained in captivity for months […]
- [AAUA Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Salaries](https://africanhealthreport.com/aaua-lecturers-strike-unpaid-salaries/): AKUNGBA-AKOKO, Nigeria – Academic activities at Adekunle Ajasin University have been suspended after members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced an indefinite strike over two months of unpaid salaries. The lecturers said the Ondo State Government has yet to pay their salaries for May and June 2026, prompting the union to withdraw its services until the outstanding arrears are settled. In a statement issued on Saturday, the ASUU Chairman at the university, Bolu Oshodi, said the decision followed resolutions adopted during congress meetings held on April 28, June 18 and July 10. According to the union, the industrial […]
- [NELFUND Debunks Student Loan Upkeep Suspension Claim](https://africanhealthreport.com/nelfund-student-loan-upkeep-payments-fake/): ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as false a viral document claiming it has suspended student loan upkeep payments for the 2025/2026 academic session, describing the notice as a forgery designed to mislead beneficiaries and create unnecessary panic. In a statement on Saturday, the Fund said the document, which falsely claimed the suspension was due to insufficient Federal Government funding, did not originate from the agency and should be disregarded. According to NELFUND, the fake announcement was purportedly issued on Friday and falsely carried the name of its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The forged […]
- [Oyo Abduction: Alausa Hails Major Rescue Victory](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-abduction-alausa-major-rescue-victory/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Oyo abduction operations that secured the release of abducted pupils and teachers represent a major victory against insecurity and demonstrate the Federal Government’s commitment to protecting schoolchildren across Nigeria, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said on Saturday. Alausa praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and security agencies for successfully rescuing the victims kidnapped during an attack on a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, the minister described the rescue operation as a significant achievement that reflects the government’s […]
- [One Dead as Gombe Assembly Canopy Collapses](https://africanhealthreport.com/gombe-assembly-canopy-collapse/): GOMBE, Nigeria – A Gombe Assembly canopy collapse has left one construction worker dead and seven others injured after a section of the entrance canopy under construction at the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex gave way, prompting the state government to order an immediate investigation. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the construction site of the new legislative complex, according to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Gombe State Ministry of Works, Housing and Transportation, Danladi Adamu. Adamu said eight workers were affected by the collapse, with one confirmed dead and seven others […]
- [FG Launches Rehabilitation Services at Bauchi PHC](https://africanhealthreport.com/rehabilitation-services-primary-healthcare-bauchi/): BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched rehabilitation services in primary healthcare at the Doya Primary Healthcare Centre in Bauchi State, marking a major step towards expanding access to specialised rehabilitation care in communities. The initiative is designed to integrate physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and other rehabilitation services into primary healthcare to improve access for people living with disabilities, recovering from injuries and managing long-term health conditions. Speaking on Friday at the launch, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the programme responds to the growing demand for rehabilitation services across Nigeria. Represented by […]
- [Ogun Rescues 500 Crash Victims in Six Months](https://africanhealthreport.com/ogun-emergency-medical-services-six-months/): ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Ogun emergency medical services rescued more than 500 road crash victims and transported over 1,000 pregnant women to health facilities within the past six months as the state expands emergency healthcare delivery, the Ogun State Government has said. The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, disclosed this on Friday during a sensitisation walk marking the 2026 World Ambulance and Paramedics Day in Abeokuta. Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Kayode Oladehinde, Coker described ambulance personnel and paramedics as “silent heroes” whose commitment continues to save lives through rapid emergency response. She said the state government […]
- [Lassa Fever Cases Rise as NCDC Confirms 66 Infections](https://africanhealthreport.com/lassa-fever-cases-nigeria-ncdc/): ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever cases in Nigeria are rising again, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 66 new infections and seven deaths over three consecutive epidemiological weeks. The latest situation reports, released on Friday, show that the infections were recorded between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and 26, while the outbreak has spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo and Benue states account for 85 per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases reported this year. The reports indicate a steady […]
- [Just In: Oyo School Abduction Victims Regain Freedom](https://africanhealthreport.com/oyo-school-abduction-victims-freed/): IBADAN, Nigeria – All victims of the Oyo school abduction, including pupils, teachers and the school principal kidnapped during an attack on a community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, have regained their freedom after spending weeks in captivity, authorities have confirmed. Officials announced the development on Friday but did not disclose how the victims were rescued or whether any suspects were arrested during the operation. The victims were abducted on May 15 when heavily armed gunmen attacked Ahoro-Esiele Community and invaded a local school, kidnapping 46 pupils, teachers and the principal in one of the latest attacks targeting […]
- [Ekiti Approves New Benefits for Headmasters-General](https://africanhealthreport.com/ekiti-basic-education-headmasters-benefits/): ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Ekiti basic education receives a leadership boost after Governor Biodun Oyebanji approved a consolidated salary structure and official vehicles for the state’s three headmasters-general. The approval, announced on Friday by the Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Femi Akinwumi, is aimed at strengthening school supervision, improving administrative leadership and enhancing service delivery in public primary schools. The beneficiaries are Monisola Oguntamore, Isaac Ogunleye and Bola Omotoso, who were appointed in June 2025. Akinwumi said the governor recognises the critical role of headmasters-general in improving teaching quality, monitoring schools and strengthening accountability within the state’s […]
- [FAAN Denies 2020 Rule for Airport Taxis](https://africanhealthreport.com/faan-airport-taxi-policy/): LAGOS, Nigeria – The FAAN airport taxi policy does not require operators to replace their vehicles with 2020 models before continuing operations at Nigerian airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said, dismissing claims circulating on social media as false. The clarification follows a viral video in which some airport taxi drivers appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that a new FAAN policy would compel them to purchase vehicles costing between ₦18 million and ₦30 million. Responding to the claims on Friday, FAAN’s Director of Commercial and Business Development, Adebola Agunbiade, said the controversy stemmed from resistance by […]
- [NEMA Blames Blocked Drains for Cross River Floods](https://africanhealthreport.com/cross-river-flooding-nema-warning/): CALABAR, Nigeria – The Cross River flooding that submerged homes, displaced residents and reportedly claimed two lives this week was worsened by indiscriminate waste disposal and blocked drainage channels, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. The warning followed Thursday’s flooding in Calabar Municipality and Calabar South Local Government Area after hours of heavy rainfall inundated several communities, leaving residents stranded and causing extensive property damage. During an assessment of the affected areas on Friday, the Head of Operations at NEMA’s Uyo Operations Office, Aisueni Mmandu, urged residents to stop dumping refuse into drains and waterways. She said plastic waste […]

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