Africa Health Report

Juliet Jacob October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have renewed their commitment to empowering...

Nestlé to Cut 16,000 Jobs Globally Under New CEO Plan Nestlé headquarters in Switzerland following job cut announcement by CEO Philipp Navratil

Juliet Jacob October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nestlé is set to eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide in a sweeping cost-cutting drive announced...

Bauchi Leads Nigeria with Lowest Food Inflation Rate at 2.8% Traders displaying farm produce at Bauchi market amid stable food prices

Juliet Jacob October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Bauchi State has emerged as Nigeria’s least food-inflation-affected state, recording a modest 2.8% year-on-year...

JAMB Refutes Fake Report, Reaffirms Role in Nigeria’s Admissions System JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted a viral report claiming it...

Toilets, Dignity, and Learning: FCT’s Hidden School Sanitation Crisis A doorless toilet at Karonmagiji Primary School along Airport Road, Abuja, reflects the poor sanitation conditions faced by pupils in many public schools across the FCT.

Chukwu Obinna October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – At first glance, Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), projects modernity — broad highways,...

Lagos Cracks Down on Fake Clinics in Anti-Quackery Drive HEFAMAA officials educating residents about reporting fake clinics in Lagos

Korede Abdullah October 16, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on medical quackery, warning residents to...

IHVN Expands Free HIV Treatment to 380 Facilities Nationwide IHVN healthcare workers providing HIV testing services at a clinic in Nigeria

Korede Abdullah October 16, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has expanded its free HIV treatment and...

Wale Edun Dispels Stroke Rumours with Calm London Appearance Wale Edun smiles during his public appearance at the London 1-54 Art Fair

Korede Abdullah October 16, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has silenced...

ActionAid Urges Nigeria to Support Farmers, End Rising Hunger Crisis ActionAid Nigeria calls for stronger government support to farmers on World Food Day 2025 amid growing hunger crisis

Chukwu Obinna October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria joined the world to mark World Food Day 2025, ActionAid Nigeria has...

Lawmakers Move to Ban Toxic Pesticides Threatening Nigerians’ Health, Food Nigerian lawmakers debate motion to ban toxic pesticides over public health and food safety risks