Africa Health Report

Lagos Building Collapse Kills One, Traps Victims Emergency responders at the scene of a collapsed building in Alakija, Lagos.

Lagos Building Collapse Kills One, Traps Victims

Korede Abdullah June 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos on Thursday, killing...

Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others Participants perform yoga exercises during a wellness event in Lagos.

Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others

Mirian Gom June 22, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Regular yoga practice can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and...

Lagos Launches Task Force Against Waste Dumping Lagos officials launch a task force against illegal waste dumping.

Lagos Launches Task Force Against Waste Dumping

Korede Abdullah June 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a special task force to combat illegal waste...

Lagos Youths Receive N200m SME Lifeline Young entrepreneurs receive SME grants in Lagos.

Lagos Youths Receive N200m SME Lifeline

Korede Abdullah June 16, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – More than 5,000 young entrepreneurs and innovators gathered in Lagos on Monday as community...

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

Lagos Launches Ebola Prevention Campaign

Mirian Gom June 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched Operation Lagos BioShield, a statewide campaign aimed at...

MTN Opens Data Billing Review Amid Growing Subscriber Complaints MTN officials discussing data billing review and customer transparency initiative in Lagos.

MTN officials discussing data billing review and customer transparency initiative in Lagos.

MTN Opens Data Billing Review Amid Growing Subscriber Complaints

Oluwafunbi Bello June 6, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – MTN Data Billing Review has been launched by MTN Nigeria as the telecommunications giant...

Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre

Korede Abdullah June 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has marked...

Healthcare Leaders Seek Reforms, Investment at Expo Healthcare stakeholders call for reforms, investment and innovation to improve healthcare access and strengthen Nigeria’s health system.