Nigeria mental health

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

Federal officials unveil medical equipment and ambulances during the launch of the ₦10 billion maternal healthcare support programme in Bauchi State.

FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment

Mirian Gom August 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health...

Nigeria Cannot Ignore Mental Health Crisis – Dr Owoeye Warns Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye

Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye

Nigeria Cannot Ignore Mental Health Crisis – Dr Owoeye Warns

Korede Abdullah September 27, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria faces a mental health crisis, with an estimated 40–60 million people affected. At...