Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.
Labour advocates urge IPMAN to provide health insurance for petrol station workers nationwide, citing daily exposure to toxic fumes and fire hazards. This follows NNPCL's new scheme for its retail workers.
A new study reveals a hidden health crisis: nearly one-third of Ibadan's transport workers have hypertension. Learn the key risk factors and urgent public health recommendations.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
Aisha Bubah receives the U.S. Mission's Trailblazer Award for her pivotal role in Nigeria's mental health reform and community care. Discover her impactful journey.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
UK-based Nigerian health consultant Dr Tokumbo Fasuyi highlights the critical role of care coordination and personalised health management in improving Nigeria's healthcare outcomes and economic productivity.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
The Federal Government has approved ₦32.9 billion to strengthen primary healthcare access. The funds, part of the BHCPF, will be disbursed in January 2026 to support essential services and a new Citizens' Response Centre.
Taraba State launches an E-Referral and Claims Management System under its health insurance scheme, aiming to provide seamless healthcare for over 112,000 enrollees and move towards universal coverage.
A mentally ill woman found in labour on an Agasha street has safely delivered a baby boy. Health officials urge the public to help reunite them with family. Call 08108248244 or 08145091669 with information.
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
The Peoples Democratic Party warns that the Supreme Court's stance on Tinubu's Rivers State emergency declaration threatens Nigeria's democracy. Read the full details and public reactions.
The PDP warns that interpretations of the Supreme Court's Rivers emergency ruling risk Nigeria's democracy. The party calls for constitutional safeguards to protect federalism.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
President Tinubu's health reforms show major progress: 17% drop in maternal mortality, N68bn for vaccines, and health insurance up to 11%. See the full report.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
Nigeria's Senate has declared a public health emergency in Ogijo, Lagos-Ogun border, over severe lead poisoning. It demands urgent medical and environmental action. Read the full story.
Hacey NGO presents a new scorecard framework to track adolescent sexual health progress in Nigeria, highlighting key interventions and calling for increased government commitment.
Nigeria's NHIA and private sector leaders target 2026 to enroll millions from the informal sector into health insurance. Success hinges on digital tools, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. #HealthInsurance #UHC
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure sustainable electricity in all health facilities. This move aims to save lives and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
Nigeria's Senate considers a bill to establish a single toll-free emergency number, '112', to replace the current confusing system. The move aims to leverage high mobile penetration for faster response. Read more.
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