Experts: Curb Illegal Mining to End Banditry in North
Security experts call on President Tinubu to urgently stop illegal mining in Zamfara, citing it as a major source of funding for bandits and a cause of insecurity.
Security experts call on President Tinubu to urgently stop illegal mining in Zamfara, citing it as a major source of funding for bandits and a cause of insecurity.
A Nigerian doctor, Zainab Suleiman, expressed surprise after a patient arrived at the hospital late at night complaining of erectile dysfunction. Read her reaction and what it says about healthcare priorities.
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.
Nigerian Correctional Service and NHIA collaborate to provide health insurance coverage for inmates, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Learn more about this landmark initiative.
A Nigerian man shares his firsthand, distressing account of visiting a relative at a hospital, exposing critical issues. Read his full story and witness testimony here.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
A Nigerian woman who moved to the UK with nothing shares her inspiring journey of struggle and triumph. Discover how she built a healthcare company and bought two cars within four years.
Nigerian resident doctors suspend their 29-day strike, directing members to resume work immediately after signing an MOU with the government on key demands.
Nigerian economists endorse CBN's monetary policy stance maintaining MPR at 27%. Experts predict reduced lending costs to boost real sector growth. Read analysis.
A medical brain drain crisis hits Nigeria as over 60% of locally-trained radiographers now practice in Europe. Experts warn of strained health systems and call for urgent reforms.
Discover what the Bar Rescue cast members are doing today and learn which struggling bars actually survived after Jon Taffer's interventions. Get exclusive updates on your favorite experts!
Peter Obi attributes Nigeria's low 55-year life expectancy to leadership failures in healthcare and education. He urges urgent reforms for a healthier future. Read more.
Security experts express confidence in rescue of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls after President Tinubu directs Defence Minister Matawalle to relocate. Read latest developments.
Watch the emotional moment a Nigerian lady celebrates passing her nursing exams. Her viral TikTok video shows pure joy as she becomes a registered nurse. Read reactions!
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
Nigeria is developing a digital health infrastructure to integrate AI tools nationwide. The system will use NIN-linked registries for patients, facilities, and workers to transform healthcare delivery.
NDDC launches a week-long free medical outreach in Akure, offering surgeries, dental & eye care. Part of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve healthcare access.
Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu sentenced to 3 years in UK prison for defrauding NHS of £268,000 while on sick leave. Full details of the fraud case uncovered.
UK court sentences Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu to 3 years imprisonment for defrauding NHS of £268,000. Full details of the fraud case revealed.
JMG Limited commissions solar power system at Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for life-saving medical procedures in Lagos.
The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria urges local action to strengthen healthcare standards, improve patient safety, and drive innovation for lasting impact nationwide.
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
MWAN Lagos unveils a robust plan to improve maternal and child health in underserved areas via danger-sign education and digital outreach. Learn how they aim to save lives.
Ghanaian economist Michael Somuah's research reveals untreated psychological distress in older adults with functional limitations costs healthcare systems billions. Discover proactive solutions.
NNPC Retail Ltd launches health insurance scheme for over 7,000 petrol station attendants nationwide, enhancing welfare and service delivery. Read about this worker-focused initiative.
Jennifer Etuh Foundation provides free surgeries, circumcisions, and medical care to over 3,000 residents in Gombe's Tula village. A life-changing intervention for rural healthcare.
Professor Oyelaran-Oyeyinka outlines plan to transform LAUTECH Teaching Hospital into a hub for healthcare excellence and rural industrial growth, inspired by China's poverty reduction model.
Governor Ahmad Aliyu transforms Sokoto's healthcare with 800 new nurses, upgraded PHCs in all 244 wards, and N1.5bn Mama Kits investment. Maternal and child health outcomes improve dramatically.
Interswitch reaffirms commitment to digital transformation in Nigeria's healthcare sector with innovative solutions HIMS, eClinic, and Smarthealth at CCMDFTH conference.