Health Minister Pate Advocates Stronger SSB Tax Reform
Nigeria's Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate joins CSOs urging Senate to replace fixed ₦10/litre SSB tax with percentage-based levy to curb rising diabetes, obesity rates and fund healthcare.
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6 Health Rules for a Thriving Life at 60
Nigerian health expert Sylvester Ojenagbon shares 6 life-changing health rules learned over 60 years. Discover how to prioritize wellness and build lasting health habits for a fulfilling life.
Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
WAIPH Calls for Technology to Tackle NCDs in Nigeria
The West African Institute of Public Health advocates technology integration to address Nigeria's growing non-communicable disease burden. Learn how digital solutions can transform healthcare.
NAFDAC warns of 4.7 million AMR deaths in Nigeria
NAFDAC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance causing 4.7 million deaths globally. Agency urges stronger surveillance and responsible drug use to protect Nigeria's health future.
Nigeria's Malaria Death Toll Hits Alarming Rate
Hacey Health Initiative raises alarm as Nigeria accounts for over 39% of Africa's malaria deaths. Vulnerable groups at highest risk. Learn about intervention efforts.
Nigeria Loses 60% of Radiographers to Abroad
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.
Telemedicine Can Solve Nigeria's Doctor Shortage
Health experts advocate telemedicine to address Nigeria's critical doctor shortage. With 1 doctor per 4,000 patients, digital health solutions offer hope for millions struggling to access care.
Nigeria Unveils Talent Network to Close Skills Gaps
Nigeria launches the Talent Accelerator Network, a major initiative with the World Economic Forum to reskill the workforce for the future of work and boost economic growth.
Akande, Ex-CDS Link Insecurity to Human Capacity Crisis
Chief Bisi Akande and former CDS General Christopher Musa warn that Nigeria's untrained youth population poses a severe security threat. Urgent investment in education and vocational training needed to defuse the time bomb.
TETFund Calls for Stronger National Support for Innovation
TETFund's leadership advocates for increased national support to drive innovation, reduce import dependence, and create jobs. A ₦70 billion budget is allocated for campus power solutions.
Nigeria's Untrained Youth Crisis - Akande Warns
Chief Bisi Akande warns Nigeria faces youth anger over human capacity crisis. Urgent training in science and technology needed to prevent national destabilization.
Foundation Trains 500 Public Servants in Nigeria
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has empowered 500 African public servants through capacity building programs, enhancing service delivery across Nigeria's civil service and beyond.
AIG Foundation Launches Digital Training for Civil Service
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation partners with Federal Government to equip civil servants with digital skills for improved public service delivery. Learn how this initiative transforms governance.
Lagos State Workforce Training Reaches Historic Levels
Lagos State Public Service achieves unprecedented capacity building with 120+ training programs in 2025, transforming workforce efficiency and service delivery across all departments.
Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
PASGA Skills Assessment Phase Begins Nationwide
Phillips Consulting leads Nigeria's PASGA initiative into skills assessment phase to transform public workforce. Empowering civil servants with competency insights and development pathways for national growth.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH
Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.
Olaogun Community Launches N300m Health Fund
Olaogun community in Agbado, Ogun State, is set to raise N300 million for its health centre during the Olaogun Community Day on November 29, 2025. Join the initiative for better healthcare.
GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Polaris Bank: Free Prostate Screening for 250 Men
Polaris Bank partners with Men's Health Clinic to offer free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40+ from Nov 24. Early detection saves lives!
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
Kefas orders immediate payment to cleared Taraba workers
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has directed immediate payment of salaries and entitlements to 1,410 civil servants cleared by verification committee. Read about the state's workforce reform.
UNILAG VC Seeks Mental Health in Pharmacy Curriculum
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola advocates integrating mental health literacy into pharmacy education to address Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. Learn how pharmacists can transform care.
Lagos trains health workers on SGBV forensic care
Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained senior doctors and health workers on forensic evidence collection and timely clinical management for SGBV survivors to strengthen justice delivery and survivor-centred care.
Lagos unveils hybrid health financing model for residents
Lagos State introduces hybrid health financing model with LPHP partnership. Goal: 70% insurance coverage in 5 years, 40% reduction in catastrophic health spending. Access affordable healthcare now!
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