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.
While Nigeria marks Christmas with a public holiday, in 36 nations, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and China, December 25 is a regular workday. Discover the reasons behind this global diversity.
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.
The prolonged JOHESU strike has paralyzed Abuja's public health system. Wards are empty, services halted. Patients and doctors appeal for urgent government intervention to resolve the crisis.
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.
Nigerian woman Tovia reunites with her children after a successful kidney transplant funded by public donations, following abandonment by her husband after kidney failure during childbirth.
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.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has saved Nigeria over one trillion naira in one budget cycle through price reforms. This historic achievement is being celebrated as a major win for transparency and fiscal discipline. Read more about this landmark feat.
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.
NEFGAD hails Tinubu's public procurement reforms as a watershed for Nigeria's economy, citing ₦1 trillion saved and a shift towards fiscal discipline and local content.
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 Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has commissioned a major Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at Jahi Primary Health Care Centre. Funded by a Rotary Foundation grant, the project includes a solar-powered borehole and improved facilities t
Rachisols Foundation unveils renovated Ilupeju public library under 'Project Enlighten', aiming to remodel 10 Lagos libraries by 2030. Discover how this initiative empowers learners.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.
A BAT expert advocates for Tobacco Harm Reduction as a pragmatic public health strategy, citing scientific evidence for safer nicotine alternatives to help adult smokers quit.
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.
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.
Accountability Lab Nigeria awards five public servants for honesty and impact. The initiative aims to rebuild trust and shift accountability towards incentives and recognition.
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.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
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.
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
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.
Health expert Dr. Yusuff Adebayo advocates for a science-based Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach in Nigeria to reduce smoking-related diseases. Learn about the evidence and policy recommendations.