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Bitcoin's 2025 Plunge Rattles Corporate Investors

The year-end cryptocurrency crash exposes risks for companies like Strategy that bet heavily on bitcoin. Learn why their models are under pressure and what the future holds for corporate crypto holdings.

Lagos buried in waste as residents fear health disaster

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.

Countries Where Christmas Is Not a Public Holiday

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: Staff, Infrastructure Gaps Threaten PHCs

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.

Abuja Hospitals Deserted as JOHESU Strike Grinds On

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, U.S. Sign $5.1 Billion Health Security Agreement

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.

Woman reunites with family after kidney transplant

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.

BPP Saves ₦1 Trillion, Sets New Procurement Record

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.

US Signs $2.1B Nigeria Health Deal with Christian Focus

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.

Rotary Club Commissions WASH Project in Abuja

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

Nigeria Intensifies Fight Against Unaffordable Healthcare

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.

NAFDAC Shuts Unhygienic Kaduna Yoghurt Depot

NAFDAC has sealed a yoghurt and flavoured drink depot in Kaduna over unhygienic operations posing serious contamination risks. The agency vows more enforcement checks.

EU's Ukraine Funding Plan Exposes Hypocrisy on Colonial Debt

The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.

Nigeria Must End Reliance on Foreign Health Aid - Presidency

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.

Body of 65-year-old man found in Ibadan well

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.

US Pauses Immigration for 19 Countries Under Travel Bans

The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications, including green cards, for nationals from 19 countries already under travel bans. The move follows a security incident in Washington D.C. Read the full details and implications.

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