By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has sought partnership with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) to advance inclusive economic empowerment of women and promote national development. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made this known during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) says poor telecommunications connectivity remains a major challenge, limiting effective emergency response across the country. Dr Doubra Emuren, National Coordinator of NEMSAS, said this on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for journalists organised by NEMSAS inContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara State Government and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, have intensified efforts to curb the production and sale of harmful cosmetic products that pose danger to public health and safety. Speaking at a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Ilorin, Kwara Commissioner for Health, DrContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in the health sector have called on the Federal Government to adopt innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call at a two-day capacity-building workshop for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) onContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Mr Abubakar Suleiman, has introduced a bill to curb unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions in the state. The bill, which scaled second reading during plenary in Bauchi, received unanimous support from lawmakers, signalling strong legislative backingContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Dr Muazu Omeiza, Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo for fulfilling his pledge of cash rewards to outstanding health officers. Omeiza gave the commendation in Lokoja during the presentation of cheques at the Primary Health Care LeadershipContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan In December 2025, the reported death of Nigerian Law School student Ayomiposi Ojajuni reignited concerns about the fragile state of students’ mental health in Nigeria. He was allegedly barred from writing the Bar Final examinations at the Yola campus in Adamawa. The incident, though still under investigation,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025. This is according to findings from the National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with a European aerospace firm, Airbus, to procure emergency care helicopters for Nigeria’s proposed National Medical Emergency Management System (NEMSAS). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this during a working visit to France, following approvalContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Adviser to Director-General Jean Kaseya, reinforcing leadership capacity for continental health priorities efforts. The announcement was made by Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication and Public Information at AfricaContinue Reading
