22 h. ago All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance 

Tribune Online All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance  No doubt,  the primary aim of the NHIA Act is to ensure that every Nigerian and legal resident has access to affordable, quality, and comprehensive health care services through mandatory health insurance. All Nigerians are now entitled to compulsory health insurance  Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Falana Demands Adequate Funding For Health Insurance Of Vulnerable Nigerians

Chairman Of The Alliance On Surviving COVID-19 And Beyond (ASCAB), Femi Falana, SAN, has urged all levels of government to ensure adequate funding for the health insurance of vulnerable Nigerians. Mr Falana disclosed this ollowing the implementation of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022. Falana in a statement on Sunday, described the […] The post Falana Demands Adequate Funding For Health Insurance Of Vulnerable Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big

Tribune Online ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big In Nigeria, life moves at 100 miles—buzzing markets, vibrant nightlife, and endless opportunities. But amidst the hustle, one thing remains unpredictable: health emergencies. They don’t send invitations or check your calendar. A sudden illness, an accident, or a chronic condition can strike at any moment, turning your world upside down and draining your savings in […] ₦1,000 Today or ₦100,000 Tomorrow? Why Skipping Health Insurance Could Cost You Big Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Poor health care funding, shortage of health professionals worry medical experts

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Health professionals have identified shortage of health professionals, inadequate medical equipments, poor healthcare funding and shortage of health professionals as the major challenges confronting health sector in the country. The medical experts also identified disease burden, poor health indicators, poor health insurance coverage as bane of the health sector in the […] The post Poor health care funding, shortage of health professionals worry medical experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers We treasure the role you play, especially at the grassroots level, and we want to show in practical terms that we care... Akwa Ibom gov increases allowances, health insurance for traditional rulers Tribune Online

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1 week ago NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists

Tribune Online NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahaya, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to prioritising health insurance for journalists as part of its broader agenda to enhance welfare and professional wellbeing. Yahaya made this known on Saturday, during an interactive session with union members in Calabar, Cross River State. He urged journalists […] NUJ president pushes health insurance as key welfare package for journalists Tribune Online

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1 week ago PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees

Tribune Online PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees According to her, the new reforms will be backed by a stream of updated regulations, beginning this week, covering investment PenCom targets stronger safety net with minimum pension floor, health insurance for retirees Tribune Online

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1 week ago NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano 

Tribune Online NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano  The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), on Wednesday, launched the pilot of the Neonatal component of the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) in Kano State, a decisive step in advancing Nigeria’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The initiative, which builds on the success of NHIA’s maternal programme, was formally inaugurated during a […] NHIA expands maternal health initiative to neonatal care in Kano  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget

Tribune Online Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has expressed its plans to improve the welfare of Nigeria’s retirees, with pension harmonization, health insurance for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, and the full implementation of the N32,000 pension increment topping its 2026 budget proposal. This was revealed last week when PTAD hosted members of the House of […] Pension harmonisation, health insurance, others tops PTAD’s 2026 budget Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA), has said that over 100,000 residents have so read more ‘Over 100,000 Kwarans enrolled in State Health Insurance Scheme’

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4 w. ago Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA

Tribune Online Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has enrolled over 20 million Nigerians in the health insurance scheme across Nigeria. Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

…considers making states contribution to health funding mandatory …as calls grows for budget reforms, data-driven policies, accountability Nigerian government is read more Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

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4 w. ago Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe

Tribune Online Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, speaks on steps to ensure universal health coverage for Nigerians through the health insurance authority. AS chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, you played a significant role in passing a bill that makes health insurance mandatory […] Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe Tribune Online

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