92 m. ago Healthcare federation seeks implementation of waiver on pharmaceutical products

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has called on the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure the full implementation of the duty and VAT waivers on pharmaceutical raw materials by issuing circulars to all relevant Zonal Offices and Area Commands. Recently, the Federal Government implemented a two-year import duty and VAT waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials. This Read More

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3 d. ago FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders

Tribune Online FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Following the approval of the establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaders of the Akure community have stated that it will significantly enhance the provision of effective healthcare services for the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products

Tribune Online Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products An indigenous pharmaceutical company, St. Racheal’s Pharma has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove import duty and levy on critical pharmaceutical products. The company stated this is imperative to help the poor and other vulnerable to access quality and affordable healthcare wherever they live and work across Nigeria. The chairman and CEO of the […] Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products Tribune Online

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4 d. ago FG, stakeholders advocate improved maternal healthcare in Nigeria 

Tribune Online FG, stakeholders advocate improved maternal healthcare in Nigeria  "It is about finding creative ways to ensure that these women are heard, respected, and empowered to advocate for their own health and well-being." FG, stakeholders advocate improved maternal healthcare in Nigeria  Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Experts Advocate Innovative Solutions To Expand Healthcare Access

One of Nigeria’s leading medical laboratory services, SYNLAB, has urged public health experts and healthcare investors to explore innovative strategies for overcoming barriers to healthcare access in Nigeria. Hence, the firm and leading experts have proffered solutions for expanding access to convenient healthcare service delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at a recent virtual conference organised by […]

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6 d. ago Finally, Customs Implements Zero Tariff On Pharmaceutical Inputs

In a landmark policy shift designed to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has implemented a presidential executive order exempting critical pharmaceutical raw materials from import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for two years. The initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and announced by the minister of finance and coordinating […]

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7 d. ago Reps committed to training, retention of healthcare professionals – Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja   The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said the parliament is committed to the recruitment, training and retention of healthcare professionals in the country.    Abbas, stated this, at a public organised by the House Committee on Specialty Healthcare, on three bills seeking to establish different specialist […] The post Reps committed to training, retention of healthcare professionals – Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago IWD: PUNCH Media Foundation hosts webinar on Advancing Gender Equality

As part of activities marking International Women’s Day 2025, PUNCH Media Foundation (PMF) is set to host a thought-provoking webinar themed “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The virtual event, scheduled for Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 11:00 AM, will bring together key stakeholders, thought leaders, and advocates to explore critical pathways to Read More

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8 d. ago Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies

Tribune Online Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has called on the federal government to increase funding for healthcare regulatory agencies in Nigeria. This appeal was made during an oversight visit to the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Nigeria(NMCN) to assess the state of healthcare services in Nigeria. The Chairman of the House Committee on […] Reps seek increased funding for healthcare regulatory agencies Tribune Online

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9 d. ago World Tuberculosis Day: Foundation urges government to strengthen healthcare system

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria has charged government at all levels to prioritise tuberculosis prevention and treatment by strengthening healthcare system. The Advocacy and Marketing Manager of AHF Nigeria, Steve Aborisade, gave the charge in a statement to commemorate the World Tuberculosis Day on Monday. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, Aborisade Read More

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9 d. ago PIA: Indigenous firm inaugurates trust, pledges healthcare in Delta community

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri As part of its commitment to the implementation of the the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), an indigenous oil firm, Kalm Marine and Petroleum Services Limited, has inaugurated the Board of Trustees (BOT) for the Ijansa Ijelejele Ikeremor Community Development Trust. The inauguration held in  Warri, Delta State, marked a new […] The post PIA: Indigenous firm inaugurates trust, pledges healthcare in Delta community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oral Health Day: Oyo Govt, Aspira Advocate Enhanced Dental Care

As part of events to commemorate the 2025 World Oral Health Day, Oyo State government and Aspira Nigeria Limited have reiterated their commitment to improving oral healthcare by providing free dental check-ups and treatment. The Oyo State commissioner for health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, represented by the chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, Dr Akin Fagbemi, […]

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1 week ago Foreign Pharmaceutical Firms Appeal To Federal Gov’t To Relax Regulatory Laws

Pharmaceutical companies across the world have appealed to the Federal Government to relax the law guiding the setting up of industries in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical companies wanted the federal government to grant them opportunities to set up manufacturing facilities in Nigeria in order to deepen their market penetration in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sector. The, firms who […]

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1 week ago Romance fraudster spared deportation as UK court cites inadequate Nigerian healthcare

A Nigerian romance fraudster, Emmanuel Jack, who tricked women into paying him almost £200,000 has been spared deportation after a UK judge said the healthcare system in his native Nigeria could not meet the medical needs of his wife and children, Daily Mail reports Friday. Jack, 35, was reportedly jailed for three years in 2014 Read More

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1 week ago Stakeholders advocate responsible AI adoption for ESG, data management

Industry leaders at the 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars Forum, organised by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of read more Stakeholders advocate responsible AI adoption for ESG, data management

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1 week ago Stakeholders Seek Increased Funding For Family Planning In Bauchi

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have raised the alarm over dwindling support for family planning initiatives, calling for urgent action to ensure their sustainability and accessibility. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting organised by the Bauchi State Government in collaboration with The Challenge Initiative Nigeria (TCI). The chairman of Bauchi State Primary Healthcare […]

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1 week ago PSN Lagos calls for reforms in drug distribution, healthcare workforce welfare

By Doris Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos Chapter, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) focused on improving drug distribution enforcement and addressing the welfare of non-physician health workers in the state. Chairman, PSN Lagos, Babayemi Oyekunle, emphasised the need for urgent regulatory reforms, particularly in Open Drug Markets (ODMs), to combat the […] The post PSN Lagos calls for reforms in drug distribution, healthcare workforce welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Experts, Stakeholders Call For Community Engagement

Security experts, policymakers, and stakeholders have advocated intelligence-led security operations and community-driven approaches to addressing security challenges nationwide. They called at the second edition of the National Security Summit, organised by the Green Assembly Initiative, to assess Nigeria’s security challenges and recommend actionable solutions. The summit, with the theme “Insecurity and the Nation: The Journey […]

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2 w. ago 2027: Stakeholders Push For Credible Polls, Advocate Transparency, Accountability Checkers, Others

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders are pushing for credible, free, fair, and transparent polls that would be acceptable to Nigerians and the international community concerned with advancing democracy in Africa‘s most populous nation. The stakeholders observed that while there is still the prevalence of electoral offences, including rigging, vote buying, and thuggery, which […]

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2 w. ago Poor primary healthcare investment hurting Nigeria’s health system — Bayelsa dep gov

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has stated that inadequate investment in primary healthcare is a major factor responsible for inefficiencies and stunted growth in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Ewhrudjakpo made this remark on Thursday during a meeting with key health sector stakeholders, including the state commissioner for health, local government chairmen, and Read More

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