4 h. ago How Eno is extending health insurance scheme to rural communities in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno is expanding access to healthcare services to rural communities of Akwa Ibom State. One of the ways read more How Eno is extending health insurance scheme to rural communities in Akwa Ibom

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60 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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3 d. ago Akwa Ibom govt shuts illegal schools, proprietors face prosecution

Tribune Online Akwa Ibom govt shuts illegal schools, proprietors face prosecution He warned parents and guardians across urban and rural communities against enrolling their children in unregistered institutions, insisting that Akwa Ibom govt shuts illegal schools, proprietors face prosecution Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom Communities Threaten Attack Over Forest Reserve Ownership

Aggrieved leaders, elders, youths and stakeholders from rival ethic nationalities drawn from the oil and gas host communities of Ibeno and Ekid, have threatened to reignite their perennial skirmishes over the rightful ownership of the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. The Ekid Progressives Union (EPU) led by the president-general, Dr Samuel Udonsak, warned their coastal […]

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6 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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 A/Ibom community gets electricity transformer after 7 years in darkness

From Isaac Job, Uyo The people of Ekeya/Atabong communities in Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have received a brand new transformer after seven years without electricity in the community. Speaking during the presentation, Ovong Edidem Ita Okokon said the transformer was donated by Albert Asuquo as part of his contribution to community […] The post A/Ibom community gets electricity transformer after 7 years in darkness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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 Tension in Akwa Ibom as oil communities clash over disputed forest reserve

From Isaac Job, Uyo There is palpable tension at the weekend as Eket and Ibeno communities in Akwa Ibom State poised for war over the ownership of Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve proposed for BUA Refinery project in the area. It was gathered that the forest reserve is part of the land annexed by government and […] The post Tension in Akwa Ibom as oil communities clash over disputed forest reserve appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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last month 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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