7 h. ago Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services

  Bauchi State Government has reinforced its commitment to primary healthcare with the approval of N872.3 million as counterpart funding for the state’s Primary Healthcare Basket Fund. The announcement was made during a strategic health sector meeting held in the state capital on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who disclosed the development, said the […] The post Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has called for Immediate refunding of the state’s money which was initially allocated for Nigerian Bar Association. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Ibas’ statement is coming, after NBA announced the reason for relocating its Annual General Conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu State. Recall that the Association […] The post Rivers Sole Administrator Demands N300m Refund From NBA After Relocating Conference To Enugu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Senator Ekong Sampson, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, has pledged that the 10th Senate will ensure the equitable use of the ₦1 trillion allocated in the 2025 budget to revitalise Nigeria’s dormant solid minerals sector. Speaking through his deputy, Senator Mustaph Habib, during an oversight visit in […] The post Senate vows equitable use of ₦1tn to revive solid minerals sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago AGN Holds Health Walk In FCT, Advocates Healthy Lifestyle For Nollywood Actors

The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has urged Nollywood actors to prioritise healthy lifestyle to avoid imminent health breakdown in the course of their work. The AGN boss made the call during the 2025 ‘Annual Health Walk and Wellness Campaign’ of the Guild on Saturday in Abuja, adding that the […]

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69 h. ago Nigeria, others raising health budgets over US aid cut – WHO

The World Health Organisation said Nigeria has allocated an additional $200m to health in its 2025 budget to cushion the effects of aid cut by the US. The Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a speech on the organisation’s website. In January, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order halting Read More

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3 d. ago Nigeria allocated additional $200m to health in 2025 budget – WHO

The World Health Organisation said Nigeria has allocated an additional $200m to health in its 2025 Budget to avert the health impacts that the sudden and unplanned cuts are having. The Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a speech on the organisation’s website on Sunday. In January, the Trump Administration issued Read More

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3 d. ago Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried over what he described as ‘poor state of health sector’ in the country. Obi called for urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The former governor of Anambra State led this out at an event organised […] The post Peter Obi Laments Nigeria’s Poor Health System, Charges Tinubu To Divert Borrowed Funds Into Education, Poverty Alleviation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2025 WHD: Pyrates Seeks Gov’t Action To Curb Maternal, Infant Mortalities

The Federal and Bayelsa State governments have been charged to create and implement strong health policies towards reducing the high rates of maternal and infant deaths in the country. Members of the National Association of Seadogs —Pyrates Confraternity (NAS PC), Oxbow Marino Deck, made the call during an outreach to mark the 2025 World Health […]

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8 d. ago LG autonomy: Govs block council chairmen from opening CBN accounts

The challenges facing the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy have assumed a new dimension, with some state governors explicitly warning their council chairmen against opening an account with the Central Bank of Nigeria for the direct payment of their allocations from the Federation Account. The latest development represents yet another Read More

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9 d. ago World Health Day 2025 : First Lady seeks reduction in maternal, newborn deaths

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has issued a heartfelt message on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, emphasising the critical importance of investing in maternal and newborn health as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the First Lady’s media aide, Busola Kukoyi. Read More

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1 week ago Tinubu Committed To Repositioning Nigeria’s Health Sector – Shettima

President Bola Tinubu is making significant strides to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. He noted that the administration is prioritizing increased funding, comprehensive workforce training, and the adoption of digital solutions to enhance healthcare delivery across the country. Shettima highlighted that the government is working towards improved financing for healthcare, […] The post Tinubu Committed To Repositioning Nigeria’s Health Sector – Shettima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Financial Instability, Social Media Addiction Trigger Mental Imbalance In Youths’

Forty four per cent of young adults (18-24) currently suffer from mental health conditions, with excessive use of social media and financial instability being major contributing factors, according to AXA Mind Health Report 2025. Additionally, the report disclosed that work-related stress, including excessive workload, tight deadlines, and a lack of work-life balance, remain a significant […]

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2 w. ago CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a comprehensive review of the allocation of terminals to Pre-Shipment Inspection Agents read more CBN shakes up oil and gas industry with new terminal assignments, boosts transparency

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2 w. ago Diphtheria Outbreak: Lagos Records 10 Confirmed Cases In 3 Months

Lagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensified efforts to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this while giving an update on the outbreak at the weekend, said suspected cases have fluctuated over the period, with […]

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2 w. ago Oral Health Day: Pepsodent Organises Dental Health Programme In 20 States

In commemoration of the 2025 World Oral Health Day, Pepsodent, a leading global toothpaste brand, in collaboration with the Nigeria Dental Association has launched its dental health campaign themed “Talk to A Dentist”. The campaign aims to reach 3m Nigerians this year, surpassing the 2024 reach of 2.4 million.Speaking during a press conference to herald […]

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2 w. ago Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student

The Delta State Ministry of Health has intervened in the controversy surrounding a viral video that mocked Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her visit to the state. The video had sparked widespread outrage and led to disciplinary action against the student responsible. However, in a surprising turn of events, the Ministry has instructed the authorities to […] The post Delta Commissioner Of Health Orders Withdrawal Of Disciplinary Letter Against Student appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria secures €100,000 from Germany to address climate change

By Okwe Obi, Abuja The German government has allocated €100,000 to support the fight against climate change in Nigeria. The Head of Political Counsellor at the German Embassy in Nigeria, Matthias Dold, stated this at the Close-Out Event for the “Empowering Youth Civil Societies to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria” project, organised by NGYouthSDGs, in […] The post Nigeria secures €100,000 from Germany to address climate change appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pepsodent, 52 schools partner to deepen awareness on oral health

By Zika Bobby As part of activities to celebrate World Oral Health Day 2025, Pepsodent has carried out a nationwide school awareness campaign in select schools to promote healthy oral habits among Nigerian children. The World Oral Health Day school awareness campaign which took place in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Rivers and Oyo, provided an opportunity […] The post Pepsodent, 52 schools partner to deepen awareness on oral health appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Specialists To Guide Women On Fertility Preservation, Fibroid Management In Abuja

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), especially women facing reproductive health challenges, particularly those dealing with cancer, fibroids, and adenomyosis, will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance at the Abuja Reproductive Health Week 2025. The event, scheduled for March 26th – 27th, is being organised by Nordica Fertility Centre in collaboration with the […]

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3 w. ago NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health

Tribune Online NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health The Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have called on the Federal Government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated to it in the national budget for 2025, in the interest of public health. NTCA, CAPPA urge FG to increase tobacco control fund, protect public health Tribune Online

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