43 h. 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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45 h. ago Obi decries Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system, calls for reforms

  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has criticised the poor state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, calling for an urgent redirection of national planning and investment towards health, education, and poverty alleviation. Speaking as the keynote speaker at an event organised by ANAP Doctors in North America Read More

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7 d. ago Experts want Nigeria to scale up childhood vaccination to prevent disease outbreaks

…say every $1 spent on immunisation saves Nigeria $44 healthcare cost Public health experts have called on Nigeria’s Government to read more Experts want Nigeria to scale up childhood vaccination to prevent disease outbreaks

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, […] The post Peter Obi decries release of Rivers allocation to Sole Administrator appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago World TB Day 2025: AHF Nigeria Mobilises To End Tuberculosis 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has joined partners globally in calling for more substantial political commitments, increased funding, and expanded access to Tuberculosis (TB) services. World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, is observed annually on March 24. AHF Nigeria as part of event marking World TB Day is set to hold event on Monday, March 24, across the […]

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3 w. ago Foundation seeks political commitment, funding increase to end tuberculosis

Tribune Online Foundation seeks political commitment, funding increase to end tuberculosis The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has joined partners worldwide in calling for stronger political commitments, increased funding, and expanded access to tuberculosis (TB) services as the world observes World Tuberculosis Day. Foundation seeks political commitment, funding increase to end tuberculosis Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers State of Emergency: Obi decries use of voice votes by NASS

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has berated members of the National Assembly for using a voice vote on such crucial national matters as a breach of the constitution. Obi, who has made a passionate appeal to members of the National Assembly not to […] The post Rivers State of Emergency: Obi decries use of voice votes by NASS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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4 w. ago Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement

Tribune Online Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement The Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for its steadfast support in promoting family planning and reproductive health across the state. Speaking at a one-day roundtable discussion held on Monday at the Epidemiological Unit of the Specialist Hospital in Sokoto, the agency’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Larai Tambuwal—represented by Malam […] Sokoto govt increases family planning advocacy, calls for stronger community involvement Tribune Online

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4 w. ago “Your Mother Is A Bad Person!” – Lege Miami Attacks Asake Again Over Father’s Ailment

Nigerian matchmaker and actor Lege Miami has once again weighed in on the drama surrounding Afrobeats singer Ahmed Ololade, known as Asake, and his family. In a new video that surfaced on Saturday, Lege shifted his focus to the singer’s mother, calling her a “bad person.” This comes after his initial outburst on Friday, where […] The post “Your Mother Is A Bad Person!” – Lege Miami Attacks Asake Again Over Father’s Ailment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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