15 h. ago PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers

By Adewale Sanyaolu As Nigeria marked Workers’ Day yesterday, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has renewed calls for the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to strengthen welfare and health insurance provisions for industry workers exposed to hazardous conditions. Addressing the media in Abuja, PETROAN […] The post PETROAN urges enhanced welfare, health insurance for oil workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi Kebbi State Governor Dr Nasir Idris has pledged to further enhance workers’ welfare in the state. Speaking at the Workers’ Day celebration on Thursday, May 1, at Haliru Abdul Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, Idris noted his administration’s achievements, including implementing the ₦75,000 minimum wage, clearing pension and gratuity arrears, and […] The post Workers’ Day: Kebbi governor promises more for workers’ welfare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule

Nigeria Labour Congress, has announced the cancellation of May Day celebrations in Rivers State, over the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the national leadership of the NLC on Sunday, directed all affiliated industrial unions in the oil rich state to limit the May 1 Workers’ Day celebrations to the […] The post NLC Cancels May Day Celebration In Rivers, Calls For Rally Against Emergency Rule appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf

Usman Yusuf, the former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of attempting to suppress dissent and silence critics. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Yusuf alleged that his detention earlier this year was part of a larger effort to intimidate opposition voices. Yusuf, who was charged with […] The post Tinubu’s Government Trying To Suppress Critics – Usman Yusuf appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation

By Olakunle Olafioye The death of a pregnant woman in Lagos State after she was allegedly rejected by a private hospital owing to the inability of her husband to pay the deposit demanded by the hospital where she was rushed to recently has once again underscored the need for an effective and affordable health insurance […] The post Nigerians lament dearth of viable health insurance schemes amid worsening health situation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Healthcare lapses leave even the insured paying out of pocket

As patients struggle to access medicines Lapses in the healthcare system have forced several Nigerians, including those that are insured, read more Healthcare lapses leave even the insured paying out of pocket

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2 w. ago How Does the Premium for a Family Floater Plan Change if I Add a Child?

Health insurance plans for family are a fantastic way to protect every family member under a single policy. With a family floater plan, the coverage – or “sum insured” – is shared by all family members. When a new child arrives, most parents want to add them to their existing health insurance plan for added […] The post How Does the Premium for a Family Floater Plan Change if I Add a Child? appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom: Health Insurance Agency Targets 200,000 Residents In 1 Year

The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA) has been named the Fastest Growing Agency in Health Care Coverage for 2025 by the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care, in recognition of its rapid strides towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country The award was presented at a ceremony held on Tuesday […]

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2 w. ago NUJ To Introduce Media Enhancement Bill For Journalists’ Welfare

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced plans to develop a media enhancement bill to improve the welfare of its members. The national president of NUJ, Alhassan Abdullahi, said this on Tuesday during the 2025 Easter Cantata Concert in Abuja. The concert, organised by the NUJ Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, is themed “Renewal […]

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2 w. ago Otti launches health insurance scheme, lauds Obasanjo for his hearing mission intervention 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for Abia workers.   This is even as Otti has commended former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for the Sound Intervention Hearing Mission, a project his Foundation sponsored in partnership with Abia […] The post Otti launches health insurance scheme, lauds Obasanjo for his hearing mission intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obasanjo unveils health initiatives, hearing aid scheme in Abia

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday in Umuahia, officially unveiled Abia State Formal Sector Health Insurance, Abia Health Outreach, and the free distribution of hearing aids by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and Starkey Foundation. Obasanjo, who described Abia State Governor Alex Otti as an “established performing governor”, commended the governor for his healthcare Read More

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3 w. ago FCTA Enrolls 198,810 Residents In Health Insurance Scheme, Vows To End Maternal Mortality

A total of 198,810 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the last one year, including 10,065 pregnant women who were registered free. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on […]

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3 w. ago Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has decried rising cases of complaints by enrollees of the national health insurance services, who face some delays in obtaining authorisation codes from the Health Management Organisations (HMOs), which allow access to medical care. NHIA said the unfriendly experience had further affected the trust and confidence […] The post Health insurance: NHIA mandates HMO to issue authorisation codes in 1hr appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu

Tribune Online FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has promised that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to providing accessible and affordable rural healthcare in the Niger Delta region and other parts of the country that have suffered neglect for years. Senator Tinubu, stated this during the launching of access to health insurance services for vulnerable people and commissioning […] FG committed to provide accessible, affordable rural healthcare — Oluremi Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 w. ago AbdulRazaq Congratulates New NNPCL Chief Ojulari, NHIA Chairman Oloriegbe, Commends President Tinubu

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed joy over the appointment of Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, a distinguished Kwaran and a big shot in the oil sector, as the new NNPCL group chief executive officer . The governor similarly rejoiced with Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his appointment as chairman of the National Health Insurance […]

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