3 h. ago Health Advocates Back New Tax Policy, Demand Stronger Excise On Tobacco, Others

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has applauded the federal government’s move to earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing, while urging a significant hike in the tax on sugary drinks to curb Nigeria’s rising health burden. At a national health financing dialogue in Abuja, chairman […]

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4 d. ago Africa’s Global Preparedness: Lessons Nigeria can learn from South Africa’s unique path

As Africa takes on increasingly important roles in global governance, Eghosa Osaghae, director general of the Nigerian Institute of International read more Africa’s Global Preparedness: Lessons Nigeria can learn from South Africa’s unique path

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on governments, development partners, and the private sector to take concrete actions to strengthen Nigeria's health financing system. Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate

Tribune Online Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Despite progress made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Health Sector Renewal Compact and the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, challenges persist Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

…considers making states contribution to health funding mandatory …as calls grows for budget reforms, data-driven policies, accountability Nigerian government is read more Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

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5 d. ago FG to channel taxes on tobacco, alcohol, others to health financing – Oyedele

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman, presidential fiscal policy and tax reforms committee has disclosed that a draft policy is currently underway to read more FG to channel taxes on tobacco, alcohol, others to health financing – Oyedele

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5 d. ago Nigeria is ready for health investment, but financing costs remain uncompetitive – Bagudu

…says current health financing g insufficient for 220 million Nigerians seeks greater private capital to meet health needs Minister of read more Nigeria is ready for health investment, but financing costs remain uncompetitive – Bagudu

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6 d. ago Health Financing: Private sector seeks enabling policies, long

Nigeria’s private healthcare operators have called on the Federal Government to create enabling policies and unlock access to long-term, single-digit read more Health Financing: Private sector seeks enabling policies, long-term capital

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6 d. ago Nigeria spends more on schools, but children still struggle to learn

Nigeria has nearly tripled its education spending in five years, but outcomes remain flat. Budget allocations rose from N602 billion read more Nigeria spends more on schools, but children still struggle to learn

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8 d. ago Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Stakeholders in the health care sector have stated that Nigeria’s health care system is currently facing the consequences of decades of poor investment in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate led the lamentations at the opening of the National Health Financing Dialogue, […] The post Decades of poor investment in health sector, reason for poor health services –Minister, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG To Enrol 44m Nigerians Into National Health Insurance Scheme By 2030

The Federal Government has announced plans to enrol at least 44 million Nigerians into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by 2030, a move aimed at reducing the nation’s high out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure. The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, revealed this during the opening of the four-day National Health Financing Policy Dialogue […] The post FG To Enrol 44m Nigerians Into National Health Insurance Scheme By 2030 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG pushes for stronger domestic health financing, sets 44m insurance target

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening health financing in Nigeria, with a target to enrol at least read more FG pushes for stronger domestic health financing, sets 44m insurance target

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8 d. ago FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges The Federal Government has sought sustainable solutions to Nigeria's health financing challenges to achieve universal health coverage as the current health spending in Nigeria is inadequate. FG seeks sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s health financing challenges Tribune Online

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1 week ago DigitVant MFB health insurance plan grants customers access to 500 hospitals

Digitvant Microfinance Bank has launched an affordable health insurance package for its customers to drive financial inclusion, with access to read more DigitVant MFB health insurance plan grants customers access to 500 hospitals

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1 week ago Digitvant MFB unveils affordable health insurance plan to drive financial inclusion

By Chukwuma Umeorah Digitvant Microfinance Bank has introduced a low-cost health insurance package for its customers as part of efforts to expand financial inclusion and ease the burden of medical expenses. Speaking at the bank’s maiden Customers’ Open Day in Lagos on Thursday, the Chairman, Kayode Oluwagboye, said the initiative was designed to strengthen the […] The post Digitvant MFB unveils affordable health insurance plan to drive financial inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Home cooking vs eating out: A look at health, cost consumption

Tribune Online Home cooking vs eating out: A look at health, cost consumption By Oluwagbemisola Ajofoyinbo In the world today, the choice between home-cooked meals and eating out has become more than a lifestyle preference, it is a reflection of health awareness, financial management and time availability. In the midst of rising economic difficulties and greater awareness of healthy living, the long-standing conflict of whether we should cook […] Home cooking vs eating out: A look at health, cost consumption Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Under President Tinubu, States No Longer Depend on Federal Bailouts — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that no state government in Nigeria currently requires a federal bailout under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the development as a significant problem resolved. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Tuesday, Wike emphasized the improved financial health of Nigerian states, contrasting it […] The post Under President Tinubu, States No Longer Depend on Federal Bailouts — Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago What Nigeria can learn from Caribbean—and Colombian—health financing

In the global search for sustainable health financing models, countries like Nigeria must look beyond legacy systems and toward proven read more What Nigeria can learn from Caribbean—and Colombian—health financing

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last month Shell Hosts Young African Professionals In Support Of Future Energy Leaders

They visited SNEPCo to learn more about the operations of a company which launched Nigeria into the league of deep-water producers in 2005. The post Shell Hosts Young African Professionals In Support Of Future Energy Leaders appeared first on Channels Television.

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