3 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 Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe

Tribune Online Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Senator Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe, in this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, speaks on steps to ensure universal health coverage for Nigerians through the health insurance authority. AS chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, you played a significant role in passing a bill that makes health insurance mandatory […] Functional health insurance that delivers quality health services for Nigerians is our priority —Senator Oloriegbe Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders

Tribune Online Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders STAKEHOLDERS agree that Nigeria and other African nations cannot achieve universal health coverage unless digital health is implemented in an ethical, equitable, and secure manner. Speaking at the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Consortium webinar in August, which was themed “Digital Health Innovations and Data Management for Strengthening Health Systems in Africa,” the speakers stated […] Without digital health, no country can achieve universal health coverage —Stakeholders Tribune Online

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5 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 FG moves to revitalise 8,800 PHCs, pushes digital health solutions

..Nigeria’s health budget still below 15% Abuja declaration traget – Pate The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s read more FG moves to revitalise 8,800 PHCs, pushes digital health solutions

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7 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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7 d. ago Nigerian Initiative PadHer Expands Menstrual Health Education In Ghana With $140,000 Grant

PadHer, a Nigerian-founded social enterprise led by Chika Nwaogu, has received a $140,000 grant from the Chocolonely Foundation to expand its menstrual health education initiative in Ghana’s Volta Region. Founded to empower schoolgirls across Africa with menstrual and sexual health knowledge, PadHer combines comic books, animations, and digital games to make learning engaging and stigma-free. […]

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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 2027: My Goal Is Good Governance, Not Presidency At All Costs – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that his political ambition is not driven by desperation to become Nigeria’s president. He said his focus is on the desire to see the country achieve good governance and prosperity. Atiku, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, made this known on […] The post 2027: My Goal Is Good Governance, Not Presidency At All Costs – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria sets 2026 oil output target at 2.5m barrels daily – NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country is on track to achieve a crude oil production target read more Nigeria sets 2026 oil output target at 2.5m barrels daily – NUPRC

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2 w. ago Don seeks adoption of inclusive agric policy to achieve sustainable food economy

Tribune Online Don seeks adoption of inclusive agric policy to achieve sustainable food economy A professor of agricultural economics, Professor Oluyede Aturamu, has advocated the need for an inclusive agricultural policy and stakeholders’ partnership towards achieving a sustainable food economy in the country. He argued that aside from the policies and regulatory framework, the implementation by the government and its agencies must be consistent in a bid for Nigeria […] Don seeks adoption of inclusive agric policy to achieve sustainable food economy Tribune Online

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3 w. ago FG’s ongoing reforms’ll address education challenges – Alausa

The Federal Government has announced sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, including a unified fee structure for universities and full coverage of student fees under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, disclosed these reforms during a recent media parley in Abuja. He emphasized that the changes were aimed […] The post FG’s ongoing reforms’ll address education challenges – Alausa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria on tract for sustainable growth, development — Bagudu, Minister of Budget

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has argued that despite the complaints across the country, Nigeria economy is on the right tract towards achieving sustainable growth and development under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said that it would be too hasty to compare the level […] The post Nigeria on tract for sustainable growth, development — Bagudu, Minister of Budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sugar Devt Council Signs Deals To Increase Output By 400,000 Tonnes

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to develop new sugar production facilities that will collectively add 400,000 metric tonnes to Nigeria’s annual sugar output. The move marks a major step in the government’s ongoing effort to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on sugar imports and achieve greater self-sufficiency. The […]

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