UHC
11 Oct
A coalition of Nigerian healthcare stakeholders under the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has stated that collaboration between the private sector and government is key to transforming the country's healthcare system and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). President of HFN, Dr. Pamela Ajayi, shared this view during a policy dialogue organised by the federation. The…
10 Sep
As global leaders gather for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 10, 2024, Executive Vice President of Diagnostics at Roche Diagnostics Africa, Dr. Allan Pamba, has highlighted the urgency of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in ensuring that all people can access necessary healthcare services without enduring financial hardship. With just…
31 Jul
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its pledge to support the Kano state government accelerate its attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
14 Dec 2023
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the Federal Government and other West African countries has been tasked to reactivate invest plans for the health sector for future health emergencies.
13 Dec 2023
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that his administration is prioritizing Nigeria’s health through massive investments and allocation of increased funds to the sector which on the front burner in the proposed 2024 budget.
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The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has lamented that the harsh operating environment and poor road infrastructure have negatively affected its operating with many of its members operating at loss, asking for special palliatives for its members to remain in business. They, therefore, appealed to the Lagos State government through the Lagos Waste…
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Earlier in the week, Afro pop star, Davido, stirred the hornet's nest when he reportedly warned potential foreign investors not to even think of coming into Nigeria to invest claiming the nation's economy was in ‘shambles’. That was fair enough, Nigeria has been going through a lot of economic challenges for years now, but that…
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Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, on Saturday thanked Nigerians for the public pressure that led to his release from detention by the Nigerian Army. Soyombo, who was detained by the Nigerian Army's 6th Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said public support through the #FreeFisayoNow campaign and…
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Farmers in Taraba State have been encouraged to use farm guides as a proactive measure to prevent cattle invasions and protect their crops. The recommendation emerged during the 17th Peace Architectural Dialogue (PAD) stakeholders meeting, which recently took place in the Grand Shield Hotel, in Jalingo, the state capital. The dialogue, supported by Search for…
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The Executive Director, Health of Mother Health Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has described as false some of the claims by promoters of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) that GMO crops produce more than conventional crops. A GMO is a plant or microorganism that has been subjected to biotechnology. GMO developers use biotechnology to alter an…
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Businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Emeka Offor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making significant strides in the nation's education sector. Offor said this shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctorate by the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja during the institution's 12th Convocation Ceremony. Offor reiterated his call for sustained and enhanced government…
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Katsina State Government said it will commence payment of N70,000 minimum wage to civil servants in December. This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Faskari, at a press briefing in the early hours of Saturday. The announcement followed intense negotiations Friday between state government representatives as well as officials of…
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A quick action by the Delta State Police Command has saved one male and a female victim from kidnappers in the Asaba area of the state. The police said it acted on a distress call from the command's control room over the kidnap incident that happened along DLA Road in Asaba, where four armed hoodlums…
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Continuing its tradition of excellence as the largest global talent competition, Future Face Global is set to celebrate its 15th year of discovering Africa’s next top models and nurturing them for global stardom. Organised by one of Africa’s leading modeling agencies, Beth Model Management, the renowned competition celebrates diversity and inclusivity, offering aspiring models from…