Funding Freeze: 1.5 million Nigerians at risk as HIV services collapse

Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- A new accountability report has shown that an estimated 1.5 million people in key populations could lose access to lifesaving prevention and support services as the country's HIV r... Read More

Nigeria risks losing $89m in early childhood support, concerned groups warn

Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- Concerned groups have warned that Nigeria may lose nearly $89 million in early childhood development (ECD) support over the next two years due to decline in global aid. The warnin... Read More

Nigeria govt adopt new accountability, financing reforms to achieve universal health coverage

Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The federal government, state authorities and development partners have endorsed a new set of reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, improving financing, and expanding prim... Read More

Nigeria's health financing still far below target despite progress - Minister

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has acknowledged that Nigeria's health financing remains critically low despite recent reforms aimed at building ... Read More

FG pledges to revitalise PHCs to drive universal health coverage

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- The federal government has said it is committed to a nationwide revitalisation of Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) to ensure that every Nigerian, regardless of location or income... Read More

Buratai faults Wike's conduct, calls it threat to national security

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has condemned the actions of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his confrontation with a naval... Read More

Wike vows crackdown on illegal constructions after clash with Naval officers

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to halt all illegal constructions across Abuja. This followed a confrontation with officers of the Nige... Read More

Religious, traditional leaders push for united front against gender based violence

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Religious and traditional leaders have renewed their commitment to ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through stronger interfaith collaboration, community engagement, a... Read More

Nigeria's First Lady commissions gender centre, calls for male-female partnership to dismantle stereotypes

Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged men and women to work together to dismantle stereotypes and build a more inclusive society. Mrs Tinubu gave the charge on Tuesday a... Read More

Akpabio pledges legislative reforms to build stronger, digital health system

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has pledged that the 10th National Assembly will prioritise legislative reforms to strengthen Nigeria's health system, support digital innov... Read More

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