A quiet transformation in public health is taking place across peri-urban communities in Abuja, where limited access to basic healthcare information has long contributed to preventable diseases and maternal health …
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Nigeria Imports 99% of Medical Devices, 70% of Medicines
Nigeria’s overreliance on imported medical products has again come under scrutiny as the Federal Government revealed that the country imports about 99 per cent of its medical devices, 70 per …
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APM Terminals Donates Life-Saving Medical Equipment to Lagos Health Centre
APM Terminals Apapa has donated essential medical equipment to the Simpson Primary Healthcare Centre in Ebute Metta, Lagos, as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility drive to support maternal …
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NAICOM, FRSC, NHIA Partner to Enforce Motor Insurance and Road Safety Under New NIIRA 2025
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have entered into a strategic partnership to enforce compulsory motor insurance and …
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Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy Pushes for Stronger Collaboration to Drive Pharmaceutical Innovation
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has urged deeper collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to fast-track pharmaceutical innovation and strengthen national development. The call was made during the Academy’s …
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NAFDAC Clarifies Withdrawal, Suspension, and Cancellation of 101 Drug Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a clarification to explain its recent publication of 101 drug products that have been withdrawn, suspended, or …
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Court Orders NMA to Assess Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Condition
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a special panel of medical experts within eight days to evaluate the health condition …
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What Drives Revenue Booms In Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem?
Lagos, Abuja, and Yaba are buzzing with a new kind of energy. The streets may still be congested and the power supply unpredictable, but across offices, co-working spaces, and even …
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NAICOM Raises Alarm Over $2bn Annual Capital Flight in Health Insurance
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revealed that Nigeria is losing about $2 billion every year to capital flight as multinational companies provide health insurance for their employees through foreign …
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WHO Commends Nigeria and Other Nations for Reducing Non-Communicable Disease Deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Nigeria alongside China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for making significant progress in reducing deaths caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The recognition came …