A new public health report has revealed that Nigeria could save thousands of lives by allowing adult smokers access to safer nicotine alternatives like nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, and heated tobacco. …
Swiss healthcare company Roche Diagnostics has inaugurated a new legal entity in Nigeria, aiming to improve access to innovative healthcare and strengthen diagnostic capabilities across West Africa. The announcement was …
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that starting July 1, 2025, anyone caught dumping refuse illegally, littering streets, or damaging the environment will face strict …
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has announced that, starting from July 1, 2025, anyone found guilty of environmental offences will face a fine of ₦250,000 or …
The African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with Youth Hub Africa and with funding support from the German development agency, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale …
In a bold step to tackle malaria, one of Nigeria’s deadliest diseases, Geneith Pharmaceuticals Ltd has launched a groundbreaking ₦1 billion national campaign known as the Geneith Health Competition. The …
Billionaire businessman and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to put an end to health tourism and instead focus on building a strong, self-sufficient healthcare system through …
As part of efforts to tackle Nigeria’s energy poverty and climate crisis, energy technology company KoolBox has unveiled KoolBuy, a new platform aimed at expanding access to solar-powered refrigeration for …
Arik Air, a major Nigerian domestic airline, has entered into a partnership with a United States-based non-profit organisation, Hospitals for Humanity, to provide free open-heart surgeries for about 150 Nigerian …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the …