Sunday, August 16, 2026

Health

July 17, 2026

FG targets 11 new pharmaceutical manufacturing projects

Mr Muktar said the projects are already underway, reflecting growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector.

Pharmacy
July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 17, 2026

Abia govt warns new health workers against extortion, absenteeism

The Abia government has warned newly recruited healthcare workers against extortion, absenteeism, and other forms of misconduct.

Governor Alex Otti
July 17, 2026

FCC builds couples’ confidence in maternal health in Kaduna

The Faith and Cultural Champions project has equipped couples in six council areas of Kaduna with communication skills to promote open dialogue and joint decision-making.

Faith and Cultural Champions project
July 16, 2026

Kano empowers 1,900 butchers, to establish cottage industry hubs

He said the government had already made provision for the establishment of the hubs in the 2026 budget. 

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
July 16, 2026

ECDC warns drug-resistant gonorrhoea spreading across Europe

ECDC said that gonorrhoea remains one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases globally. 

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
July 16, 2026

Court dismisses stay of execution plea by MD of Enugu FNH

Justice Emmanuel Subilim, in a ruling, also ordered the immediate reinstatement of Monday Igwe to complete his tenure as MD.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Kano cancer centre urges early detection of sarcoma

The CEO of Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical attention for suspicious lumps, unexplained swelling and prolonged bone pain.

Oncology department in a teaching hospital
July 16, 2026

Kwara assembly backs malaria elimination

The Kwara House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for efforts to eradicate malaria and expand healthcare infrastructure across the state.

Wife of Kwara State governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq
July 16, 2026

NANNM-FHI issues 15-Day ultimatum to FG over Kaduna Hospital crisis

The nurses gave an ultimatum that, if an alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, was not addressed by July 29.