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Economy

FG To Roll Out Long-Acting Injectable Drug For HIV Prevention

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a long-acting injectable medication for HIV prevention as part of efforts to end the epidemic by 2030. Speaking at a news conference ahead of the official launch, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said the initiative aligns with the administration’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care across the country. Dr Salako explained […]

todayMarch 23, 2026

Nigeria Steps up TB Fight as 458,000 Cases Detected Nationwide
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Health

Nigeria Steps up TB Fight as 458,000 Cases Detected Nationwide

Nigeria is intensifying its fight against tuberculosis (TB) as new data shows both progress in detection and the continued need for grassroots intervention. Health authorities report that the country recorded about 458,000 newly detected TB cases, a figure that reflects improved nationwide efforts to find and place patients on treatment. While this marks a significant step forward in closing the long-standing detection gap, experts say thousands of cases are still […]

todayMarch 18, 2026

Nigeria Rallies Stakeholders, Media to End Tuberculosis by 2030
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Nigeria Rallies Stakeholders, Media to End Tuberculosis by 2030

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for stronger collaboration, increased domestic funding, and intensified public awareness to end tuberculosis (TB), as the country prepares to commemorate World TB Day 2026. At a pre-event media briefing held in Abuja, to mark the 2026 World TB Day, government officials, development partners, and health experts emphasized that while progress has been made, Nigeria still carries a significant burden of the disease. […]

todayMarch 17, 2026

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FCT

Fasawe Launches Health Insurance For 65% Of FCT NUJ Members

Over 150 journalists in the nation’s capital have been successfully enrolled under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), marking a significant step toward improved healthcare access for media professionals in the Federal Capital Territory. The initiative, championed by the Chairman of the FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Grace Ike, is part of the fulfillment of her campaign promises to prioritize the welfare of journalists in […]

todayMarch 14, 2026

Gender Inequalities, Violence Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance – Experts Warn
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Health

Gender Inequalities, Violence Fuel Antimicrobial Resistance – Experts Warn

Experts have warned that gender inequality, stigma and gender-based violence are worsening the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), stressing that efforts to curb drug-resistant infections must address social and gender dynamics. The health experts also noted that beyond biological factors, gender inequalities and harmful social norms increase women’s vulnerability to infections and limit their access to timely treatment, further accelerating antimicrobial resistance. According to Soumya Swaminathan, former Deputy Director-General […]

todayMarch 13, 2026

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Health

Nigeria Receives Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention

Nigeria has received its first shipment of the long-acting injectable drug, Lenacapavir, for HIV prevention, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. The National Coordinator, National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adebobola Bashorun who made this known in Abuja said that the drug arrived in the country on March 10, 2026, following […]

todayMarch 12, 2026

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Business

FG Commits To Irrigation Devt, Sustainable Energy Through SPIN

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening irrigation development, water resource management, and sustainable energy integration through the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project. Professor Utsev made the remarks at the second meeting of the SPIN Project Steering Committee, highlighting that the initiative builds on the achievements of the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project, which concluded […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

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FCT

Nigerian Ministers’ Wives Forum Renovates Part Of Zuba General Hospital

The Nigeria Ministers' Wives Forum (NMWF) has officially handed over the newly renovated theatre, doctors’ call rooms, and toilets at Zuba General Hospital. The Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Ministers' Wives Forum, Mrs Azizat Kemi Alausa, said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in the Federal Capital Territory. Mrs Alausa explained that the renovation project is an initiative of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

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Business

FCCPC Takes Steps To Strengthen Judicial Responsibilities In Consumer Protection

To strengthen judicial responsibilities in competition and consumer protection matters, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has organised a three day training for Judges in line with the FCCPC Act. Declaring the training open in Abuja, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere - Ekun commended FCCPC for the training describing it as a good step in the right direction towards protecting Nigerian consumers and ensuring […]

todayMarch 10, 2026