The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is transforming maternal healthcare in Nigeria through its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) programme. In an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, the director-general of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri stated that since the programme's inception, it has directly saved the lives of 2,819 women, highlighting its significant impact on reducing the...

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and other stakeholders, has developed a strategy to review the National Gender Policy on Agriculture. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers and enhance food security. During a recent workshop held in Abuja, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, permanent secretary...

The Aminu Magashi Foundation (AMF) has introduced an initiative to celebrate excellence in health journalism and honor Nigeria’s unsung healthcare heroes – frontline workers at primary healthcare facilities. The awards, set to take place in 2025 in Abuja, aim to spotlight the critical contributions of journalists and healthcare workers in improving public health outcomes across the country. Founder of the foundation,...

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji has urged the newly appointed board member of Open Artificial Intelligence (AI), Adebayo Ogunlesi to be dedicated and committed to his responsibilities. Nnaji expressed his sentiments in a congratulatory message to Ogunlesi on his recent appointment to the board of Open AI. He emphasised that Ogunlesi’s experience and expertise will...

The Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative has encouraged Nigerians to support the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project’s vision for reforming maternal health in the country. National coordinator of SWAp, Dr. Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq discussed this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Science Nigeria, in November 2024, the coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,...

Nigeria and Brazil have deepened their bilateral relations through a trade mission aimed at fostering economic, agricultural, cultural and diplomatic ties between the two nations. This initiative is expected to drive sustainable development, strengthen partnerships and attract significant investments. At the Nigeria-Brazil Trade Mission held in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha highlighted the transformative potential of this...

Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have joined forces to advocate for better postal services. The collaboration was disclosed on Friday, January 24, when the Postmaster General of the Federation and director-general of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Tola Odeyemi paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun at the Police Force...

The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) and the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and supply chain systems for health commodities in Nigeria. The MoU was signed on Monday in Abuja by PVAC’s national coordinator, Dr. Abdu Mukhtar and NMEP’s national coordinator, Dr. Godwin...

A public health expert, Dr. Gabriel Adakole has called for bold and immediate actions to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria, describing it as a “silent health crisis” requiring urgent intervention. Speaking on Monday in Abuja during an interview with journalists, Adakole emphasised that AMR poses a significant challenge to Nigeria's healthcare system, with severe implications...

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to adopt digital public infrastructure (DPI) to revolutionise the livestock sector, focusing on enhancing efficiency, promoting transparency and improving traceability in livestock management across the country. Speaking in Abuja, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha highlighted the initiative as part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to modernise agriculture and livestock production. The minister emphasised...