Nigeria’s comprehensive healthcare overhaul has yielded historic milestones, pushing the nation’s health system ranking to fourth in Africa while expanding health insurance coverage to 22 million citizens. Driven by the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), the country now…
By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has cemented its leadership position in Nigeria’s healthcare sector by clinching the State Government Health Insurance of the Year Award at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The…
By Kemi Busairi | Journalists routinely decry low pay, media managers often complain about declining revenues, and regulators at times flag the problem. On the day he was notified that he was a finalist for the 2019 Thomson Reuters Young Journalist…
By Dr Pavel Ursu | As leaders, innovators, policymakers, and development partners gather for the 6th Africa Digital Health Summit, one reality is clear: digital transformation in health is not primarily about technology. It is about building stronger, more resilient,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law. The landmark legislation marks a pivotal shift in Nigeria’s strategy to modernize identity management, enhance national security, elevate public service delivery, and accelerate…
By Mayowa Ademniran | The Kano State Government has taken a decisive step toward institutionalizing environmental sustainability by validating a comprehensive draft Climate Change Bill. This legislative milestone follows the successful unveiling of the Kano State Climate Change Policy in…
By Mayowa Adeniran | As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of natural disasters across Nigeria, vulnerable populations remain at the highest risk. In a decisive step toward ensuring no one is left behind, the Hope Alive for Possibilities…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the nation’s digital health transformation, calling for an estimated ₦500 billion investment over the next five years. This massive funding drive aims to scale an integrated, interoperable health system…
In a major move to digitize Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO). The presidency also announced the appointment of Dr. Obi Adigwe as the pioneer National…
Following the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have officially launched the KDI/NYSC Civic and Voter Education Community Development Service (CDS). This landmark collaboration has successfully triggered…
