Lagos Health Insurance Now Mandatory: How Residents Can Get Ilera Eko for ₦15,000 a Year 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 September 2026

Residents of Lagos State are expected to have health insurance coverage, with the Lagos State Government reiterating that enrolment in the state’s social health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, is mandatory for residents.  The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) administers the

Medplus and Mobihealth Launch Telehealth Hubs to Improve Healthcare Access in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 October 2025

Getting quick access to doctors in Nigeria can be stressful, especially with long wait times, high costs, and the shortage of medical professionals in many communities. To tackle this, Medplus, one of Nigeria’s largest pharmacy chains, has partnered with Mobihealth International to launch telehealth hubs across its outlets nationwide.  With this innovation, Nigerians

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 September 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens.  What

Ilera Eko: Affordable Healthcare for Lagos Residents 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 April 2025

Ilera Eko is a Lagos State health insurance scheme designed to make quality healthcare accessible and affordable to all residents of the state. It is run by the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and targets everyone — including informal workers, artisans, students, families, and even private sector employees.  The aim is simple: to reduce […]