UNFPA Health Financing Consultant Job 2026: Nigerians Can Apply 

The Insights 16 October 2026

A new UNFPA job opportunity in Nigeria is available for qualified professionals with experience in health financing, costing and public-sector health systems. The Health Financing and Costing Consultant position is open specifically to Nigerian nationals and offers a short-term consultancy

How COVID-19 Investments Are Helping Nigeria Prepare for Future Health Emergencies 

The Insights 25 June 2026

Photo Credit :PUNCH The Federal Government and its development partners have reviewed the impact of COVID-19 investments in Nigeria, highlighting how they have improved the country’s ability to respond to future disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.  At a recent meeting in Abuja themed “Managing Partners’ Response, Celebrating Lessons

How Orile-Agege’s N12m Waste Support Scheme Can Improve Cleanliness, Jobs, and Public Health in Lagos 

The Insights 6 April 2026

The Executive Chairman of Orile-Agege LCDA, Idowu Abiodun Poor waste disposal remains one of the biggest challenges facing many communities in Lagos, affecting public health, drainage systems, and the overall environment. In a practical move to improve sanitation, the Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has disbursed N12 million in

There’s a Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria — This Is What You Need to Know 

The Insights 9 February 2026

Nigeria is currently experiencing a Lassa fever outbreak, with confirmed cases reported in several states, including Plateau, Bauchi, Ondo, Edo, Taraba, Ebonyi, Benue, Nasarawa and others. Recent health updates show new infections and deaths across multiple states, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) actively responding to the situation.  

NAFDAC Destroys Over ₦55bn Fake and Expired Drugs in Oyo State 

The Insights 18 December 2025

Fake and Expired Drugs Destroyed by NAFDAC The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired, banned, and substandard drugs worth over ₦55 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The exercise took place at Moniya dumpsite in Akinyele Local Government Area, as part of NAFDAC’s routine efforts to protect

NAFDAC to Enforce Ban on Alcohol in Sachets and Small Bottles by December 2025 

The Insights 11 November 2025

NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its decision to enforce a total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles (below 200 millilitres) by December 2025.  During a press briefing in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director-General,

Nigeria Strengthens Mpox Response with New Guidelines and Community Awareness Drive

The Insights 29 October 2025

Nigeria has taken a major step toward improving public health by updating its mpox (monkeypox) management guidelines and expanding awareness to prevent community transmission. This action, led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and supported by the World Bank, aims to ensure that […]

WHO Launches Upgraded Early-Warning System to Prevent Global Health Crises 

The Insights 17 October 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately.  Unlike

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

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

Nestlé and FG Launch National Campaign to Improve Water Quality in Nigeria 

The Insights 10 July 2025

Nestlé Nigeria,. Nestlé Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign to promote clean and safe water practices across the country. The goal is to raise awareness, educate communities, and drive stakeholder engagement on water safety and sustainable usage.  The campaign was