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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

Tinubu deploys 79 locally assembled ambulances to tertiary hospitals nationwide

President Bola Tinubu has deployed 79 locally assembled ambulances to tertiary hospitals nationwide, aiming to strengthen emergency healthcare and reduce avoidable deaths across Nigeria.

Peter Obi Explain N1.5 Billion Humanitarian Contributions

Peter Obi shares how he contributed N1.5 billion to humanitarians in 2024 in the areas of education, healthcare, and the societal impact.

World Bank Moves to Revitalize 58 Nasarawa PHCs with IMPACT

IMPACT combats malnutrition and improves healthcare access and training at 58 PHCs in Nasarawa.

New Waivers Set to Lower Drug Costs in Nigeria

New waivers on pharmaceutical imports in Nigeria are expected to significantly reduce drug costs, improving healthcare affordability and accessibility.

Nigerian Government Makes Strides in Vaccinations, Healthcare Infrastructure

The Nigerian government announced significant progress in its national vaccination program and healthcare infrastructure development. Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate, during a ministerial briefing, highlighted achievements in vaccinating children against diphtheria, measles, and cervical cancer.

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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Motorists trapped for 14 hours after seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge

A seven-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge left motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway trapped for more than 14 hours on Tuesday, with fares tripling on the route.

Aliko Dangote explains why petrol stays expensive despite local refining

Aliko Dangote says petrol remains expensive despite local refining because his refinery buys crude at global prices, but promises Nigeria will face no shortages.

LASUTH resident doctors launch indefinite strike over 25 months of unpaid allowances

Key points The LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike from 8...

Aliko Dangote says N2.2 trillion refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation

Aliko Dangote says the N2.2 trillion Dangote refinery IPO will democratize wealth creation by giving Nigerians and global investors a stake in Africa's largest refinery.