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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
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Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.
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Atiku Demands Transparency in $1.07 Billion Health Budget

Blackout employees receive $1.07 billion health budget funds from the government while Atiku urges them to ensure proper management and transparency.
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FG, 21 States to Allocate N3.846 trillion to Healthcare in 2025

For 2025, FG, 21 states allocate N3.846 trn to healthcare.
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Free Surgery Fees To Make Deliveries Safer For Mothers, FG

Nigeria leads the way into addressing challenges of maternal health through provision of free Caesarean sections to women.
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Rising Cost of Malaria and Diabetes Treatments Strains Nigerians’ Wallets

The escalating costs of treating malaria and diabetes in Nigeria are straining citizens' wallets, especially for low-income families. Healthcare advocates call for urgent measures to address these rising costs
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Government Inaction on Import Levy Worsens Medical Cost Crisis

High import levies on medical products in Nigeria continue to drive up healthcare costs, affecting affordability for patients across the nation.
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Nigeria’s Government Fails to Lift Import Levy Amid Rising Medical Costs

Despite rising medical costs, Nigeria's government has not lifted the import levy on medical supplies, causing financial strain on healthcare providers and patients.

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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.
Business

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.
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Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.
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Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.