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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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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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CNG rollout: States race to cut transport fares before Oct. 1 as queues and N1 million conversion costs bite

Nigerian states are racing to cut transport fares through CNG before Oct. 1, but long queues and conversion costs of up to N1 million are slowing operators.
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Nigeria flood alert: 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools in 15 states at risk this week

Nigeria's hydrological agency warns that more than 8,000 communities and 4,500 schools across 15 states face flooding between Sept. 19 and 25 as rivers rise.
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Cross River police arrest vigilante over $5,000 robbery and shooting

Cross River police have arrested a vigilante member accused of shooting a villager in Etung and robbing him of $5,000; a locally made pistol was recovered.
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NAFDAC finds methanol and cannabis in Ondo drinks that killed 48 people

NAFDAC lab tests found high concentrations of methanol and cannabis in herbal concoctions blamed for 48 deaths and seven cases of blindness in Ondo State.