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
Despite rising medical costs, Nigeria's government has not lifted the import levy on medical supplies, causing financial strain on healthcare providers and patients.
Dangote Refinery covered 92 percent of Nigeria's petrol demand in February 2026, with imports accounting for just 8 percent of total daily supply for the first time on record.