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Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.
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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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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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Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.
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Nigeria’s state police bill heads to Tinubu after 28 states approve

Nigeria's National Assembly will send the state police bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent after verifying approval from 28 of 36 state legislatures.
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An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
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Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.