Nigeria’s NHIA is advancing Health Technology Assessment to improve healthcare spending, reduce waste and support evidence-based decisions as the country expands health insurance coverage.
Month: September 2026
Bolt Records Surge in Nigerian Driver Registrations Following Uber’s Exit!
Bolt reportedly recorded a 92% rise in Nigerian driver registrations following Uber’s exit, reshaping competition in the country’s ride-hailing market.
Saudi Arabia Accuses Houthis of Targeting Mecca With Drone as Houthis Deny Attack!
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a suspected Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered restricted airspace, while the Houthis deny targeting the holy city.
UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% in August as Core and Services Measures Remain Stable!
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August 2026 from 2.9% in July, while core inflation remained at 2.6% and services inflation held at 3.4% ahead of the Bank of England’s September
Yves Bissouma Joins Ajax on Free Transfer After Tottenham Exit!
Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma has joined Ajax on a free transfer after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, signing a contract with the Dutch club until June 2027.
Olu Jacobs Dies at 84 as Atiku, Keyamo and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute!
Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs has died at 84, with Atiku Abubakar, Festus Keyamo and Nigerian entertainers paying tribute to his lasting contribution to Nigerian cinema.
UCH Ibadan Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pharmaceutical Director’s Reinstatement!
UCH Ibadan health workers under NUAHP have begun an indefinite strike over the reinstatement of pharmaceutical director Dr Adeyinka Ishola following a dispute over a Federal Ministry of Health investigation.
Fadahunsi Recall Threat: How Nigeria’s Senate Recall Process Works and What Happens Next!
Fadahunsi recall threat explained: Weng Global examines Nigeria’s constitutional Senate recall process, INEC verification, referendum requirements and what happens next.
Osun Youth Group Urges Residents to Forgive Fadahunsi, Citing His Developmental Achievements!
An Osun East youth group has urged residents to forgive Senator Francis Fadahunsi, citing his reported developmental achievements while calls for accountability over controversial election comments continue.
Fully Vaccinated Children Can Still Develop Diphtheria as Immunity Wanes, Paediatricians Warn!
Paediatricians explain why fully vaccinated children can still develop diphtheria as immunity wanes, while stressing booster doses and sustained vaccination protection.
Trump Declines Pardon Appeal for Massachusetts Mother Accused of Killing Three Children!
Donald Trump has declined to intervene in Lindsay Clancy’s Massachusetts murder case after her lawyer appealed for a pardon following a mistrial.
2027: Barau Urges Aggrieved APC Aspirants to Accept Primaries and Work for Party Victory!
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has urged aggrieved APC aspirants to accept the party’s primary results and work together for victory in the 2027 general elections.
Lere Paimo Counters Pete Edochie’s Acting Timeline, Says His Career Began in 1958!
Lere Paimo’s acting career is commonly traced to 1958, four years before Pete Edochie’s stated 1962 stage debut, highlighting Nigeria’s rich pre-Nollywood theatre history.
Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic First for Africa!
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the global athletics flagship event in a historic milestone for Kenya and Africa.
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Parties Unite to Demand Right to Self-Determination From UK!
Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish nationalist parties have signed a Cardiff agreement asserting the right to self-determination and calling for constitutional change in the UK.