The Nigerian government has unveiled its Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025-2027, proposing a total expenditure of ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. This ambitious plan aims to drive economic growth and development across various sectors. The MTEF includes several critical assumptions and projections: The MTEF is a crucial document that outlines the government’s fiscal Read More…
As the grip of economic hardship tightens on Nigerians, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emerged as a beacon of hope, unveiling a comprehensive relief package designed to shield residents from the harshest blows. Recognising the multifaceted nature of the challenges, the governor’s plan tackles issues ranging from transportation costs and food insecurity to education Read More…
On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, emphasises the crucial role of education and healthcare in eradicating violence against women in society. Through his Media Aide, Mr. Michael Nwolisa, Obi articulated this stance in a series of tweets on his handle to commemorate the Global International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Read More…
Urgent Calls for Reform and Collaboration in Nigerian Healthcare In a sombre and tragic turn of events, September 26, 2023, marked the untimely passing of Greatness Olorunfemi. Olorunfemi, a victim of a reported stabbing and assault by notorious ‘one-chance’ robbers on the Maitama-Kubwa highway in Abuja, tragically lost her life after being rejected for treatment Read More…
In a recent interview, Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager and CEO of the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), reiterated the organisation’s unwavering dedication to improving the healthcare system in Nigeria. The NSSF has strategically prioritised initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations and underserved communities across the nation. Chinye-Nwoko highlighted that these initiatives Read More…
Amidst the intricate framework of Nigeria’s public healthcare system, significant challenges emerge, with critical issues of underfunding, limited resources, and inadequate staffing plaguing its effectiveness. At the federal, state, and local levels, the system grapples with these daunting obstacles, impacting its ability to provide accessible and quality healthcare services for the nation’s citizens. A critical Read More…
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says that the state government is working to build partnerships that will allow the health insurance programme to cover mental health services. The commissioner announced this at a lecture and book launch held by the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba on Tuesday in Lagos. Dr. Tolu Ajomale, who Read More…
The Lagos State Government, says it has released N750 million to provide healthcare for vulnerable Lagosians. General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Mrs. Emmannuella Zamba, said the government released the funds in tranches. Zamba, who disclosed this to journalists in Lagos, identified the vulnerable as those with disabilities, persons challenged economically, pregnant women, Read More…
The Lagos State Health Commission on Friday advised healthcare providers to ensure qualitative innovations targeted at excellent medical interventions across the public health facilities in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Dr Benjamin Eniayewun, gave the advice when he led an 11-man delegate to Ikorodu and Gbagada General Hospitals. The delegates were on Read More…
