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October 23, 2026, 5:05 pm
Health Is Economic Infrastructure - Why Nigeria Must Invest in Health
- [Nigeria Health Watch] Listen to this article 8 min The recently concluded World Health Summit in Berlin, themed "From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health", reinforced a key message: health spending is an investment, not just an expense. Yet Nigeria's 2026 Appropriation Bill proposed ₦2.48 trillion for health out of ₦58.47 trillion, about 4.2% of the budget. That is less than a third of the 15% target African governments agreed to in the 2001 Abuja Declaration.
All of Africa Today - October 23, 2026
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Africa CDC Chief Warns 'No Country Is Safe' As Ebola Reaches Nigeria
- [RFI] The latest Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 4,700 people and is still spreading, with Nigeria recording its first case in more than a decade. The epidemic is not yet under control and tighter surveillance is needed, Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, told RFI.
Nigeria's Ebola Case - Experts, Africa CDC Worry Over Late Detection, Contact Tracing
- [Leadership] Nigeria's response to an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has raised concerns over delays in diagnosis, the adequacy of contact tracing and the preparedness of healthcare facilities to detect rare but deadly infections.
Strengthening Nigeria's Health Workforce to Prevent Maternal and Child Deaths
- [Nigeria Health Watch] Nigeria does not lack maternal and child health policies, programmes or commitments. What it lacks is enough skilled, supported and fairly deployed health workers to turn those commitments into care. The country still contends with critical workforce deficits in midwives, nurses and obstetricians.
No, Nigeria's Food and Drug Regulator Didn't Release 'Long List' of Fake Products
- [Africa Check] No, Nigeria's food and drug regulator didn't release 'long list' of fake products
Musa - National Security, Good Governance Key to Nigeria's Trillion Dollar Economy
- [This Day] Abuja -- Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has said sustainable national security, strong governance and credible institutions were indispensable foundations for driving Nigeria's transition to a trillion-dollar economy.
Ebola Health Alert - Confirmed Case in Nigeria & Public Guidance
- [CJID] The Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) have officially confirmed an isolated case of Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria. The patient, a female traveller who recently arrived from Uganda aboard an international flight, is currently receiving specialised care under strict isolation protocols at a health facility. Public health authorities and Emergency Operations Centres are actively conducting contact tracing and risk assessment to prevent secondary
Kaduna Ready for APC Presidential Campaign Flag-Off Tomorrow, Says Musa
- [This Day] Abuja -- The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, yesterday, declared that Kaduna State was fully prepared to host the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, 2026.
N1.065bn Renmoney Fraud - EFCC Secures Court Order to Preserve Funds
- [Leadership] Justice Yelim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the freezing of a bank account linked to the alleged theft of N1.065 billion from Renmoney Microfinance Bank's vault.
Ebola - Swiss Government Says Nigeria's Patient Likely Contracted Virus in Uganda
- [Premium Times] However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said they had not received verified information that the woman travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the current Ebola outbreak began.
Premium Times Editor-in-Chief Completes PhD On Collaborative Journalism
- [Premium Times] Mr Mojeed enrolled in the PhD programme four years ago to examine collaborative journalism and its implications for the future of the profession.
Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Dies At 57
- [Vanguard] Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, his family has announced.
Bolt Send Records Six Million Deliveries in Nigeria
- [Daily Trust] Bolt Send, the on-demand delivery service operated by ride-hailing platform Bolt, has completed more than six million deliveries in Nigeria in 2026, reflecting growing adoption of app-based logistics by individuals and businesses.
Security Operatives Guard Tinubu's Billboards Ahead Campaign Launch
- [Daily Trust] Security personnel are protecting campaign posters and billboards of President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna ahead of his expected visit to the state on Saturday.
CJID Launches Living Archives Initiative to Preserve Africa's Media History
- [Premium Times] Dapo Olorunyomi, publisher of PREMIUM TIMES and chief executive officer of CJID, said the initiative would digitise and preserve the works and legacies of people who shaped journalism across the continent.
Nigeria's $337bn Climate Plan Faces Funding Test As Govt Inaugurates Steering Committee
- [This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria's ambition of cutting emissions by 32 per cent by 2035 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 will require an estimated $337 billion over the next decade, putting pressure on the federal government to mobilise investment and translate climate commitments into measurable results.
Ebonyi Killings - Fresh Revelations Raise Questions Over Soldiers' Actions
- [This Day] The atmosphere in Ihetutu community, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, remains tense and sorrowful following the alleged killing of two young men by a soldier reportedly attached to Palladium Mining Company, in an incident that has raised troubling questions about the conduct of security personnel deployed to protect mining operations in the area.
Tinubu's Reforms Addressing Fiscal Stability, Structural Weaknesses, Says Idris
- [This Day] Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms are aimed at addressing longstanding structural weaknesses in the economy, restoring fiscal stability, and creating a foundation for sustainable economic growth. Idris stated this in Abuja when National Convener of Women of Influence for Tinubu 2027, Hauwa Farouk Ibrahim, led a delegation of the organisation on a courtesy visit to Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
Senate Moves to Strengthen NUC Powers, Targets Universities Violating Regulations
- [Leadership] The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to repeal and re-enact the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act to strengthen the commission's regulatory powers, enforce academic standards and address alleged violations of governance rules by some private universities in Nigeria.
Mbah Unveils Multi-Billion Naira Pharmaceutical Company in Enugu
- [Premium Times] The coming on stream of the company is expected to boost local drug manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen healthcare delivery in the country.
Otu Budgets N987.8bn for 2027, Capital Projects Get 72 Percent
- [Premium Times] The governor said the 2027 budget represented a 2.57 per cent increase compared with the 2026 budget.
Anambra Seeks ₦70 Billion From Nigeria's Stabilisation Fund
- [Premium Times] An official with RMAFC said the stabilisation fund provides fiscal assistance in deserving circumstances, subject to established guidelines, available resources and appropriate approval procedures.
Ebola - Nigerian Govt Says No Restrictions On Large Gatherings for Now
- [Premium Times] Mr Pate also said the woman at the centre of Nigeria's first confirmed case is recovering and that laboratory results were showing improvement.
2027 - Group Targets 10,000 Supporters for Tinubu's Campaign Flag-Off in Kaduna
- [Premium Times] Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political support group backing President Bola Tinubu, says it plans to bring 10,000 supporters from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the Kaduna rally.
CBD COP17 - UNDP, Unicef Launch Campaign to Promote Green Careers Among Young People
- [Premium Times] UNDP and UNICEF have launched a global campaign to help young people explore career opportunities and build skills for a sustainable, nature-positive, low-carbon future. The initiative aims to reach 500 million young people worldwide by the end of 2027.
Peter Obi Promises Support As Family Buries NDC Supporter Killed in Enugu
- [Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported sporadic shootings at the airport and the NDC secretariat in Enugu State on 10 October during the party's governorship campaign flag-off.
NEC Endorses 90-Day Plan to Ease Cost of Living for Nigerians, but No Specific Details Yet
- [Premium Times] The health minister briefed the NEC on preparedness to tackle Ebola.
As 2027 Elections Beckon, What Can Nigeria Learn From Botswana's Less Costly Presidential System?
- [Vanguard] As Nigeria prepares for another expensive Presidential Election in 2027, Dr Adekunle Osibogun delivered a paper to at the 5th Annual SADC Law Conference at the University of Botswana where he examined Botswana's constitutional experience and raised a question that deserves greater attention in Abuja: must the election of an African president necessarily involve a separate, expensive nationwide presidentially contest?
Govt to Bar Defaulting Contractors From Public Procurement for Five Years
- [Vanguard] The Federal Government has directed the strict implementation of the National Guideline on Debarment of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers.
