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Power crisis: Hospitals groan as electricity costs soar, warn of higher healthcare costs

Power crisis: Hospitals groan as electricity costs soar, warn of higher healthcare costs

…Operators seek govt relief, tax incentives to sustain investmentsBy Chioma Obinna Rising electricity tariffs and mounting operating costs are putting hospitals under severe financial pressure, with healthcare operators warning that the burden could stall expansion, undermine quality care and ultimately force up medical bills for Nigerians. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Iwosan […]

OAIC congratulates Adeleke on re-election

OAIC congratulates Adeleke on re-election

The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), Nigeria Region, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election at the weekend. In a letter dated August 16 and signed by the OAIC Nigeria Region Secretary, Snr. Ap. Joe O. Okoh, on behalf of the Regional President, HME Elder Israel Akinadewo, FCA, PhD, the organisation […]

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

Congo Ebola outbreak explodes to 4,665 cases, 2,184 deaths

…579 cases, 304 deaths recorded in one week as outbreak spreads to six provincesBy Chioma Obinna The deadly Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has escalated sharply, with 4,665 confirmed cases and 2,184 deaths recorded as of August 12, 2026, raising fresh concerns over the risk of international […]

Lagos upgrades hospitals, plans head and neck centre in Somolu

Lagos upgrades hospitals, plans head and neck centre in Somolu

…Ojo 280-bed hospital 85% completeBy Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government has stepped up monitoring of major hospital projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nears completion, while work progresses on a new 180-bed facility in Somolu planned as a specialised centre for head and neck medical services. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin […]