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Bill prohibiting health workers’ strike may be reintroduced –Lawmaker

The House of Representatives member who sponsored a withdrawn bill that sought to stop health workers from embarking on protests, Simon Atigwe, says he may consider reintroducing the bill.

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NAFDAC seizes Aphrodisiacs in Kaduna

NAFDAC said on Monday that it seized various brands of unregistered aphrodisiacs in Kaduna.

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Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 48, 20 health workers infected

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Sunday, confirmed that 20 health workers had been infected with the Lassa fever since the beginning of the year, while the death toll had increased to 48.

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FG sets up committee to curb strike, brain drain in health sector

The Federal Government has set up a committee on health sector reform to look at issues in the sector such as strikes and brain drain, the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, has said.

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...