The Lagos State Government has given residents until December 31, 2026, to obtain health insurance, with enforcement of the mandatory coverage policy commencing on January 1, 2027. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, stated this on Tuesday while flagging off the enforcement of mandatory health insurance un…

…ensure uninterrupted payments. On healthcare, FEPPPAN called on PTAD and the National Health Insurance Authority to simplify enrolment in the Pensioner Health Insurance Scheme by providing assisted registration, accessible enrolment centres and support for retirees unable to travel because of age, illness or disability…

…secured a second fully funded scholarship covering visa, flight, tuition, stipend, health insurance, and accommodation to study in MalaysiaIbrahim used his story to challenge the stigma around studying Fisheries in Nigeria, encouraging students in the course to explore opportunities in aquatic and marine sustainability…

…said the government was pursuing reforms to improve healthcare infrastructure, expand health insurance coverage and strengthen primary healthcare delivery. “We firmly believe that quality healthcare is not a privilege reserved for a few, but a fundamental right that should be accessible to every resident of Nigeria,” h…

…Security Pass designed to make it easier for workers to prove their social security and health insurance rights when moving between EU countries.Under the plan, documents would gradually become available in digital formats, reducing paperwork for employees, businesses and public authorities.The Commission expects digit…

…further called for stronger financial and administrative support for the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency to expand coverage, particularly among low-income households, informal-sector workers and vulnerable residents. It also advocated a digital health strategy incorporating electronic medical records, telemedicine,…

…with his children. He made this statement amid claims that he removed his child from his health insurance after the child transitioned from a male named Xavier to a female named Vivian. Reacting to the claim made by TMZ, Musk wrote: "This is utterly false. At no point did I remove Xavier from health insurance." An X us…

…Musk asked her to tell their daughter, "I'll always love her", but cancelled Vivian's health insurance the following day. Vivian dropped her father's surname several years ago amid their estrangement. She recently appeared in a series of advertisements critical of artificial intelligence, saying: "Some things aren't me…

…software to open-source alternatives and making alternative arrangements for banking and health insurance. Rubio said Washington had delayed the sanctions in the hope that the court and countries that are parties to its founding Rome Statute would address American concerns. “Either the ICC will end its threats, or we w…

…should also ask about pension contributions, tax deductions, allowances, bonuses, health insurance and other benefits that may affect total compensation.Bank Jobs: How Much UBA, GTBank, Stanbic IBTC and 7 Others Pay New Graduate Employees Monthly>In addition, graduate trainees should confirm what they will earn after c…

…(per cent) of people have access to care, and most of this care is also out-of-pocket. Health insurance is not yet well covered for mental health challenges.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “And so, we really need to speak out louder so that there can be proper focus on mental health services in ter…

…Hallmark Holdings Plc Group, whose companies also offer financial services and health insurance solutions. The forum underscored a shared conviction: stronger collaboration between brokers and underwriters improves customer experience and drives growth across Nigeria’s insurance industry. CHI and CHI Life reaffirmed th…

The National Health Insurance Authority has called for a locally led health financing research agenda to guide reforms, expand health insurance coverage and improve financial protection for Nigerians. The Director-General of the NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the inaugural Nigeria Health Fi…

…facilities. Emmanuel said 500 indigenes of Oruk Anam had been enrolled in the state health insurance scheme, with 50 beneficiaries drawn from each community in the LGA, adding that health insurance cards had been issued to them. “The initiative is aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare and ensuring that res…

…considerable financial pressure on families. She noted that although the National Health Insurance Authority had expanded coverage for aspects of cancer care, many Nigerians remained exposed to significant out-of-pocket expenses. On access to specialist care, Buhari said Nigeria continued to face gaps in cancer treatme…

Professor Yusuf Usman, former chairman of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has urged voters in northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with D…

…for Mental Health and the inclusion of essential psychiatric medicines in the National Health Insurance Authority’s coverage to reduce the financial burden on patients and their families. The APN urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to sustain the momentum created by the proposed decriminalisation of…

…has also approved the enrolment of all local government pensioners into the state’s free health insurance scheme, which is scheduled to be launched on August 20, 2026, marking another major welfare intervention for retirees. The Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Local Government Staff Pensions Board, Dr. Eric Olue…

…provided, while beneficiaries requiring continued care were linked to the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme. Speaking during the programme, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, commended Steps2Walk and GHCTF for supporting specialised orthopaedic care in the state. Lajide described th…

…lead to other fraudulent benefits, including pensions, mortgages, housing funds and health insurance. “Once there is a ghost worker, there is a ghost pension, there is a ghost mortgage, there is a ghost housing fund, there is ghost health insurance,” he said. He disclosed that the commission recovered more than N24 bil…

…governor also disclosed that more than 1.5 million residents had enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, as the government intensified efforts to build a sustainable healthcare system. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the opening of the second Eko Health Convention held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lag…

…who are registered to practise in Ontario and are eligible to bill the province's public health insurance plan (OHIP).To qualify, applicants must create an EOI linked to a valid job offer submitted by an eligible employer through the OINP Employer Portal. Although the Workforce Priority Stream was introduced on June 26…

…most fertility treatment including IVF and surrogacy is paid out-of-pocket, with limited health insurance coverage. According to the agency, rising healthcare costs have made it increasingly difficult for many couples to access timely care. "As we celebrated World IVF Day, we recognize that affordability remains one of…

…a boost with the official introduction of the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Product (GIFSHIP), a scheme designed to extend affordable healthcare to millions of Nigerians in the informal sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the formal launch in Lagos, the Managing Director and…

…He said, “Our maternal and child health has improved, and we have seen our enrolment in health insurance also improve. We have seen our surveillance, that is our health security, also improve. “Where we had a high burden of maternal mortality, like Keffi and Nasarawa, we have been deliberate in implementing some polici…