Nigeria Digest: Key Events of July 16, 2024

A residential building in Ilorin was sealed for illegal waste disposal, with authorities urging public compliance with environmental regulations to ensure safety.

Redeemer’s University has been ranked Africa’s top university for SDG 6 by Times Higher Education, attributed to its research excellence in genomics and global health.

Reckitt Nigeria awarded ₦48 million to health and hygiene startups through its Access Accelerator Programme, aiming to improve access to basic hygiene services.

The community of Kunai in Kaduna State faces a health crisis after a fire destroyed their only hospital three months ago. The destroyed facility, with no alternative medical arrangements in place, leaves over 2,000 residents without access to basic healthcare, raising concerns about potential loss of life due to contamination and lack of medical services.

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A coroner investigating the death of popular singer Mohbad concluded that the medical practitioner involved acted negligently, deviating from the standard of care.

From January to June 2025, Gombe State recorded 72 road fatalities and 171 crashes, impacting 234 vehicles, with a significant number involving bicycles or tricycles.

Two students in Kano were tortured to death by senior students in their school hostel after being accused of unnatural offenses. Police have arrested 12 suspects in connection with the incident.

The Abia State government secured a $263.8 million financing package from the AfDB, IsDB, and the Federal Government of Nigeria to oversee infrastructure projects in Aba and Umuahia.

The Kano Health Commissioner expressed concern over the number of unimmunized children in Nigeria, highlighting that over two million children lack access to essential vaccines.