Nigeria News Digest: August 28, 2025
Nigeria saw intense political activity ahead of the 2027 elections, major EFCC crackdowns on fraud, a surge in tax revenue praised by the IMF, a deadly bandit attack in Zamfara, a fatal train derailment, and a rising Lassa fever…
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News > Nigeria News Digest: August 28, 2025
Health
The Nigerian NCDC reported 159 Lassa fever deaths in 2025, with 90% of cases concentrated in five states despite a decline in new infections recently.
- allafrica.comKogi State and UNICEF launched a measles vaccination campaign from October 4–13, emphasizing public awareness to boost participation and child health outcomes.
- punchng.comCustoms Service transferred confiscated expired pharmaceuticals to NAFDAC, highlighting joint efforts to combat counterfeit drug circulation for public safety.
- thisdaylive.comNigeria loses N455bn annually to poor sanitation; Nestlé’s campaign aims to address water safety through multi-sector collaboration with private and public stakeholders.
- tribuneonlineng.comThe Nigerian government received $11m in cold chain equipment, including solar-powered refrigerators, to enhance vaccine storage and immunization effectiveness.
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