Author: Editor

These days, the words dominating the air are “hunger” and “protest”. And that, we are told, is because of two others – “dollar” and “salary”. Unfortunately, those capitalising on the latter two words to push for the first two words hardly mention the words “production” and “security” which are fuelled by justice and fairness. And there can be no justice without the rule of law.

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The allocation of healthcare expenditure in the 2024 budgets of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria has revealed significant disparities in prioritization across the country. According to stakeholders in the health sector, this variance underscores potential gaps in healthcare funding. A detailed examination of the budget data indicates that certain states are leading in terms of healthcare expenditure. Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Abia, and Bauchi emerge as frontrunners, allocating between 15.0% and 16.5% of their total budgets to healthcare initiatives. This allocation reflects a notable commitment to addressing healthcare needs within these regions. However, concerns loom…

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