June 11
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New HIV Plan, Seeks Shift From Donor Dependence to Domestic Financing
NACA said implementation of the plan would increasingly rely on domestic financing, strengthened health insurance systems, digital health expansion and coordinated multisectoral… Read more »
May 14
Nigeria: Benue, With Nigeria's Heaviest HIV Treatment Burden, Launches Long-Acting Prevention Drug
The Benue State Government has launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, as part of efforts to curb new infections and end AIDS by 2030. Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Naca Debunks Viral State-By-State HIV Figures, Warns Against Misuse of Data
The clarification follows a widely shared post published on 1 April by Instablog, a popular blog on Instagram. Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils HIV Prevention Plan, Shifts Focus Beyond Treatment
The launch is a response to evolving infection patterns and a move to address gaps in the country's HIV response. Read more »
Nigeria: AHF Advocates Increased Domestic Financing for HIV, TB Amid Donor Cuts
Mr Aborisade noted that while significant gains have been made in HIV treatment, sustaining them will depend on increased collaboration between governments, civil society, and… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Nigeria Rolls Out New HIV Prevention Injection, Restricts Use for Pregnant Women
The rollout, which will begin in eight states - Anambra, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)- is part of efforts to expand… Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Nigeria Receives Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) under the Federal Ministry of Health and… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Malaria, HIV Diagnostic Kits Over Quality Concerns
According to the agency, the audit findings showed that the manufacturer was not "operating in line with WHO requirements and applicable quality standards." Read more »
Nigeria: Lenacapavir - What to Know About New HIV Prevention Injection Coming to Nigeria
NACA said readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states, including Lagos, Kano, Akwa Ibom and Anambra. Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: Nigeria to Receive Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection in March - Official
The agency also disclosed that landscape and readiness assessments have been completed in 10 states; Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, FCT, Gombe, Kano, Kwara and… Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Naca Warns Against Risky Sexual Behaviour On Valentines Day, Urges HIV Testing
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Director General, Temitope Ilori, the agency said the season which is known for affection and connection often comes with… Read more »
December 01, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Exceeds Global HIV Treatment Benchmarks, Moves Toward Eliminating Aids - Official
Mr Salako noted that Nigeria has placed 98 per cent of people living with HIV on treatment, surpassing the UNAIDS target. Read more »
Nigeria: World Aids Day - Ahf to Expand Sti Treatment Access, Plans Wellness Centre in Nasarawa
World AIDS Day, observed annually on 1 December, serves as a reminder of the progress made in the global HIV response and the gaps that persist. Read more »
December 02, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Ready to Adopt $40 Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection - NACA DG
This follows the rollout of the drug, known as lenacapavir, in South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia. Read more »
December 01, 2025
Nigeria: World Aids Day - First Lady Urges Renewed Commitment, Warns Against Stigma
As of the end of 2024, an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV globally Read more »
November 30, 2025
Africa: WHO Warns of Shrinking HIV Funding, Urges African Govts to Boost Investment
The organisation said the continent must urgently protect hard-won gains against HIV amid a rapidly changing global funding landscape that threatens to slow progress. Read more »
November 25, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Meets Two of Three Global HIV Targets - Naca
Under the UNAIDS 95-95-95 global targets, countries are expected by 2030 to ensure that 95 per cent of people living with HIV know their status, 95 per cent of those diagnosed… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Probe $4.6bn Health Grants Over Poor HIV, TB, Malaria Outcomes
The lawmakers noted that despite the significant interventions, Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest global burdens of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. Read more »
October 09, 2025
Nigeria: Trump's Aid Cut Leaves Pregnant Nigerian Women Without Essential Medicine
The United States is cutting billions in foreign aid. In Nigeria, pregnant women and others now face higher risks from HIV. Read more »
August 21, 2025
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Approves N45m for HIV/Aids Intervention
The statement noted that their efforts would undoubtedly contribute to reducing stigma, increasing awareness and ensuring everyone has access to HIV prevention, treatment and care Read more »
July 10, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Set to Host 7th National Council On Aids
Established under the NACA Act of 2006, the National Council on AIDS (NCA) serves as the top national coordinating body for Nigeria's multi-sectoral HIV response Read more »
