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Tinubu approves 302 billion naira cancer centre

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Tinubu approves 302 billion naira cancer centreNosa Asemota · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved several health projects, including the renovation of Abuja’s National Hospital and the construction of a cancer treatment centre valued at 302 billion naira. Health Minister Ali Pate detailed the investments after a Federal Executive Council meeting, according to Nigerian authorities.

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