Assessment of emergency care services in Nigerian hospitals: A cross-sectional study

African Relevance • This study is the first national functional capacity assessment of Adult Emergency Departments in Nigeria, moving beyond prior studies focused only on mortality.• Conducted in Africa’s most populous country, the findings offer valuable insights to guide targeted improvements in emergency care.• The results highlight growing recognition of emergency care infrastructure and signal progress toward stronger, more equitable emergency care systems across Nigeria and the broader African continent.