Kindred Health Surgical Foundation on Monday inaugurated a surgical initiative to perform free plastic body reconstruction surgeries for 30 underprivileged Nigerians in Sokoto State. Prof. Jacob Legbo, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), disclosed this at the medical outreach in Sokoto. The intervention was organised by the Foundation in collaboration with an American Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon, Dr. Dave Shaye, under the Project Life Foundation. A team of skilled surgeons, medical professionals, and volunteers will perform free life-saving procedures from September 8 to 12 at Noma Specialist Hospital, Sokoto. Legbo, who is…
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In demonstrating responsive governance and genuine concern for the welfare of healthcare professionals, the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Sen. Uba Sani, has graciously approved the full implementation of the 2024 Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS) effective from September 2025. The move, which includes a full 100% hazard allowance for health workers, marks a moment in strengthening the morale and commitment of medical practitioners across the state. By Abdoulaye Kay This Uba Sani’s decisive action comes in response to pressing concerns raised by various health worker unions, including resident doctors, medical…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that the recent increase in the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) goes against the reason it was introduced — as a cheaper alternative to petrol and diesel. This was said by the student body, led by Comrade Olushola Oladoja, in a statement on Monday. It followed news that the price of CNG had gone up from N230 to N450 per standard cubic metre. The Daily Sun reports that the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) denied claims that the government removed subsidies or ordered a price increase. According to…
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have announced a warning strike that will last for seven days. The decision was shared on Monday in a statement signed by the group’s president, George Ebong, and other leaders. The doctors said the FCT health system has had serious problems for a long time and called for urgent and major changes. Ebong explained that doctors are under a lot of stress because they often have to work in several departments at the same time. More information will be shared soon.
The Kirikasamma Local Government Council of Jigawa State has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to seven others in a building collapse in the area. The council’s Information Officer, Musa Muhammad, disclosed this in a statement issued in Dutse on Sunday. According to him, the incident occurred at midnight on Friday in Kabak village, Kirikasamma Local Government Area, following a heavy downpour. “I gathered that seven persons sustained serious injuries while one person died. Five of the victims were hospitalised, while the remaining two were treated and discharged,” Muhammad said. He explained that the council’s Chairman, Muhammad Maji,…
Ethiopia’s Minister of Planning and Development and National Coordinator of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), Dr. Fitsum Assefa, has expressed optimism for stronger outcomes in tackling climate change across the continent. Speaking during a virtual briefing on Sunday, Assefa outlined Ethiopia’s preparations to host ACS2 under the theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.” She described the summit as a defining moment for Africa, a continent that contributes less than four percent of global emissions but suffers some of the harshest impacts of climate change. “Africa is home to extraordinary potential — the world’s…
The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦192 billion to strengthen primary healthcare facilities across Nigeria since the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) began in 2019. Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, disclosed this in Abuja at the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue, themed “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria.” Aina said 8,309 facilities now receive quarterly BHCPF funds, recently increased from an average of ₦300,000 to between ₦600,000 and ₦800,000 under BHCPF 2.0. He warned, however, that rising costs of vaccines, medicines, and services are outpacing budget growth.…
Nigeria’s health sector continues to battle endemic infectious diseases such as malaria, Lassa fever, cholera, and meningitis, alongside rising maternal and child mortality and non-communicable diseases like cancer and kidney failure. Despite international interventions, these challenges persist, fuelling calls for homegrown solutions. To address this gap, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) launched the NIMR Foundation in 2022. Its flagship initiative — the Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme (GMTP) — is equipping young researchers with the skills to design high-impact studies, secure international funding, and innovate solutions tailored to Nigeria’s health realities. Since inception, the programme has been hailed…
How safe are GMOs released in Nigeria? Since the commercial release of pod borer-resistant PBR Cowpea in 2019, no reported cases of health threats to humans, soils, or the environment have been observed in Nigeria so far. To quote Professor Shehu Ado Garki, a well-known Nigerian maize breeder and former Executive Director of IAR, Samaru, who is currently the chairman of the subcommittee on crops at the national varietal release, “There have been no recorded deaths from consuming genetically modified foods worldwide in the last two decades.” Two other top agricultural scientists, cowpea breeder Prof. Mohammed Ishiyaku Faguji and a…
The Federal Government has asked the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to cancel their planned nationwide strike set to begin on Monday, September 8. The strike is over a disagreement with the Dangote Group, which reportedly does not allow its workers to join a union. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, made this request over the weekend. He also asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to cancel the warning it gave to other unions to prepare for a strike in support of NUPENG. The strike is a response to what workers say are…