The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has called for more support and involvement from all stakeholders to stop the increasing number of doctors leaving the country — a trend popularly called the ‘Japa syndrome’.
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The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has ended its warning strike, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced on Friday.
The African Development Bank has approved a $46 million loan to help improve health facilities in Sokoto State. In a statement shared with reporters on Friday, the Bank said its Board agreed to give Sokoto the loan to fix long-standing problems in healthcare access and quality. “The African Development Bank has approved a $46 million loan for the Sokoto State Health Infrastructure Project,” the statement said. “This project will help improve access to good healthcare in Sokoto State, Nigeria.” The Bank said Sokoto’s healthcare system needs urgent help because many important health indicators show serious problems. “The state has major…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has promised that the Federal Government will carry out major changes to make water transport in Nigeria safer.
Man’s desire to move around globally has been with humanity from time immemorial. The desire to explore and move around the globe has indeed been an intrinsic part of human nature throughout history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, humans have been driven to discover new lands, cultures, and opportunities. This innate curiosity has led to: Migration and settlement*: Humans have migrated to various parts of the world, settling in new lands and establishing diverse cultures. Also, the desire to exchange goods and ideas has driven global trade and commerce, shaping economies and societies. Humans have ventured into the unknown,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has chosen Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new head (Director-General) of the National Council on Climate Change. She replaces Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who was the second DG to lead the Council after the pioneer Salisu Dahiri. Dr. Madueke started the role in June 2024 and helped set up the organization. Majekodunmi is an expert in climate finance and environmental law. She has more than 17 years of experience in the field. Before this appointment, she worked as the Financial Adviser to the Council. Her appointment was confirmed on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser…
ActionAid Nigeria on Thursday expressed concern over the Federal Government’s plan to implement a five per cent surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the newly gazetted Nigeria Tax Act.
My good friend and senior colleague, Okello Oculi died on 26 July 2025, aged 83, after a brief illness. Originally from Uganda, Okello has lived in Nigeria for the past 48 years and raised a Nigerian family. We both taught political science at Ahmadu Bello University in the post 1978 era. Friends, colleagues and students remember him as a deep thinker, an inspirational intellectual and above all as someone who remained fully committed to promoting the Pan African ideal throughout his life. Okello graduated in political science from Makerere University in 1967. The following year while still in his mid-twenties,…
As doctors employed by the Lagos State Government end their three-day warning strike today, their union, the Medical Guild, says new talks with the government will begin next week.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) plans to give malaria medicine to 983,497 children under five years old in 2025 to help prevent them from getting sick during the rainy season.