The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions (NANNM-FHI), has rejected a recent circular issued by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), describing it as unjust and dismissive of nurses’ roles in federal health institutions.
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The post 1990 return of democracy in Africa skipped many countries that had established successful dictatorships that stood firm. In Equatorial Guinea, the 82 years old dictator, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979, making him the longest-serving president in the world. He initially seized power through a military coup and has since remained in office through multiple meaningless re-elections without a level playing ground for the opposition, massive violations of human rights and lack of a free press. Meanwhile, his son, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, is the First Vice President and is poised to ascend to…
The Gender Desk Officer at the Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Zuwaira Baba, has emphasized that gender mainstreaming, community dialogue, and stakeholder engagement are critical components of the ministry’s response to issues affecting women and children—particularly in relation to immunization.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has warned that rising floodwaters, driven by climate change, could remobilise toxic chemicals buried long ago, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems.
Scientists in Australia have developed a sustainable, low-energy technique to extract lithium and other valuable minerals from brine, offering a greener alternative to conventional mining methods.
The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) has urged pharmacists across the country to prioritise research and development as well as industrial growth to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Germany has committed €20 million for the second phase of a resilience and peacebuilding programme in Nigeria’s North-East, aimed at expanding access to essential services and strengthening food security and community resilience.
The Federal Government has commenced the training of its workforce to implement and upgrade social standards across various sectors.
The Editor-in-Chief of a Nigerian online, ASHENEWS, and a health and environment journalist with extensive experience in agricultural reporting, Abdallah El-Kurebe has been appointed as the Nigeria Country Coordinator for the newly formed Network of Journalists for the Promotion of Agrosylvopastoral Products in West Africa and the Sahel (ReJPAH-AOS). Officially launched during a Constitutive General Assembly held on July 3 and 4 at the Concorde Hotel in Lomé, Togo, the network is focused on promoting regional agricultural trade. Supported by the West African Association for Cross-Border Trade in Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral and Fisheries Products (WACTAH), the initiative seeks to strengthen regional agricultural…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), marking a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence.