The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara State branch, has urged the state government to introduce scholarships, low-interest loans, and other incentives to attract and retain doctors in public health facilities. Dr. Ayinde Musa, Acting Vice Chairman of the NMA, made the appeal on Thursday in Ilorin while speaking with reporters. Musa was reacting to concerns raised by the state government over the shortage of medical doctors across its healthcare facilities. He said addressing the dearth of doctors and the ongoing ‘Japa’ syndrome required urgent investment in healthcare infrastructure and improved welfare packages. “To tackle the shortage of doctors, the state…
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The wife of the Katsina State Governor, Zulaihat Radda, has inaugurated a free cataract surgical camp to provide eye surgeries, medications, and corrective glasses to residents suffering from eye problems. The exercise, launched on Wednesday in Katsina, is being implemented with support from the Noor Dubai Foundation and its local partner, the Inclusive Eye-Care Foundation. It is organised through Mrs. Radda’s pet project, the Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative (SASHIN), in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Health. Speaking at the event, Mrs. Radda said the initiative was inspired by the far-reaching impact of blindness and visual impairment on human…
Stakeholders in the health sector have called for renewed commitment to building Africa’s health resilience through sustainable financing, innovation, and equity-driven reforms aimed at reducing premature deaths and disease burdens across the continent. Speaking at the 2025 Gatefield Health Summit held Wednesday in Abuja, Mr. Adewunmi Emoruwa, Lead Strategist at Gatefield, posed a thought-provoking question: “Why are Africans dying younger than they should? This loss of potential is the real crisis.” Emoruwa noted that the average healthy life expectancy in Nigeria stands at 54 years, compared to 64 years in Kenya, 81 years in Europe, and 85 years in Hong…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the country’s broadband penetration stood at 48.81 per cent as of August 2025. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Wednesday while delivering his keynote address at the Rural Connectivity Summit held in Lagos. The summit, the first of its kind in Nigeria, had the theme: “Rethinking Digital Connectivity to Unlock Rural Economic Potentials.” Maida, represented by the Controller of the NCC Lagos Office, Mr. Tunji Jimoh, said while urban areas in Nigeria enjoy up to 57 per cent internet access, rural communities lag behind with only 23…
Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju has touched thousands of lives across Ondo North Senatorial District through his Borehole Revitalization Water Revolution, a people-centered project aimed at restoring access to clean and safe water in our communities. Before now, many children used to arrive late to school because they had to trek long distances in search of potable water. Today, thanks to Engineer Adeyanju’s intervention, water is now available within their neighborhoods, easing their burden and brightening their future. Within just four months, he has successfully revitalized over 20 boreholes across Akoko, Owo, and Ose areas, an unprecedented achievement that speaks volumes…
The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, has visited Poland as part of efforts to strengthen the reading and research culture at the institution. During the working tour, Prof. Liman visited a joint university library and an Environmental Engineering Laboratory to explore innovative academic and research models. The visit aligns with the university’s commitment to maintaining its leading position in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking, particularly Goal 4 — Quality Education. In Katowice, Prof. Liman toured a joint library operated by the University of Silesia and the University of Economics, where she examined the…
In recent years, the alarming rise of drug abuse has emerged as a significant public health crisis worldwide, particularly in Africa. Among the substances that have gained notoriety is Tramadol, a powerful opioid analgesic initially intended for pain relief. However, the misuse of Tramadol, along with the introduction of other dangerous drugs like Tafrodol, has led to devastating consequences, particularly in several African nations. This essay aims to explore the implications of this drug crisis, the role of international trade, and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to curb the abuse of these substances. Tramadol is a synthetic opioid that…
The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has organized a comprehensive free health screening for its staff as part of activities marking the hospital’s 50th anniversary. The exercise, held on Wednesday at the hospital’s auditorium in Ile-Ife, Osun State, featured a range of diagnostic tests, including blood pressure checks, blood glucose monitoring, body mass index (BMI) assessment, hepatitis screening, urine analysis, and dental scaling and polishing. Speaking during the exercise, Prof. Oluyomi Okunola, Consultant Physician and Vice-Chairman of the OAUTHC 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, said the screening formed an essential part of the week-long jubilee…
Former Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has advised graduating students of the University of Ilorin to shun the quick-money syndrome and embrace hard work, integrity, and patience. Fashola, who is also a former governor of Lagos State, gave the advice while delivering the 40th Convocation Lecture of the university on Wednesday in Ilorin. The lecture was titled “The Gen-Z Playbook: Navigating Work and the Real World.” He cautioned the students to beware of individuals flaunting extravagant lifestyles without revealing the sources of their wealth. “There is no easy and fast money anywhere without consequences, and the consequences…
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has appealed to the Federal Government to include stockfish and its heads in Nigeria’s zero import duties list to make the products more affordable. The appeal was made during a one-day interactive seminar for stockfish stakeholders and regulatory authorities held on Wednesday in Lagos. The Royal Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Svien Baera, said that waiving import duties would help sustain the sector and cushion the impact of the rising cost of stockfish in Nigeria. Baera explained that the recent reduction in cod quotas — the main fish used for stockfish — was a sustainability…