The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and some stakeholders have taken significant steps to advance the nation’s surveillance of acute febrile illnesses (AFI).
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River, has urged the state government to quickly address the shortage of healthcare workers in the state.
A General Physician, Dr Tunji Akintade, has called for the strengthening of the nation’s health system, saying it is critical to the delivery of quality, affordable care and attainment of universal health coverage.
The Rector, of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe, Ughara, Delta State, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri says the institution needs a patent for the mass production of its fuel-less generator innovation.
ASHENEWS reports that the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa has explained that Nigeria can enhance farmers’ productivity using the adoption of technology.
Nigeria experiences significant brain drain across various sectors, particularly in healthcare. The migration of health workers, often referred to as brain drain, involves the movement of health personnel in search of better living standards, higher salaries, access to advanced technology, and more stable political conditions globally. Brain drain in the healthcare sector is driven by various economic, societal, and global factors. Many argue that underinvestment in healthcare and poor remuneration for healthcare workers play significant roles in the exodus of professionals to developed countries. According to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the shortage of healthcare professionals in Nigeria was notable…
A Technology and Innovation Policy Advisor, Mr. Jide Awe has criticised WhatsApp’s threat to exit Nigeria over a $220 million fine, calling the approach narrow-minded.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has launched a formal investigation after a woman tore a passenger’s Nigerian Standard Passport.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and Chatham House London, agreed to raise issues of Maritime Security issues in the Gulf of Guinea at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in August.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it intercepted 532 parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of Cannabis Sativa (Indian hemp) at the Tincan Seaport, Lagos State.