In a demonstration of discontent, nurses affiliated with the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), FCT Chapter, staged a protest on Monday against the latest verification certification guidelines unveiled by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The NMCN recently issued a circular outlining new criterion for obtaining verification certificates. Per the circular, nurses are required to possess at least two years of post-qualification experience from the date of receiving their permanent practicing license before being eligible for a verification certificate. The move has sparked opposition from nurses, with members of the NANNM FCT Chapter expressing their…
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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry to achieve national food security goals. The Permanent Secretary, Shehu Shinkafi highlighted this need during the 30th meeting of the National Technical Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation in Abuja on Monday. The meeting with the theme, “People, Planet, and Prosperity: Promoting Water Governance for National Food Security,” stresses the urgency amid the declared state of emergency on food security by the Federal Government. Shinkafi said that the collaboration is needed against the backdrop of the recently declared state…
The Kwara government initiates a 10-day intensive training for 60 healthcare professionals from all 16 local government areas in Omuaran. The focus is on “Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care.” The executive secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Nusirat Elelu, highlights the significance of this training as a build-up from years of dedicated hard work. According to her, the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services is reflected in increased investment in health infrastructure across the state. “This year, the quality of healthcare services is central. The government has committed a lot of resources to improving…
Cashew growers and purchasers in Kogi, represented by the Farmers Forum of Nigeria (FFN), are urging Governor Usman Ododo to address concerns about excessive taxation and extortion. According to a spokesperson for the forum, Ibrahim Adam, there are claims of a plan to triple cashew produce payments from ₦30,000 to ₦90,000 by state government agents. Adam pleaded with the governor to curb the imposition of multiple taxes, warning of its detrimental effects on economic growth and the state’s reputation. “The farmers and buyers of cashew products are being suffocated, and can no longer bear the burden of multiple taxation and…
Elected on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), he became the state’s first democratically elected governor and was in office between January 1992 and November 1993 when the late General Sani Abacha sacked the democratic contraption of that time. He came back, though, in 1999 where he served for two terms under the flag of the All Peoples Party (APP).
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has launched 120 housing units and an empowerment center for farmers in Borno state, aiming to enhance food production and bolster food security. Executive Secretary Paul Ikonne, alongside Governor Babagana Zulum, unveiled the initiative in Maiduguri on Friday in Abuja, emphasizing its role in encouraging youth participation in agriculture. “This is part of its efforts to reduce poverty create wealth among smallholder farmers boost food production and give farmers good accommodation.’’ The facility located in Dustman community, Zawiya Village, Borno, has a clinic, a school for children of farmers, a worship centre, solar-powered…
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Nigeria has secured the top position in yam production globally, with a remarkable output of 61,171 t in 2022.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) anticipates a three-day spell of sunny and hazy conditions beginning this Saturday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Friday in Abuja, projects a sunny and hazy atmosphere prevailing over the northern region throughout the forecast period. The agency expects moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km over the North Central region and inland areas of the South. Additionally, coastal regions are likely to experience early morning mist and fog patches, with partly cloudy skies prevailing amidst a hazy atmosphere during the forecast period. NiMet anticipated isolated thunderstorms over parts…
Ahmed highlighted the success of the existing partnership between Kaduna and drug manufacturers, noting an increased focus on and availability of essential health commodities. She reported a significant rise in the average fill order rate, climbing from 38 percent in September 2021 to 95 percent in December 2023.
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Ramon Moronkola, cautioned that untreated underlying cardiovascular issues could precipitate sudden death among individuals. According to the consultant with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), in an interview Moronkola, his remarks were prompted by reports of several Nigerians passing away while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Notably, on Wednesday night, at least five individuals reportedly died while watching the semi-final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Cote D’Ivoire. They include a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC), Dr Cairo…