Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Chapter, have been urged to remain resolute in the face of intimidation as their industrial action continues. The Chairman of UCH JOHESU, Comrade Oladayo Olabampe, made the call on Friday during a peaceful protest staged within the hospital premises. JOHESU members at UCH have been on strike since Nov. 17, 2025, following a directive from the union’s national leadership. The union is demanding an upward adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS) in line with the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS), which was reviewed in 2014.…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other crimes using geospatial intelligence. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday in Abuja to strengthen national security and enhance accountability across key sectors of the economy. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of NASRDA, Dr Matthew Adepoju, said the partnership would reinforce the implementation of national space regulations, improve spectrum management, and enhance oversight of activities within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding space ecosystem. “This is a milestone for justice and accountability. The…
The Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has advised residents to take precautionary measures against health and safety risks associated with the seasonal dust haze. Seasonal dust haze, common during the winter period in northern Nigeria, usually occurs between late November and March. It is a recurring atmospheric phenomenon characterized by the suspension of fine, dry dust and sand particles in the air, significantly reducing visibility. The phenomenon is driven by seasonal meteorological patterns and the availability of loose soil in arid and semi-arid regions. The Director-General of BASEPA, Dr Mahmood Bose, gave the warning on Friday while speaking with…
The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector, including excessive work hours, locum engagement practices and residency training certification issues. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr Alaba Balogun, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and made available to reporters on Friday in Abuja. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, inaugurated the committees, describing the move as part of broader efforts to reform the healthcare system, protect the welfare of health workers…
Sometimes, I wonder if some of these meetings the Nigerian government attends on Climate Change in Dubai, New York, India, South Africa, Brazil, to mention but a few have been able to yield any significant impact on how Nigeria can tackle climate change issues, how it can be of Economic prosperity. I wonder if these meetings also suggest legislative policies are adopted to manage and cushion the effect of climate change disasters to safeguard the lives and property of the Nigerian citizens. Let us take a look at some of the Nigerian goverment moves for climate change in 2025; In…
The Federal Government has introduced the Nigerian Industrialisation Policy, an initiative designed to drive value addition, industrial growth, and employment creation across the country. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, announced the policy during its soft launch on Thursday in Lagos, held alongside the presentation of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Macroeconomic Outlook Report for 2026. Approved and validated in 2025, the policy reflects a coordinated approach to industrialisation, trade, and investment. Enoh described the policy as a strategic step toward translating Nigeria’s industrial potential into measurable productivity. “Over the last year, discussions about industrialisation have become more public. This policy was…
The British government has introduced the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill to prioritise UK-trained medical graduates for specialty training posts in the National Health Service (NHS). Secretary of State for Health Wes Streeting tabled the bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday to address what he described as the “catastrophic mismanagement” of the previous Conservative administration. The law aims to reduce competition for specialty training posts between UK graduates and internationally trained medics, while protecting public investment in medical education. The new law will prevent UK graduates from competing directly with overseas-trained doctors for specialty training positions that lead to advanced medical expertise. Streeting…
The United States and Taiwan have finalised a bilateral trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Taiwanese goods in return for major investments by the island nation’s semiconductor and technology companies in the US semiconductor sector. The USD 250 billion deal is “a historic trade deal that will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector,” said the US Department of Commerce in a statement, adding that it would establish an “economic partnership” to create several “world-class” US-based industrial parks in order to help build up domestic production. Trump had initially set a tariff of 32 per cent on Taiwanese goods,…
The Police Command in Kano State has intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate operations in different parts of metropolitan local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Friday. Kiyawa said on Monday, police officers attached to the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, executed a search warrant at a residence in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge LGA, where two big sacks containing suspected incriminating materials were discovered. He explained that a team of experts from the…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian farmers to drive an agricultural revolution through local processing and export-oriented production to accelerate economic diversification. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja while delivering the opening address at the General Assembly of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN). The General Assembly of Farmers (GAF) serves as a national platform to strengthen collaboration among farmers, government, private sector actors and development partners. It also reinforces AFAN’s role as a unified national voice for farmers. Kalu said the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu’s…