A Professor of Public Health, Akin Osibogun, has recommended an average monthly salary of N2.5 million for every consultant anesthetist to retain them within Nigeria’s health system. Osibogun made the recommendation on Wednesday during the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting in Lagos, organized in collaboration with the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists. The event had the theme, “Health Emergencies: The Role of the Anaesthetist.” A former Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Osibogun stressed that the intensity and duration of anaesthetists’ training necessitated urgent investment in specialist training and favourable…
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The Federal Government on Wednesday celebrated Katsina and Jigawa States for attaining Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status, describing the achievement as a major milestone in the country’s sanitation drive. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the commendation at an event marking the 6th anniversary of the Clean Nigeria Campaign and the 2025 World Toilet Day in Abuja. He was represented by Mrs. Inna Binta-Audu, Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Development Partners. Shettima noted that the celebration coincided with three significant sanitation milestones: the anniversary of the Clean Nigeria Campaign, the 2025 World Toilet Day, and the signing of…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of children by strengthening child protection mechanisms and advancing Child Rights initiatives. Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, made the announcement on Wednesday while commemorating the Universal Day of the Child and launching the State of the Nigerian Girl Report 2025 in Abuja. Organized in collaboration with Save the Children International (SCI), the event highlighted the need to honor Nigerian children and recognize their positive contributions to society. Represented by Dr. Maryam Keshinro, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, the Minister stressed the importance of proper documentation in child protection and…
Rise Up Together, a global non-governmental organization advancing gender equity and justice, is set to launch a transformative initiative in Nigeria. Nigeria Country Director, Ms. Theresa Effa, announced the programme on Wednesday in Abuja, noting that it is supported by Cummins Inc., a multinational power solutions company committed to equity and social impact. The 2025 Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator will empower 25 civil society leaders from the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers, Anambra, Kaduna, and Nasarawa states. Participants, described as emerging change makers, will undergo an intensive training programme from November 16 to 22. “The Accelerator will equip leaders with strategies…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has trained patent and proprietary medicine dealers on how to identify, avoid, and report suspicious, substandard, and unregistered medicines. Dr. Festus Ukadike, NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, said the capacity-building workshop held on Wednesday in Enugu was part of the agency’s Stakeholders’ Sensitization programme for members of the National Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED). Ukadike emphasized that medicine dealers are often the first point of contact for Nigerians, particularly in rural areas, making their role critical in ensuring access to safe and high-quality healthcare products. He added…
Experts have called on governments at all levels to strengthen and properly monitor sanitation officers as part of efforts to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6. They made the call in separate interviews with reporters on Wednesday in Ibadan during activities marking the 2025 World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day is commemorated annually on Nov. 19, and the 2025 theme is “Sanitation in a Changing World.” The experts highlighted the importance of proper sanitation and the health risks associated with poor sanitation and toilet hygiene. Dr. Francis Sanwo, Medical Director of Our Lady of Apostles…
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has urged Nigerians to embrace philanthropy as a means of supporting the growth and development of healthcare services in the country. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, made the call at the 2nd Annual Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Memorial Lecture held on Wednesday in Lagos. He was represented by the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Adebowale Adekoya. The lecture was organized to commemorate the life, deeds and virtues of the late Sir Mobolaji Bank-Anthony. This year’s theme was: “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Revolutionizing Fertility Treatment for…
The Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) collaborative knowledge-exchange platform aimed at building a unified, efficient and secure digital agriculture ecosystem. Sen. Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, said this at the Stakeholders Workshop on Best Practices for the NDFR on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the launch aligns directly with government priorities for designing and implementing the national registry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Heifer International. Kyari…
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) under the Social Investment Programme, on Wednesday, donated food items to 600 vulnerable persons in Imo as part of its ongoing national food outreach scheme. Speaking at the event in Owerri, the First Lady and National Chairman of RHI, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, expressed delight at the continued expansion of the RHI Social Investment Programme. Tinubu, represented by Hajiya Nana Shettima, said the food outreach scheme, launched in March 2024, aimed to ease hardship for persons with disabilities and their families. The first lady emphasised that the programme was specifically aimed at supporting persons with disabilities,…
The Federal Government has stressed the urgent need to improve access to clean and functional toilets across Nigeria to reduce the spread of diseases. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mahmud Kambari, made the call in Abuja during a press briefing to mark the 2025 World Toilet Day. Lawal said inadequate toilet facilities in public places, especially markets, motor parks and schools, exposed Nigerians to health risks, promoted open defecation, and increased cases of cholera, typhoid and other sanitation-related diseases. “Access to a safe and clean toilet is a fundamental human right that protects health,…