FCT doctors hail Wike on demands implementation, engage IDPs
Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have praised the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, for responding to their long-standing demands. According to the medical practitioners, the implementation of these requests has improved their working conditions and boosted morale across hospitals within the territory. They noted that the move shows Wike’s commitment to strengthening […]
NMA suspends erstwhile UniUyo Chairman indefinitely for dragging association to court
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its former University of Uyo chapter chairman indefinitely after he dragged the association to court. The decision, announced by NMA leadership, stated that taking internal matters to the judiciary without exhausting internal dispute channels violated the association’s rules and code of conduct. According to the NMA, the suspended […]
Lagos doctors declare three-day warning strike over salary deductions
Doctors working under the Lagos State Government have started a three-day warning strike over what they say are unfair and illegal salary deductions. The Medical Guild, which represents doctors and dentists in public hospitals across Lagos, announced the strike.It began at 8 a.m. today and will end at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, […]
Tinubu approves 65 years retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers in Nigeria. Previously set at 60, the new retirement age is now 65 years. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) confirmed this decision in a statement on February 5. According to the NMA’s national publicity secretary, Mannir Bature, the Coordinating […]