Nigerian govt inducts new health fellows, tasks youths on reforms drive
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inducted a new group of National Health Fellows to support reforms in the country’s health sector. The programme was announced during a recent event in Abuja where a second batch of fellows was welcomed after completing training. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate urged the young fellows […]
EU Announces New €290m Investments In Nigeria
The European Union announced a new €290 million investment package for Nigeria, covering digitalisation, health, agriculture, and migration management under its Global Gateway strategy. The announcement followed the 8th Ministerial Dialogue in Abuja, co-chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas. The investment aims to enhance EU–Nigeria […]
It takes me only 2 hours to earn your monthly salary – US-based Nigerian registered nurse addresses Nigerian doctors who ‘look down on nurses’
A Nigerian nurse working in the United States has sparked debate online after responding to comments she says come from doctors who look down on nurses. In a strongly worded statement, she argued that professional respect should not be based on job titles, stressing that every healthcare worker plays an important role in patient care […]
Adamawa elevates six court registrars to magistrates
The Benue State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has warned that strict measures allegedly taken against striking nurses at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, could worsen and prolong the ongoing industrial action. The union said intimidation and punitive steps by hospital management may derail ongoing efforts […]
Abuja resident doctors to join NARD indefinite strike Saturday
Resident doctors working with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced they will join the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in an indefinite nationwide strike starting Saturday, November 1, 2025. The decision was confirmed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, and addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The notice was signed by […]
FG approves policy to regulate trade unions’ activities and address strike actions
To help reduce frequent strike actions, the Federal Government has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) 2025. This new policy aims to guide how trade unions operate and to improve the relationship between workers and employers. The decision was made while nurses under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) continue a […]
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, […]