Health minister announces that striking nurses have called off their industrial action
Nigerian nurses and midwives have ended their nationwide warning strike. This was announced by the Health Minister, Ali Pate, on Friday, August 1, after a private meeting in Abuja with leaders of the nurses’ union. According to Pate, the decision came after both sides reached an agreement during the discussion. The union officials didn’t speak […]
Nigerian Nurses Struggle as Verification Portal Shutdown Forces Many Back Home
In recent months, Nigerian nurses working abroad, particularly in the UK and US, have faced serious challenges after the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) deactivated its verification portal in February 2024. This portal is essential for nurses to renew their licenses and meet international standards. Without it, many Nigerian nurses are finding themselves […]