No student nurse, intern should take over in Kwara hospitals – NANNM warns
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Kwara State has warned hospitals not to use student or intern nurses during the ongoing nationwide strike. The union gave this warning in a statement made in Ilorin on Wednesday. The state secretary, Marcus Lucas, said they received information that some hospitals were trying to […]
Nigerian nurses begin nationwide strike today
Nurses across Nigeria have started a nationwide warning strike today, July 30, 2025.The strike is led by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector. The strike began at midnight after a 15-day ultimatum given to the federal government ended without any response. NANNM-FHI Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said on Monday, […]
Health unions dismiss reports of crisis at Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja
Health unions in Lokoja have dismissed claims that the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL) is in crisis. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) say the hospital is functioning well, despite protests by some doctors. Recently, a group of doctors staged a protest, demanding the reinstatement […]
Lagos health workers begin three-day strike
Health workers in Lagos have launched a three-day warning strike starting December 11, 2024, in response to the state’s failure to implement promised adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The strike, which will run until December 13, is being led by a coalition of health sector unions. The unions participating in the strike […]
Nurses and Healthcare Workers in Lagos Start Three-Day Strike
Nurses and healthcare workers in Lagos have started a three-day strike to protest the Lagos State Government’s failure to implement a promised salary adjustment under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). The union remarked, “The government’s approach of selectively implementing the adjustment for doctors under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure while disregarding other health professionals is […]
Nigerian Nurses Stranded Abroad and May Face Deportation Due to Certificate Verification Issues
Hundreds of Nigerian nurses are currently facing a serious crisis abroad due to the ongoing closure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s (NMCN) certificate verification portal. This issue has left many nurses stranded in countries like the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, and some are even at risk of deportation. […]
Nurses and Midwives Join National Strike Called by NLC and TUC
The National Association of Nurses and Midwives has notified its members to take part in the nationwide strike organized by labor unions. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have initiated a countrywide strike starting Monday, June 3rd, to push for a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Salisu Abubakar, the […]