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ACOMIN: Staff, Infrastructure Gaps Threaten PHCs

ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.

NCoS Chief Warns Promoted Officers on Contraband

Nigerian Correctional Service CG Sylvester Nwakuche warns newly promoted officers against contraband trafficking and compromise. Read the full story on the landmark promotions and zero-tolerance policy.

JAMB Accredits 1,039 CBT Centres for 2026 UTME

JAMB's Registrar, Prof. Is'haq Oloyede, has disclosed plans to accredit 1,039 CBT centres for the 2026 UTME. The board is on a nationwide tour to ensure standards and block centres implicated in malpractice. Read the full details.

NCoS, NHIA to Integrate Inmates into Health Insurance

Nigerian Correctional Service and NHIA collaborate to provide health insurance coverage for inmates, aiming to improve rehabilitation and reduce recidivism. Learn more about this landmark initiative.

72 Data Centres Needed for Nigeria's $1 Trn Economy

Digital Realty CEO Ikechukwu Nnamani says Nigeria requires 72 edge data centres to power a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He highlights a severe infrastructure gap and lack of AI-ready facilities.

24,202 Senior Paramilitary Officers Get Promotion

The Interior Ministry has approved the promotion of 24,202 senior officers across four paramilitary agencies to boost morale and service delivery. Read more on this significant development.

Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria

Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.

NCoS Gives 24 Ex-Offenders Life Skills Starter Packs

Nigerian Correctional Service empowers 24 ex-offenders with vocational starter packs to ease reintegration. Initiative supports gender equality during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Commission Seeks Regulation to Protect Nigerians

The Nigeria Law Reform Commission calls for strong regulations to protect citizens from medical negligence and harmful religious practices. Read more on the urgent need for reform.

FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons

Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.

Ogun Judiciary Decongests Sagamu Correctional Centre

Ogun State Judiciary announces special intervention from Nov 24-Dec 5, 2025 to decongest Sagamu Correctional Centre through accelerated hearings and case reviews. Learn how this initiative enhances justice delivery.

FG trains NCoS spokespersons on strategic media

The Federal Government has trained Nigerian Correctional Service spokespersons to boost media engagement and public trust. The workshop aims to enhance professionalism and communication.

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