Nigeria's Healthcare and Education in Crisis
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NGOs Urge Govt to Boost Health Funding, Stop Brain Drain
CISLAC and VNDC call for increased, protected health financing and urgent solutions to Nigeria's healthcare workforce crisis. Experts warn systemic issues threaten universal health coverage goals.
Man's Viral Self-Tribute Before Death Highlights Nigeria's Healthcare Failures
A Nigerian man's heartbreaking self-tribute before dying from a heart condition has gone viral, exposing demands for N2m deposits by Lagos hospitals and a failing healthcare system. Read his full story.
Bauchi Trains 800 Health Workers on Medical Supplies
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
Activist Dies After Hospital Strike, Writes Own Obituary
Kingsley Aneke's tragic death highlights Nigeria's healthcare crisis. His self-penned obituary blames hospital strikes and upfront payment demands. Read his powerful final plea for change.
Telefonica Cuts 5,500 Jobs in Spain
Telefonica announces a massive voluntary departure plan affecting 5,500 employees in Spain, costing €2.5 billion. The move is part of a new strategic focus. Read more.
AI Reshapes Nigerian Workplace, Demands New Skills
Expert Chinyere Agbasiere reveals how AI adoption boosts Nigerian business performance by reshaping skills and driving efficiency. Learn how to prepare your workforce for the AI-enabled economy.
Jobberman: African Talent for Global Remote Work
Jobberman's Remote Work Fest 2025 in Lagos urged African professionals to fill roles in aging global markets. With 62% of international companies hiring from Africa, the future is borderless.
UNICEF, WHO Warn of Child Health Catastrophe in Africa
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
UK Junior Doctors Stage 14th Strike Over Pay
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, their 14th walkout, demanding a 26% pay rise. The Labour government calls it 'irresponsible' amid NHS strain. Read the full story.
10 New Diagnostic Centres to Launch in Nigeria by 2026
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Arrears
Nigerian resident doctors threaten an indefinite strike if the government fails to implement a recent MoU within 30 days. Key demands include payment of promotion and salary arrears. #NARD #Healthcare
Alabi Accuses Adeleke of Neglecting Education, Health
Former Osun deputy governor Benedict Alabi criticises Governor Adeleke for failing education and healthcare. He pledges youth funds and transparency if elected. Read the full story.
Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
Abuja Hospital Guards Protest Over Unpaid Salaries
Security guards paralyze services at Abuja hospitals over 4 months unpaid salaries. Patients stranded as entrances blocked. FCT Administration urged to intervene immediately.
Telemedicine Can Solve Nigeria's Doctor Shortage
Health experts advocate telemedicine to address Nigeria's critical doctor shortage. With 1 doctor per 4,000 patients, digital health solutions offer hope for millions struggling to access care.
Nigeria Unveils Talent Network to Close Skills Gaps
Nigeria launches the Talent Accelerator Network, a major initiative with the World Economic Forum to reskill the workforce for the future of work and boost economic growth.
Lagos State Workforce Training Reaches Historic Levels
Lagos State Public Service achieves unprecedented capacity building with 120+ training programs in 2025, transforming workforce efficiency and service delivery across all departments.
PASGA Skills Assessment Phase Begins Nationwide
Phillips Consulting leads Nigeria's PASGA initiative into skills assessment phase to transform public workforce. Empowering civil servants with competency insights and development pathways for national growth.
Obi: Bad Leadership Cuts Nigerian Life Expectancy
Peter Obi attributes Nigeria's low 55-year life expectancy to leadership failures in healthcare and education. He urges urgent reforms for a healthier future. Read more.
NARD rejects govt claims, strike continues indefinitely
Nigerian resident doctors continue nationwide strike, refuting Labour Ministry's progress claims. NARD says no demands met, no payments received. Strike persists until minimum conditions are fulfilled.
NARD: Strike continues until minimum demands are met
Nigerian resident doctors reject government claims of progress, vowing to continue nationwide strike until all 19 core demands are fully addressed. Health crisis deepens.
Kefas orders immediate payment to cleared Taraba workers
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas has directed immediate payment of salaries and entitlements to 1,410 civil servants cleared by verification committee. Read about the state's workforce reform.
PFN Calls for End to Foreign Medical Trips
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
FG Plans Digital Architecture for AI Healthcare Delivery
Nigeria is developing a digital health infrastructure to integrate AI tools nationwide. The system will use NIN-linked registries for patients, facilities, and workers to transform healthcare delivery.
JMG Donates Solar Power to Ketu Health Centre
JMG Limited commissions solar power system at Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for life-saving medical procedures in Lagos.
SQHN Calls for Local Healthcare Solutions in Nigeria
The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria urges local action to strengthen healthcare standards, improve patient safety, and drive innovation for lasting impact nationwide.
Healthcare Crisis for Nigeria's Deaf Community
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
Sokoto's Healthcare Revolution Under Governor Aliyu
Governor Ahmad Aliyu transforms Sokoto's healthcare with 800 new nurses, upgraded PHCs in all 244 wards, and N1.5bn Mama Kits investment. Maternal and child health outcomes improve dramatically.
Health Workers Begin Indefinite Strike Nationwide
Nigerian health workers under JOHESU begin an indefinite strike from Nov 14, 2025, paralyzing public hospitals. The action follows failed government negotiations on salary adjustments. Read more.
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