Health stakeholders in Lagos demand urgent action to fix PHCs, revealing a massive shortage of facilities and doctors. The state needs 2,000 new centres to meet WHO standards and achieve universal health coverage.
The Federal Government has begun a merit-based recruitment drive for National Health Fellows to strengthen primary healthcare in all 774 local government areas. Apply now!
A US-based Nigerian woman's TikTok video reveals shocking state of a village hospital lacking staff & supplies. She calls for urgent healthcare reform. Read her full story.
Resident doctors in Ogun State warn of a resumed nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to meet their demands within the two-week suspension period. Read the full story.
Nigerian resident doctors warn of a fresh nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to address unpaid salaries and other demands within two weeks. Learn the full story.
JOHESU criticizes the Federal Government's new retirement age policy, calling it discriminatory and a threat to healthcare teamwork. The union demands equity for all health workers. Read the full story.
The NANNM FCT Council condemns the murder of Nurse Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, demanding a swift investigation and enhanced security for healthcare workers. Justice must be served.
NARD directs nationwide strike from January 12, 2026, citing Federal Government's failure to honour MoU. FG denies neglect, cites policy constraints. Read the full details.
Dr. Olagoke Erinomo takes over as acting CMD of Federal Teaching Hospital Ido Ekiti, pledging to sustain quality healthcare services. Read about the leadership transition and future plans.
The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details
Oyo State government discloses the N30bn Federal aid for the 2024 Bodija explosion remains untouched. It also reveals the FG is withholding a N20bn balance. Full details inside.
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.
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.
The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.
Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.
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.
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
The Federal Government has proposed a 40% salary increase for university lecturers as ASUU's ultimatum expires. Will this avert a nationwide strike?
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.
Federal Government orders immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide following recent student abductions in Kebbi and Niger States. Stay informed about education security measures.
Federal Government and NACA unveil $800,000 oxygen infrastructure in Cross River health facilities, enhancing emergency care services across the state. Discover how this investment transforms healthcare delivery.
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.
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 Limited commissions solar power system at Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for life-saving medical procedures in Lagos.
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.
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.
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.