Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, 5 Upgraded Hospitals
Yobe State transforms its healthcare sector, employing 2,500 health workers and upgrading five hospitals to specialist facilities to curb medical tourism and save lives.
Yobe State transforms its healthcare sector, employing 2,500 health workers and upgrading five hospitals to specialist facilities to curb medical tourism and save lives.
The Trade Union Congress demands the Federal Ministry of Health withdraw a circular enforcing 'no work, no pay' for JOHESU members. Failure could destabilize Nigeria's fragile healthcare system. Read the full story.
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.
A new IRENA/ILO report shows Africa captures minimal jobs from the clean energy transition despite vast potential. Discover the causes and urgent need for industrial policy.
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!
The Federal Government has begun final interviews for the National Health Fellows 2.0 programme in Ogun State. Successful candidates will help strengthen local health systems. Read more about this initiative.
60 newly hired Central Bank of Nigeria staff face hardship after resigning for jobs they never started. They appeal to CBN Governor & President Tinubu for help. #CBN #Employment
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
Governor Mai Mala Buni has offered immediate employment to Surayya Kabir, a First-Class Physics graduate from YSU with a historic 4.84 CGPA. Read about this milestone for girl-child education in Yobe.
Dr. Meckson Okoro urges policy shift for companies to provide housing via Renewed Hope Estates, using FMBN funding. New MoU signed for estates in Abuja, Kano, and Lagos.
Nigerian health journalists urge a higher sugar tax and 2% CRF allocation to BHCPF to boost domestic health financing. AHBN warns of a public health emergency due to family planning commodity shortages.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launches a 2026 empowerment drive, distributing tricycles and GSM repair kits to 2,000 youths to fight poverty and boost employment in the state.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved automatic employment for 81 top Kashim Ibrahim University graduates. The move is a strategic investment in the state's future. Read more.
Nigeria's Federal Government pledges stronger regional collaboration on health security in West Africa, aligning with Africa CDC's agenda. Learn about the key initiatives and commitments.
The Nigerian Medical Association, Lagos, condemns the Federal Government's handling of healthcare in 2025 as unacceptable. It demands better welfare, funding, and policies to stop brain drain and improve access for Nigerians.
ATE CEO Onyekachi Izukanne explains how local production and regional sourcing can combat inflation, create skilled jobs for youth, and help SMEs expand across Africa. Discover the strategy.
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.
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 reports 25,112 applicants have completed the merit-based CBT. The scheme bridges graduates to paid internships. Read the latest update.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio grants automatic employment to the two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident. Read the full story.
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, a move opposed by business groups. Read the full details and implications for global tech talent.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced automatic employment for the two sons of his late police aide, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a crash. The gesture has ignited mixed reactions from Nigerians online. Read the full story.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio pledges automatic employment for two sons of his late police rider, DSP Hussani Ibrahim, who died in a tragic accident on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Read the full story.
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.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Labour advocates urge IPMAN to provide health insurance for petrol station workers nationwide, citing daily exposure to toxic fumes and fire hazards. This follows NNPCL's new scheme for its retail workers.
A new study reveals a hidden health crisis: nearly one-third of Ibadan's transport workers have hypertension. Learn the key risk factors and urgent public health recommendations.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.