…media after sharing a personal milestone that captured the quiet heroism at the heart of healthcare work.Posting on X, Okegbemi announced that she successfully delivered six babies during the month of August, comprising four males and two females. Nurse celebrates not witnessing stillbirth or complications during deliv…
…such as the rising cost of living, food prices, transportation, electricity, education, healthcare and insecurity. “When those defending the government can no longer explain the difficulties ordinary families face, they turn to old political arguments. This does not address the concerns of Nigerians today,” the stateme…
…Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its objectives of improving food security, healthcare outcomes and the welfare of Nigerians. The South-South launch brings to five the number of geopolitical zones covered by the intervention, with the programme expected to expand to the remaining zone. Also in Calabar, the First Lady…
…cleanup, the HYPREP boss had said the agency had surpassed UNEP recommendations in healthcare. While noting that the quarterly meeting was in line with the project, the HYPREP boss said the meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to sit, brainstorm, and discuss successes and challenges facing the projects. Acc…
…for such a large family.” The father said although the birth attracted people to the healthcare facility to celebrate with the family, however, he remained concerned about the responsibilities that came with raising three newborns at once. “People have been coming to the hospital to share in our joy, but even though it…
…and spendings on children to ensure that allocations translate into improved education, healthcare, nutrition and other essential services. UNICEF made the call during a one-day Media Dialogue on Public Financing for Children organised by the Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning…
…define the destiny of the state, his administration pursued reconstruction, education, healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development. In the face of devastation, he chose the audacity of reconstruction. “Schools were built. Healthcare facilities were developed. Agriculture received attention. That decision to…
…State Government has commissioned six youth-friendly centres across selected primary healthcare facilities in the state to improve access to confidential, respectful and adolescent-responsive healthcare services. The centres, established with support from the Global Fund and implemented by Jhpiego through the Integrate…
…heat, and flooding, calling on disaster management agencies and agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors to prepare for heightened climate risks. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:42 AM | Share this Story
…of fear, cost, stigma or reliance on alternative remedies, while delays within the healthcare system could also arise from limited screening services, misdiagnosis and long waiting periods for biopsies and scans. Buhari said the result was that many patients reached oncology specialists only after the disease had advan…
…de corps.v. Upgrade of the Medical equipment/facilities to improve access to quality healthcare for personnel and their families. My vision is simple: a modern, professional Service must have infrastructure that matches its mandate. When officers work in an environment that respects their dignity, their productivity an…
…by helping them understand that integration would make HIV care part of routine healthcare. Mr Muideen Isa, representative of the Damien Foundation, called for stronger top-level advocacy with the government to accelerate integration and sustain the HIV response. Isa urged stakeholders to ensure that roadmaps and recom…
…that institutions should provide functional lecture halls, laboratories, hostels, healthcare facilities, water and electricity. On security, the student body called on security agencies and institutional authorities to strengthen protection around campuses and host communities following recurring incidents of robbery,…
…has published its official list of shortage occupations for 2026, covering roles across healthcare, engineering, and constructionNurses, physicians, train drivers, and electrical engineers are among the professions Austria says it cannot fill with local workers aloneForeign nationals who qualify in any of the 64 listed…
…outcome of the investigation. It reaffirmed its commitment to ethical and evidence-based healthcare, saying it would abide by the findings and directives of the relevant authorities. The hospital also urged investigators to examine its records and other documents relating to the procedure, saying they would help clarif…
…adequate public road infrastructure, a government-owned public school and a primary healthcare facility. Adebiyi said the community had written to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja over its electricity challenges but had yet to receive a solution. He said, “Our co…
…lassa fever during both reporting weeks,” the agency said. According to the NCDC, no new healthcare worker infection was recorded during week 32, while week 33 also recorded no newly affected healthcare worker. It said that the agency would continue surveillance and response activities as lassa fever remained a signifi…
…chairman, Dr Hassan Salihu, while receiving the vehicle on behalf of doctors and other healthcare professionals in the state, thanked the governor for the gesture. “On behalf of all doctors and all healthcare professionals in Kaduna State, I want to sincerely appreciate you for this kind gesture. We have seen the commi…
…public resources that could have been invested in education, security, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and other productive sectors,” adding that its removal was “a difficult but necessary reform intended to redirect national resources towards long-term development.” According to him, President Tinubu “demonst…
…pump. We must examine its impact on government revenues, salaries, pensions, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the overall capacity of government to meet its obligations to citizens.” Yilwatda said many states previously struggled to pay workers’ salaries and pensions, with some resorting to partial payments. H…
Lagos State is developing a three-year strategy to address gaps in its primary healthcare system as health authorities warn that population growth, malnutrition, workforce shortages and disease outbreaks are placing increasing pressure on facilities delivering most healthcare services in the state. The Lagos State Prim…
…must respond to the basic needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare, education and security. That was the significance of Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Ogun State on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Far from being another ceremonial political engagement, the visit provided an opportunity to see…
…area, praised the administration’s achievements in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare and human development, describing the progress recorded in three years as unprecedented. At the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, the governor also held meetings with traditional rulers, religious leaders, politi…
…noted that ADP’s platform better aligns with his vision for education, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic opportunities in Okrika. Stephen’s decision to dump the party has drawn wide attention across the constituency, with supporters describing it as a bold step toward more responsive and people-centred represent…
…institutions, cut the cost of governance, plug leakages and redirect savings to healthcare, education, infrastructure, jobs and social protection. “I will not ask Nigerians to make sacrifices while government continues to waste money. Nigeria does not need more promises. Nigeria needs action. “I will commence the reduc…