…their legitimate demands. The planned strike is expected to disrupt clinical and other healthcare services at the newly established teaching hospital if no last-minute intervention is made by the management or the relevant government authorities.

…and leadership capacity. He said Lagos responded to the pandemic by strengthening its healthcare infrastructure, establishing a COVID-19 War Room and relying on science, expert advice and data-driven decision-making. According to him, the experience underscored the importance of seeking wise counsel, remaining calm und…

…the expansion as part of deliberate efforts to address Nigeria’s chronic shortage of healthcare professionals. He added that admissions into medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry had also been significantly increased, expressing confidence that the reforms would, within a few years, eliminate the country’s manpower deficit…

…600 Nigerian children across the country, including providing scholarships, shelter and healthcare for them, among other supports. It described the initiative as one of the many ways Balami has continued to invest in Nigeria's future by expanding access to quality education and creating opportunities for young people t…

By Golok Nanmwa, JOS In a bid to tackle the shortage of healthcare personnel and improve access to quality medical services in rural communities, the Chairman of Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, Dr. Nicholas Kemi Nshe, has introduced a special incentive package for National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, med…

…fee to extend a Student visa stood at £558 per person (₦1,020,097), in addition to the healthcare surcharge. UK government speaks on student visa extensions and graduate route. Photo >Students also had to submit biometric information, though no separate fee applied for that process. Applications had to be submitted onl…

…The question is what you borrow for. Borrowing for productive sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, and technology can create wealth. But borrowing to fund consumption only transfers today’s burden to future generations.” The discussion also covered education, healthcare, an…

…found that about $2.7 billion was invested in sectors including fintech, agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy in seven years While local financing is expanding through institutions like DBN and BoI, many mid-sized businesses still struggle to access fundingFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! L…

…centred on improving grassroots governance through better roads, quality primary healthcare, enhanced education, youth empowerment, rural development and increased transparency in the management of public resources. Halfway through their tenure, their records are now open to public scrutiny. Across the state, council a…

…remain in the economy, in public institutions, in security policies, in education and healthcare, and in the daily experiences of ordinary Nigerians. Perhaps the greatest irony is that the Senate does not need to chase attention. The responsibility placed on it is already significant enough. The issues before it, pover…

…the continued impact of the disease on young adults. The report also revealed that no healthcare worker was infected during week 27, but one healthcare worker contracted the disease during week 28. NCDC urged continued surveillance, early case detection, prompt treatment, strict infection prevention and control measure…

…to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration held at the Banquet…

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Ca…

…it,” he said. The President urged members of the delegation to persuade other Nigerian healthcare professionals overseas to return and support the country’s development. “My friends who are still there, try to attract them home. But the best way to demonstrate to you is for me to commit myself to my agenda, the Renewed…

…for Reproductive Rights, the Grammy-winning singer questioned restrictions on women's healthcare, including access to abortion medication and midwifery services. Reacting to stories of women who suffered serious health complications after being denied abortions, Rodrigo said: "Not very pro-life to harm these women's he…

…struggle to transport their produce, while patients experience delays in accessing healthcare. “More alarming is the growing insecurity. The deplorable condition of the road has created opportunities for kidnappers and other criminal elements who prey on stranded motorists,” he said. The activist also urged the Delta S…

…to him, the progress is driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital innovation, security, public sector reforms, agriculture and economic development. The statement cited the reconstruction of major road networks, establishment of Smart Schools across the state, reforms in governan…

…State Government’s vision of delivering efficient, patient-centred and technology-driven healthcare services. The Chief Medical Director also thanked patients, staff and members of the public for their patience and continued support as the hospital advances its digital transformation programme.

…Founder raises alarm By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Alarm over Nigeria’s worsening brain healthcare crisis took centre stage on Wednesday as experts revealed that only 169 neurosurgeons are available to cater for over 230 million Nigerians, prompting fresh Federal Government measures to strengthen neurological care across the…

…direct pension capital into critical national assets, including infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and agriculture, while maintaining competitive returns for contributors. These are some of the disclosures made by the PenCom Director-General, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, at briefing in Abuja, where she outlined key achieve…

…and government support are key to reaching underserved communities. The post Future of healthcare is digital, Nigeria must not be left behind — Dr Dawodu appeared first on Tribune Online.

…are central to producing quality research The post Methodologists hold key to stronger healthcare research, policy reforms — Prof Sajobi appeared first on Tribune Online.

…emphasised that energy security is essential for industrialisation, economic growth, healthcare, education, job creation, and national competitiveness. He urged policymakers, industry leaders, universities and young professionals to move beyond policy conversations to practical implementation, adding that innovation wi…

…Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes involving healthcare providersThe executive order directed state agencies to examine possible violations linked to organised birth tourism operationsAbbott’s directive focused on suspected facilitators rather than banning foreign nationals from g…

…in rural roads, bridges, potable water, sanitation, renewable energy, irrigation, healthcare facilities, schools, digital connectivity, markets, storage facilities and agro-processing centres. According to the sponsor, the intervention would boost agricultural production, strengthen food security, create jobs, attract…