…of inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across custodial centres nationwide. Nwakuche stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second phase of the 2026 nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medicaments to commands and custodial facilitie…

…rising living and housing costs, insecurity and unequal access to quality education and healthcare, including sexual reproductive health serviceShe said these conditions can and do limit their choices and make it difficult for them to plan confidently for their future."It is easy for us to assume that younger generatio…

…a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices in the Health Sector of Cross River State, Establish the Health Monitoring Task Force, and for Other Related Matters,” was sponsored by th…

…area, urging authorities to ensure that mining activities translate into improved roads, healthcare, education, clean water and employment opportunities for local residents. While appealing to residents of Randagi and the wider Birnin Gwari Emirate to remain peaceful and cooperate with investigators, the union reaffirm…

…The managing director listed the commission’s areas of intervention to include housing, healthcare, education, agriculture, water supply, environmental protection, renewable energy and empowerment programmes. He said, “Sixty-three housing units were approved across beneficiary local government areas in Benue, with the…

…medical education as an investment rather than a burden if it hopes to strengthen its healthcare system. While commending Governor Umo Eno for approving the establishment of a medical school at Akwa Ibom State University, Peter said the initiative was commendable but insufficient, noting that states such as Delta alrea…

…health insurance scheme, while medical outreach programmes were conducted and a primary healthcare centre renovated. The administration further said it strengthened environmental sanitation by acquiring a heavy-duty refuse truck and 10 waste collection tricycles, alongside routine desilting of drainage channels to redu…

…petroleum industry as a strategic sector that supports transportation, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and national security. The association said the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, deregulation of fuel pricing, rehabilitation of government-owned refineries and the emergence of private refineries…

…The UK’s National Health Service is one of the country’s largest employers of overseas healthcare professionals. Its official recruitment portal advertises vacancies for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiographers, biomedical scientists and other healthcare workers. Many vacancies on the portal explic…

…have collapsed, businesses have closed, children have lost access to education, and healthcare has become increasingly difficult to obtain. “The socio-economic fabric of our communities is steadily unravelling,” he bemoaned. The KDA president who also warned that the crisis had evolved beyond ordinary banditry into a d…

…the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The latest recognition, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, underscores the clinic’s sustained leadership in assisted reproductive healthcare and come…

…in certain people, which is why anyone taking the injection should be monitored by a healthcare professional. She advised people who experience any unusual signs or reactions after taking the injection to report them to the healthcare provider or facility where they received it. Watch video below: View this post on Ins…

…Success to Inspire African Entrepreneurs Chairperson of Transcorp Hotels Plc, Avon Healthcare Limited and Heirs Insurance Brokers, Dr. Awele Elumelu, has urged young African entrepreneurs to believe in their potential, saying the continent is home to world-class talent capable of competing globally when provided with t…

…services and illegal pregnancy terminations, operating entirely outside the nation's healthcare regulations and licensing standards. ​Authorities launched an investigation after receiving intelligence regarding suspicious activity and high volumes of traffic at the residential location. Upon executing a search warrant,…

…to constant price fluctuations driven by transportation costs and market conditions.Healthcare and housing worsen financial burdenOye also highlighted healthcare as another area where poverty imposes significant financial penalties.He noted that many families delay seeking treatment because they cannot afford routine m…

…the spread of the virus. The crisis has been compounded by industrial action from healthcare workers.Around 100 doctors, nurses and security personnel at the Elikya Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, Ituri Province, stopped work and staged protests over unpaid performance bonuses, disrupting treatment at one of the outbr…

…to Nic, Graham and Garreth, and a grandfather of seven children. The family thanked the healthcare professionals who cared for Sir Ian, adding: "Sir Ian's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched, the organisations he helped build and the values he championed throughout his life "The family respectful…

…from about 20,000 to 50,000 students as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the country’s health workforce, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said. Alausa disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Sunday, saying the expansion of nursing adm…

…and able to exercise their franchise in 2027, considering the impact of insecurity, poor healthcare, hunger and the persistent neglect of data that should guide public policy. If I am correct, Mr. Obi is currently about 64 years old and will be about 65 by 2027—an age that only a small percentage of Nigerians attain. T…

…future. The world is no longer debating whether AI will transform economies, education, healthcare, agriculture, security, manufacturing, media and governance. The debate has moved to a more consequential stage. Who will build the systems? Who will own the infrastructure? Whose languages and cultures will be represente…

…described the facility as a lasting tribute to one of the continent’s foremost healthcare pioneers. Commissioning the museum at the Department of Physiotherapy, College of […] The post UI inaugurates Oshin Heritage Museum, honours physiotherapy pioneer appeared first on Tribune Online.

…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…