…socialist Nigeria must pursue specific social objectives: (a) free education, (b) free healthcare facilities, (c) full employment of its human resources, (d) be "self-sufficient in non-durable consumer goods"; (e) "produce enough to raise the level of consumption as well as the standard of living for all the citizens".…

…divide it, you will understand what has come in. “That money would have revived primary healthcare. That money would have put primary schools in place. That money would have taken care of some construction projects. That money would have improved law and order, employment, recruitment, empowerment, and the mobilisation…

…manpower to address the shortage of professionals in both fields within Nigeria's healthcare sector," she said. She noted that other undergraduate programmes approved by the NUC were Bachelor of Science degrees in International Relations; Intelligence and Security Studies; Bachelor of Education in Primary Education, an…

Speaking with PT Health Watch to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, medical and maternal health experts identified critical gaps across Nigeria's healthcare system, including inadequate newborn screening, poor access to treatment, weak primary healthcare services and persistent misconceptions about the disease.

…General Emmanuel Emekah, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting healthcare initiatives and humanitarian activities aimed at improving the well-being of Nigerians. Emekah, who is also the Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force (South-South), Operation Delta Safe, stated this at the closing cerem…

…outcomes. " It will focus on improving access and quality of education, enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes, addressing youth unemployment through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboratio…

…consequences are severe: widespread fighting has completely disrupted food production, healthcare systems, and clean water infrastructure, leaving millions trapped in overcrowded camps with little hope of returning home soon.

…projects, including road construction and rehabilitation, drainage infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational projects, markets, community development initiatives, and other significant interventions carried out by the councils. The inspection tour is expected to cover all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Co…

…record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricultural transformation across the state. Shagari gave the commendation while participating in a series of project commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu in different parts of Sok…

…funds should have been deployed to upgrade the dilapidated IDP camps, provide schools, healthcare facilities and skill development rather than on terrorists. Operation Safe Corridor should be scrapped, it is gradually killing the morale of officers and insurgents should be made to face the law when caught". It's a dang…

…His administration's six-point Shared Prosperity Agenda, focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, economic growth, and social welfare, has earned broad approval among civil servants, pensioners, youths, and vulnerable groups. His re-election bid has attracted endorsements from former governors Ade…

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…artificial intelligence (AI) into core products in payments, transport, agriculture, healthcare and enterprise software. Google said 60% of the cohort is already profitable, generating an average of $60,000 in monthly revenue. This year’s cohort arrives amid growing debate over whether Africa can turn AI adoption into…

…government presence truly means. We are connecting people to opportunities, schools, healthcare and economic activities,” he said, disclosing that another milestone would be recorded on Monday with the commissioning of a strategic water supply project in Karu designed to improve access to potable water in satellite tow…

…facilitated critical infrastructure projects, including rural and urban roads, primary healthcare centres and access to clean water across various communities in Ogun State." He expressed confidence that the APC would retain its dominance in the state, citing both the party’s performance and the prevailing political re…

…the 12th leading cause of death in that age group. Another challenge linked to the weak healthcare system, which contributes to the persistence of sickle cell disease (SCD), is the prevalence of inaccurate genotype test results. For Mr Martins Agu, a local trader, the discovery that two of his children have sickle cell…

…Engagement Forum on Thursday in Lagos, where the urgent need to make quality healthcare accessible, affordable and sustainable for all Nigerians took centre stage.The forum brought together healthcare leaders, regulators, insurers, investors and medical practitioners to discuss practical […]

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…with the medical director's birthday. "The project is a thing of joy; it will improve healthcare delivery at the hospital. I call it a double celebration because our medical director is also marking his birth anniversary on this date." The News Agency of Nigeria reports that some stakeholders in the health sector in th…

…on Google They said interventions in the health sector would improve access to quality healthcare services and increase life expectancy, particularly in rural communities. (NAN) Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. on Google

…health workers to improve care for patients. "Last year alone, we trained about 120 healthcare workers to strengthen the management of sickle cell disease," he said. He said over 10,000 patients have already been enrolled in a care programme designed to support vulnerable people living with the condition. "We have enro…