…Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system and save lives. The exercise, conducted in compliance with a directive from the President of NBM of Africa Worldwide, Dr Charles Chimezie, underscored the organisation’s sustained commitment to humanitarian service,…

…was central to sustaining investments already made by the commission in education, healthcare and commerce. “We have built schools. Without power, those schools cannot function. We have built health centres. Without power, they cannot work. We have built markets. They need power. Anything we do, at the end of the day,…

…Areas has been significantly tackled through sustained policies aimed at improving healthcare delivery for residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, stated this on Wednesday in Lafia, the state capital, during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Joint Annual Review meeting of health workers and partners in t…

…there was little evidence that the funds had translated into improvements in education, healthcare, security or infrastructure. “The tragedy is that Nigerians are being forced to service debts whose benefits they cannot see,” he said. He also pointed to reports that higher international crude oil prices had generated a…

…on his first year in office, commending her leadership and achievements.schools, and healthcareOn infrastructure, the statement noted the rehabilitation and construction of several roads within the LCDA, including Modupe Street, Adunni Drive, Lion of Judah/Odemuyiwa Street, 51 Road, the four-lane 2nd Avenue, Retail Mar…

…AI,” he said, noting that predictive AI could significantly improve agriculture, healthcare, education and judicial services in developing economies. “These are not hypotheticals. These are actual numbers,” he added, citing examples from Kenya, Bangladesh and India’s Telangana State. Gill said only about 10 per cent of…

…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…