16 m. ago It’s Impossible For Nigeria To Accept Religious Persecution — Tuggar

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has dismissed claims of religious persecution in Nigeria, describing such allegations as “impossible.” Tuggar made the remarks on Tuesday in Berlin during a meeting with Germany’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Johann Wadephul, amid renewed concerns over alleged religious violence in Nigeria. The Minister’s comments followed the recent decision by United […]

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2 h. ago Federal Government, UNICEF Task Media Practitioners On Responsible Child Rights Reporting

Media practitioners have been urged on a renewed commitment to championing ethical child rights reporting. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Federal Government of Nigeria which gave the charge, said upholding ethical and highest standards of journalism, especially on children issues, was to shape the future they deserve. The UNICEF Chief of the […]

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3 h. ago First Lady Launches ‘Flow With Confidence’ To Combat Period Poverty, Keep Girls In School

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the “Flow with Confidence” menstrual health initiative in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to tackle period poverty and its impact on female education. The programme, under the education framework of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), aims to distribute a one-year supply of disposable sanitary pads to 370,000 […]

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6 h. ago FG Appeals To Resident Doctors To End Strike, Says 60% Of Arrears Cleared

The resident doctors, however, emphasized the need for further dialogue to comprehensively resolve all outstanding issues. The post FG Appeals To Resident Doctors To End Strike, Says 60% Of Arrears Cleared appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago One Doctor Attends To 3,500 Patients — Minister Of State For Health

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has revealed that Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of doctors, with one doctor currently attending to about 3,500 patients. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Salako said the global shortage of healthcare workers has worsened migration across borders, including from […] The post One Doctor Attends To 3,500 Patients — Minister Of State For Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Doctors’ Strike: I’ve Been Sent Back, I Can’t Afford Private Hospital, Patient Laments

The strike action undertaken by the resident doctors is taking its toll on patients, as many are crying out for an alternative to private hospitals. When Grace Musa arrived at the Asokoro District Hospital early Monday morning, she was hopeful that the persistent chest pain she had been battling would finally be checked. But her […]

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21 h. ago Defilement: Lagos Challenges Medical Doctor’s Acquittal At Supreme Court

  The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the recent acquittal of Dr Olufemi Olaleye, who was found guilty of defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece by the State High Court. Dr Olaleye’s conviction was later overturned by the Court of Appeal on the grounds that there were material contradictions […]

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23 h. ago Strike: Resident Doctors Accuse Federal Government Of Misinformation, List 19 Unmet Demands

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has dismissed the Federal Government’s recent claims of progress on doctors’ welfare and health sector reforms, describing them as “fiction rather than fact.” In a statement jointly signed by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim, and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Ibrahim, on Monday, […]

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24 h. ago Lagos govt urges Supreme Court to reinstate life sentence in defilement case

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal overturned this conviction on November 29, 2024, citing alleged inconsistencies...

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26 h. ago Resident doctors dispute FG’s claims on welfare, say realities differ

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has accused the Federal Government of misleading the public over the true state of doctors’ welfare and conditions of service...

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30 h. ago CPC: Osun Governor Urges Peaceful Engagement Between Nigeria, US

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for calm and renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States following re-designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’ (CPC) and threats by the US President Donald Trump to take military action over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday […]

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30 h. ago Ogun govt distributes reusable materials to Ipokia residents

The Ogun State Government has distributed “renew and reuse” materials to residents of Ipokia Local Government Area as part of efforts aimed at promoting proper waste management through acts of charity and donations. The State Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said this at the flag-off of the distribution exercise in the council area, explaining that […]

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32 h. ago NARD Faults Federal Government’s N43bn Arrears Claim, Insists Strike Remains Indefinite

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has insisted that its ongoing nationwide strike remained indefinite until the 19-point demands by its members were met. The association also described the federal government’s claim of N43bn arrears payment as misleading, stating that only a fraction of the funds mentioned actually applied to resident doctors. Speaking with […]

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34 h. ago ‘Grey List’ Delisting: Analysts Foresee Boost In Investor Confidence, Foreign Inflows

Financial analysts have hailed Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a major turning point for the economy, projecting a rise in investor confidence, foreign inflows, and global perception of the country’s financial integrity. The FATF’s decision, announced last weekend, signals renewed global trust in Nigeria’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism […]

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39 h. ago Investors cut Dollar holdings as FPIs renew interest in Nigeria

There are growing indications that local investors who previously piled into dollar assets are now trimming their holdings as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) renew interest in Nigeria’s financial markets. Analysts attribute this shift to tighter monetary policy, naira appreciation, and the lure of high-yield opportunities in naira-denominated assets. Nigeria’s aggressive interest-rate stance has driven yields […]

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50 h. ago Lagos port operator empowers Apapa youths with 51 Scholarships

Nigeria’s largest container terminal operator, APM Terminals Apapa, has awarded scholarships to 51 students from its host communities in Apapa Local Government Area, Lagos, as part of its renewed drive to promote education and youth development.

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57 h. ago UCH, UNIOSUN teaching hospital resident doctors join nationwide strike

FG has disbursed N43.3bn to doctors, ministry claims Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the University of Osun Teaching Hospital (UTH) on Saturday joined the nationwide strike as directed by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The association had earlier announced it would embark on a nationwide strike on November […]

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2 d. ago Vieira sacked by Genoa after winless start to Serie A season

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has been sacked by Genoa following a dismal start to the Serie A campaign that has read more Vieira sacked by Genoa after winless start to Serie A season

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3 d. ago FG, NARD in fresh dialogue as N11.99bn arrears payment begins

The federal government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have resumed high-level negotiations to resolve the ongoing nationwide read more FG, NARD in fresh dialogue as N11.99bn arrears payment begins

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3 d. ago FG disburses N43.3bn to doctors, reaffirms commitment to welfare

According to Balogun, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, commenced the payment of seven months’ arrears of the 25% and 35% upward review of CONMESS and

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