1 week ago Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report

Tribune Online Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report A report that examined the implications of privatisation reforms advocated by international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank, has revealed a pattern of systemic failures that continued to compromise water access for millions of Nigerians. The report, ‘Big Debt, Big Thirst: A Case Study of World Bank Supported Projects in Ekiti, Rivers and Bauchi States’ […] Why World Bank water projects in Ekiti, Rivers, Bauchi failed —Report Tribune Online

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1 week ago APC Women Vanguard hail Benjamin Omale’s hospital board role

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi A sociopolitical women’s group, the APC Women Vanguard, has hailed the appointment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Benue State, Chief Benjamin Omale, as the Board Chairman of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu State. The Chairlady of the group, Mrs Onma Ogenyi, in a statement made available to newsmen […] The post APC Women Vanguard hail Benjamin Omale’s hospital board role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNICEF urges hospitals to ensure readily available oxygen for newborns

The United Nations Children’s Fund has emphasised the importance of ensuring that hospitals, particularly Primary Healthcare Centers, have oxygen readily available for newborns who may need it. The UNICEF Health Manager for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) and HIV, Martin Dohlsten, made the call in an interview with the newsmen on Monday in Read More

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2 w. ago More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation

Tribune Online More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation THE recapitalisation process in Nigeria’s banking sector has been marked by a surge in private placement exercises, as financial institutions seek to inject fresh capital to bolster their balance sheets and comply with regulatory requirements. This trend underscores the determination of Nigerian banks to strengthen their capital base, enhance their risk-absorbing capacity, and position themselves […] More private placement exercise characterise recapitalisation Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders

Tribune Online FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Following the approval of the establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital in Akure, the Ondo State capital, leaders of the Akure community have stated that it will significantly enhance the provision of effective healthcare services for the people of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. FUTA Teaching Hospital to boost healthcare services in Ondo — Akure leaders Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos

Tribune Online NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta. NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Abuja Varsity, Health Ministry Partner To Enhance Medical Education

Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Ministry of Health to enhance medical education and training, particularly for nursing and other healthcare-related courses. The agreement will allow students from Cosmopolitan University to undertake their clinical training at the National Hospital, Abuja, a move that aims to address workforce challenges […]

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3 w. ago National hospital, private institutions to boost healthcare workforce

The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Hospital, Abuja and four private institutions to enhance the capacity of the healthcare workforce. The private institutions include Nile University, Cosmopolitan University, Yangongwo College of Nursing Sciences, and Concerned Medix Foundation. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Deputy Director, Read More

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3 w. ago NEMA confirms six deaths, 18 vehicles burnt in Abuja truck explosion

The National Emergency Management Agency on Thursday confirmed six fatalities, while the number of injured persons is yet to be known in the tanker explosion along the AYA-Karu expressway, Abuja. The agency also said the injured victims have been taken to the National Hospital, State House Clinic, Karu General Hospital, and Customs Clinic Karu for Read More

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3 w. ago 4,794 land titles revocation: NNPC, CBN, NUC, NDDC others affected – FCDA

Urges those seeking reinstatement to write Wike Insists PDP owes N7.6m in ground rents From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has explained that among the 4,794 land titles revoked due to non-payment of ground rents were government institutions, private organisations, and individual property owners. It added that the outstanding debts had […] The post 4,794 land titles revocation: NNPC, CBN, NUC, NDDC others affected – FCDA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Health ministry, ICPC partner to boost transparency, accountability in healthcare

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Monday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to foster governance, transparency and accountability in the health sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, who disclosed this on his X handle noted that Read More

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4 w. ago FG appoints new medical directors for key northern hospitals

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul, Borno Read More

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last month Tinubu appoints new MDs for FMC Kafanchan, Orthopaedic Hospital, Hawul

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the appointment of Dr. Haruna Abubakar Shehu, Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kafanchan, Kaduna State; and Dr. Ali Mohammed Ramat, Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare-Hawul, Borno State. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, handed over the appointment letters to the […] The post Tinubu appoints new MDs for FMC Kafanchan, Orthopaedic Hospital, Hawul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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