48 h. ago Niger: Commissioner assures health workers of improved welfare

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Muhammad Bagana, has assured medical practitioners in Niger of

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7 d. ago Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

The digitisation of government payments is increasingly recognised as a critical mechanism for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria. The COVID-19 read more Digitising government payments is a major catalyst in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria in 2025

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7 d. ago NICRAT empowers health workers with AI application skills for cancer care

“With Artificial Intelligence, we can turn the tide by improving survival rates, reducing suffering....

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8 d. ago COSWOHI, with AmplifyChange, trains health workers on stigma

With support from Amplify Change, the Committed Soul Women Health Advocacy Africa Initiative (COSWOHI) has trained medical professionals from five local governments in post-abortion care (PAC) and stigma-free care services in an attempt to reduce maternal mortality in Oyo State. Abidakun Emmanuel, the communication officer for COSWOHI, speaking at the training in Ibadan, said healthcare […]

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8 d. ago 90% of suicide victims consult health workers before death —Psychiatrist

A psychiarist, Professor Bibilola Oladeji, said up to 90 per cent of people who die by suicide consult a healthcare worker shortly before the commit suicide, and urged that all hints and discussions about suicide should be taken seriously. According to her, suicide along with suicidal behaviour constitute major global public health problems that affects […]

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8 d. ago CAN says Ini Edo’s ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ movie title offensive to Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticized the title of Ini Edo’s new movie, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’, calling it offensive to Christians. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-says-ini-edos-a-very-dirty-christmas-movie-title-offensive-to-christians/

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9 d. ago Reps seek improved internship opportunities for nursing, radiography graduates

Nigeria’s House of Reps addresses the shortage of medical internship slots for nursing, radiography, and other graduates to curb brain drain and exploitati Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-improved-internship-opportunities-for-nursing-radiography-graduates/

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1 week ago Senate kicks against multiple budgets, orders FIRS to deliver N35tn revenue

Nigeria’s Senate criticizes the government’s use of multiple budgets, citing fiscal indiscipline, and orders FIRS to raise its 2026 revenue target to N35tn Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-kicks-against-multiple-budgets-orders-firs-to-deliver-n35tn-revenue/

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1 week ago Bauchi govt approves 100% salary increase for medical, health workers

...the decision was driven by the need to retain skilled medical personnel and improve healthcare delivery.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Tinubu’s Performance Is Worse Than Jonathan He Criticized – Jibrin Ibrahim

A Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development, Prof Jibrin Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu, who criticized ex-President Goodluck Jonathan over schoolchildren abduction in 2014, is now doing worse than Jonathan. Prof Ibrahim stated this on Friday when he featured in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. […] The post Insecurity: Tinubu’s Performance Is Worse Than Jonathan He Criticized – Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NIPR faults exclusion of communication experts in Nigeria’s delegation to US

The NIPR criticizes Nigeria’s delegation to the US for excluding communication experts, stressing the need for proper narrative management on security issu Read More: https://punchng.com/nipr-faults-exclusion-of-communication-experts-in-nigerias-delegation-to-us/

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1 week ago TCN commences rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has commenced the rehabilitation of two critical transmission lines within its Port Harcourt region.

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2 w. ago Bill to establish Armed Forces Medical College scales second reading

A bill to establish a dedicated Armed Forces Medical College in Nigeria passes its second reading. The institution aims to curb medical brain drain. Read More: https://punchng.com/bill-to-establish-armed-forces-medical-college-scales-second-reading/

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2 w. ago FG to advance inclusive family planning for women, girls with disabilities

"We will strengthen collaboration with partners, we will build capacity among health workers...

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2 w. ago Reps pledge to strengthen occupational health, safety regulations

Nigeria’s National Assembly is set to overhaul outdated workplace safety regulations, replacing the Factories Act of 2004 to protect all workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-pledge-to-strengthen-occupational-health-safety-regulations/

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s intervention averted bloodshed in Benin coup attempt – Minister

Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-intervention-averted-bloodshed-in-benin-coup-attempt-minister/

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic matters — Tinubu’s aide

Discover why Nigeria’s intervention in Benin Republic was critical for regional stability and defending democracy after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerias-intervention-in-benin-republic-matters-tinubus-aide/

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2 w. ago CSOs dismiss allegations against FIRS Chairman, petition Speaker

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Monday dismissed what they described as baseless and sponsored allegations against the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, insisting that the claims were intended to derail critical tax reforms supporting Nigeria’s economic stability.

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2 w. ago Empty pipelines, empty desks: Inside Nigeria’s oil and gas manpower meltdown (1)

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry faces a critical manpower crisis. An aging workforce, lack of training, and a growing skills gap threaten its future. Read More: https://punchng.com/empty-pipelines-empty-desks-inside-nigerias-oil-and-gas-manpower-meltdown-1/

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2 w. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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