7 h. ago Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The federal government plans to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres (PHCs) nationwide from 1,800 in 2023 to 17,000 by 2027. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, announced this on Tuesday, April 29, in Katsina during the fifth annual delegates meeting and general conference […] The post Nigeria to expand primary healthcare centres to 17,000 by 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago PUBG Mobile Takes Lagos By Storm As 1,000 Attend Epic Community Dinner

The city of Lagos was electrified as PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games turned Lagos into the ultimate gaming destination with over 1, 000 attendees to make the epoch event remarkable on March 28, 2025. The Recreation Centre in Anthony Village throbbed with excitement as over 1,000 devoted players gathered for […]

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1 week ago Jigawa Collaborates With UNICEF To Immunise 1.6m Children Against Polio

The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded arrangements to launch a special immunisation campaign against polio, targeting over 1.6 million children in the state. This was disclosed by  Mr. Shehu  Ibrahim, Immunisation Project Manager, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Agency, during a media dialogue held at Tahir Hotel, […]

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1 week ago Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services

  Bauchi State Government has reinforced its commitment to primary healthcare with the approval of N872.3 million as counterpart funding for the state’s Primary Healthcare Basket Fund. The announcement was made during a strategic health sector meeting held in the state capital on Wednesday. Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who disclosed the development, said the […] The post Bauchi Govt Commits N872m To Improve Primary Health Services appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ICSAN unveils plans for N3.5bn national secretariat in Lagos

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish a national secretariat, expand its national footprint to Abuja, and rebrand its role in governance and administration. At a press briefing on Thursday, the treasurer of ICSAN, Mr. Francis Olawale, provided key updates on the institute’s projects, including the ongoing construction Read More

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2 w. ago Maritime operations: APM to invest $500 million to expand in Nigeria

From Idu Jude, Abuja Foreign maritime operator APM Terminals has pledged a hefty $500 million to boost its port operations in Nigeria. The group shared this during a visit to Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, in Abuja. Led by Chief Financial Officer Peter Wikstrom, the team included Igor Van den Essen, President […] The post Maritime operations: APM to invest $500 million to expand in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 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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