2 h. 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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18 h. ago Scholar urges mandatory national walking policy to reduce Nigeria’s healthcare costs

PROF. Tajudeen Yusuf of the Department of Actuarial Science and Insurance, University of Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to legislate mandatory walking for Nigerians, noting that it could significantly reduce the nation’s healthcare expenditure. He made the call on Sunday, November 30, during the 2025 Walk for Life, Peace and Unity, an annual […]

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29 h. ago Senate Passes Bill To Reduce Extreme Poverty In Nigeria Through Service Centres

The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, is aimed at enhancing and consolidating existing social welfare interventions across the country. The post Senate Passes Bill To Reduce Extreme Poverty In Nigeria Through Service Centres appeared first on Channels Television.

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40 h. ago Tobacco harm reduction: A pragmatic pathway to better health outcomes in Nigeria

Globally, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) is increasingly recognised as a science-based and pragmatic approach to improving public health outcomes. It read more Tobacco harm reduction: A pragmatic pathway to better health outcomes in Nigeria

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61 h. ago SnappyPay launches in Nigeria, seeks to reduce delays in everyday digital payments

SnappyPay launches in Nigeria to solve delays in digital payments. Enjoy fast, reliable transactions for airtime, data, electricity, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/snappypay-launches-in-nigeria-seeks-to-reduce-delays-in-everyday-digital-payments/

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says killings across the country must not be trivialised or reduced to ethnic or religious comparison. The post Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Stakeholders advocate local manufacturing of HIV medications

Stakeholders advocate for local HIV manufacturing in Nigeria to reduce donor dependence and ensure sustainable HIV programmes ahead of World AIDS Day. Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-advocate-local-manufacturing-of-hiv-medications/

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s high inflation eroding incomes, driving continued poverty, World Bank Director warns

THE World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said on Thursday that reducing inflation remains the most critical step for stabilising the economy, restoring purchasing power and reversing rising poverty. In an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Verghis warned that “the most immediate thing that can be done to reduce poverty is for […]

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8 d. ago Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG

Senator Ali Ndume argues that Nigeria should reduce spending on areas that do not significantly benefit the majority of citizens and focus instead on ensuring public safety. The post Cut Down NASS Operations To Increase Funding For Security, Ndume Tells FG appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Four Delta communities  benefit from medical outreach organised by US

NO fewer than 3,000 residents of Agbarho, Uwheru, Ughelli and Ogharefe have benefited from a free medical outreach sponsored by Reverend Tony Ogugu of Christ Envoy International, in partnership with CrestPoint Hope Alliance, USA. Many described the intervention as ‘timely’, ‘life-saving’ and ‘a miracle’ amid rising healthcare costs. The outreach, which concluded its first phase […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Ogun Government Orders Mandatory Registration Of Foreign Nationals

  The Ogun State government has directed mandatory documentation of all foreign nationals residing within the state as part of measures towards curbing insecurity across the state. This is just as the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, also declared that the Zaga settlements across Ijebuland will be taken over by the State government to prevent their […]

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1 week ago Firm calls for stronger education policies as Seat of Wisdom wins 2025 quiz contest

The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has renewed its call for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, stressing that meaningful poverty reduction is impossible without deliberate policy action to improve learning conditions nationwide. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 LAPO Annual Secondary School Quiz Competition held in Akure, LAPO President, Barrister Faith Osazuwa-Ojo, […]

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2 w. ago NELFUND Has Reduced Financial Burden On Students, Says UNIBEN VC

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, on Monday said the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) introduced by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration has drastically reduced the financial burden faced by Nigeria students in tertiary institutions. Prof Omoregie said since his assumption into office, students have been encouraged to enrol in […]

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2 w. ago W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for a review of FIFA’s World Cup qualification process as the Azzurri face the possibility of missing the tournament for a third consecutive time. Italy must defeat Norway by nine clear goals on Sunday to top Group I and avoid entering the European playoffs yet again. Despite a 2-0 […] The post W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria risks permanent reduction of Hajj quota to 50,000, CSO alerts

The Saudi Arabian authorities have warned that if Nigeria fails to make the required payments within two weeks, this allocation could be permanently lowered to 50,000 slots

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3 w. ago Nigeria Must Reduce Dependence On Foreign Expertise – Content Board

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reiterated its commitment to reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign expertise in the construction sector by equipping young Nigerians with the skills needed to thrive in the industry. The Board, in partnership with Dothraki International Limited, has commenced a 21-day intensive building construction training programme for 25 […]

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4 w. ago ISWAP Tells Fighters To Prepare For Trump’s U.S. Forces Invasion, Avoid Gatherings, Limit Movements, Reduce Smartphones Use

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has issued a statement reacting to remarks attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding plans to launch military operations against the group in Nigeria. In a propaganda message circulated on its usual communication channels, ISWAP described Trump as a “reckless American tyrant,” alleging that he was being […] The post ISWAP Tells Fighters To Prepare For Trump’s U.S. Forces Invasion, Avoid Gatherings, Limit Movements, Reduce Smartphones Use appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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