13 h. ago Nigeria Faces Serious Doctors Shortage As Canada Unveils New Express Entry Pathway

Nigeria’s already strained health sector may witness an even sharper exodus of medical professionals as Canada moves to introduce a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors by early 2026. The Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Diab, alongside Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Maggie Chi, announced the development on Tuesday. […]

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22 h. ago Over 40 Nigerian Innovators recognised at NiRA’s 20th Anniversary & Awards

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary alongside the 8th .ng Awards. NiRA, managers of the .ng domain, recognised over 40 individuals and organisations whose works have illuminated Nigeria’s digital space over the years. The NiRA 20th Anniversary, themed “20 Years, One Identity: Powering Nigeria with .ng,” featured a series of […]

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30 h. ago Nigeria, China strengthen agricultural cooperation to boost agro

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its agricultural sector received a significant boost as a high-level delegation led by the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, and the Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, began a series of strategic engagements with prominent agribusiness enterprises in Beijing, China. The delegation visited Beijing Doudian […]

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65 h. ago “Fun to the MAX” This Christmas Season: Xiaomi Unveils The Brand New REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series in Nigeria

As the festive season begins across Nigeria, Xiaomi is bringing even more excitement with the launch of the REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series, designed to deliver “Fun to the MAX” for entertainment lovers, students, families, and professionals. Arriving just in time for Christmas, the REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series also comes with exclusive gifts, making […]

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65 h. ago Xiaomi Unveils The Brand New REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series in Nigeria

Xiaomi unveils the REDMI Pad 2 Pro in Nigeria. Features a 12.1-inch 2.5K display, 12000mAh battery, and 5G. Get yours with a free gift this Christmas! Read More: https://punchng.com/xiaomi-unveils-the-brand-new-redmi-pad-2-pro-series-in-nigeria/

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6 d. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount serious pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role to protect Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country under the full glare of a functional government remained an aberration.   Falana, who made the […]

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7 d. ago Matawalle Drives ‘Sweeping Reforms’ Across Nigeria’s Defence System — Aide

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has intensified Nigeria’s military modernisation drive through a series of strategic reforms and international engagements. In a statement on Wednesday, the Minister’s media aide, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, said the minister’s initiatives have strengthened the country’s defence posture and advanced collaborations with global security partners. He said Matawalle represented […]

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9 d. ago CPC designation: Trump’s target is Nigeria’s oil — Tunde Bakare

“Trump’s Muslim attire was a clear indication that his interest in Nigeria could have serious religious implications, such that could cause religiously motivated social unrest,” he said.

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2 w. ago New Study Exposes Trauma Crisis Among Journalists Covering Conflicts

As insecurity in many parts of Nigeria continued to pose serious challenges, a new international study has spotlighted that many journalists covering these crises now face overwhelming social, psychological, and emotional trauma. The study, titled “Silent Echoes and Deafening Silence: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Trauma Journalism in Nigeria’s Ethno-Religious Crises”, appeared in the first […]

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2 w. ago ‘Nigeria Healthcare Sector Is Going Down’, UITH Resident Doctors Raise Alarm

President of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, Monsuru Awodun, has raised serious concerns over what he described as the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s healthcare system. Awodun made the remarks in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, at a press briefing held as part of activities marking the 42nd Annual […]

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2 w. ago Killings, Abductions Politically Motivated To Make Tinubu Fail — Orji Kalu

Nigeria has recently recorded a series of violent attacks that led to deaths and the abduction of over 300 people, more than half of whom are schoolchildren. The post Killings, Abductions Politically Motivated To Make Tinubu Fail — Orji Kalu appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Abductions: Nigerian Authorities Are Failing Children, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, has lent its voice against a series of kidnapping attacks sweeping across Nigeria, saying that the Nigerian government was not doing enough to protect the lives and guarantee the safety of its younger generation. The organisation stated this in a statement on Saturday, while reacting to attacks, […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity Now Major Threat To Real Estate Investment — HDAN

The Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), Festus Adebayo, has warned that increase in insecurity in several parts of Nigeria posed a serious threat to investment in the real estate sector. According to Adebayo, the surge in kidnapping, banditry, and general lawlessness could severely undermine both housing development and investor confidence. He […]

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2 w. ago Before we are all enveloped: A plea for security seriousness in Nigeria

Our national security has tragically deteriorated and is in need of urgent fixing, yet we only mouth the need for read more Before we are all enveloped: A plea for security seriousness in Nigeria

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4 w. ago Nigeria’s Democracy Threatened By Electoral Fraud, Apathy — Ex

Two former governors of Bayelsa and Rivers States, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have expressed concern over Nigeria’s electoral integrity, warning that persistent vote manipulation and growing voter apathy pose serious threats to the country’s democracy. The duo spoke on Monday at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily newspaper, held in Abuja, […]

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