NMA Threatens Solidarity Strike in Lagos Over Unpaid Salaries

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State chapter, has threatened to join the Medical Guild’s strike if the state government fails to resolve unpaid salary disputes and welfare issues. In a communiqué issued Monday after an Emergency General Meeting, the NMA accused the government of “deliberate insensitivity”, citing illegal deductions from July…

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Pate: Sexual, Reproductive Health Key to Nigeria’s Economic Growth

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has underscored the role of adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health in driving Nigeria’s long-term economic growth and human capital development. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the National Policy Dialogue on Adolescent and Youth Sexual Reproductive Health and Development…

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Abia Govt Activates 17 Primary Healthcare Centres, 33 More by October

ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has announced that 17 newly completed Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) are now fully operational, while 33 more will be functional by October 31, 2025. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting. He admitted the rollout missed…

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Joe Abah Slams Politicians’ Pay Rise Plan as Wrong Timing

ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Dr Joe Abah, has faulted the planned salary review for political office holders, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Dr Abah said while salary adjustments could be justified, the sequencing was wrong….

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NNPCL Boss Warns International Syndicates Exploit Gaps to Steal Crude

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr.  Bayo Ojulari, has warned that international syndicates are driving crude oil theft across Africa, exploiting weaknesses in state and regional security systems. Speaking on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference,…

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Brazil’s JBS Invests £1.9bn to Boost Nigeria’s Agriculture

ABUJA, Nigeria – Brazilian agribusiness giant JBS has pledged a £1.9 billion investment to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a move expected to bolster food security and create thousands of jobs. The landmark deal was signed during President Bola Tinubu’s participation at the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. Officials say it represents one of the…

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NCCE Shuts 22 Illegal Colleges in Nationwide Crackdown on Education

KANO, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has uncovered and shut down 22 illegal colleges of education operating across Nigeria, in a sweeping crackdown on unaccredited institutions. The development was contained in the commission’s performance report obtained on Monday by African Health Report (AHR). It also confirmed that personnel audits and…

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