In a nation where obtaining a passport was once synonymous with bribes, extortion, and endless delays, the recent overhaul of Nigeria’s passport application process marks a historic turning point. With the introduction of a fully automated system, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is transforming what was once a harrowing experience into a streamlined procedure. In…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced regulatory changes revoking all rules previously enforced by the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR). The decision, contained in a statement on Tuesday, is part of the proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Operations Regulations 2024, which consolidates earlier regulations to simplify the operational landscape. Secretary…
Nigeria confirmed six new cases of Mpox between September 29 and October 6, 2024, as reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). This marks a decrease from ten cases in the previous week. “Six confirmed cases were reported in week 40 compared with ten in week 39,” the NCDC stated in its latest…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is set to host the 4th Annual Online Conference for Registered Teachers on October 16-17, 2024, gathering over 3,000 educators to address critical global issues surrounding teacher quality and shortages. Themed “Advancing Teacher Professionalization in Nigeria Towards Education 2030: Challenges, Strategies and Prospects,” the event aims to promote…
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced that a new curriculum for basic education will roll out in schools nationwide by January 2025. Education Minister, Professor Tahir Mamman shared the news on Monday during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, stating that the senior secondary education curriculum will follow in September 2025. “The new curriculum will…
Exactly a decade ago when Nigeria, like other nations signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all in the next fifteen (15) years, that is by 2030. But with just five years left for the achievement of this target the…
Ondo and Edo states have reported nine new confirmed cases of Lassa fever, pushing the total number of infections in Nigeria for 2024 to 1,018 across 28 states, according to the latest data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC stated this on Saturday on its official website, based on…
As the world observes World Thrombosis Day on October 13, 2024, the Dean of the Faculty of Health Law and Humanities at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, LeRoy Edozien has issued a rallying call for increased awareness about the dangers of thrombosis. Speaking at an event in Asaba on Friday, he stressed the…
The Federal Government has expressed grave concerns over the emigration of Nigeria’s healthcare professionals, which is obstructing efforts to achieve universal health coverage. Speaking during the launch of the Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora Plus Engagement Programme in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa noted the program’s primary…
The Nigerian government says it is set to implement a presidential executive order eliminating Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This initiative follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive from four months ago, aimed at boosting local production and lowering healthcare costs. In a statement on X, the Head of Information…
