Nigeria’s healthcare training system is in dire need of modernisation, as experts reveal that medical simulation centers are nearly nonexistent across the country. A recent report from the TETFund ad-hoc committee on medical simulation and innovation interventions underscores the urgent need for these centers to enhance healthcare education and reduce medical errors. Presenting the report…
Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso have launched an indefinite strike, demanding the payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The move follows the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to university authorities, which the lecturers say was ignored. In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to telecommunications companies over their controversial 50% tariff hike, which took effect yesterday, February 11, 2025. The decision was taken after the NLC’s Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Lokoja to address pressing national issues, including the telecom tariff increase, proposed tax reforms, and…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has bowed to pressure from the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPSN) and suspended its controversial 4% Free-on-Board (FoB) levy, following intense opposition from key business stakeholders. The suspension is seen as a significant step towards addressing concerns and ensuring broader consultations before the levy’s implementation. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have kicked off the distribution of critical childhood cancer medicines, aiming to provide life-saving treatments to 5,000 children across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in 2025. The first phase of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines has begun with shipments to…
In Nigeria, the struggle for cash has become a daily ordeal, a stark reminder of the fragility of trust in the country’s banking system. As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Abuja, the hum of frustration echoes from the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) that line the sidewalks. For millions of Nigerians, these machines…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with key global organisations, has delivered 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to Nigeria in 2024 to tackle maternal health challenges. The announcement, made in a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Tuesday by UNICEF Communication Officer, Anike Alli-Hakeem, also confirmed that an…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has placed four senior university officials under investigation and placed them on its watch list, while prosecuting one for alleged involvement in admission-related malpractices. JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Monday during a visit to some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Ilorin, Kwara State. Oloyede also revealed…
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has announced the enrollment of 67 foreign students from 13 African countries for the 2024/2025 academic session. The newly admitted students represent nations including Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Niger Republic, Cameroon, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Togo, and Zimbabwe. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Deputy Registrar,…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced a one-year moratorium on the establishment of new private universities in Nigeria, effective from Monday, February 10, 2025. This decision is part of the commission’s efforts to improve the quality and coordination of private higher education in the country. In a statement released on Monday, the NUC explained…
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