The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the increasing "japa" syndrome among trained Nigerian medical professionals. The policy aims to retain…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has proposed that the Nigerian government should start issuing National Identification Numbers (NINs) to children at birth as a fundamental step towards establishing an…
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has called on the Federal Government to enhance public involvement in environmental permit regulations, advocating for greater participation in decision-making processes, conditions, and approvals.
Andrea…
Nigeria is grappling with a significant brain drain in its healthcare sector, a trend driven by various economic, societal, and global factors.
The term "brain drain" refers to the migration of…
Ali Pate, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has emphasized that pandemics, including COVID-19, have historically led to significant societal transformations. His comments were made during the launch…
Mobolaji Ogunlende, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, has labeled drug abuse a pandemic in the state, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.
Speaking at the “Empowering Her…
Healthcare professionals are calling for a stronger emphasis on clinical governance to address the ongoing challenges within Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
At the inauguration of the AGCare Specialist Clinic in Asaba, experts…
The Nigeria Optometric Association (NOA) has urged the Federal Government to grant exemptions from import duties and value-added tax (VAT) for optical devices and lenses. This move, the association argues,…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has completed a detailed investigation into Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC), uncovering significant breaches in transparency and…