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As a monument to African innovation and a bold step toward Nigeria’s emergence as a global healthcare hub, President Bola Tinubu has officially inaugurated the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja. The initiative aims to renovate over 17,000 primary health centres, train 120,000 frontline health workers, and double…
Health is important for the existence of man and foundational to the enjoyment of all other rights. Yet, in the heart of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, access to quality healthcare remains a distant dream for many. Patients are groaning under the weight of inadequate medical attention, a shortage of specialists and…
Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has expressed concern over the delays experienced by students sitting for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the state. Dr. Olohungbebe made his concerns known during an on-the-spot assessment visit to several schools across…
As preparations intensify for Nigeria’s participation in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled for June 30, 2025 in Seville, Spain, stakeholders and Nigerian civil society are have called stronger global actions to combat illicit financial flows, recover stolen assets, as well as ensure fairer, more transparent…
In a move to strengthen emergency preparedness and response in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over eight utility vehicles to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). At the ceremony held un Abuja, to mark a major milestone in the ongoing Avoca Surge flagship initiative, the WHO Representative…
As Nigeria join the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2025, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on healthcare providers in the country to prioritize asthma education, early diagnosis, and proper treatment protocols. In a statement, Professor Pate reaffirmed the government‘s…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee for the development of the phytomedicine value chain, aimed at integrating traditional and modern medicine while supporting improved health outcomes in Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, stated…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the recruitment of Foreign Service Officers is conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission, not the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry also called on security agencies to arrest fraudsters involved in fake recruitment publications in the social media. “In the media and social…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has lauded Nigerian workers for their resilience and acknowledged their pivotal role in the nation’s development. A statement commemorating the 2025 International Workers’ Day, Mr. Kalu maintained that the swift approval of the increased minimum wage by the National…
The Federal government has inaugurated a high-level technical committee to reposition the State House Medical Centre for effective service delivery. Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa explained that the formation of the committee was a special assignment from President Bola Tinubu aimed at enhancing…
