Migration Dialogue: FG expresses concern over increasing emigration of Nigerians

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing emigration of Nigerian skilled professionals and university graduates seeking enhanced education, employment, and prospects globally. President Bola Tinubu expressed the concern at the 2023 National Migration Dialogue organised by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally DisplacedContinue Reading

American Business Council, CIPE unveil forum to strengthen democracy

By Rukayat Moisemhe The American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) in partnership with the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) has unveiled a Private Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDdF) to strengthen democracy. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), American Business Council, Mrs Margaret Olele, made this known at a media parleyContinue Reading

Transforming Patient Care: The power of digital health system at UBTH

By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In today’s fast-paced world, where technological advancements shape every aspect of human lives, the healthcare sector has also undergone a significant transformation. One such paradigm shift in the Nigerian healthcare institution is the adoption of the digital health records system, also knownContinue Reading

Expert calls for media collaboration to combat silent epidemic

By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for media collaboration to combat the silent epidemic in Nigeria. Dr Chavan Laxmikant, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) expert, made the call during his presentation at the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) 7th Annual Conference with the theme, “Health Security: Nigeria’sContinue Reading

2024 budget to increase health sector performance, reduce brain drain — FCTA

By Justina Auta The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the 2024 budget will bring about 61 per cent increase in the nation’s capital’s health sector and reduce brain drain. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Mandate Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat of the FCTA, disclosed this on the sidelines ofContinue Reading

FG to prioritise investment in health infrastructures for quality delivery

By Uche Bibilari The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says the Federal Government has prioritised investment in health infrastructures in tertiary hospitals. According to Pate, the aim is to ensure that Nigerians have better quality health care. Pate said this at the 2023 Annual General MeetingContinue Reading

DMO enlightens Minna residents on benefits of FGN securities investment

By Obinna Unaeze The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Thursday called on residents of Niger State to invest in the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities in order to secure their future financially. Patience Oniha, Director-General, DMO, made the call on Thursday in Minna during a one day public awarenessContinue Reading

Fadama CARES programme trains, disburse grants to 4,233 farmers in FCT

By Monday Ijeh The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fadama Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (FCT CARES) Programme, said it has trained and disbursed grants to 4,233 benefiting farmers. Mr Lawan Geidam, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), said this onContinue Reading