By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has ordered the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers nationwide following rising incidents of harassment and assaults. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom onContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku The Cross River Government has approved the extension of the retirement age health workers from 60 to 65 years or 40 years of pensionable service. The approval, granted by Gov. Bassey Otu, was conveyed in Head of Service Circular No. 11/2026, signed by the Head of Service,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases of violence against healthcare workers across the country. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, raised the concern in a statement issued on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced training of health workers to accelerate the uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), including Lenacapavir, for HIV prevention. Organised by the National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STI Control Programme (NASCP) and WHO, the three-day NationalContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, May 1, 2026 (NAN) National Chairman of African Democratic Congress(ADC), Sen. David Mark, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, dignity and sacrifices, pledging sustained advocacy for improved welfare. Mark gave the commendation in his 2026 Workers’ Day message issued on Friday in AbujaContinue Reading
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, fair wages and decent work across the country.Continue Reading
The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has called for the provision of fair wages and improved welfare for Nigerian workers as the country marks International Workers’ DayContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has inaugurated its newly approved Conditions of Service (CoS) to enhance operational effectiveness of workers. NSIB Director-General, Capt. Alex Badeh, said during the inauguration on Friday in Abuja that the new framework would enhance safety outcomes across Nigeria’s transportation sectors. AccordingContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro Dr Muazu Omeiza, Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has lauded Gov. Ahmed Ododo for fulfilling his pledge of cash rewards to outstanding health officers. Omeiza gave the commendation in Lokoja during the presentation of cheques at the Primary Health Care LeadershipContinue Reading
By Obaje Daniel The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has inducted 209 newly recruited staff members, urging them to uphold professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The induction ceremony was held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M.Continue Reading
