FCT minister approves recruitment of 34 resident doctors for seven-year training to boost healthcare

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has approved the recruitment of 34 resident doctors for a seven-year residency training program to improve healthcare delivery in…

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Enugu Govt to launch 260 smart farm estates to boost agriculture 

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to launch 260 Smart Farm Estates aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and encouraging residents to engage in farming.The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization,…

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USAID withdrawal will disrupt essential services in northeast Nigeria – Stakeholders warn 

Stakeholders have expressed concerns that the withdrawal of humanitarian aid by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will disrupt essential services in Nigeria’s crisis-hit northeastern states.They warn that…

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Nigerian hospitals must be run like businesses to survive – Njide Ndili

In Nigeria, hospitals must balance healthcare with financial sustainability.Without proper management and efficiency, they risk struggling to provide quality care, expand services, or remain operational.While their primary mission is saving…

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Sokoto Govt steps up surveillance as heavy metal poisoning cases rise 

The Sokoto State Government has intensified surveillance, case management, and public health laboratory investigations following a surge in suspected heavy metal poisoning cases.Dr. Faruk Abubakar, the State Commissioner for Health,…

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FG plans national dialogue to tackle high energy costs, power shortages in tertiary hospitals 

The Federal Government has announced plans to host a national stakeholders’ dialogue aimed at addressing the persistent challenges of exorbitant energy costs and unreliable power supply in Federal Tertiary Health…

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