The Society of Community Nurses in Nigeria has been honoured with a national community service award, recognising its extensive outreach efforts in underserved regions. The award recognises SCN’s consistent support during public health campaigns and vaccination drives in rural and marginalised communities. Health policy experts at the ceremony emphasised the importance of investing in community
The Fidelity Bank Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has inaugurated Mr. Audifax Onuoha as its new Chairman. The event took place during the Chapter’s 4th Investiture and Patron Conferment Ceremony at Fidelity Bank’s head office in Lagos. Mr. Onuoha, who is the Group Head, Compliance Risk Management at Fidelity Bank,
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State has raised concern over more than 30 specialist doctors leaving the State in just four months. NMA Chairman, Dr Usman, said the main reason for their exit is poor salaries and bad working conditions. He warned that if nothing is done, more doctors may also leave, making
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of 57 lawyers who have been approved for elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday after the committee’s 169th plenary session.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the trend of political leaders seeking medical care and dying in foreign hospitals, calling it a shameful reflection of Nigeria’s poor healthcare system. Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, NMA’s first vice president, expressed concern during an interview on Arise TV. He revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $7 billion annually to
Africa has taken a significant step toward addressing its severe shortage of dental professionals with the launch of the African Education Dental Association (AEDA) at a landmark symposium held in Casablanca, Morocco, on July 11–12, 2025. The African Dental Education Symposium, hosted at Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé (UM6SS), brought together representatives
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has called on government and industry leaders to make Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education more accessible to girls from a young age. Speaking during a webinar to mark the International Day of Women in Engineering, APWEN President Dr Adebisi Osim said girls need early
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has urged the government to address staff shortages and pay all outstanding entitlements owed to its members. Following a meeting in Abuja, NAMDA President Dr Nosa Orhue stated that the poor treatment of medical lecturers is harming Nigeria’s health and education systems. He demanded the payment
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged stakeholders to engage with policymakers to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education accessible to the girl-child. Dr Adebisi Osim, APWEN President, gave this remark while celebrating the International Day of Women in Engineering (INWED) organised by the association. Osim referenced a report
The Medical and Dental Specialists Association in Basic Medical Sciences (MeDSABAMS) has raised alarm over what it describes as a looming collapse in Nigeria’s health and medical education sectors, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene. This call follows the 21-day ultimatum issued by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on July 2,
