The Federal Government has announced a significant expansion in medical education, raising annual student enrollment to 20,000 as part of efforts to tackle manpower shortages in Nigeria’s health sector. Minister of Education Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa revealed this in Abuja on Monday during the launch of the ministry’s 2025–2027 Communication Strategy. He said the move
Students of Ogun State College of Nursing Science, Abeokuta, say their journey to becoming healthcare professionals is one defined by sacrifice, resilience, and determination. In a recent report, many students said they had to wake up very early to endure long lectures, while spending hours on clinical postings. “It’s not an ordinary life; you have
Mercy Ships has hosted the first African Dental Education Symposium in Casablanca, Morocco. The symposium, held on July 11–12, 2025, aimed to support the growth and development of dental education in Africa. The event attracted stakeholders from dental schools in 24 African countries, who gathered at Université Mohammed VI des Sciences de la Santé in
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,
Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting the education of girls and women in Nigeria. According to her, this step is an essential part of the country’s development. She revealed this while speaking at the 7th MERCK Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit in Dubai, which she attended with 13 other first
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, for its strong commitment to high-quality nursing education. The commendation was made during an official visit by NMCN to the university, which took place this week as part of KHAIRUN’s ongoing efforts to establish a solid foundation for its
