The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) is set to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to educate Nigerians. The partnership will focus on sensitisation campaigns, awareness, and training to demonstrate how to handle health emergencies. Speaking on Wednesday, October 16, at the World Anaesthesia Day themed “Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies,” Prof. Alhassan Mohammed,
Nursing experts have raised an alarm over the poor level of research in Nigeria’s nursing education system, warning that the situation could affect the quality of future healthcare professionals. They made this known at the Undergraduate Nursing Research Summit and Award Ceremony in Lagos, organised by the Golden Lamp Leadership Initiative Africa. The yearly event
The management of Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has paid a courtesy visit to its Nursing Science students currently undergoing clinical training at St. Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital, Ikorodu. The visit, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Professor Anthony Alaba Akinwale, took place on Thursday, September 11 2025. The Registrar, Mrs Margaret Aziba accompanied him; Acting Dean
Port Harcourt’s PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) has called on the Federal Government to invest more in Nigeria’s health sector and expand training for medical personnel. The appeal came from the university’s Founder and Pro-Chancellor, Dr Peter Odili, during the third induction and oath-taking ceremony for 65 newly graduated medical doctors at the Elelenwo
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening postgraduate medical education as part of reforms aimed at improving Nigeria’s health sector. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, gave the assurance at the 43rd convocation of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN), Ijanikin, Lagos. He was represented by
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) on Thursday held its 43rd convocation at the college campus in Ijanikin, Lagos. At a press conference on Wednesday ahead of the event, the President of the college, Dr Peter Ebeigbe, announced that the institution would confer awards on 480 distinguished professionals. The recipients included 405 Fellows,
Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has reached a significant milestone with 300 physiotherapists trained since the programme secured accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB). Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. O.T. Awotunde, made this known during the university’s 6th induction ceremony, where 68
The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED) has raised an alarm over the declining quality of medical education in the country, warning that the health sector could face deeper crises if urgent action is not taken. Speaking at the academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture and Induction in Abuja, NAMED President, Emeritus Prof. Samuel Ohaegbulam, said many universities
Students of the Ogun State College of Nursing Science, Abeokuta, have expressed frustration over what they describe as cumbersome administrative procedures in the institution. A recent report revealed that students complained about the long queues, repeated rejections, and harsh attitudes they face while processing academic documents such as registration forms and clearance papers. “For every
About 2,000 medical students and health professionals gathered at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the maiden Mission: BRAIN Ilorin Conference, focused on advancing brain health and neurosurgery in underserved communities. The two-day event, themed “Bridging Gaps: Advancing Brain Health Through Science, Ethics and Innovation,” featured keynote lectures, panel sessions, research presentations, and clinical skills
