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
Crawford University has made history with an outstanding performance at the All Nigerian Universities Debating Championship (ANUDC 2025). The event hosted by the University of Ilorin saw Crawford’s debate team soar, securing a coveted semifinal spot and outshining some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. The team’s journey cemented Crawford’s reputation as a rising powerhouse
Prof Victor Datonye Dapper of the University of Port Harcourt will, on September 9, 2025, be inducted as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMed), joining a body of professionals in shaping the future of medical practice and policy in the country. Dapper, a Professor of Human Physiology and one of the longest-serving
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has disbursed over ₦100 billion to selected tertiary institutions across Nigeria to expand training in medical sciences and address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the country. Chairman of the TETFUND Governing Board, Aminu Masari, disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday, noting that the intervention aligns with President Bola
A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Emmanuel Otolorin, has advised medical practitioners, particularly doctors, to begin planning early for retirement to avoid financial hardship and loss of purpose after active service. Delivering a lecture at the Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, Prof. Otolorin stressed the
The Nigerian government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University, Owo, and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, in Ondo State, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s health workforce. The agreement, formalised at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, enables Achievers University to utilise FMC Owo’s facilities for the
A three-member delegation from the Ministerial Monitoring Committee visited the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, July 12, 2025, to assess its readiness for the implementation of the TETFund 2025 High-Impact Intervention Projects for Medical Colleges. The visit is part of the Federal Government’s strategy to expand capacity in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry across
Unity, strong leadership, and urgent healthcare reforms took centre stage at the 10th Annual Health Week Symposium organised by the University of Lagos Nursing Students’ Association (NUNSA), held at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). With the theme “Mentes fortes, Ductus fortes: Strong Minds, Strong Leaders – Passing the Torch to a New Era,” the
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has identified inadequate funding as a significant challenge affecting Nigerian universities, especially in the area of medical education. He made this statement while receiving the National President of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Prince Mosediq Adeniji-Kazeem, during a courtesy visit to
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,
