The University of Ibadan will celebrate 60 years of its Nursing Programme next week, marking six decades of leadership and innovation in nursing education across Nigeria and West Africa. The anniversary, scheduled for 13–19 October 2025, will feature academic lectures, exhibitions, health outreaches and an award dinner honouring alumni and faculty members. Established in 1965
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has abolished its long-standing policy that prevented student nurses from furthering their training after three failed attempts at the Council’s professional examinations. In a circular dated September 1, 2025, and signed by the Registrar/CEO, Ndagi Alhassan, the Council announced that candidates who fail any part of the
Atiba University, Oyo, has inducted its second set of Nursing Science graduates into the profession. The ceremony, held on campus and organised in partnership with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), saw 35 graduating students formally admitted into the nursing profession. Founder and President of the institution, Dr. James Ojebode, stated that the
About 365 foreign-trained nurses have been inducted into the profession by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), after graduating from 15 foreign institutions and completing their adaptation programme in 10 Nigerian universities offering Bachelor of Nursing Science degree programmes. The Acting Registrar of NMCN, Alhassan Ndagi, while speaking with the media at the
The Nigerian Army College of Nursing (NACON) has started its Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree programme in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The first batch of students recently took part in a matriculation ceremony held at the NACON Auditorium, Myhoung Barracks, Yaba, Lagos. This marks the beginning of the BNSc programme at
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
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, for its proactive steps in ensuring high standards in its Bachelor of Nursing Science programme. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Acting Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Malam Bilal Dahiru Tijjani.
