Cancer day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies gives 194 Oncology scholarships to African doctors
In commemoration of the 2025 World Cancer Day (WCD) celebration, the Merck Foundation, First Ladies and Ministries of Health in Africa have provided 194 scholarships to African doctors from 32 countries to undergo Oncology training. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, is making history in Africa by training the First African Oncologists […]
Group slams El-Rufai for harassing, distracting Gov Sani’s govt
The Kaduna Good Governance Forum (KGGF) has condemned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s alleged attempts to rewrite history and assert himself as the owner of the state. While accusing El-Rufai of harassment and distraction of the incumbent Governor, Uba Sani with a threat ahead of the 2027 general elections, the group noted that El-Rufai’s […]
Tinubu approves 65years retirement age for doctors
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age of medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the country from 60 to 65 years. Tinubu also gave his approval for the necessary adjustments to be made for both the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), inline with […]
