The Lagos State Government has reiterated its demand for ride-hailing firms like Bolt and Uber to share transport data with regulators to enhance safety, planning, and accountability.
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has abolished its policy of eliminating students after three failed attempts at professional examinations, allowing repeated resits until success is achieved.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has ordered that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during take-off and landing citing passenger and crew safety, ending the use of “flight mode” in Nigerian flights.
“In 2024, 4,399 medical doctors and 274 dentists graduated in Nigeria,” Salako noted, adding that 15,000 health workers were recruited in 2024.
A secretive team of researchers quietly planned a multimillion-dollar solar geoengineering test that would have sprayed saltwater over an area larger than Puerto Rico, records show — all while the public remained unaware.
Lawmakers have summoned Finance Minister Wale Edun and CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso over alleged fiscal violations and lapses flagged in Nigeria’s 2021 audit report.
Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary of NBTE, raises concerns over unsafe rooftop solar panel installations across Nigeria, highlighting the fire risks posed by unprofessional setups and improper panel positioning.
The NBTE has warned that rooftop solar installations in Nigeria are unsafe and often violate engineering standards, posing fire risks and energy inefficiency.
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University reveals that chlorthalidone, a common medication for high blood pressure, carries a higher risk of serious side effects compared to hydrochlorothiazide.
This could worsen the already high energy poverty and increase the cost of doing business as an increasing number of small businesses switch to renewables to reduce the cost of energy consumption.