Newsupdate: Nurses, Midwives Call Off Strike – Health Minister Abuja, August 1, 2025 – The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its nationwide warning strike, according to Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Pate made the announcement after a closed-door meeting with union leaders on Friday, stating that agreements were reached to address the nurses’ grievances. However, union officials declined to comment publicly following the meeting. The strike, which began on July 29, was triggered by unmet demands around poor working conditions, low allowances, and calls for a dedicated salary structure and mass recruitment of nurses. The action had affected operations in public health institutions and was originally scheduled to last until August 5. NANNM President Morakinyo Rilwan had earlier criticized the government for failing to engage meaningfully during the 15-day ultimatum period that preceded the strike. Key demands included: Upward review of shift and uniform allowances Core duty allowance increase Mass recruitment of nurses Establishment of a nursing department within the Ministry of Health Pate expressed hope that the resolution would lead to a more stable healthcare environment and improved conditions for health workers. #NANNMStrike #HealthcareNigeria #NursesDemandJustice #StrikeCalledOff

Headline: Tinubu: We’ve Upgraded 8,800 Health Centres, Spent N45.9bn; Over 100,000 Nigerians Benefit from Credit Scheme President Bola Tinubu announced that his administration has spent N45.9 billion to upgrade 8,800 primary healthcare centres, improving maternal care and diagnostics in underserved communities, though specific locations weren’t mentioned. Speaking at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Tinubu also revealed that over 100,000 Nigerians have so far benefited from the national consumer credit scheme, with 400,000 more set to join in the next phase to boost small businesses and financial inclusion. He highlighted achievements in infrastructure, including completion of 279 roads, construction of major highways like the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and Abuja–Kaduna–Kano Road, and expansion of rural roads. Nigeria has reportedly received over $52 billion from Afreximbank, supporting projects in energy, health, manufacturing, and creative industries, such as the Dangote Refinery and the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence. Tinubu confirmed Nigeria’s approval of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and announced the launch of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja with $5 billion capital to support clean energy transition. He praised Afreximbank President Prof. Benedict Oramah for growing the bank’s assets from $5 billion to $37 billion, and commended the institution’s role in Africa’s pandemic response, trade integration, and SME development. #Tinubu #Fubara #Wike #Amaewhule #RiversStateCrisis #TinubuPeaceTalks #HealthcareNigeria