Nigeria is grappling with a worsening health workforce crisis as the mass migration of medical professionals continues to strain the country’s fragile healthcare system, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has said. Salako raised the alarm yesterday while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 United Kingdom Gl...
•Doctors Nigeria’s already fragile healthcare system is facing a critical manpower deficit, as the number of licensed doctors has dropped to about 40,000, far below the estimated 300,000 needed to adequately serve a population of over 220 million. In 2024, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, revealed that Nigeria ha...
•Nurses No fewer than 16,156 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have been licensed to practise in the United Kingdom between 2017 and September 30, 2025. This figure is based on the latest data from the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council register, obtained exclusively by our correspondent yesterday, reports The PUNCH. The figure highlights a...
•Japa The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it has stopped 294 Nigerians from leaving the country out of concern that they may have been engaging in smuggling activities, and denied entry to 332 undocumented migrants at the Seme border. Comptroller General of Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, who disclosed this yesterday during a o...
In 2025, several countries are making it easier than ever for skilled professionals, digital nomads, and investors to secure permanent residency (PR) in as little as six months to two years. Whether you’re seeking greater freedom, a better quality of life, or a clear path to citizenship, fast-track PR programs offer life-changing benefits — in...
For many migrants, moving to the United Kingdom (UK) can be a life-changing decision — especially for those seeking better job opportunities, higher income, and a more stable living environment.” For many Nigerians and other migrants, the UK continues to be a top destination thanks to its structured immigration pathways, especially for skilled...
Nearly 30% Lagos civil servants sent overseas for training have failed to return, the government revealed today. The startling disclosure was made by the Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, during a press briefing. Ayantayo said the state’s efforts to build a more effective and globally exposed workforce...
•Japa The United Kingdom Home Office received 22,619 asylum applications from Nigerian nationals from 2010 to 2024, according to findings by our correspondent. This is as Nigerians accounted for one in 30 UK asylum claims over the period, ranking 11th on the Home Office’s newly released year-end Asylum and Resettlement statistics, reports The ...
For those who are willing to relocate to United States of America legally and effectively, it is important to ascertain their eligibility for an immigrant visa. If you do not have a family member and you want to permanently move to the United States of America, here are seven ways you can relocate to America […]
Preparing for a Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) visa interview can be a crucial step in your immigration journey to Canada. Immigration officers use this opportunity to assess your intentions, background, adaptability, and potential contribution to Canadian society, reports Vanguard. While the questions may vary, certain topics come up frequ...
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