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Why we suspended planned strike — NARD

The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its proposed nationwide strike after receiving what it described as concrete commitments and clear timelines from the Federal Government on the implementation of long-standing agreements affecting its members. The decision was announced by the President of the association, Dr Mohammed Suleiman, during an appearance on AIT’s Morning […]

UNIOSUN resident doctors end strike as Adeleke grants demands
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Sokoto resident doctors back NARD’s indefinite nationwide strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, on Friday declared full support for the nationwide indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, scheduled to begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. The strike action follows what NARD described as the Federal Government’s failure to honour critical welfare […]

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Ogun resident doctors back nationwide indefinite strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has declared its full support for the total and indefinite strike announced by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, which is scheduled to commence at 12:00 midnight on Monday, January 12, 2026. The resident doctors criticised what they described as the insincerity and insensitivity […]

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Mastercard, Sterling Bank partner to empower farmers via technology

Mastercard has partnered with Agriculture Summit Africa 2025, hosted by Sterling Bank in Abuja, to promote digital empowerment for farmers through technology-driven solutions. The partnership was unveiled at a press conference held at Sterling Bank’s headquarters. ASA serves as a leading platform for advancing agricultural transformation and building sustainable food systems across Africa. The 2025 […]

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FG approves ₦11.99bn for unpaid doctors’ salaries

The Federal Government says it will release ₦11.99 billion within 72 hours to clear outstanding salaries and allowances owed to medical professionals, in a move aimed at ending the indefinite strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors. Announcing this on Saturday, the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health, […]

President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Dr Emeka Orji
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Strike: FG to adopt ASUU pay rise template for resident doctors

The Federal Government will likely adopt the pay rise template originally designed for the Academic Staff Union of Universities for its medical doctors. The Punch reported that the decision comes as a response to the doctors’ demands for a pay rise which led to warning industrial action by the resident doctors. A five-day warning strike […]

President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, Dr Emeka Orji
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Resident doctors, FG sign MOU to end strike

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Federal Government have reached an agreement, as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring an end to the ongoing strike. A five-day warning strike started on May 17 to emphasize their demands after the 14-day ultimatum given to the government elapsed. The doctors are requesting an […]