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Amid a concerning trend of declining enrolment figures among foreign students, including Nigerians, more than 15 universities across the United Kingdom have announced plans to implement staff layoffs and discontinue certain courses. The impact of this decline, particularly pronounced at the...

In a bid to contest the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria's (NMCN) new certificate verification guidelines, a group of nurses has taken legal action against the Council, along with the Minister of Health and others. The dispute arises from the NMCN's circular issued on February 7, 2024...

Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of the Nigerian President, sparked outrage with her recent comments on Nigerians working menial jobs abroad, suggesting they were unwilling to do such work in their homeland. In an interview with Arise News, she expressed regret over the emigration of educated Nigerians...

Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has disclosed that successful Nigerian doctors, nurses, and health workers currently abroad are contemplating a return to their homeland, provided the necessary infrastructure is in place. Pate's revelation, made during...

The Federal Government has imposed a ban on health workers seeking leave of absence for overseas relocation, citing concerns related to the 'japa' trend. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed that health professionals intending to work abroad must now resign before embarking...

The British Council in Nigeria has once again increased the examination fees for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), marking the second hike within the same year. After a significant 29% rise earlier, the latest adjustments reveal substantial increases, with IELTS on...

In a bid to address the growing trend of the "Japa Syndrome" – a phenomenon where young Nigerians migrate abroad in search of opportunities – Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, unveiled the federal government's strategic plans to create an enabling environment for youths...

In a candid interview with Arise TV, former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, shared his perspective on Nigerians seeking opportunities abroad, stating that he often discourages them from leaving the country. Amaechi emphasized that while foreign countries may offer typical nine-to-five...

In a bid to address the growing trend of skilled Nigerian workers emigrating abroad, President Bola Tinubu assured the nation that the government, in collaboration with sub-national entities, is committed to training more professionals. Speaking in Owerri during Governor Hope Uzodimma's...

In a decisive step towards addressing the persistent challenge of brain drain in the healthcare sector, the Lagos State Government has unveiled ambitious plans to establish the University of Health and Medical Sciences by the end of 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this groundbreaking...

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa has cautioned against the trend of hasty migration abroad, popularly known as the 'Japa syndrome.' During his Christmas and birthday visit to ailing personnel at the Defence Headquarters Hospital in Abuja, Gen. Musa passionately encouraged...

Canada's Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has decided to prolong a crucial policy, allowing specific international students to exceed the standard 20-hour-per-week limit for off-campus employment. Initially introduced in 2022, the policy, which was slated to conclude on...

Ahmed, a Katsina State resident, urges Nigerians with financial means to prioritize relocation over investments or purchases. In a Facebook post on December 7, 2023, he advises against using one million Naira for cars or businesses, emphasizing the urgency to depart Nigeria through a reputable...

In a concerning trend, the President of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, Dr. Olubusola Alagbe-Briggs, reveals that more than 400 consultant anaesthetists have left Nigeria in the past two years seeking enhanced opportunities abroad. Speaking at the society’s 31st annual scientific...

The House of Representatives Committee on Health has voiced deep concern over the dwindling health workforce in Nigeria, particularly due to the emigration of doctors and nurses. This crisis has led to the closure of five wards, totaling 150 beds, at the prestigious Lagos University Teaching...

Nigerian universities are grappling with a significant shortage of academic staff, exacerbated by a surge in lecturers leaving for opportunities abroad and challenges associated with the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). The Academic Staff Union of Universities...