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Nigerian psychiatrists have urged the Federal Government to increase mental health research funding to 2.5% of the health budget from the current 0.1%. Read More: https://punchng.com/psychiatrists-to-fg-raise-mental-health-research-funding-to-2-5/
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Daily Monitor · Oct 27, 2026
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Nigeria’s Future Eagles beat Cyprus 2-1 before settling for a 1-1 draw against Pakistan in their latest fixtures at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Read More: https://punchng.com/future-eagles-beat-cyprus-draw-with-pakistan/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
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Pharmaceutical industry leaders have urged sales and marketing professionals in Nigeria to prioritise patient safety over profit at a conference in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/prioritise-patient-safety-over-profit-pharmacists-tell-drug-marketers/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
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The Federal Government plans to offer scholarships to train 400 robotic specialists in Nigeria over two years through the new RHV-RoboMed Robotic Academy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-offers-scholarships-as-rhv-plans-to-train-400-robotic-specialists/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
Local
Duchess International Hospital, Lagos, says it is curbing medical tourism after performing 44 open-heart surgeries and over 2,000 complex procedures. Read More: https://punchng.com/duchess-hospital-moves-to-curb-medical-tourism-after-44-open-heart-surgeries/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
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The Nigerian Spine Society president, Dr Misbahu Ahmad, warns that prolonged sitting, phone use, and smoking are increasing spinal disorder risks in Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/why-nigerians-should-avoid-prolonged-sitting-nss-president/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
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A Nigerian tech entrepreneur has called for stronger digital asset protection and clearer regulations to protect cryptocurrency users from fraudsters in Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-list-digital-asset-risks-caution-against-fraudsters/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
business
Forex trader Damilare Ogundare has urged Northern youths to embrace digital and financial literacy to expand their economic opportunities and create altern Read More: https://punchng.com/stakeholders-urge-northern-youths-to-embrace-digital-literacy/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
government
Caritas Nigeria has commissioned a 60,000-litre solar powered borehole in Malkohi IDP camp, Adamawa State, to end acute water scarcity for the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/caritas-unveils-solar-powered-borehole-in-adamawa/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
government
The National Universities Commission has approved 34 undergraduate programmes for the new Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-lagos-varsity-gets-nuc-approval-for-34-courses/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
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Employers of labour express worry over the quality of Nigerian graduates, citing a major skills gap between university curricula and workplace expectations Read More: https://punchng.com/employers-fault-university-curricula-over-graduates-skills-gap/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026
Local
The Pistis Foundation has provided 11,297 free medical interventions, including surgeries, to 4,135 beneficiaries during a five-day outreach in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/medical-outreach-reaches-over-4000-lagos-residents/...
The Punch · Oct 27, 2026