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2 Nov
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has approved the commencement of Nursing programme at the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State. The university's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun [SAN], disclosed this while briefing journalists on the activities for the institution's fourth convocation. At the briefing, Olatunbosun was flanked by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji;…
25 May 2024
The Federal Government has increased the enrolment quota in nursing, medical, and other health professionals training institutions from 28,000 to 64,000 yearly as part of efforts to address manpower shortage in the nation’s health sector due to Japa (emigration) syndrome.
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