Nigerian resident doctors say they will suspend a planned strike after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila. Multiple reports describe the discussion as lasting several hours at the Presidential Villa and resulting in an agreement intended to resolve outstanding demands. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) indicates that issues around doctors’ salary and allowances are addressed, and that further commitments are made regarding related employment matters. One outlet reports NARD characterizes the matters as resolved following the talks, while another says the strike plan will be suspended as a result of the resolution of the “salary and allowance” dispute. The agreements are also discussed alongside broader policy actions related to the protection of health workers, including moves discussed by the Presidency to criminalise assault on medical personnel. The reports frame the outcome as a truce pending follow-through on agreed terms, with the immediate effect being the suspension of strike preparations by the resident doctors.