The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has officially updated the annual practising licence fees for medical and dental practitioners. These revisions, effective 8 January 2025, were approved during the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in May 2024. Below are the details of the new fee structure and related compliance requirements.

New Licence Fees

The updated fees are categorized based on the number of years of practice:

• ₦40,000: Practitioners with 10 or more years of experience.

• ₦20,000: Practitioners with less than 10 years of experience.

These revisions align with Section 14 of the MDCN Act, which empowers the Council to review practising fees with ministerial approval.

Provisions Under the MDCN Act

The MDCN Act outlines specific regulations for practising licence fees:

• Section 14(3): The Council may adjust practising fees upon the Minister’s approval.

• Section 14(5): Practising without paying the prescribed fee constitutes an offence.

Penalties for Non-Payment

Practitioners who fail to comply with the revised fees face significant penalties:

• First Offence: Fine of twice the practising fee.

• Subsequent Offences: Fine of at least ten times the practising fee.

Employers of unpaid practitioners may also face penalties unless they can prove ignorance or lack of involvement.

Compliance and Inquiries

The MDCN strongly urges practitioners to adhere to the updated fee structure to avoid penalties. For any inquiries related to practising licences, contact practisinglicence@mdcn.gov.ng.

The Council appreciates the cooperation of all practitioners in maintaining compliance with the updated regulations.

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