The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) is pleased to announce a temporary waiver of surcharges for late payments on annual practising licence fees and the registration of additional qualification certificates.
This waiver is effective from Monday, 18th November 2024, and will expire on Monday, 30th December 2024.
This waiver is being applied to encourage all practitioners to update their status and additional qualifications which will be reflected on the updated Master Register.
Conditions for the Waiver:
1. Annual Practising Licence Fees:
a. The yearly annual practising fees is to be paid for the practitioner status to be updated.
b. Practitioners within Nigeria: Waivers will be applied based on the duration of default. Practising fees for the years prior to
2015 will incur no surcharges.
c. Practitioners residing overseas: Registered practitioners residing abroad must provide a Certificate of Good Standing along with the payment of annual retention fees to maintain their practising licence in Nigeria.
2. Additional Qualification Certificate Registration:
a. The required fees for registration of additional qualification (AQ) is to be paid.
b. The yearly surcharge for late registration of additional qualifications is waived for the period indicated.
c. A one-time surcharge fee of N40,000 (forty thousand naira) will apply, covering the period from the date of qualification to the present.
3.Important Note on Payments:
Practitioners are advised to wait at least 24 hours after a failed or incomplete transaction before attempting another payment to avoid double charges.
For Further Enquiries:
• Annual Practising Licences: Email: practicinglicense@mdcn.gov.ng
• Additional Qualification Certificates: Email: additionalqualification@mdcn.gov.ng
We encourage all practitioners to take advantage of this opportunity within the specified period.
Signed,
Management
Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
