FMC Lagos subsidises treatment for sickle cell disease
To reduce financial burden of treatment of Sickle Cell Disorder,SCD, the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta Lagos, is distributing free drugs monthly to registered patients. The hospital is also offering a 50 per cent discount on all non-surgical cases and 10 per cent discount on surgical cases of the disease.
PDP, ANC move to unite Nigeria, S/Africa
AS part of moves to boost the economy of Nigeria and South Africa, Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, and African National Congress, ANC, have both agreed to come together.
Microsoft launches program for regional SMEs
The global software giant, Microsoft has announced the launch a new program focused on providing support, benefits and tools for the small and medium businesses (SMB) segment in theMiddle Eastand Africa (MEA) region.
11,549 participants, 350 journalists accredited
For the 18th National Sports Festival tagged Eko 2012, the Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the sporting fiesta has accredited 11,549 participants and 350 journalists.
Cashless economy: Prominent Nigerians brainstorm in Lagos
Professor Wole Soyinka; Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos; the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar; Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, former IGP Mike Okiro, and others, yesterday, said the cashless economy policy would assist in tackling corruption and other security challenges.
NUPENG shuts down Shell operations nationwide
AGGRIEVED members of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, protesting alleged unfair labour practices, yesterday, shut down the operations of Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, nationwide.
