WHO fears ‘silent’ coronavirus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing
Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation (WHO) is worried the continent could face a “silent epidemic” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing for it. “My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic […]
Calm Global promotes telemedicine to reduce hospital waiting time
By Chioma Obinna The Calm Global Information Technologies Limited, Lagos, has urged Nigerians to embrace the use of technology in health, education and business environment to reduce waiting time, particularly in hospitals. Speaking during the media unveiling of the app solutions-Contentverse, Wissen, and KokoMD applications in Lagos, the Managing Director of Calm Global, Mr. Gideon […]
Join forces to tackle COVID-19 — Trado-medicine practitioners
By Sola Ogundipe Practitioners of traditional medicine in Lagos have been called upon to unite so as to enhance and optimise their potentials. Making the call, the Chairman, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, Prof. Adebukola Oshintelu, who spoke on a live phone-in programme, tagged “Issues in the News”, emphasised the need for traditional medicine practitioners […]
NESG sees shortfall in 2020 projected FG revenue
DESPITE the cut in the 2020 budget revenue projection by the Federal Government, on the backdrop of the fiscal headwinds following the impact of the Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic and falling oil prices, the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has said that the revised revenue projection at N5.08 trillion may still not be met.
Wapic Insurance grows GWP by 9%
Wapic Insurance Plc has recorded a nine percent growth in Gross Written Premium, GWP, for the 2019 financial year at N15.2 billion.
Equities market rebounds as investors gain N695bn
The Nigerian equities market recorded a strong rebound last week following significant interest in the banking stocks and three other highly capitalised stocks – Dangote Cement Plc, MTN Communication Nigeria Plc and BUA Cement Plc – leading to 5.6 percent returns to the investors, week-on-week.
