Health crisis now a major economic threat, experts warn
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the rapid rise of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across Africa has become not only a public health emergency but a major economic threat to the continent’s long-term development.
Fidson appoints 2 new female independent non-executive directors
Fidson Healthcare Plc has announced the appointment of two new female Independent Non-Executive Directors, Dr. Amina Mohammed-Baloni and Mrs. Hannah Emanehi Oyebanjo, in a move the company says will strengthen corporate governance and support its long-term growth strategy.
Imo Govt and EEDC: Understanding the light up Imo claims and why Imolites should remain informed
read with concern a recent press statement from the Imo State Government, signed by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, alleging that the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) intends to introduce major power outages in Imo State to frustrate the ongoing Light Up Imo Project.
Data harmonisation, crucial for ease of doing business
Lawyer and business coach, Barr Titilope Adisa-Obafemi has enjoined the federal government to harmonise different data platforms, including National Identification Number, NIN, Bank Verification Number, BVN and all others sitting in silos, in order to improve the ease of doing business policy.
Verto boosts Nigerian startups with $15,000 funding to tackle growth, global trade barriers
In a move aimed at solving some of the biggest challenges facing early-stage startups- access to capital, global visibility, and cross-border infrastructure, a B2B global payments platform, Verto, has awarded a total of $15,000 to three Nigerian startups.
Defence cooperation with US: Hashim’s 2021 call re-emerges
A wave of online conversations has thrust former Presidential candidate and 2027 hopeful, Gbenga Hashim’s 2021 call I to national focus.
