FCCPC issues regulations to tackle digital lending abuses
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued regulations to curb abuses related to digital, electronic, online, or non-traditional consumer lending.
Your contribution to governance is remarkable, Magboh tells Shettima at 59
The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Prince Emre Magboh, has described Vice President Kashim Shettima as an uncommon leader whose contributions to governance remain remarkable.
TICAD9: Fidson, Ohara strike deal to Transform Africa’s Healthcare
One of Nigeria’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Fidson Healthcare Plc, has taken a bold step toward reshaping Africa’s healthcare future by deepening its strategic alliance with Japan’s Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Nigerian Babalola elected president of Rotary International
Nigerian Rotarian, Olayinka Hakeem Babalola, has been elected President of Rotary International, the global humanitarian service organisation with more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
Journalists equipped for peaceful narratives: Abuja PCVE training spotlights strategic storytelling
A pivotal two-day training session in Abuja has equipped journalists across Nigeria with practical tools for conflict-sensitive reporting and countering violent extremism.
Zabira to strengthen digital transaction services in Nigeria
To deliver a secure, fast, and seamless platform for everyday digital transactions, including cryptocurrency exchange, gift card trading, bill payments, Zabira, a digital assets exchange and financial services provider, has relunched its brand.
Konga’s ‘All in All’ promo to ease families’ burden
For many Nigerian families, September is often a month of tough financial choices, from settling school fees to restocking household essentials.
UNN Maritime Institute expands programmes, unveils research journal
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), through its Institute of Maritime Studies, has announced major expansions in its academic programmes and research initiatives.
New cancer tech to cut costs for Nigerian women
Leader in healthcare infrastructure optimisation across Africa, Numelec Africa Holdings, NAH, has concluded plans to democratise access to life-saving cancer technologies across Africa. The organisation said this while announcing partnership with Digistain, a pioneering UK-based oncology diagnostics company, to introduce the Digistain novel risk profiling test for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients into the Nigerian […]
Group to petition UN over JAMB’s age requirement for admission
By Adesina Wahab The Movement Against JAMB Injustice, led by Aikpokpo, has threatened to petition the United Nations Child Rights Committee over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) age discrimination policy. The group alleges that JAMB’s policy of setting a cutoff mark of 320 for students below 16 years old by September 30th is arbitrary, […]
Charred red meat cooking raises prostate cancer risk – Prof Odedina
By Chioma Obinna Renowned cancer researchers have raised alarm over the way red meat is cooked in Africa, warning that common local methods of charring and overcooking could be fuelling the high burden of advanced prostate cancer among African men. The experts at the ongoing Science of Advanced Prostate Cancer (SoAPCA) Conference in Lagos also […]
