Firm targets 500 diagnostic centres to tackle Nigeria’s testing crisis
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Nigeria’s healthcare sector is set for a major transformation as Shalina Diagnostics unveiled an ambitious plan to establish 500 diagnostic testing points across the country within the next three years, a move aimed at addressing what experts describe as the weakest link in the nation’s healthcare system. The company announced the […]
MTN’s boosts telecom contribution to GDP with N878.7bn tax remittance in 2025
As Nigeria pushes to diversify government revenues away from oil and strengthen fiscal sustainability, the telecommunications sector is increasingly emerging as one of the country’s most reliable contributors to public finances and economic growth.
Lagos council unveils secretariats, 3 PHCs to boost healthcare
The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr David Odunmbaku, has inaugurated major grassroots development projects. The projects include a remodelled council secretariat and three newly upgraded Primary Health Centres (PHCs). The facilities were commissioned on Tuesday across Powerline, Gbadamosi and Akiode areas of the council. Odunmbaku said the projects reflected his administration’s […]
FIDAP Cares pays medical bills for 25 stranded LASUTH patients
… Calls for stronger support system for vulnerable NigeriansBy Chioma Obinna As part of intervention to reduce the worsening crisis of indigent patients trapped in hospitals over unpaid medical bills, FIDAP Cares on Tuesday secured the release of about 25 stranded patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, by settling their outstanding hospital […]
MTN Foundation rallies stakeholders to tackle youth drug abuse
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The MTN Foundation has called for greater collaboration among stakeholders to address the growing challenge of substance abuse among young Nigerians and safeguard the future of the country. Chairman of the foundation, Mosun Belo-Olusoga, made the appeal during the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Stakeholders’ Conference held in Ilorin to commemorate […]
SMEs get marketing support from Bankit
By Lawani Mikairu Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country are to get business support as Bankit has announced the launch of its Business Account alongside a Marketing Support Initiative aimed at empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. According to the management of Bankit, the new Business Account allows customers to […]
