[ad_1] Germany is seeking to recruit 500,000 nurses from Africa in an apparent move to tackle shortages in its health system. The European country, struggling with a severe labour shortage, was already in discussions with South Africa-trained nurses to fill its vacancies. Khaya Sodidi, the deputy secretary-general of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa…
[ad_1] Bill Gates’ recent visit to Nigeria is both important and significant. His visit precedes that of Malala Yousafzai and other global figures scheduled to be in the country this month. Bill is therefore the first global development leader to visit Nigeria under the new leadership of President Bola Tinubu. Bill Gates’ commitment to Nigeria’s…
[ad_1] Following warnings of impending floods across the country, three states in the North-West have taken new measures, including relocation of people living in flood plains, to avert flood disasters. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) predicted severe flooding in 2023 based on the annual flood outlook released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency and Nigeria…
[ad_1] The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has within 42 days paid its credentialled healthcare providers over GH¢471 million to cover claims submitted for periods up to January 2023. A statement issued by the Authority indicated that “For the first time in several years, the NHIS is back into the accepted 90-day arrears window meaning…
[ad_1] HONG KONG, July 10 (Xinhua) — “Artificial mussels” (AMs) can effectively measure low concentrations of radionuclides in the sea, offering a low-cost solution as global concern over the pollution of radioactive wastes in the ocean rises, according to a cross-institutional study in Hong Kong. The study, conducted by the Education University of Hong Kong…
[ad_1] If you are a Nigerian and in touch with the news, you’ve most likely read or heard about diphtheria in Nigeria. Diphtheria is a fatal bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species, that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough,…
[ad_1] Periwinkle snail Periwinkle, scientifically known as (Littorina littorea) (Faocha), is a species of snail found on rocky coasts or sandy or muddy habitats on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Collected all around our shores, slow moving and abundant Winkles have been gathered and consumed since pre-historical times. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nigerian periwinkle has…
[ad_1] The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has engaged the diplomatic community on how to promote bilateral investment and strengthen economic partnerships. The 9th edition of the Economic Counsellors Dialogue event saw a gathering of key players from the various trade missions in Ghana, as well as representatives from the government agencies, such as the…
[ad_1] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was last Friday awarded an honorary doctorate by the Valley View University (VVU) in recognition of his exemplary leadership, and varied roles in his endeavours to enhance the cause of humanity. The colourful ceremony held at the University’s Oyibi main campus in Accra also saw the university conferred…
[ad_1] The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has contacted pre-shipment inspection agents at Nigerian ports on the need for them to collaborate to ensure that export-bound foods are not rejected abroad. The collaboration move was contained in a statement signed by the NAFDAC director-general, Mojisola Adeyeye and issued on Sunday….
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