[ad_1] Bank of Industry group total assets crossed the ₦2 trillion mark in 2022 to ₦2.38 trillion, indicating a 39.2 percent growth when compared with the preceding year. This significant leap was achieved following the successful conclusion of three landmark capital raising transactions in the year, worth €1.85 billion (about $2 billion) from the international…
By Kazeem Akolawole The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) had informed the public of the risk of ocular adverse effects from the use of miltefosine for the treatment of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis (PKDL). NAFDAC on its website said the information came as a result of investigation of a…
By Juliet Jacob Unilever Nigeria is pushing a partnership to help social enterprises Wecyclers expand its plastic waste collection with Bridges with $2m. It expressed concern over the increasing rate in plastic waste helped by a surge in consumption of plastic beverages,foods, etc. The African Health Report, AHR, recalls United Nation Industrial Development…
By Juliet Jacob The Elizabethan Humanitarian Life Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has established ”Rescue The Boys” project to help the boy child deal with adolescent challenges unique to the gender. Fully operational, the project will draw attention of the unique needs of the boy child to the society, government and service providers …
[ad_1] Justice Sikiru Adeyinka Oyinloye of the Kwara State High Court is dead. The late jurist died on Sunday night after a protracted battle with a neck-related illness. He was once flown to India for treatment but died at 58 years in active service, sources told Daily Trust. From Ijara Isin, Isin local government area of…
[ad_1] The National Association Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institution (NANNM-FHI) sector, has decried the exclusion of its members from the recent 40 per cent pay rise for federal workers. The association expressed its displeasure in a statement issued by Mr Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, National Chairman, NANNM-FHI sector, to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
[ad_1] The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has urged the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to address the challenges bedeviling the health sector when he assumes office in May. It made the call yesterday in a congratulatory message signed by its president, Dr Victor Makanjuola and Secretary-General, Dr Yemi R. Raji ….
By Gom Mirian The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled its plans to postpone the registration of this year’s Direct Entry (DE) registration, saying it will commence after the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and National Population Census. This announcement was contained in a statement issued by the board’s…
By Gom Mirian The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to ensure no Nigerians are not allowed to die in Sudan as a result of negligence on the part of the government. This call was made on Saturday in a statement made available to Africa…
By Gom Mirian Senior media aide to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has disclosed that trapped Nigerian citizens in war-torn Sudan are expected to be moved to a safe place between Sunday and Monday by the federal government. Mr. Shehu disclosed this on Sunday on his Twitter handle @Garshehu. He…
