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WHO declares Mpox public health emergency concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public…
Health experts canvass gene therapy for treatment of sickle cell diseases
As the country has an estimated four million Nigerians living with sickle cell disease, health experts emphasise the…
Single-use plastic dealers accuse Lagos of insensitivity, seek phased ban
The Association of Scraps and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL), has urged the Lagos State Government to undertake…
Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership at Access Bank GLS
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Tunji-Ojo advocates purpose-driven leadership at Access Bank GLS By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Minister of…
Celebrated as one of Africa’s most acclaimed artists, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away at age 87
Ngugi wa Thiong’o (born James Ngugi on January 5, 1938) is a Kenyan author, essayist, playwright, and literary critic,…
Financial Inclusion: CIBN signs MoU with Babcock, FIC, SANEF
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Babcock…
FG calls for acceleration of broadband in underserved regions
The Federal Government has called for the acceleration of broadband, fibre-optic networks and rural connectivity programmes in underserved…
Cardoso is African Banker Central Bank Governor of the Year
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has been named Central…
Cardoso, CBN shine at Nairametrics Capital Market Choice Awards
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has been conferred an Honorary Award at…
NNPC Ltd. empowers 531 NYSC members with grants
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has given N531,000 each to 531 NYSC members in a…