By Kemi Akintokun Dr Samuel Otene, a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has advised Nigerian women on lifestyle modifications, regular self-examination, and early medical intervention to tackle breast cancer. Otene gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos at a two-day workshop organised by the Health Writers Association of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Prof. Uwose Uba, a Professor of Public Health from the University of Queensland, Australia, has called for intensified control strategies against the threat of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections. Uba was the guest lecturer at a public lecture organised by the Faculty of Basic, Medical and Applied Sciences,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Dr George Elombi, the new President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has unveiled a five-year strategy to transform Africa’s trade structure and deepen integration. He unveiled the plan during his investiture as Afreximbank’s fourth president at the Legacy Conference and Investiture in Cairo, Egypt,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says its ongoing study on the long term impact of antiretroviral drugs on the bone density of HIV patients in the country will improve treatment outcomes. Speaking at the institute’s monthly media chat in Lagos, Dr Pascal Ezeobi,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Dr George Elombi, Executive Vice-President (EVP) of Afreximbank, has highlighted the blueprint behind Prof. Benedict Oramah’s decade-long success, which saw the bank’s assets multiply from a mere US$6 billion in 2015 to over US$40 billion. Speaking at a Farewell Conference in honour of departing President OramahContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, U.S., Toyin Falola, has urged African nations to strengthen governance and curb corruption for sustainable development. Falola, a former Vice-President of the International Scientific Committee, UNESCO Slave Route Project, made the call on Thursday atContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah, the outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has received praises for his visionary and impactful leadership. Oramah received the compliment at a Farewell and Investiture Ceremony held at the St. Regis AlContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Convener of Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH), Bodex Hungbo, has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his continuous support to media innovation and youth focused initiatives in the state. Hungbo gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to Sanwo-Olu on Friday as part of activities ahead ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Vice-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Prof Omolola Irinloye, has urged newly inducted Trinity University (TU) graduate nurses to see nursing as more than a profession but a call to responsibility, sacrifice and service. Irinloye, a Guest Lecturer, gave the charge during her presentation at theContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Convener of D’Bio Wellness & Self-care, Dr Monica Eimunjeze, has called for collective action to enforce self-care initiatives among citizens, in order to improve health outcomes in Nigeria. Eimunjeze made the call at the second edition of the D’Bio Wellness & Selfcare Summit onContinue Reading
