By Abiodun Azi and Augusta Uchediunor To provide specialised radiation therapy for children with cancer, the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) has introduced a Paediatric Radiation Oncology Programme in Lagos. The Centre Director of NLCC, Dr Lilian Ekpo, said during a media tour on Thursday that the pioneering initiative was designedContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, advises motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to stem crashes on highways during and after the ember months. Mr Bassey Eshiet, the Sector Commander of FRSC Delta Command, gave the advice on Thursday at the flag-offContinue Reading
By Yusuf Yunus All On, a Shell-funded impact investment company, and Auxano Solar Nigeria Ltd., have inaugurated a fully automated 100MW solar photovoltaic module assembly factory in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, to boost local content. Mrs Caroline Eboumbou, Chief Executive Officer, All On, said in a goodwill remark at theContinue Reading
By Joy Odigie Shareholders of Presco Plc. have approved payment of final dividend of N6.60 per share, indicating N6.6 billion, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2022. The company had paid an interim dividend of 20k per share, which amounted to N2 billion. The latestContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku AstraZeneca, a multinational pharmaceutical company, has called for public-private partnership, strong health care systems to combat cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Africa. Qutaiba Al Manaseer, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs for the Middle East and Africa Region at AstraZeneca, made the call during a webinar organised toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta and Sumaila Ogbaje The Northeast Civil Society Network, an NGO, has tasked the Federal Government and the Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) to fund humanitarian and development needs in the region. The call was made on Friday at a one-day retreat for CSOs, government agencies, humanitarian actors and relevantContinue Reading
Participants of participants of Work Ethics and Organisational Performance Course 2023, graduation at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) in Abuja on Friday (29/9/23) By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), retired Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab, has challenged staff of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Enugu State Government said it will be collaborating with the Indonesian Government to foster mutual prosperity, capital flows and diversification of Indonesian industries into the state. Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), made this known on Friday at the Nigeria Indonesia Trade andContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, said that financial inclusion would eradicate poverty and improve access to financial growth of the country. Tijani said this at the unveiling of Kayi Bank App, a pioneering fintech solution committed to security, speed, and customerContinue Reading
By Ikenna Uwadileke The Federal Government says it is putting in place a N75 billion intervention fund to support small businesses in response to the country’s current economic challenges. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said this at the beginning of the 18th Abuja International TradeContinue Reading
