By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. has partnered MySmartMedic, a subsidiary of Uniccon Group of Companies, to deliver digital healthcare to underserved rural communities nationwide. The agreement was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Monday at Uniccon Group’s headquarters in Abuja. NigComSat Managing Director,Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahma The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says 20 Nigerian Banks have already met the new minimum capital requirement in the ongoing bank recapitalisation exercise. The Governor of the CBN, Mr Yemi Cardoso, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the communiqué from the 304th meetingContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its decision to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points was partly informed by sustained deceleration in year-on-year inflation. The CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the communiqué from the 304thContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says its Free Movement Protocol is crucial to the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) policy and regional integration. ECOWAS Director, Free Movement of Persons and Migration, Albert Siaw-Boateng, stated this in a presentation atContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, has described family medicine as an adaptable field capable of addressing a wide range of health challenges while evolving to meet emerging needs. Ayuba made the remark on Tuesday in Karu, Nasarawa State, at the 11th inaugural lecture of theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has thanked residents for his victory in Saturday’s council election, promising more people-focused projects across the municipality. Maikalangu spoke at a victory press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary-General of the Maikalangu/NadaboContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday pledged support to the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) to accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth. CIBN President, Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, made the pledge when ACAMB executives and trustees visited the institute’s chamber inContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo Chapter, has urged the government at all levels to provide targeted support to increase women’s participation in geoinformation science. The chapter’s Chairman, Mr David Afolayan, said this on Tuesday in Ibadan during a “Women in Geospatial Leadership Programme”, organised toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has welcomed the recent judicial victory of activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court in Lagos, describing the ruling as a landmark decision for youths’ rights and civic freedom in Nigeria. The Regional Coordinator of WAYPAN, MrContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged young innovators to harness opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to address pressing societal challenges in health, education and agriculture. Mbah made the call on Tuesday during the opening ceremony of the second edition of the EnuguContinue Reading
