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By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria has started the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls in a drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer. Girls aged 9–14 years will receive a single dose of the vaccine, which is highly efficacious in preventing infection with HPV types 16 and 18 that are known to cause at least 70 per cent of cervical cancers. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths among women aged between

By Aduragbemi Omiyale From February 2024, a leading pharmaceutical company, Sanofi-Aventi Nigeria Limited, will put a stop to its direct operations in the country, opting to hand over this business to a yet-to-be-named third party. In a statement signed by the Country Lead for Sanofi, Ms Folake Odediran, it was noted that this new business model was adopted for the “commercialisation of Sanofi portfolio of medicines” through a major distributor. This business model is also to be adopted by another player in the sector, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Nigeria Plc, which announced its planned exit from the Nigerian market a few months

Headaches can sometimes be so painful that it can make you wonder if something more serious is wrong. Most headaches are due to tension, migraines, or sinus issues, but a sudden, severe headache can be a symptom of a more urgent problem, such as a stroke. It’s important to note that most headaches are unrelated to a stroke, says Dr. Helen Okoye a medical expert and spokesperson for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign. “However, if you or someone you know experiences a sudden, severe headache along with other neurological symptoms, seek immediate medical attention,” she says. Time is critical

By Adedapo Adesanya One of the largest private tertiary healthcare organisations in West Africa, Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, has launched a new state-of-the-art medical facility in Victoria Island, Lagos as part of its bid to reduce medical tourism in the country. The multi-speciality hospital, founded in 1986, has a team of world-class healthcare experts and advanced technology-driven medical equipment, including a Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) and a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. The 27-bed facility offers a wide range of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services and is positioned to be the Centre of Excellence for Advanced Cardiology & Cardiac Surgeries.

By Dipo Olowookere Last week, investors bought and sold equities valued at N13.6 billion on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, Business Post is reporting. According to data from the exchange, these shares were traded in 22,118 deals involving a total of 1.3 billion units. In the preceding week, the market participants traded 1.2 billion units worth N16.6 billion in 21,076 deals. Analysis showed that financial stocks dominated the activity chart with 851.6 million units valued at N7.5 billion traded in 11,930 deals, contributing 66.07 per cent and 55.49 per cent to the total trading volume and value

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Minister of Labour and Employment Mr Chris Ngige, has assured Nigerians of the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to continue to protect the Nigerian workforce at their work places. The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Dr. Clement Illoh gave this assurance recently while declaring open the validation workshop for Diving, Pressure Vessels and Lifting Equipment regulations. The Minister said, “Technology and Development come with various risks on the human wellbeing. The ever changing world of work requires effective and up to date intervention for a preventive safety

By Adedapo Adesanya The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, has said the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project will create wealth, and improve the standard of living of countries in the African region. Mr Kyari said this during the signing ceremony of the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project Memoranda of Understanding on Thursday, which involved the signing of agreements on the gas pipeline project with the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines of Morocco and the ECOWAS Commission. NNPC in a statement said the two countries and ECOWAS executed the Memorandum of Understanding

By Investors Hub European stocks have moved lower on Thursday as concerns over global trade persisted and investors turned their focus to the two-day European Union meeting on migration policy that’s kicking off in Brussels today. While the German DAX Index has tumbled by 1.4 percent, the French CAC 40 Index is down by 0.8 percent and the U.K.?s FTSE 100 Index is down by 0.5 percent. Germany’s Thyssenkrupp has moved lower on reports that it is close to concluding a $17.4 billion deal with Tata Steel to combine their European assets. French utility Suez has also dropped after Berenberg

By Aduragbemi Omiyale In its determination to make its latest toothpaste variant, Closeup Triple Fresh Formula, accessible and available to consumers across Nigeria at the best market prices, Unilever has partnered with Jumia Nigeria. The global fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer explained that it collaborated with Jumia to reach millions of Nigerian customers through an online platform with the widest reach in the country. Also, with the partnership, Unilever is offering customers free delivery on its laundry, hygiene and seasoning products on Jumia Express which makes delivery within 24-48 hours possible. “As Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, the partnership with Jumia will

By Dipo Olowookere A finance and tax expert, Mr Olufemi Felix Ogundalu, has been appointed to the board of the Ogun State Agro Services. Mr Femi Ogundalu, a graduate of Accountancy from the prestigious Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, was put on the board by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. The appointee was one of the aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sagamu, Ogun State, who jostled for the Ogun State House of Assembly slot, but stepped down for the eventual candidate of the party and winner of the seat. A statement issued by the

**As Total Transactions Rise by 28% in March By Dipo Olowookere Though the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has been bullish since February this year, this has provided an opportunity for wise investors to buy up shares experience poor run lately at the market. According to the domestic and foreign portfolio participation in equity trading report for the month of March 2018 released by the NSE, the value of total transactions at the nation’s bourse last month increased by 28.50 percent from N212.05 billion recorded in February 2018 to N272.48 billion achieved in March 2018. The report obtained by Business Post

By FADAN The same dress worn by different women never looks the same. Looking good in a beautiful dress goes beyond the piece of clothing itself. There are foundations you must lay to accentuate your clothes without which an expensive dress might just look bland. Take good care of your skin, paying closer attention to the areas that speak volumes about you – face, feet and hands. No matter your complexion get your skin to glow. Take advantage of the West-African black soap, honey and avocado oil for your skin care regimen- this combo work wonders for the skin without