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By Aduragbemi Omiyale A smart recycling hub has been unveiled at the Ojoo terminal in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, courtesy of a waste management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Limited. The facility was opened on Monday at a ceremony attended by the representatives of the state government, the consultant, and the Akinyele Local Government, among others. The Director of Environment of the local council, Mrs Ahmed B.D., said the initiative was aimed to raise awareness among traders, market women, and the general public about climate change, stressing the hazards and consequences of indiscriminate waste disposal, and other undesirable waste management practices.

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has pledged to increase domestic health financing to improve health condition of all Nigerians as part of President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s targets. The Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday made the pledge when a delegations from the Global Health Partners, the Global Fund, US President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and others, paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was also part of the delegations. Mr Shettima emphasised that enhancing domestic health financing and improved health outcomes of Nigerians were topmost on the

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 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 Dipo Olowookere An appeal has been made to Federal Government to consider further reducing taxes paid on goods imported into the country. The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Mr Gani Adams, who made this call, said Nigerians were not happy with the huge amount they pay to bring products into Nigeria. “I am a regular traveller and I can understand the pain Nigerians abroad feel before they could bring their goods into the country. “On this note, I want to appeal to the federal government to reduce the tariffs, the cost of importing goods into the country is too

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr Lamido Yuguda, has said the role of financial technology (fintech) in deepening capital market operations cannot be overemphasised. According to him, fintech can be used to attract more young people to the capital market, noting that the success achieved with the electronic offering by MTN was visible for the blind to see. Mr Yuguda said this at the Supernews Nigeria Fintech Conference held in Lagos recently, where he described fintech as a game changer in deepening the capital market and enhancing financial inclusion. The DG, represented by

By Adedapo Adesanya As the country continues to charge towards growth, the federal government has disclosed that it plans to unveil a Medium-Term National Development Plan 2021-2025 in October. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, who announced this, said the 5-year development plan aimed at lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty and ensuring economic stability, development and good governance. The development plan is coming 10 months after the expiration of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020). The ERGP, which was introduced in 2017 by the federal government, was deployed to restore

By Lerisha Naidu and Thato Mkhize The substantial increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has led to innumerable complaints of anti-competitive conduct from customers and consumers across the continent, who have expressed concerns over sudden price hikes of healthcare and hygiene products as well as identified essential products. This has prompted rapid responses from African competition authorities. In South Africa, competition and consumer protection authorities are collaborating in efforts to examining complaints from customers and consumers implicating companies for excessive and/or exploitative pricing of essential products. Such essential products include facemasks, toilet paper and hand sanitisers. In addition, South

Nigerian digital content distribution company, Publiseer, has been chosen to be part of Katapult Future Fest 2019, taking place in Oslo, Norway. Publiseer will join other tech start-ups across the globe for the event taking place from May 15 to 16, 2019. Katapult Future Fest is a non-profit movement founded to drive positive societal change through technology and impact investing. It explores how exponential technology and impact investing can create a thriving future society for all. As a selected startup, Publiseer will get stage time at Katapult Future Fest, in front of over 150 investors, and will be featured across

By Dipo Olowookere A total turnover of 3.628 billion shares worth N34.886 billion in 19,834 deals were traded this week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 1.272 billion shares valued at N13.993 billion that exchanged hands last week in 19,385 deals. The Financial Services Industry (measured by volume) led the activity chart with 3.393 billion shares valued at N28.711 billion traded in 11,237 deals; thus contributing 93.55 percent and 82.30 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 79.473 million shares worth N3.418 billion

By Ahmed Rahma The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has given the sum of N50 million to families of Nigerian refugees in Chad. The Governor gave this money when he visited refugees living in the country. About 5,000 families at the Internally Displayed Persons (IDPs) camps in Chad received N10,000 each. Mr Zulum was ferried on Tuesday through the Nigerian side of the Lake Chad to meet Borno citizens taking refuge at the Darsalam refugee camp in Baga Sola, a border community in the Republic of Chad. While there, he inquired from the leadership of the refugees the

By Dipo Olowookere On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch its Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines. This would be done during a half-day workshop on sustainability reporting organised by the NSE and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) at the Exchange House in Lagos. Business Post reports that recently, NSE secured approval of its Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines from the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The Guidelines set out recommendations for good practice in 13 thematic areas under four core principles in ESG reporting. With the implementation of Guidelines, investors can look forward to a consistent approach to ESG reporting