NCDC Investigates Reports of ‘Strange Illness’ in Kogi

By Dipo Olowookere A unified platform for healthcare claims and payment integrity, CoverSelf, has obtained an $8.2 million seed round to expand its operations in the United States and drive healthcare claims and payment accuracy. It was gathered that existing investors in the firm, BEENEXT and 3one4 Capital, led the funding round, with Z21 ventures and healthtech leaders coming in to invest in the organisation. CoverSelf intends to use the fresh capital to build generative AI capabilities and increase headcount in sales and marketing as the business scales, especially at a time when the exponential growth of costs in healthcare

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 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 Aduragbemi Omiyale This news from Fidson Healthcare Plc will excite the more than 1.9 million HIV-infected people in Nigeria as the company has signed a strategic deal with a Chinese firm, Aidea Pharmaceutical Company Limited for the production of innovative drugs for the treatment of the disease. The Nigerian company, in a statement, said it sealed the agreement in Yangzhou, China, on Monday, November 13, 2023, to address the medical challenges faced by infected persons in the country. Fidson said it would collaborate with Aidea to manufacture, promote and sell products that would help with the treatment of HIV.

By Adedapo Adesanya For the fourth straight session, the Naira traded flat against the US Dollar at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Wednesday. The Naira, despite coming under a significant forex demand yesterday at the market, it maintained its stability against the greenback to close at N415.10/$1, the same exchange rate on Tuesday. Data showed that the value of transactions recorded at the midweek trading session stood at $298.88 million and when compared with the preceding day’s turnover, it was $236.35 million or 377.9 per cent higher as trades worth $62.53 million

By Adedapo Adesanya Private creditors have established the Africa Private Creditor Working Group (AfricaPCWG) to assist African countries and other debt providers to contain the economic impact of COVID-19 across the continent. African governments are fighting to manage the fallout from the coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation has warned could infect between 29 million and 44 million on the continent in the first year if not contained. African countries face a combined $44 billion debt-servicing bill this year alone. AfricaPCWG is an initiative to represent the views of international private creditors invested in Africa and to work with countries

By Modupe Gbadeyanka CEO of Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa Siemens, Sabine Dall’Omo, says his company has made positive strides in collaboration with the Ugandan government and key stakeholders to identify opportunities to support some of the country’s immediate and long-term energy and infrastructure ambitions. Speaking on the opening panel at Future Energy Uganda, Dall’Omo commented that since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in May this year at the World Economic Forum in South Africa, there has been significant progress to pinpoint areas of collaboration. “At a high-level we have identified priority activities to strengthen the transmission grid

By Adedapo Adesanya Bitcoin crossed the N13 million mark on Sunday, December 27 as it traded at N13,250,101.40, according to Quidax, a cryptocurrency trading platform in Nigeria. This is another milestone after it touched N11,000,000 on December 25 and N12,000,000 on December 26. With this surge, Bitcoin’s market value has exceeded $500 billion and the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has seen an unprecedented rise this year, with its value witnessing a 240 per cent jump in 2020 alone. The upward rally is expected to continue as Bitcoin has seen a speedy rise since it first crossed the N10 million mark

In its determination and resolve to foster a new mindset among Nigerians, the Mindshift Advocacy for Development Initiative has unveiled a new blue print to get Nigerians to think differently, believe differently and to act differently, so as to generate a mindset geared towards development. The event which was attended by dignitaries and the media held Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the prestigious Benue Hall of the International Conference Centre, Abuja. In his address Mr Joko Okupe, the Founder and Board of Trustee member of the Mindshift Advocacy for Development Initiative said that “the bane of Nigeria and by extension

By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke Money will always be a huge challenge for any entrepreneur who owns a new business. It is never enough. So, as a new business owner, there are some money mistakes you should not commit no matter the kind of business you are engaged in. If this happens, you will discover that you are just throwing unavailable resources at your business without having the desired impact. Jumia Travel shares some of the money mistakes you should commit to memory if you own a new start up. Having a combined personal account and business account Whether you are alone

By Dipo Olowookere The nominees for full time Director General and Commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday appeared before the Senate for the required screening. They were nominated recently by President Muhammadu Buhari for the positions and today, they, including Mr Lamido Yuguda who is to become the new DG, presented themselves before the Senate Committee on Capital Markets headed by Mr Ibikunle Amosun. Mr Yuguda, while speaking at the grilling, pledged the determination of the nominees in ensuring that the capital market in Nigeria realises it’s full potentials. He said the incoming management was willing

By Destiny Ugorji No fewer than 40 Permanent Secretaries and Directors in Anambra and Adamawa States have been trained on the provisions and application of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. Lead Consultant to the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme of the British Council on FOI and Chairman, Board of Governors, Freedom of Information Coalition Nigeria (FOICN), Dr Walter Duru, informed newsmen on Monday that the training was very successful. According to him, “the training was supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption-ROLAC programme, funded by the European Union, but managed by the British Council. The