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By Dipo Olowookere An innovative food manufacturing company, Elkris Bio-Health, has introduced a new breakthrough anti-high blood pressure supplement into the Nigerian market. The natural organic all-in-one drug, Elkris Bio-Health Plus Supplement, according to the firm, has a noticeable reduction in BP reading within 15 to 25 minutes of ingestion. The bioceutical capsule was formulated to control high blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as neutralise pressure within blood vessels, and clean up excess glucose, harmful chemicals, and excess salt. “The EBP Bioceutical Capsule is designed as a guaranteed neutraceutical that brings blood pressure, cholesterol and blood

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the immediate arrest of a doctor who performed surgery on a boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose intestines went missing in the process of going under the knife. At the plenary on Tuesday, the parliament urged the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to provide funds for the treatment of the boy outside the country. It was alleged that the 12-year-old Adebola underwent surgery at a private hospital, Obitoks Medical Centre, in the Alimosho area of the state. He is currently at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) receiving

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.

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By Dipo Olowookere The bears tightened their grip on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Wednesday, causing the local stock exchange to further shed 0.09 per cent at the close of trades. The sustained selling pressure, especially in the financial and energy sectors deducted 45.19 points from the All-Share Index (ASI) as it closed at 49,599.73 points compared with the previous day’s 49,644.92 points as the market capitalisation depreciated by N25 billion to finish at N26.753 trillion in contrast to Tuesday’s closing value of N26.778 trillion. The consumer goods improved by 0.10 per cent yesterday, while the industrial goods counter

By Modupe Gbadeyanka On Monday, March 4, 2019, the board of directors of Nestle Nigeria Plc will gather to deliberate on some issues. During the meeting, the board will specifically look into the financial statements of the leading maker of beverages in the country for the year ended December 31, 2018. In addition, the board will be taking a look into the possibility of rewarding shareholders of the firm with a final dividend payment. “We write to inform you that the meeting of the board of directors of our company is scheduled for March 4, 2019 in the afternoon to

By Investors Hub Asian stocks turned in a mixed performance on Tuesday as trade-war worries persisted and investors waited for cues from the new Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s first policy meeting starting later in the day, with the central bank widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. Sentiment was also dampened after Facebook shares suffered the biggest one-day drop in four years overnight amid allegations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica inappropriately obtained and used the social media giant’s user data. China’s Shanghai Composite index rose 11.39 points or 0.35 percent to 3,290.64 as China’s legislature

By Adedapo Adesanya The buying and selling of unlisted stocks at the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange closed on a positive note on Friday with a marginal 0.07 per cent growth. This was largely driven by the gains posted by Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc and Food Concepts Plc as the former appreciated by 14 kobo or 1.1 per cent to close at N13.17 per share compared with the previous N13.03 per share, while the latter grew by 8 kobo or 8.8 per cent to settle at 91 kobo per unit in contrast to 83 kobo per unit it traded

World’s largest thin-film solar power solution company, Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, showcased its path-breaking solar-power products, at the 22nd edition of The Solar Show Africa 2019, Africa’s largest and longest running power and electricity show that lasted from March 26-27. As part of the two-day exhibition and conference held at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, Hanergy showcased a series of its most promising solar solutions, such as HanTile, HanWall, HanBrick, Humbrella, HanPack, HanPaper, Solibro Slide-In mounting system, GSE & MiaSolé Flex modules, presenting solar-powered solutions for industries, and residential individuals. The show welcomed over 8000 attendees and hosted a mecca

By Nneka Okumazie Maybe the reason anyone does most things in this life is power. Power, or the position of power, is more likely the pull for everyone, on most things. Power directly or parallel can be found in purposes and objectives. To hold power is a sweet spot, useful immediately – or not. People are drawn to that status of what one human being wields. There are people that seek more or go back for more. It can be interpreted with power. Power brings control. To have control in a world where most things are not in one’s control

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday ended on a strong note with the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciating by 370 points or 1.33 percent. The NSE ASI, which opened at 27, 839.93 points on Tuesday, closed at 28,209.93 points. Also, the market capitalisation increased by N127 billion. The day’s trading closed at N9.69 trillion; rising from N9.56 trillion it recorded on Monday. Business Post learnt some major stocks recorded price gains, with Dangote Cement leading the top five gainers table with N6.79 per share, closing at N183. Also, Total Oil gained N6.5 to close at

By Dipo Olowookere Access Bank Plc has surprised its shareholders by increasing its final dividend payout for the year 2020 by 37.5 per cent or 15 kobo to 55 kobo from 40 kobo. The bank, led by Mr Herbert Wigwe, is not known to pay a huge dividend like its two other tier-1 peers, GTBank and Zenith Bank, which paid N2.70 each. In the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, the lender said it intends to pay a final dividend of 55 kobo on Friday, April 30, 2021, to shareholders whose names appear on the register of