South Africa Secures R500m Saving in Mdr-Tb Drug Price

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 The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa have announced the CEO of Nigeria’s healthtech startup, Mrs Teniola Adedeji, alongside Dr Ochora Moses (Uganda) as the winners of the second edition of the Africa Young Innovators for Health Award. The announcement was made at the Galien Forum Africa, which celebrates creativity and excellence in science in Africa. The Africa Young Innovators for Health Award supports pioneering young entrepreneurs with financial and in-kind opportunities they need to advance their innovations for better health outcomes in their communities. Mrs Izath Nura (Uganda) and Mr

By Aduragbemi Omiyale It was a moment of joy that would not be forgotten for a long time for residents of Rivers State on Saturday, September 23, 2023, as the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation distributed some blood pressure monitors to them. The organisation gave out the items to celebrate its 22nd anniversary. Apart from the items distributed, the company also carried out free screenings and high blood medication. It was gathered that almost 400 persons benefitted from the gesture, including the young and old at the La Sien Pavilion, Old GRA Port Harcourt, the state capital. The Chairman of the O.B.

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 Dipo Olowookere Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) continued to be bullish on Monday. By the time the market closed for the day, the main indices appreciated further by 1.38 percent. The market capitalisation increased by N179 billion to close at N13.199 trillion, while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 370.89 points to settle at 27,339.68 points. Gains posted by Dangote Cement boosted the overall market performance yesterday as stocks of the cement firm increased by N4 to finished at N146 per share. Flour Mills appreciated by N1.25 to settle at N21 per unit, NASCON rose by N1

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices opened the first session of the week in the bearish territory as demand fears were sparked following a lockdown in the Chinese city of Shanghai due to the high number of COVID-19 infections. Brent crude plunged 9.09 per cent or $10.97 to close at $109.7 per barrel as the United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 9.14 per cent or $10.41 to trade at $103.5 a barrel. The market reacted as China’s biggest city Shanghai began a two-stage lockdown Monday as authorities attempt different strategies to maintain growth while trying to control the country’s

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced reducing the process and cost of registering businesses in Nigeria. A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs at the CAC, Mr Godfrey Ike, made this known on Tuesday. The statement quoted Registrar-General of the CAC, Mr Bello Mahmud, as saying that business owners can now register their firms without the usual hassles of the past. According to him, business registration can now be done seamlessly online at a very cheaper rate and promptly via the Company Registration Portal (CRP). “This has drastically reduced the registration cost hitherto charged

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has been appointed by the United Nations into the Investments Committee of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Sunday afternoon, which confirmed the appointment, disclosed that Mrs Adeosun’s appointment took effect from January 1, 2018. The Minister, who has accepted her appointment, is expected to serve a one-year term of office as an ad-hoc member of the committee. “On behalf of the Sec-Gen, I have the honour to inform you that at the 55th plenary meeting of the 72nd session

By Prince Charles Dickson PhD Man: My friend dey owe me money Woman: Wey dat your friend Man: E dey opposite, e dey order beer Woman: you don’t mean it Man: even send waiter to come give me beer ooo Woman: Na lie Man: Human being get as dem dey Woman: wetin e come talk Man: E go say e never dey, I go pay no dey go jail, if we come go police we fix date, if I no fit meet up, we fix another date, e say broda drink beer, If you no drink beer na you dey

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A major labour union in the oil and gas sector on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest at the premises on General Electric (GE) office in Lagos. The union, Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), accused the firm of high handedness. It said despite the intervention of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Chris Ngige, General Electric was yet to honour the agreement reached at a meeting in Abuja. PENGASSAN said General Electric has failed to pay some workers ARCO Group, its servicing subsidiary, as it promised the Minister during the meeting. The

By Dipo Olowookere One thing shareholders of listed companies always look out for is the payment of dividend. There is virtually nothing that excites them more than this announcement because it is a form of reward from the company for their support and investment. Like it was rightly said in the Bible, a labourer is worthy of his rewarded. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is presently at the earnings season, with most companies having till March 31, 2019 to release their financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. While some have already released their results, not all proposed

By Dipo Olowookere Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has embarked on the arrest of illegal miners towards curbing the nefarious activities of unscrupulous elements in the mining sector. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olawale Oluwo, while speaking on the heels of the commencement of taskforce operations at illegal mining sites in Epe, said henceforth, any recalcitrant miner or land grabbers will be dealt with accordingly. The Commissioner explained that despite series of warnings and enlightenment on dangers of illegal mining, including series of meetings with miners and signing of Memorandum of Understanding