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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 Dipo Olowookere African governments have been charged to adopt “a more innovative model of primary health delivery with grassroots-focused universal health coverage structure that is customised to suit the peculiarities” of the continent. This advice was given by the Chairman and chief executive of Elkris Group, Dr Elliott Scott Omose, during a media chat with newsmen over the weekend. The healthcare practitioner, who described primary healthcare in Africa as non-existent, said the continent has the capacity to deliver quality service to its citizens. Mr Omose is also the founder of PreDiagnosis International, an innovative public healthcare management non-profit organisation

By Adedapo Adesanya The co-founder and CEO of Drugstoc, Mr Chibuzo Opara, has been crowned winner of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation program and competition for start-ups and fintech companies. The helmsman of the startup that leverages technology, supply chain management, financial solutions, and product knowledge to enhance access to healthcare in emerging markets will take home the $20,000 prize. Mr Opara will now compete against the other regional champions from North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific at the VEI Global Finals, which

Thrombosis, or blood clotting, can affect people of all ages, races, and genders. And while both men and women are at risk of getting a blood clot, there are several stages in a woman’s life when that risk may be higher. Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots in the circulatory system, which can be dangerous if the clot blocks blood flow to vital organs, causing serious complications, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE). According to the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign, blood clots can happen to anyone at any time. Surgery, hospitalisation, and cancer raise

By Dipo Olowookere Former President of Tanzania, Mr Jakaya Kikwete, will lead the Commonwealth Observer Group for the general elections in Nigeria, scheduled for February 16, 2019, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has announced. Scotland constituted the observer group following an invitation from Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Members of the observer group include politicians, diplomats and experts in law, human rights, gender and election administration from across the Commonwealth. An advance group of observers was deployed to Nigeria on January 29, while other members of the team are expected to arrive in Abuja on February 8. “The Commonwealth

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Regulation Limited has sanctioned a leading lender for the real estate sector, Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank Plc, for violating one of its listing rules. In a regulatory document obtained by Business Post over the weekend, the mortgage bank was accused of failing to “disclose the confirmation of the appointment of the new Managing Director of the bank,” which the regulator could have an impact on the share price of the organisation on the stock exchange. Last month, Infinity Trust Mortgage Bank, in a statement, announced the appointment of Mr Sunday Olumorin as its

By Modupe Gbadeyanka United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has released its much anticipated audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018. A brief analysis of the results by Business Post showed no too much surprises as the profit after tax slightly increased by 1.3 percent to N78.6 billion from N77.6 billion posted in the FY 2017. This was slightly affected by the rise in the income tax paid by the financial institution in the year under consideration; N28.2 billion versus N26.7 billion in FY 2017). The profit before tax stood at N106.8 billion as at December 31,

By Dipo Olowookere Last week, PZ Cussons’ shareholders were in a happy mood and the reason was that their investment in the company yielded good returns. The share price of the company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited improved by 21.22 per cent in the week to N5.45 from N4.50 it closed the previous. This development made PZ Cussons the best-performing stock in the 5-day trading week on the exchange. There were a total of 39 equities on the gainers’ chart compared with the 18 equities in the previous week. University Press appreciated by 19.63 per cent to sell for

By Adedapo Adesanya FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc and Nipco Plc on Tuesday, September 15 ensured that the bulls remained as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange. The sterling performance of the two securities extended the rally at the unlisted securities market by 1.15 per cent at the close of transactions. FrieslandCampina Plc gained N5.31 or 4.07 per cent to close at N130.31 per share in contrast to N125 per share it closed on Monday. On its part, Nipco Plc recorded a price appreciation of 6.7 per cent or N4.69 to close at N70 per share versus N65.31 per share it

The investment banking and asset management subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, was appointed by the Lagos State Government to act as Joint Financial Advisers to refinance its existing debt and raise additional debt for a combined amount of up to N150 billion (approximately $410 million). The funds are to be applied towards various infrastructure projects for the state. The transaction was significant as it marked the first time the Lagos State government would be refinancing and raising debt from commercial banks on a Club Deal basis with common terms across all participating banks. The transaction was one

By Sodeinde Temidayo David Samsung Mobile has announced a new camera sensor called Isocell HP1 which is the world’s first 200-megapixel (MP) smartphone. This means the megapixel race isn’t over yet as the Isocell HP1 is the first to boast a resolution of 200MP smartphone camera with aIt is a 1/1.22-inch sensor pixel size of 0.64 micrometres (μm). The Isocell HP1 brings an ultrahigh-resolution in a small package that fits comfortably in today’s smartphones. With the Isocell HP1, pictures hold an astonishing amount of detail that helps the image stay sharp even when cropped or resized. This brand-new sensor, using

By Investors Hub European stocks are flat to slightly higher on Wednesday as investors keep a close eye on Brexit proceedings. A “free vote” will take place today on a no-deal Brexit. If that fails, a further vote on Thursday will decide whether to extend the Brexit deadline. In economic news, Eurostat data showed that Eurozone industrial output rose 1.4 percent in January after dropping by 0.9 percent in December. Analysts had expected a 1 percent increase. While the German DAX Index is lingering near the unchanged line, the U.K.?s FTSE 100 Index is up by 0.2 percent and the