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Foundation, Reckitt to tackle neonatal jaundice

Wellbeing Foundation Africa has partnered with Reckitt, a health company, and disability activist Oscar Anderson to launch ‘Project Oscar – Light for Life’ to combat neonatal jaundice in Nigeria. According to a statement, WBFA and Reckitt unveiled the initiative during a recent event in Lagos to address the critical gaps in neonatal jaundice care affecting...
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Don’t politicise NBS reports, Atiku warns FG

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has warned that politicising the data from the National Bureau of Statistics would be counterproductive. In a statement issued by his media office on Thursday, the former Vice President emphasised the importance of accuracy in data and statistics for development purposes. On December 17,...
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UBA renovate Lagos airport terminal

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Bank for Africa has refurbished the E-wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. FAAN also received four long CNG-powered buses to improve passengers’ mobility within the airport premises. The Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, on Friday, said the development was to...
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Debt servicing, salaries take N24.8tn in 2025 budget

The Federal Government plans to spend N8.52tn (inclusive of government enterprises) on personnel and pension costs for federal workers next year, an analysis of the 2025 Appropriation Bill has shown. This amount is an increase of N3.17tn or 59.16 per cent from the 2024 provision of N5.35tn. The document also showed that government expenses on...
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Jiji, Cars45 recognised at technology awards

Jiji, Nigeria’s leading online classifieds platform, and Cars45, the country’s top automotive platform, both received prestigious accolades at the 10th Nigeria Technology Awards 2024. The companies announced in two separate statements to The PUNCH. The awards ceremony, held recently in Lagos, saw Jiji honoured with two key awards: “Most Trusted Online Classifieds Platform of the...
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Banks donate relief materials to flood victims

Nigerian banks have donated relief materials to victims of the recent flood in Jigawa State under the auspices of the Committee of Nigeria Banks Chief Executive Officers. According to a statement from the organisation on Thursday, a delegation of the chief executives of the banks visited Jigawa State to empathise with the residents and government...
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Firms partner to enhance food security

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in partnership with the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services, has organised a stakeholder meeting to support the development of a sustainable public-private partnership model for a digital agricultural extension services solution to empower smallholder farmers and boost food security in Nigeria. The event held in Lagos on Wednesday...
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PenCom to remodel micro-pension scheme – DG

The Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, has revealed that the micro pension scheme would be remodelled to boost participation. Oloworaran said this on Thursday at the 2024 PenCom Media Conference held in Lagos. Micro pensions are specifically designed for individuals in the informal sectors. She said, “What we are doing with a...
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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

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Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

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