By Ayomide Otitoju Over 558,000 children under the age of 10 have been vaccinated against polio in the Gaza Strip during the first round of a three-phase emergency vaccination campaign conducted from September 1 to 12, 2024. The campaign, organized in response to a recent outbreak, administered the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2)…
Industry experts and stakeholders are set to discuss the future of Nigeria’s financial andeconomic development at Access Bank’s Corporate Customer Forum 2024, scheduled for September 19 in Lagos. Themed “Nigeria’s Economic Rebirth: Hopes and Implications,” the event will focus on the country’s economic outlook and strategies for overcoming its challenges. In a statement released on…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has disbursed over N40 billion in digital loans between January and August 2024, according to the bank’s Divisional Head of Personal Banking, Adetunji Lamidi. In a statement on Monday, Lamidi highlighted the impact of the bank’s FastCash loan product in helping thousands of Nigerians address short-term financial needs. “From January…
President Bola Tinubu has approved N108 billion in relief funds for the 36 states of the federation to combat flooding and other natural disasters. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting at the State House in Abuja. Addressing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, Shettima described…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has refuted claims that its President, Joe Ajaero, was invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) before his arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom for an official engagement when the arrest occurred. NLC spokesperson Benson Upah, in…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured political parties and candidates of a level playing field in the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, set for September 21. Egbetokun made this commitment on Thursday during a peace accord meeting held in the state capital, Benin City. He emphasized the collaboration between the police…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has donated maternity kits to pregnant women in Aiyetoro, Yaba LCDA, Lagos State, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). This initiative, led by the Crestcore Inductees Class, highlights the bank’s commitment to supporting local communities. During a handover ceremony…
Dangote Cement Plc is set to launch a multi-million naira skills development centre in Lokoja, Kogi State, as part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and regional economic growth. The project, spearheaded by Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote in collaboration with the Kogi State government, is expected to be completed in the coming months….
The African continent is experiencing a technological revolution, with mobile devices at the forefront, dramatically reshaping sectors like the rapidly expanding iGaming industry. As smartphones become more prevalent, they are transforming accessibility, user engagement, and the overall growth of the gaming market. Mobile Technology’s Rise in Africa Africa’s mobile phone market is one of the…
