By Ayomide Otitoju Sudan has declared a cholera outbreak in Gedaref State, where 264 suspected cholera cases, 4 confirmed cases and 16 associated deaths had been reported by 25 September 2023. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether cholera has also spread to Khartoum and South Kordofan states, where increased cases of acute watery diarrhea have…
…say President’s action violates apex bank’s Act. Question Cardoso, deputies’ academic qualifications, experience, competence, integrity. Allege one nominee under EFCC probe for fraud A coalition of 259 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), on Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse his nomination of Dr Yemi Cardoso as the new Central Bank of Nigeria Governor. The…
… as Cardoso, others resume office without lawmakers’ confirmation . Stakeholders oppose nomination of new CBN Gov over alleged questionable academic qualifications, lack of experience, incompetence …say his nomination violates CBN Act The Senate and the President Bola Tinubu administration may be on a collision course over the “hasty” resumption of the newly nominated Central…
In a resounding recognition of its commitment to revolutionizing the financial services ecosystem 9 Payment Services Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s foremost digital payment service bank focused on financial inclusion, has been honoured with the prestigious Global Brand Award for The Most Innovative Payment Service Bank 2023. This distinguished accolade reaffirms 9PSB’s position as a pioneering force…
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen Hassen told the United Nations on Saturday that his country wants quicker implementation of a peace deal in Tigray, including disarmament of former rebels. “The implementation of the agreement continues to make significant progress despite some delays in the execution of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process,” Demeke said…
By Ayomide Otitoju Popular gospel musicians such as Tope Alabi, Sola Allyson, Seyi Solagbade, Harjovyi, and Ajidara have been penciled down as headline artistes for the seventh edition of the biggest gospel music concert in Nigeria, Luli Concert. Other artists who will also be a part of the concert are Bidemi Olaoba, Central Choir led…
By Ayomide Otitoju In the wake of catastrophic floods that had a devastating impact on libya’s east coast, the world health organization (WHO) is taking swift action to assist affected communities. WHO is supporting urgent efforts to restore access to health care and control the spread of infectious diseases, especially among the tens of thousands…
By Ayomide Otitoju Today, at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly High Level Meeting, world leaders have approved a new Political Declaration on “Universal Health Coverage (UHC): expanding our ambition for health and well being in a post-COVID world”. The declaration is hailed as a vital catalyst for the international community to take big and…
By Ayomide Otitoju World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis have approved a Political Declaration with ambitious new targets for the next five years to advance the global efforts towards ending the TB epidemic. The targets include reaching 90% of people with TB prevention and care services, using a WHO-recommended…
