Elizabeth Efeelobari
Dr. Samuel Olalekan Akinyemi: From Nigerian Labourer to Pioneer in The New Cancer Vaccine
Samuel Olalekan Akinyemi is a Nigerian-born doctor who once worked as a labourer on construction sites before traveling abroad to further his studies. His recent involvement in the discovery of a groundbreaking cancer vaccine in Russia marks a milestone in … Continue Reading
$45M Boost for African Vaccine Production—Is This the Future of Health?
The $45 million investment will support vaccine manufacturing in Africa through the expansion of IPD’s MADIBA facility, aligning with the African Union’s Vision 2040.
In a landmark move aimed at enhancing vaccine production capabilities in Africa, the U.S. International Development … Continue Reading
Tinubu Allocates N2.48Trillion To Healthcare—What Does It Mean for Nigerians?
Nigeria’s 2025 budget allocates N2.48 trillion to healthcare, aiming to revitalize hospitals and improve health services nationwide under Tinubu’s “Budget of Restoration.”
President Bola Tinubu has earmarked N2.48 trillion for healthcare in the proposed 2025 budget, which totals N47.9 … Continue Reading
Nigeria Hits 19.2 Million in Health Insurance— Can They Reach 20% Growth by 2025
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has achieved a significant milestone with 19.2 million Nigerians now enrolled in health insurance schemes.
This marks a 14% increase from the previous figure of 16.7 million. The growth is a critical step towards … Continue Reading
Massive Deal Alert: FG Signs Off Shell’s $2.4 Billion Asset Sale
Nigeria’s government has approved Shell’s $2.4 billion sale of onshore oil assets to a local consortium, Renaissance Africa Energy.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted approval for the sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) onshore assets to Renaissance … Continue Reading
Global Health Crisis: 846M Suffering from Genital Herpes— 1 New Cases Every Second
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently raised alarms regarding the global prevalence of genital herpes, revealing that over 846 million people aged 15 to 49, more than one in five individuals in this age group worldwide are living with
… Continue ReadingPotential Women: Minister Launches Innovative Rice Processing Factory for Women in Niger
Nigerian For Women Project launches groundbreaking rice processing factory, advancing women’s economic empowerment in Niger State.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has inaugurated the Nigerian For Women Project (NFWP) Bokwosayi women rice processing factory in Gwachipe, … Continue Reading
Emergency in Telecom: 9mobile’s Services Crippled by Lagos Data Center Blaze
9mobile faces backlash over ongoing service disruptions after a fire at its Lagos data center and fiber cuts, with customers calling for regulatory action.
9mobile has attributed its recent nationwide service outage to a fire incident at its main data … Continue Reading
Lagos Shakes Up Energy Sector: NERC Hands Over Electricity Regulation to LASERC
Lagos State assumes control over its electricity market with the establishment of LASERC, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy regulatory landscape.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially transferred regulatory oversight of Lagos State’s electricity market to the … Continue Reading
FG Cassava Initiative to Boost Jobs : What You Need To Know
The Nigerian federal government Cassava Initiative is ramping up efforts to produce pharmaceutical-grade starch locally, aiming to eliminate the $23 million annual cost associated with imports of this essential ingredient used in solid medicine production.
According to the Manufacturers Association … Continue Reading