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HPV Vaccine Introduced in Nigerian routine Immunisation Schedule

HPV Vaccine Introduced in Nigerian routine Immunisation Schedule

By Dr. Obinna Ebirim, Senior Advocacy Officer, Niyel ABUJA, Nigeria, 24 October 2023 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Funmi, a 21-year-old lady, is in a state of utter shock. Her fiancé, Yakubu, just called off their wedding ceremony scheduled to take place in three weeks. A compulsory medical examination for intending couples just revealed that Funmi has […]

Empowering Women: The Vital Role Of Early Detection In South Africa’s Breast Cancer Battle

Empowering Women: The Vital Role Of Early Detection In South Africa’s Breast Cancer Battle

By: Dr Karisha Quarrie, Head of Clinical Directorate at Life Healthcare October is a pivotal month in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, spearheading an international endeavour to illuminate a disease that profoundly impacts countless lives. Startling statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) reveal a harsh reality— one in 8 South African […]

ACTOM Turns 120 And Remains Upbeat About African Prospects And Opportunities

ACTOM Turns 120 And Remains Upbeat About African Prospects And Opportunities

ACTOM, a leading electro-mechanical manufacturing company in Africa, recently celebrated its 120th anniversary with a ceremony held at the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, which was attended by Dr Robert Nkuna (Director General in The Presidency) and several other dignitaries. Since its inception in 1903, ACTOM has become a major supplier of electrical equipment and services […]

How Access To Finance Changes Lives

How Access To Finance Changes Lives

By Carol-Jean Harward, Investment Director, Norsad Capital Africa has undoubtedly made immense gains in lifting people out of poverty. But it’s also clear that there’s still a long way to go, with the rest of the world having made up much more ground in eradicating extreme poverty. If the continent is to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal […]

DP World Signs 30-Year Concession To Operate Multi-Purpose Dar Es Salaam Port In Tanzania

DP World Signs 30-Year Concession To Operate Multi-Purpose Dar Es Salaam Port In Tanzania

*DP World will initially invest more than $250 million to upgrade the port. *Investment could increase to $1 billion during the concession period, alongside hinterland logistics projects. * DP World will handle roll-on/roll-off, bulk, general cargo and containers to cater to future trade demand from Eastern and Southern Africa, and connecting the regions to global markets. […]

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) And The Export-import Bank Of China (CEXIM) Sign US$600 Million Loan To Fund Loans And Trade Finance Transactions

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) And The Export-import Bank Of China (CEXIM) Sign US0 Million Loan To Fund Loans And Trade Finance Transactions

The two sides agreed to take the signing of this agreement as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in various areas On October 17, in the presence of Shengjun Ren, President of CEXIM and Prof. Benedict Oramah, Afreximbank President and Chairman of the Board of Directors (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) at the CEXIM Headquarters in Beijing, Mr. Wencai Zhang, […]

A Victory for Nigeria in a UK Court  

A Victory for Nigeria in a UK Court  

The Nigerian government has won a case in a British Court that has overturned an $11bn arbitration award made to a firm following a dispute over a failed gas deal. The award, first made in 2017 then increased in 2019 to include interest, amounted to a huge chunk of Nigeria’s foreign reserves. Monday’s ruling is […]

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