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14 African nations commit $45m to WHO’s first investment round
In an unprecedented show of solidarity with the World Health Organisation, 14 African countries and many partners pledged more than $45 million to the WHO Investment Round, a three-month-old initiative...
Read moreDetailsSouth African Tycoon Johann Rupert Surpasses Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Richest Man
Johann Rupert, the South African luxury goods magnate, has claimed the title of Africa’s richest man, overtaking Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, who previously held the top spot. The 74-year-old Rupert...
Read moreDetailsWHO to Decide on Emergency Use Listing for Mpox Vaccine in Three Weeks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to decide on granting an emergency use listing (EUL) for an mpox vaccine within the next three weeks. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom...
Read moreDetailsGDP Growth May Not Improve Living Standards for Nigerians – Report
Investment and advisory firm Comercio Partners has issued a cautionary note regarding Nigeria’s rising GDP growth rate, suggesting that economic expansion might not improve the standard of living for many...
Read moreDetailsWhy Increased GDP Growth Doesn’t Necessarily Improve Nigerians’ Living Standards – A New Report Explains
Comercio Partners, an investment and advisory firm, has urged caution regarding Nigeria's rising GDP growth rate, warning that economic expansion may not necessarily translate to an improved standard of living....
Read moreDetailsU.S. Donates 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Nigeria
The United States has made a significant contribution to Nigeria's public health efforts by donating 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine on Tuesday. The Jynneos vaccine, approved by the U.S....
Read moreDetailsU.S. Embassy in Nigeria Switches to New Visa Services Provider
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, along with the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, has officially transitioned to a new visa services provider. This change was announced on the Embassy’s official...
Read moreDetailsUK Expands List of Companies Authorized to Sponsor Nigerian Work Visas
The United Kingdom has expanded the number of organizations authorized to sponsor workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration routes, providing more opportunities for Nigerians seeking employment in the...
Read moreDetailsOsun confirm two cases of Mpox in Ilesa
The Osun State Government announced on Monday that monkeypox (Mpox) had broken out in the state's Ilesa-West local government area. Barr. Jola Akintola, the Commissioner for Health, confirmed the news...
Read moreDetailsWhy we increased passport fees – NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) claims the recently announced rise in international passport fees is intended to improve quality, speed up the procedure, and increase access. Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, NIS...
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