CBN redeploys four deputy governors
According to CBN, the redeployment is to make use of the experience of senior officials in different areas of responsibility and to support evolving institutional priorities. The post CBN redeploys…
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CBN targets 95% financial inclusion, faster money transfers by 2028
CBN said the vision will modernise the national payments infrastructure in intra-African trade. The bank added that the vision will accelerate regional commerce and enhance export competitiveness. The post CBN…
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Group calls for reusable pads as menstrual stigma, access gaps persist
On any given day, more than 300 million women and girls worldwide are menstruating, while an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for managing menstruation…
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Ebola: WHO says conflict, mistrust hindering response as suspected cases top 900 in DRC
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing…
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Borno records 2,700 suspected cholera cases, 27 deaths in May
Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one…
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Fidelity Bank Plc appoints new non-executive director
Fidelity Bank said Mr Ososuakpor brings impressive cross-functional experience to the Board. The post Fidelity Bank Plc appoints new non-executive director appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigeria, Türkiye sign mining cooperation agreement — Minister
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. The post Nigeria, Türkiye sign mining cooperation agreement — Minister…
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Fidelity Bank’s first quarter revenue up by 38%
Revenue came to N434.9 billion, up from N315.4 billion a year ago as the lender posted a fair rise in interest earned from loans, treasury bills and other investment securities.…
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WHO releases emergency funds as Ebola response scales in DRC, Uganda
“So far, 101 cases have been confirmed in DRC with 10 confirmed deaths. In Uganda, five cases and one death have been confirmed, linked to cross-border movement,” he said. The…
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NITDA debunks association with online earning platform demanding payment
According to the reports, subscribers were informed by the platform operators that their systems had been hacked and that additional payments were required from subscribers to resolve the issue and…
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NCAA suspends ‘no-pay, no-service’ directive against airlines over outstanding charges
The NCAA said the temporary suspension followed consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over rising aviation fuel costs affecting airline operations. The post NCAA suspends ‘no-pay, no-service’ directive against airlines…
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Study links common food preservatives to higher risk of hypertension, heart disease
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that people who consumed higher amounts of certain preservatives were more likely to develop hypertension, heart attacks, and stroke over time…
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Gates Foundation commits $15 million to support Ebola response in DRC, Uganda
According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support frontline operations through WHO’s African…
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CPPE warns against unrestricted fuel imports
CPPE argued that Nigeria’s long-standing dependence on imported fuel had contributed significantly to pressure on foreign reserves, exchange rate instability, fiscal leakages, and the collapse of local refineries. The post…
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NCAA directs suspension of services to 11 airlines over unpaid charges
The NCAA directive affects major domestic operators over outstanding financial obligations owed to the regulator. The post NCAA directs suspension of services to 11 airlines over unpaid charges appeared first…
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Kano expands health insurance to inmates, HIV, hypertensive patients
Ms Aliyu-Mukhtar said the agency had enrolled more than 6,000 vulnerable hypertensive patients across the state to help them access medications and investigations they would otherwise be unable to afford.…
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Zaria Fistula Centre repairs over 2,000 cases, flags rising medical quackery
The surgeon revealed that globally, more than two million women “are living with untreated obstetric fistula, while between 50,000 and 100,000 new cases occur annually.” The post Zaria Fistula Centre…
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Anambra govt launches long-acting injectable drug to prevent HIV
He warned against diversion or commercialisation of the medication, stressing that it was strictly for public health use. The post Anambra govt launches long-acting injectable drug to prevent HIV appeared…