The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Abraham Serem, has admitted that two major ethnic groups dominate the workforce of the state-owned power …
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Arik Air Partners Hospitals for Humanity to Provide Free Heart Surgeries for Nigerian Children
Arik Air, a major Nigerian domestic airline, has entered into a partnership with a United States-based non-profit organisation, Hospitals for Humanity, to provide free open-heart surgeries for about 150 Nigerian …
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Obasanjo Urges Nigerians to Embrace Rotary Club’s Selfless Service for Nation Building
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to adopt the Rotary Club’s culture of selfless service as a way of building the country and promoting personal responsibility. He gave …
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Eurocham Reaffirms Support for European Businesses in Nigeria, Eyes Deeper Investment Ties
The European Business Chamber (Eurocham) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of European businesses in Nigeria while strengthening bilateral ties with the country across key sectors like agriculture, …
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President Tinubu Honours Bill Gates with CFR for Contributions to Health, Education in Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has awarded Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s most influential philanthropists, with the national honour of Commander of the Order of the …
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Over 75% of Nigerians Pay for Healthcare Out-of-Pocket as Private Sector Pushes Reform
More than 75 percent of Nigerians pay for healthcare directly from their pockets, a trend health experts have described as unsustainable and dangerous to public health. This concern was at …
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TY Danjuma Foundation Partners WHO with $2.26m Flexible Grant to Boost Health System in Nigeria
In a landmark move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s health sector, the TY Danjuma Foundation has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support sustainable health …
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Mauritania’s Dr. Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New President of African Development Bank Group
Former Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has been elected as the ninth president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). The announcement was made …
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Rivong Digital Agency Gains Global Traction with Scalable Tech Solutions
Rivong Digital Agency, a fast-rising Nigerian tech company founded in 2022, is carving a name for itself on the global stage. Led by entrepreneur and product designer Joshua Omojowolo, the …
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FG Partners Nestlé Nigeria to Train Farmers and Boost Local Milk Production
The Federal Government of Nigeria has joined hands with Nestlé Nigeria to launch a new programme that will train local farmers in modern dairy farming techniques. This partnership is aimed …