2 h. ago Lions Club donates N5m to support cancer treatment at LASUTH

The Lagos Golden Heart Lions Club has donated ₦5 million to the Paediatric Cancer Ward at the Lagos State University read more Lions Club donates N5m to support cancer treatment at LASUTH

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8 h. ago NCDC raises the alarm over rising meningitis cases, reports 74 deaths

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over the rising cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the country. NCDC warned that its peak season runs from November to May. As of March 26, 2025, 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths have been reported across 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. NCDC Read More

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12 h. ago Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

Access ARM Pensions has reinforced its commitment to deepening customer engagement and improving service efficiency as it navigates the evolving read more Access ARM Pensions strengthens customer engagement, service delivery

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12 h. ago FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

FundQuest Financial Services Limited has hosted FundHER, which empowered about 100 women-led Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with access to read more FundQuest’s FundHER empowers women entrepreneurs to fuel economic growth

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13 h. ago Experts Point Out Ways to Credit Opportunities, and Financial Literacy to Boost the Economy at Firstcentral’s Credit Bureau 7.0 Webinar

Experts in Nigeria’s financial sector have explored ways Nigerians can access credit opportunities and become financially literate in a bid read more Experts Point Out Ways to Credit Opportunities, and Financial Literacy to Boost the Economy at Firstcentral’s Credit Bureau 7.0 Webinar

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15 h. ago Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

…moves to rehabilitate Abia centres Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has advocated humane treatment of inmates at various Correctional read more Otti advocates humane treatment of inmates across correctional facilities

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15 h. ago Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies

Tribune Online Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies NIGERIAN banks are increasingly relying on costly short-term commercial papers (CPs) to address liquidity challenges as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) enforces stringent cash reserve policies, driving up deposit costs, Bloomberg reports. Access Holdings Plc, Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, the Providus Bank Limited N100.00 billion Commercial Paper Programme registration of the NOVA Merchant […] Banks turn to commercial papers amidst increasing deposit costs, high CR policies Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Lent: Pope calls for healing amid recovery, misses seventh Angelus

Pope Francis, who is recovering from a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, urged Catholics Sunday to mark Lent as a “time of healing” as he missed his seventh consecutive Angelus prayer. The 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church left Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks of treatment, returning to the Vatican for what his Read More

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38 h. ago Palmpay Partners Verve To Provide 35m Customers Debit Cards Access

Africa’s largest domestic payments card and token brand, Verve, partnered with PalmPay, one of  digital payments platforms, to launch the PalmPay debit card, at the Tech Unite Africa event recently held at the Muson Convention Centre, Lagos, Nigeria. The PalmPay debit card, now powered by Verve, offers users a convenient way to perform transactions both […]

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44 h. ago We are worried if they will ever see – Mums of babies born blind

The pain of birthing babies with blindness is a burden on parents, particularly mothers. Wanting to know the mistakes made and seeking treatment options are the journeys they embark on. JANET OGUNDEPO writes on the stigma, challenges and hopes these mothers face in seeking care for their children After 14 years of being childless, a Read More

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45 h. ago I detest embassies treating Nigerians like commodity –Ayomide Praise,Travel expert

By Cosmas Omegoh Travel professional and former journalist,  Emmanuel Ayomide Praise, has demanded better treatment for Nigerian visa applicants by  foreign embassies in the country who see them as “commodity.” Ayomide-Praise,40, in an encounter with Sunday Sun, highlighted developments in the travel industry and changes that have occurred over time. excerpts:   As a travel professional, what evolution […] The post I detest embassies treating Nigerians like commodity –Ayomide Praise,Travel expert appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products

Tribune Online Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products An indigenous pharmaceutical company, St. Racheal’s Pharma has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove import duty and levy on critical pharmaceutical products. The company stated this is imperative to help the poor and other vulnerable to access quality and affordable healthcare wherever they live and work across Nigeria. The chairman and CEO of the […] Expert to FG: Remove import duty, other levy on critical pharmaceutical products Tribune Online

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58 h. ago 80% of Meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment — MSF

Tribune Online 80% of Meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment — MSF The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders has estimated that up to 80 percent of meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment. 80% of Meningitis patients may die without early access to treatment — MSF Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Firm Reinforces Commitment To Expand Financial Access For SMEs

Sage Grey Finance Limited and its sister company, Sage Grey Technologies, have reaffirmed their commitment to driving financial inclusion, SME growth and technological innovation through strategic partnerships and product development. At a press briefing held in Lagos, the executives detailed their ongoing efforts to expand financial access for SMEs, drive technological advancements, and contribute to […]

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65 h. ago Future of Power Africa: Addressing regulatory changes, unlocking opportunities

The future of power in Africa is focused on transitioning to renewable energy sources and expanding energy access, with initiatives read more Future of Power Africa: Addressing regulatory changes, unlocking opportunities

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68 h. ago Stop criminals’ access to resources, Ibas tells NSCDC, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and peaceful, saying there could not be any meaningful development without a Read More

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3 d. ago PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625

Tribune Online PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 The Principal and Chief Executive of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Dr. Samuel Onoji, has urged newly admitted students to take advantage of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as the institute matriculated 1,625 freshers. PTI boss urges new intakes to access NELFUND, matriculates 1,625 Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Gombe: Meningitis outbreak kills three, 31 others test positive

Tribune Online Gombe: Meningitis outbreak kills three, 31 others test positive Three people have been confirmed killed due to the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Gombe State, while thirty-one other cases have tested positive across several local government areas of the state. Gombe: Meningitis outbreak kills three, 31 others test positive Tribune Online

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3 d. ago UK: King Charles experiences side effects of cancer treatment, spends time in hospital 

Tribune Online UK: King Charles experiences side effects of cancer treatment, spends time in hospital  Following his short hospital visit, the 76-year-old monarch returned to Clarence House, where he resumed working on state papers. UK: King Charles experiences side effects of cancer treatment, spends time in hospital  Tribune Online

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3 d. ago 807 meningitis cases, 74 deaths recorded in 22 states – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the country has recorded a total of 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, and 74 deaths from 22 states as of March 26, 2025 The NCDC stated that the Case Fatality Rate is at 9.2 per cent as of March 26, 2025.3.27 The centre disclosed this Read More

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