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To provide health coverage for citizens through effective and efficient health insurance, the Rivers state Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, Monday  said the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara is poised to ensure that all citizens of the state have access to health care through a health insurance scheme that covers all and sundry.  He stated this while declaring …

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has disclosed that it is working with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc and Euroclear to create a dollar settlement platform that will enable tech startups to raise in dollars.   The Exchange stated that this would create opportunities for domestic investors to have access to their shares and at the same time, contribute to …

The Air Components of Operations Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji on Saturday killed several suspected terrorists during air strikes in the Northern part of the country. The Nigeria Air Force Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the troops in the early hours of Saturday …

Brain drain, commonly referred to as the ‘Japa’ in the health sector is taking its toll on the nation’s health care sector, as the Medical and  Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) on Monday, raised the alarm that some departments in the teaching hospitals are shutting down due to the high rate of migration by specialist doctors. The newly-elected President of …

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approached the Court of Appeal in the state to set aside the dissenting verdict of the election petition tribunal which ordered a supplementary poll in the state. The three-member panel led by Justice Victor Oviawe on September 28 upheld the governor’s victory in the March 18 election in the state. In a 2:1 …

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Uzodinma dumps deputy governor, unveils new running mate ahead of Imo election The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Saturday unveiled Mrs. Chinyere Ekomaru, as his running mate ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state.Read more 2. Kano govt redeploys permanent secretary over alleged employment …

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, announced that his venture capital/private equity firm, Afri-Venture Capital Company Limited, will begin operations in 2024. According to a post on his X handle, El-Rufai said through the firm, he hopes to finance, nurture, and mentor Nigerian innovators and entrepreneurs to become the next Dangote Group shortly. He further …

The Board of the Nigeria National League has approved the constitution of various standing Committees to ensure the effective running of the League which begins on October 28, 2023. The Committees constituted are Disciplinary, Finance, Media and Technical. The Disciplinary Committee will be headed by Yakubu Sarma while his members would include Prince Momoh Muhammed, Emeka Iwuagwu, Barrister Abdul Ibrahim …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in two petitions against election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The three-man tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom, on Saturday, said it would communicate the date for the judgment to the parties in the petition. Ashom made this known after counsel to …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Alkali Wakil (a.k.a Mama Boko Haram) alongside Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode before Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno state High Court, Maiduguri. A press statement issued by the Commission’s Head, Media and Publicity, Mr Dele Oyewale, Sunday, said the trio were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy …