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Work-related diseases and injuries were responsible for the deaths of 1.9 million people in 2016, according to the first joint estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO). According to the WHO/ILO Joint Estimates of the Work-related Burden of Disease and Injury, 2000-2016: Global Monitoring Report, the majority of work-related deaths were due to […]
Over 1.57 million candidates are sitting for the 2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations WASSCE, across Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Arc. Sonny Echono made this known in Abuja while monitoring the conduct of the WASSCE in Federal Government Girls College, Bwari and Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse Abuja. According to […]
OCP Nigeria Fertilisers has partnered with the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IART), and Bayero University Kano (BUK) in a major move to raise national wheat production and boost farmers’ productivity. According to stakeholders, Nigeria’s wheat production was 55,000 tons in 2020, which they described as dismal to boost […]
Nigeria has commenced the processing of cocoa in chocolate bars with the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory in Cross River State.. According to the Governor of the state, Prof Ben Ayade, the development signifies an economic boost to the state, adding that it was high time Africa reaped the benefits of its cocoa value chain. In […]
In a bid to further protect investors and deepen the capital market, the Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it has commenced the implementation of 100% custody requirement in the Collective Investment Schemes sector. Director General of the SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda stated this in an interview in Abuja. The Custody requirement covers all […]
AIICO Insurance Plc, has launched the ‘AIICO Express’, a one-stop mobile application for agents to serve customers better and faster. The App is expected to aid easy distribution of its products and services. AIICO Agency salesforce can now leverage the power of the mobile apps to conclude multiple transactions on their phones. In addition, […]
HealthPlus Limited, the largest and fastest-growing pharmacy chain across West Africa is set to revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry with the launch of Nigeria’s first ever e-Pharmacy. Nigerians can also now access a doctor or pharmacist instantly at a click. Through the digitization of the Pharmacy and retail services, HealthPlus will now be transformed into a […]
Gunman opened fire at a university in the Russian city of Perm on Monday, killing at least eight people and wounding several. According to the law enforcement, the gunman was detained shortly after the incident at Perm State University, located around 1,300 kilometres (800 miles) east of Moscow. Russia’s Investigative Committee, the agency that handles […]
Bridging the gap to attain sustainable solutions to economic recovery will be the most impactful route to drive lasting and meaningful growth; for this to be achieved, creation of opportunities, conscious inclusion of Small and Medium Enterprises and youth entrepreneurship are crucial. MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo gave this submission on the […]
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka, has said that the bank recorded significant improvement in its operational and financial performance as a result of its unending commitment towards delivering products and services aimed at meeting customers’ demands. Uzoka said this during the Investors/Analysts Conference Call at the bank’s head […]