October 19, 2022

[GIST] Northern coalition to publish Atiku, Tinubu, Obi’s promises

[GIST] Northern coalition to publish Atiku, Tinubu, Obi’s promises

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The Arewa Joint Committee that interacted with some presidential candidates ahead of the 2023 presidential election said on Tuesday that the exercise was not meant to endorse any particular candidate for the forthcoming election.  The Arewa Consultative Forum, Northern Elders Forum, Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Jamiyyar Matan Arewa, Arewa House (Centre for Historical Development


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[GIST] Health firm promotes patient feedback process

[GIST] Health firm promotes patient feedback process

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A health firm, Pfizer, has hosted a global week-long event to promote patients engagement and feedback efforts across the globe. In a statement on Thursday, Pfizer held its second annual global event, Patients in Focus, titled, ‘With patients for patients,’ which signified a renewal of Pfizer’s ongoing commitment to serving patients. Pfizer West Africa Country


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[GIST] How improved health systems prevent Ebola outbreaks – Report

[GIST] How improved health systems prevent Ebola outbreaks – Report

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A new report has highlighted how improved health systems and skills prevented the Ebola outbreaks in West Africa. According to a statement, the report is titled, ‘Epidemics that didn’t happen.’ Senior Vice President of Prevent Epidemics, Resolve to Save Lives, Amanda McClelland, in the statement said, “This report demonstrates how West Africa improved capabilities, including


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[GIST] Rising lending rate stifling private sector productivity – Entrepreneur

[GIST] Rising lending rate stifling private sector productivity – Entrepreneur

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The Director of Strategy and Trade Relations, African Young Entrepreneurs, Mr Olubunmi Olowudare, in this interview with ANOZIE EGOLE, speaks on Nigeria’s economic challenges and expectations in the coming year The World Bank says the interest rate hikes could spike global recession. How do you think such a recession would impact the Nigerian economy? We


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[GIST] It’s been two decades of unprecedented breakthroughs — Covenant University VC

[GIST] It’s been two decades of unprecedented breakthroughs — Covenant University VC

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Covenant University will be celebrating its 20th anniversary on October 21, 2022. In this interview, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, tells GRACE EDEMA about the attainment of the CU’s Vision 10:2022 Ten years ago, Covenant University had some visions to be attained in 2022 called Vision 10:2022  … has the school achieved them? I would


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[GIST] Don’t give up dreams, Lagos govt tells PWDs

[GIST] Don’t give up dreams, Lagos govt tells PWDs

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The Lagos State Government has called on People living With Disabilities across the state not to give up on their dreams or career pursuits as the administration encourages inclusivity. The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mr Oluwadamilare Ogundairo, according to a statement on Tuesday, made the call during an event


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[GIST] More IOCs to divest, job losses loom – FG

[GIST] More IOCs to divest, job losses loom – FG

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More international oil companies operating in Nigeria are going to divest from onshore oil and gas assets due to poor earnings caused by the massive crude oil theft across the country, the Federal Government stated on Tuesday. It also pointed out that this would lead to job losses in the oil sector, but called on


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