Chioma Chukwunedu, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:19:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Chioma Chukwunedu, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 Tinubu Appoints Gawuna, Akande, Suleiman, 557 others as Chairmen, members of governing councils of federal tertiary institutions  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/tinubu-appoints-gawuna-akande-suleiman-557-others-as-chairmen-members-of-governing-councils-of-federal-tertiary-institutions/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/tinubu-appoints-gawuna-akande-suleiman-557-others-as-chairmen-members-of-governing-councils-of-federal-tertiary-institutions/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:19:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491299 President Tinubu has approved the appointment of a revised list of Governing Councils and Boards for federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/tinubu-appoints-gawuna-akande-suleiman-557-others-as-chairmen-members-of-governing-councils-of-federal-tertiary-institutions/feed/ 0 491299 NAFDAC to lift ban on sachet alcohol sales temporarily – Reps   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:10:39 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491298 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has temporarily lifted the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and plastic bottles.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/feed/ 0 491298 FG allocates N25 billion for laboratory and workshop upgrades in public tertiary institutions https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/fg-allocates-n25-billion-for-laboratory-and-workshop-upgrades-in-public-tertiary-institutions/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/fg-allocates-n25-billion-for-laboratory-and-workshop-upgrades-in-public-tertiary-institutions/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:02:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491134 The Federal Government has approved an allocation of N25 billion aimed at upgrading laboratories and workshops in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education (Technical).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/fg-allocates-n25-billion-for-laboratory-and-workshop-upgrades-in-public-tertiary-institutions/feed/ 0 491134 Yobe state government to give each civil servant N10,000 as “Eid-el-Kabir bonus”   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/yobe-state-government-to-give-each-civil-servant-n10000-as-eid-el-kabir-bonus/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/yobe-state-government-to-give-each-civil-servant-n10000-as-eid-el-kabir-bonus/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:25:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491112 Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the disbursement of N695.9 million as Eid-el-Kabir bonuses. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/12/yobe-state-government-to-give-each-civil-servant-n10000-as-eid-el-kabir-bonus/feed/ 0 491112 Katsina state Government allocates N10 billion for construction of primary health centres https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:13:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491034 Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced the allocation of over N10 billion to the chairmen of the state's 34 local government areas in a move to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/feed/ 0 491034 President Tinubu approves new leadership for National Council on Climate change in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/president-tinubu-approves-new-leadership-for-national-council-on-climate-change-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/president-tinubu-approves-new-leadership-for-national-council-on-climate-change-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:03:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490948 President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new leadership in the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) with Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Director-General/Chief Executive Officer.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/10/president-tinubu-approves-new-leadership-for-national-council-on-climate-change-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490948 FG launches National Dairy Policy to attain self-sufficiency and boost industry in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-launches-national-dairy-policy-to-attain-self-sufficiency-and-boost-industry-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-launches-national-dairy-policy-to-attain-self-sufficiency-and-boost-industry-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:28:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490864 Nigeria currently spends $1.5 billion annually on importing dairy products due to a significant production deficit.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-launches-national-dairy-policy-to-attain-self-sufficiency-and-boost-industry-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490864 Nigerians flock to India for medical treatments, exposing healthcare gaps at home https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:42:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490856 In recent years, Indian hospitals have become a beacon of hope for many Nigerians seeking advanced medical treatments.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/feed/ 0 490856 FG adds just N2000 to previous proposed N60,000 minimum wage as organized labour demand N250,000 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-adds-just-n2000-to-previous-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage-as-organized-labour-demand-n250000/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-adds-just-n2000-to-previous-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage-as-organized-labour-demand-n250000/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:40:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490855 The federal government has raised its proposed national minimum wage to N62,000 from previously rejected N60,000, following extensive deliberations with the organized private sector.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/fg-adds-just-n2000-to-previous-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage-as-organized-labour-demand-n250000/feed/ 0 490855 African countries with the highest number of billionaires in June 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:19:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490832 As Africa continues to emerge as a hub of economic growth and innovation, the continent's wealth landscape is becoming increasingly prominent on the global stage.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-billionaires-in-june-2024/feed/ 0 490832 President Tinubu approves N150,000 grant for MSME clinic participants in Nigeria   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:48:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490792 President Bola Tinubu has mandated the disbursement of a N150,000 grant to each participant of the Expanded National MSME Clinic.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490792 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers becomes first woman to join $100 billion club in the world https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:11:07 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490749 Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the vice chair of French cosmetics giant L’Oréal, has achieved a net worth of $100.1 billion, according to Forbes' Real Time Billionaires ranking.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/francoise-bettencourt-meyers-becomes-first-woman-to-join-100-billion-club-in-the-world/feed/ 0 490749 Doctors issue Lagos Government three-week ultimatum on CONMESS wage implementation https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:49:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490705 Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild have issued the Lagos State Government three weeks to expedite the implementation of the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for medical doctors in the state.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/feed/ 0 490705 Nigeria to gain $34 billion economic boost by 2030 if WHO malaria goals are met  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:45:28 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490650 Nigeria is poised to gain a $34 billion economic boost, amounting to nearly a quarter of the $142.7 billion cumulative output benefit expected globally by 2030, provided the World Health Organization (WHO) achieves its malaria reduction goals, according to a study by Oxford Economics Africa. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/feed/ 0 490650 Zamfara government settles over N3 billion SSCE fees owed by previous administration https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/zamfara-government-settles-over-n3-billion-ssce-fees-owed-by-previous-administration/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/zamfara-government-settles-over-n3-billion-ssce-fees-owed-by-previous-administration/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:40:44 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490647 The Zamfara State Government has paid over N3 billion in outstanding Senior Secondary Schools Examination (SSCE) fees left unpaid by the previous administration.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/zamfara-government-settles-over-n3-billion-ssce-fees-owed-by-previous-administration/feed/ 0 490647 FG inaugurates steering committee for National Prescription Policy in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:05:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490603 The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Steering Committee tasked with developing the Nigeria National Prescription Policy in a move to combat antibiotic resistance and improve healthcare delivery.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490603 JAMB releases outstanding 3,921 Results, schedules supplementary exams for 431 candidates  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/jamb-releases-outstanding-3921-results-schedules-supplementary-exams-for-431-candidates/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/jamb-releases-outstanding-3921-results-schedules-supplementary-exams-for-431-candidates/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:50:49 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490536 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of the outstanding results for 3,921 candidates who participated in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/jamb-releases-outstanding-3921-results-schedules-supplementary-exams-for-431-candidates/feed/ 0 490536 FG secures N20 billion FDI to boost local production of disability assistive devices in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:34:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490480 The Federal Government has announced the procurement of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounting to N20 billion.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490480 Top 10 Indian Hospitals visited by Nigerians – Medical Tourism https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:41:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490458 Medical tourism refers to the practice of traveling to another country for medical care. This phenomenon has gained significant traction worldwide, with millions of patients seeking healthcare services abroad annually.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/feed/ 0 490458 Tinubu One Year Anniversary: Nigerians experience high cost of medicines, brain drain, industry players exit https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/tinubu-one-year-anniversary-nigerians-experience-high-cost-of-medicines-brain-drain-industry-players-exit/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/tinubu-one-year-anniversary-nigerians-experience-high-cost-of-medicines-brain-drain-industry-players-exit/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:34:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490376 Under this agenda, the Nigerian health sector, led by Professor Ali Muhammad Pate as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has encountered significant challenges.

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