Gates Foundation
4 Sep
The Gates Foundation has invested over $2.8 billion in Nigeria in the past 20 years, which is the foundation's largest commitment in all of Africa. Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Foundation, Bill Gates, has said that Nigeria's economy has stagnated while the country's debt profile earlier this year exceeded 50 percent of its GDP for…
4 Sep
The Chairperson of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has said that the Foundation is renewing its engagement with key partners on how to address some of the health challenges facing Nigeria while tapping into the incredible potential of the younger generation in Nigeria and Africa. He noted that the Foundation is making a significant investment…
10 Aug
Healthcare consulting firm, Salient Advisory, has launched its latest market intelligence report, focusing on 24 leading Africa-focused supply chain innovators, which appear to be on the cusp of more substantive impact. The 24 innovators are Chefaa, DrugStoc, Field Inc, Figorr, Grinta, HealthPlus, Kasha, LifeBank, Maisha Meds, Meditect, mPedigree, MYDAWA, Pendulum, PharmaSecure, Remedial Health, RxAll, Sobrus,…
14 May
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates -- an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world. The announcement from the 59-year-old French Gates comes three years after her divorce from the 68-year-old Microsoft co-founder. Under the agreement between…
13 May
Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the philanthropy mega foundation she established with her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. The resignation, which becomes effective on June 7, will leave Bill Gates as the sole chair of one of the world's most influential and powerful non-governmental organizations. "After careful thought and reflection, I have…
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to boost its funding to address pressing capital project needs. The Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr Joseph Imalighwe, made this appeal on Sunday in Lagos. He also expressed excitement over the recertification of the International Civil Aviation…
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The Ambrose Alli Alumni Association, FCT Chapter, has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to fulfil his promise to revitalise Ambrose Alli University (AAU). Dr Clifford Omozeghian, the Worldwide President of the Alumni Association, made the call at the 3rd Annual Lecture Series/Wazobia Cultural Day and End of the Year Dinner and Award Night…