Pharmaceuticals
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German chemicals giant Bayer on Wednesday reported another significant loss and said it was facing a difficult year before it would be able to turn the corner. CEO Bill Anderson said in a statement that 2025 was a "pivotal year", adding that the group had "work to do" before its results started improving. In 2024,…
24 Feb
The second edition of Pharma West Africa Conference is set to discuss ways to make quality medicines more affordable and accessible in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Conference speakers will include representatives from Health Ministries in the region, health economists and leading executives from the pharmaceutical supply chain – whether manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers or those…
14 Dec
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigerians from counterfeit and substandard pharmaceutical products. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, made this statement in Abuja at the three-day 8th Annual Conference of the Association of Nigerian Health Journalists (ANHeJ) on Saturday. The theme of the…
10 Oct
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalised the Executive Order Harmonized Implementation Framework that abolishes Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. Alausa said…
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing his newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media has reported. The Wall Street Journal cited a draft of the executive order circulating Wednesday which directs McMahon to "take all necessary steps to…
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Personnel of the Nigerian Military invaded the offices of electricity distribution company Ikeja Electric in Lagos State. The Guardian gathered that the personnel in uniform forced their way into the Ikeja Electric office on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos. Videos obtained by our correspondent showed military personnel wielding arms and effectively crippling operations in…
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China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top economic official said on Thursday. Beijing set an ambitious annual growth target of around five percent on Wednesday, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as an escalating trade war with the United States hit…
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South Korea's Air Force said Thursday that one of its fighter jets had accidentally dropped eight bombs in the wrong place during a training exercise, resulting in civilian injuries. "Eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs were abnormally released from an Air Force KF-16 aircraft, landing outside the designated firing range," the Air Force said. The incident occurred…
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Nigeria is standing at the crossroads of a digital revolution, and at the heart of this transformation is the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). On February 25, 2025, the agency’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, took the stage on NTA’s Good Morning Nigeria to outline the Federal Government’s ambitious roadmap for digital transformation, financial inclusion, and…
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March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), which will be celebrated this year under the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme emphasises the need for actions that unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all and envisions a feminist future where no one is left behind. The 2025 IWD campaign…
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Nigeria and China have long maintained a robust and evolving diplomatic relationship, but recent developments indicate a strategic shift toward an even deeper economic and political partnership. The appointment of Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the Director General of Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership is a landmark decision that signals Nigeria’s commitment to maximizing the vast opportunities that…
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages are not released and issued an ultimatum to Hamas leaders to flee. Strongly backing Israel as a ceasefire teeters, Trump said he was "sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job" as his administration expedites billions of dollars in…
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Harry Kane struck twice as Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 home win over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, putting them on track for the Champions League quarter-finals. Unable to beat Leverkusen in six attempts since Xabi Alonso took over in October 2022, Bayern were dominant from start to finish in the first leg of…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved 13 contracts for the Ministry of Works, totaling N679 billion, to facilitate road rehabilitation and new construction projects across several states. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said the approvals include rescoping, variation, and fresh contracts aimed at ensuring infrastructure development aligns with available funds. Addressing newsmen…