Month: May 2023

FG partners Canadian firm, Ethnomet to launch Digital Healthcare platform ‘NigComHealth’

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Nigeria Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) in partnership with Ethnomet, a Canadian leading firm in healthcare technology recently launched ‘NigComHealth’, a telemedicine platform that will allow millions of Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare. ‘NigComHealth’ ,a platform that will transform the way patients and healthcare providers connect country by providing convenient and accessible medical consultations by licensed healthcare professionals anytime, anywhere via mobile app. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami unveiled NigComHealth in Abuja during the week. The Minister, who was represented by his Chief of…

Port-Harcourt refinery ready before year end – Kyari

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The Port Harcourt Refinery will be ready before the end of the year, while those in Warri and Kaduna would start production next year, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, told Daily Trust.   He said this on Monday when he led his management team on a courtesy visit to the Abuja headquarters of Media Trust Group (MTG), owners of Daily Trust, Trust TV, Trust Radio and other platforms.   Nigeria had been importing petroleum products for decade, a…

Presidents do not need to travel abroad for medicals anymore – Aisha Buhari

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The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Friday, in Abuja, said the newly inaugurated N21bn Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre will end the need for future presidents and their family members seeking medical treatment abroad.   She said this when she joined the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and other dignitaries for the commissioning ceremony of the facility situated in the premises of Presidential Villa, Abuja.   Mrs Buhari revealed that she first nurtured the idea of a Presidential Wing in 2017 after her husband’s extensive stay…

Buhari appoints Madein as new AGF

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the substantive Accountant General of the Federation, AGF. This was contained in a statement by the Director Communications, Muhammed Abdullahi Ahmed on Friday, in Abuja. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan who announced the appointment said that the new appointment took effect immediately. “The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR made this known today, Friday 19th May, 2023, in Abuja, adding that the appointment is with…

FCMB Founder ,Subomi Balogun dies two months after celebrating his 89th birthday

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Foremost banker and founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Chief Michael Olasubomi ‘Subomi’ Balogun, has died at the age of 89.   He reportedly died in a London hospital on Friday morning, May 19, 2023.   Balogun had celebrated his 89th birthday on 9th March.   Chief Balogun was the Otunba Tunwase of Ijebuland and also the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland as well as the Asiwaju Onigbabo Ile Ijebu (Leader of Christians of Ijebu origin).   He graduated from Igbobi College and studied Law at the London School of…

Conjoined Nigerian twins successfully separated after 14-hour surgery operation in Saudi Arabia

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Conjoined Nigerian twins, Hassanah and Hasina have been successfully seperated after a 14-hour operation in Saudi Arabia.   The surgery which lasted 14 hours was done on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at King Abdullah Specialist Hospital for Children, Saudi Arabia.   The procedure involved eight different phases and a team of 35 doctors, medical experts and nurses.   Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Rabeeah, supervisor-general of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and leader of the surgical team, said following the separation, the reconstruction process has begun.   “We still have…

Sultan inaugurates Abuja National Mosque Mgt Board,MESH BoT …. Etsu Nupe,JAMB Registrar,FCT Minister make list

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The President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), today in Abuja, inaugurated the Abuja National Mosque Management Board (ANMMB) and the Board Of Trustees of the Education, Social and Health Mission (MESH), the project implementing arm of NSCIA.   Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar in his inaugration speech held at the Board room, National Mosque Complex, Abuja,said NSCIA being the custodian of the National Mosque, on behalf of the entire Nigerian Muslim Ummah, and in line with the Rules and Regulations for the Abuja National Mosque, had from time to time…

FAAC shares N655.932b to FG, States, LGAs for April Allocation

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The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N655.932 billion April 2023 Federation Account Revenue to the Federal Government, States and Local Government Areas. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for May 2023. The N655.932 billion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N364.654 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N202.762 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) of N14.516 billion, N50.000 billion augmentation from Forex Equalization revenue and N24.000 billion augmentation…

Dr Nasir Raji assumes duty as new Director General, National Productivity Centre

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The newly appointed Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha has commended the former Director General of the centre, Dr Kashim Akor for the smooth transition.   Dr Raji made this disclosure on Thursday in the corporate headquarters after he assumed duty as the new helmsman of the centre, after the expiration of the tenure of Dr Kashim Akor.   Dr Nasir Raji described the former Director General as a bossom friend, a brother and a mentor having worked with him for over two decades and eventually…

[Friday Sermon] Salat (Prayer): The Distinction Between Muslim And Non-Muslim By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   All praise be to Allah and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone who has no partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His Servant and Messenger.   Dear brothers and sisters, know that Islam dignified Salat (Prayer) and raised its status as the greatest pillar of Islam after the Kalimatush Shahadah (Testimony of Faith). Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with…