'Without Anti-Rabies Vaccine, Dog Bite Can Leave Its Victim ‘Barking’’
' Without Anti-Rabies Vaccine, Dog Bite Can Leave Its Victim ‘Barking’’ Professor Daniel Oluwayelu, a virologist and the immediate past Head, Department of Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Ibadan, in this interview by SADE OGUNTOLA, says rabies is a disease that is not receiving the desired attention in Nigeria even though it kills faster than many diseases including TB and HIV/AIDS. How common is rabies in Nigeria; why should there be talks about it now? Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease. It is caused by the rabies virus th…
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Sallah: Sultan declares July 9 Eid al-Adha
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, declared July 9 as Eid al-Adha. Also known as Sallah, Eid al-Adha will feature the slaughtering of ram during the period known as the “festival of sacrifice”. This is the second significant celebration in Islam. The first is Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. In a statement issued by the National Moonsighting Committee, the Sultan urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the period. It also declared Thursday, June 30, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah. “Eidul Adha will be on…
2023: How lawmakers’ defections will affect Tinubu – Senate spokesman, Basiru
2023: How lawmakers’ defections will affect Tinubu – Senate spokesman, Basiru Spokesman of the Senate, Ajibola Basiru has insisted that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will win next year’s elections despite the ongoing defections from the ruling party. Basiru stated this on Wednesday, while making an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He said: “We will arrest the situation and ensure that all of us work assiduously for the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the platform of …
Stanbic IBTC Boosts Customer Experience With Digital Loans Solutions
Stanbic IBTC Boosts Customer Experience With Digital Loans Solutions Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has said it would continue to boost customer experience through its digital loans. This is part of the company’s efforts to assist Nigerians with gaining access to affordable funding for personal and business use. The non-collateralised loans, consisting of Stanbic IBTC Unsecured Personal Loan, Top-Ups, Smart Loan, EZ Cash, and Device Financing, would help customers access loans ranging from N20,000 to N20 mill…
53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nestlé Nigeria PLC
53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nestl̩ Nigeria PLC (L РR) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Wassim El-Husseini, Chairman Mr. David Ifezulike and Company Secretary Mr. Bode Ayeku.
Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s issuer default rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’
Fitch Upgrades Fidelity Bank’s issuer default rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’ Fitch Ratings has upgraded Fidelity Bank Plc’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, reflecting the bank’s increased creditworthiness. The rating agency also upgraded Fidelity’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A(nga)’ from ‘BBB+(nga)’. According to the global rating agency, the upgrade is a result of the Bank’s improving business profile and resilient financial metrics. The agency added that the improved rating reflected the bank’s increased creditworthiness …
Heritage Bank Boss, Sekibo, Obi, Others Harp On Security, Leadership For Economic Prosperity
Heritage Bank Boss, Sekibo, Obi, Others Harp On Security, Leadership For Economic Prosperity The MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo and other notable Nigerians have affirmed that the apt way to boost economic prosperity and peace in the country is to start addressing leadership challenges and insecurity. L-R: Prof. Oyelowo Oyewo; Coordinator of the Nigerian Association of Constitutional Law (NACL); Dr. Oruene Finebone – Secretary, Mediacal Women Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch; Barrister Sotonye Inyeinengi-Etomi, President of…
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