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Speaker Seeks Investments in Health Sector to Curb Brain Drain

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more investments in the health sector, to curb the brain drain confronting the sector.

80% of Diabetes Cases in Nigeria Undetected – Report

The International Diabetes Federation in a new research says 80 percent of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in Nigeria become aware of their condition after experiencing complications.

Diabetes: Group Urges FG to Subsidise Care

Diabetes Control Media Advocacy Initiative has called on the Federal Government to subsidise the cost of drugs and make treatment accessible for people living with diabetes.

Diabetes: Poorly Breastfed Babies at Higher Risk

Inadequate or absence of breastfeeding with excessive use of artificial milk increases the risk of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, according to a consultant endocrinologist, Dr Bolanle Okunowo.

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Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...

IMF Says Malawi Loan Programme Depends On Government’s Reform Commitment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is prepared to move quickly on a new credit programme for Malawi but has stressed that any financial support will depend on the government’s commitment to implementing key economic reforms. IMF Resident Representative Nelnan Koumtingue said discussions with Malawian authorities are...

FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Against Exploiting As Global Oil Prices Fall

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by failing to reflect the significant decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices. As of the time of filing this report, global benchmark Brent crude was...