Lagos: Coronation Merchant Bank says it generated N12.26 billion for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. This is a 363 per cent growth from its N2.65 billion generated in 2023. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the company also reported a 285 per cent profit before tax from N3.48 billion in 2023 to N13.401 billion […]
Day: May 8, 2025
Cohort Learning Improves Maternal, Child Health – Official
Miri: Mrs Umul-Khairi Musa, Officer in Charge of the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at Miri Primary Healthcare Centre in Bauchi, has highlighted the impact of cohort learning in reducing pregnancy-related complications and improving child health outcomes. According to News Agency of Nigeria, cohort learning involves a group of learners progressing through a programme or course together, […]
Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Support for SMEs, Unveils Loan Initiative
Lagos: Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) to provide access to finance for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and registered cooperative societies in the state. Sanwo-Olu unveiled the initiative at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, in partnership with Bank of […]
Progress in Combating Obstetric Fistula in Nigeria
Abuja: In Nigeria, the battle against obstetric fistula, a painful and debilitating condition caused by prolonged and obstructed labour, has seen promising strides. The progress so far is attributable to both government initiatives and inputs from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to News Agency of Nigeria, one of the most significant government interventions is by the […]
Kwara Government Trains 60 Healthcare Providers on Emergency Obstetrics
Ilorin: The Kwara Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has trained 60 secondary healthcare providers on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC). This initiative aims to reduce the high rate of maternal mortality across the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the programme is part of the European Union’s […]