In a significant step forward for mental healthcare, Nigeria has become the first country to contextualize the newest version of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MHGAP 3.0). This initiative, led by the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), demonstrates the government’s dedication to bridging the vast mental health gap in Nigeria. […]
Amidst the daily influx of emails flooding into your inbox, it’s crucial to remain vigilant for signs of potential cyber threats. keep a lookout for these seemingly innocent phrases that could spell trouble for your cybersecurity. Trevor Cooke, the online privacy expert at EarthWeb, identifies five phrases you can search for in your inbox to […]
The presidency has revealed the primary reasons for amending the Student Loan Act, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Thursday, explained the challenges with the previous Act and the major changes introduced by […]
Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, expressed confidence that Nigeria could commence its vehicle manufacturing within a decade. During the launch of the Nigeria Automotive Industry Development Plan, attended by stakeholders from both public and private sectors, the minister emphasized plans to establish Nigeria as a significant player in the automotive manufacturing […]
South Africa narrowly escaped a technical recession, according to the latest figures released by Stats SA in early March. Recession or no recession, growth is just not high enough to improve economic conditions and coupled with record interest rates and increasing prices at the fuel pump and grocery store, South Africans are under pressure. Leveraging omnichannel […]
Nigeria is aiming to capture a significant portion of the global services exports market, which was valued at $1.99 trillion by the end of the third quarter of the previous year. Key exporters during the third quarter of the previous year included China, India, Singapore, Germany, Turkey, Thailand, the Philippines, Mexico, and Brazil. The services […]
In the recently released 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, the United States has revealed the obstacles to trade led by Nigeria’s customs practices. The report outlines various challenges faced by importers and exporters, shedding light on import policies, non-tariff barriers, government procurement processes, intellectual property protection, services barriers, barriers to digital trade, […]
In a significant boost for the global organic food market, WACOT Limited, a TGI Group company, has once again secured its prestigious certification from ECOCERT to export organic sesame. This renewal emphasizes WACOT’s adherence to the highest international standards, and positions Jigawa state as a pivotal organic sesame source for the US and worldwide markets. […]
As blockchain technology continues to reshape the traditional financial market, tokenization emerges as a significant opportunity to replace outdated systems in place today. At its core, tokenization involves bringing Real World Assets (RWAs), both tangible and intangible, onto the blockchain. However, the impact of tokenization on financial markets extends beyond simply digitizing assets. When evaluating […]
So, the recent announcement by the head of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, unveils the introduction of the EU’s latest CBDC—the digital euro. Lagarde stated: “It will be a journey and we will walk the journey together with the legislator. All European Institutions will be involved to ensure that Europe is equipped with the […]