The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital Ibadan has during a press briefing stated that the hospital has lost about #300 million Internally Generated Revenue since the outbreak of the pandemic. This was said by Professor Jesse Otegbayo during the ceremony marking the 63rd anniversary of the hospital. According to him the hospital wasnot generating income, and was spending money to buy disinfectant, personal protective Equipments, facemasks among other things. In his address the Chief Medical Director pleaded with the government to further finance the hospital so that ageing structures can be fixed and necessary hospital equipments can…
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In commemoration of the On the World Fisheries Day, the chairman of the Negotiating Group on Rules, noted that the WTO members’ are commited to delivering a multilateral agreement for the benefit of the ocean and fishing communities. He reiterated that the World Trade Organization’s negotiations on fisheries subsidies delegations are working hard to fulfil the mandate from Heads of Government in the Sustainable Development Goals. He explained that in spite of these challenges, WTO member countries are committed to establish a meaningful outcome. In his words this is an opportunity, not to be thrown away, so that the world…
President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the 5000 Barrels Per Day WalterSmith Modular Refinery and convened the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the 45000bpd Refinery at Imo State, today. The General Managing Director, Mallam Kyari was present at the commissioning ceremony of the 5,000 BPD modular refinery and groundbreaking of 45,000 BPD in Imo State. Mallam Kyari addressed the EITIorg State-owned enterprises. He also stated that the NNPC’s disclosure efforts have brought transparency, increased investor’s confidence and enhanced Resource Governance. In his words, President Muhammadu Buhari stated that the project was a fulfillment of his administration’ Refinery Roadmap. He also announced that work is…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that it has received a report from the United States’ Food and Drugs Administration, which warns against the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) around 20 weeks or later in pregnancy because it is likely to cause rare but serious kidney problems in an unborn baby. NAFDAC stated that if nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is used After about 20 weeks of pregnancy, it makes the unborn babies’ kidneys produce most of the amniotic fluid. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been in use for decades to treat pain and fever caused…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has declared that information has it that the Protein Shoppe, LLC has announced a voluntary withdrawal of all lots of Red-E Male Enhancement Tablets. NAFDAC stated that the recall was as a result of analysis conducted by the Food and Drug Administration which revealed that the product contains undeclared sildenafil, a Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor that is used to treat erectile dysfunction in males. According to NAFDAC sildenafil is an active ingredient in a different drug approved by the Food and Drug Authority but was not approved as an active ingredient…
A Deputy Director General of the World Trade Organization, Mr Wolff has called on Ottawa Group to table formal reform proposals at the WTO. Mr Wolff addressing the ministers from the Ottawa Group of WTO members, gave innovative ideas ontrade can boost the effort of member countries to combat COVID-19. The Ottawa Group which constitute a group which represent member countries in the area of reforms to address challenges placing stress on the multilateral trading system. Present at the meeting was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who highlighted seven means by which the World Trade Organization can be improved in 2years…
The World Health Organization, has continued to commemorate the antimicrobial week by giving out new set of guidelines to combat antimicrobial resistance. WHO advised that before taking medicines especially antibiotics, people should firstly consult doctors or health care givers. According to WHO people should only take antibiotics prescribed by healthcare professionals and medical practitioners. WHO also advised against sharing of antibiotics. People should therefore remember that the spread of antimicrobial resistance can be stopped by uniting with one another.
Following the signing of the 2020 Finance Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that minimum wage earners are excluded from paying taxes. This was disclosed today by the President during a speech delivered on his behalf by the Vice President; Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit Group Conference. In his words the federal government is considering that those who earn minimum wage should be excluded from paying income tax. According to him this will reduce the impact of inflation on low income earners. He also stated that the reduction in import duties on cars, means the government…
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, has today announced that the recession will probably exit Nigeria in the first quarter of 2021. While speaking on the on the economic recession during the ongoing 26th Nigerian Economic Summit, stated entered its second economic recession in the last five years. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo noted that the government is collaborating with the private sector to enhance equitable growth and underpin national development. The honourable minister however stated that the recession was as a result of the pandemic and many countries in the world have also…
In commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, the Chief Medical Director, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, had identified the need for advanced technologies as a means to curtail medical tourism.. The Chief Medical Director, disclosed this during the press conference in commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of University College Hospital, Ibadan. The themed of the anniversary is “Happy Staff, Healthy People”, where Professor Otegbayo highlighted the achievements the hospital has recorded since onset of his administration as the Chief Medical Director. According to him since assumed office, University College Hospital Ibadan, have witnessed the commissioning of…