Photo Credit:Dr. Beicheng Sun/CNN In a remarkable medical milestone, surgeons in China have successfully performed the world’s first pig-to-human liver transplant, giving new hope to millions battling liver diseases. According to a NAN report, the patient — a 71-year-old man suffering
The United States government has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigerians struggling with food insecurity, particularly in regions affected by conflict and displacement. According to AP News, the funding is targeted at over 764,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) across Nigeria, with a focus on women, children, and vulnerable families.
Nigerian missions in the United States have taken a proactive step to improve relations with the diaspora community. On Sunday, the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C., along with the Consulates General in New York and Atlanta, hosted a virtual town hall meeting with Nigerians across the country to address key concerns, clarify misinformation, and […]
The United States government has once again pledged its support to help Nigeria achieve broad-based economic development and improve the lives of its citizens. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between the US Consul General, Mr. Richard Swart, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]
Why Visa Policies Are Changing The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently updated their visa requirements for Nigerians, citing identity verification concerns and overstay issues. Last week, the U.S. downgraded most non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians—from multiple-entry, multi-year visas to single-entry, 3-month visas. U.S.
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Loughborough University in the United Kingdom is collaborating with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The partnership is focused on fields like oil, gas, renewable energy, and public health—areas that are vital for Nigeria’s development. Capacity
Recognising excellence and raising awareness in the insurance sector Nigeria Takes the Spotlight Nigerian journalists have once again made the country proud by earning top honours at the 10th edition of the Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards, held in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by Continental Reinsurance Plc, the event coincided with the company’s
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – theinsightsnig The Nigerian government has approved over 8,800 Primary Healthcare Centres to improve health access. This will reduce hospital stress, help rural areas, and give citizens a chance to stay healthy and grow in personal or business life. Better Healthcare Is Coming Closer to You President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Julie Kozack, Director of the IMF’s Communications Department The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to expedite the completion of its cash transfer programme to support vulnerable households. The IMF emphasized that this initiative is crucial in cushioning the effects of ongoing economic reforms on low-income Nigerians.
Cascador, Nigeria’s leading accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has launched the Catalytic Fund, a $2 million annual initiative designed to provide financial support to its alumni businesses. This fund aims to bridge the financing gap that many Nigerian entrepreneurs face, offering both debt and equity funding to help businesses scale and sustain growth. Supporting