Image by Osarugue Igbinoba. The day after Donald Trump won the 2024 election, the 10 richest people in the world — including nine Americans — expanded their wealth by nearly $64 billion, the greatest single-day increase in recorded history. Since then, an unholy marriage of billionaire investors, tech bros, Christian nationalists, and, of course, Donald Trump has…
World shares were mostly lower Wednesday as Nvidia and other technology companies were walloped by tighter U.S. controls on exports of advanced computer chips used for artificial intelligence. The future for the S&P 500 skidded 1.2% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6%. Chip maker Nvidia’s shares fell 6.3% in after-hours trading after it…
The Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCA) says it is targeting not less than three million children during the polio immunisation campaign scheduled for 26 -29 April. Its Executive Secretary, Shamsudeen Yahaya, made the disclosure on Tuesday at a media dialogue with UNICEF, Katsina State Government officials and partners on polio and routine immunisation…
In response to the growing concerns over the frequent online feuds among some actors and actresses in the Nigerian film industry, veteran and industry elder Prince Jide Kosoko has made a passionate appeal for peace, maturity, and mutual respect. Speaking on behalf of concerned elders and leaders in the industry, Prince Kosoko noted, “The bitter…
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has revealed that Nigeria loses approximately $2 billion annually to medical tourism. He emphasised the urgent need for the country to build health sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign medical care. Represented by the Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor…
