Chioma Chukwunedu, Author at Nairametrics Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Chioma Chukwunedu, Author at Nairametrics 32 32 201037849 Largest health companies in Nigeria by market capitalization  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/largest-health-companies-in-nigeria-by-market-capitalization/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/largest-health-companies-in-nigeria-by-market-capitalization/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:09:39 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494929 Listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) provides companies with numerous benefits, including increased visibility, access to capital, and enhanced credibility.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/largest-health-companies-in-nigeria-by-market-capitalization/feed/ 0 494929 National average cost of healthy diet rises by 19.2% in one month  https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/national-average-cost-of-healthy-diet-rises-by-19-2-in-one-month/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/national-average-cost-of-healthy-diet-rises-by-19-2-in-one-month/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2024 06:33:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494930 The National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) in Nigeria saw a sharp increase in June 2024, climbing to N1,241 per adult per day.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/national-average-cost-of-healthy-diet-rises-by-19-2-in-one-month/feed/ 0 494930 FG inaugurates National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee, signs MoU on rural health transport scheme in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-inaugurates-national-emergency-medical-treatment-committee-signs-mou-on-rural-health-transport-scheme-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-inaugurates-national-emergency-medical-treatment-committee-signs-mou-on-rural-health-transport-scheme-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:12:05 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494919 The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Emergency Medical Treatment Committee (NEMTC), alongside the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Rural Emergency Service and Maternal Transport (RESMAT) scheme.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-inaugurates-national-emergency-medical-treatment-committee-signs-mou-on-rural-health-transport-scheme-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 494919 Nigeria Medical Association groans over alarming shortage of medical doctors in Kwara https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/nigeria-medical-association-groans-over-alarming-shortage-of-medical-doctors-in-kwara/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/nigeria-medical-association-groans-over-alarming-shortage-of-medical-doctors-in-kwara/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:17:17 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494844 The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Kwara Branch has raised an alarm over the critical shortage of medical doctors in the state.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/nigeria-medical-association-groans-over-alarming-shortage-of-medical-doctors-in-kwara/feed/ 0 494844 FG activates National Emergency Operation Centre to tackle flooding and health crises in Nigeria   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-activates-national-emergency-operation-centre-to-tackle-flooding-and-health-crises-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-activates-national-emergency-operation-centre-to-tackle-flooding-and-health-crises-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:01:08 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494831 The Federal Government has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre in a move to strengthen Nigeria’s disaster management efforts.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/31/fg-activates-national-emergency-operation-centre-to-tackle-flooding-and-health-crises-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 494831 Lagos state to introduce smart bins to tackle indiscriminate waste disposal  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/lagos-state-to-introduce-smart-bins-to-tackle-indiscriminate-waste-disposal/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/lagos-state-to-introduce-smart-bins-to-tackle-indiscriminate-waste-disposal/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:55:12 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494663 The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce smart waste bins for every tenement across the state in a bid to address the issue of indiscriminate waste disposal and enhance sanitation.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/29/lagos-state-to-introduce-smart-bins-to-tackle-indiscriminate-waste-disposal/feed/ 0 494663 Meet Dr. Umar Sadiq, new national coordinator of the management unit for Nigeria Health Renewal Investment Initiative https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-dr-umar-sadiq-new-national-coordinator-of-the-management-unit-for-nigeria-health-renewal-investment-initiative/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-dr-umar-sadiq-new-national-coordinator-of-the-management-unit-for-nigeria-health-renewal-investment-initiative/#respond Sun, 28 Jul 2024 06:48:33 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494569 President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Muntaqa Umar Sadiq as the National Coordinator of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) for the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/28/meet-dr-umar-sadiq-new-national-coordinator-of-the-management-unit-for-nigeria-health-renewal-investment-initiative/feed/ 0 494569 Malala Fund invests $7.8 million in girl-child education programs in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/26/malala-fund-invests-7-8-million-in-girl-child-education-programs-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/26/malala-fund-invests-7-8-million-in-girl-child-education-programs-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:43:57 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494465 The Malala Fund has announced an investment of $7.8 million in partner organizations and their educational programmes across Nigeria. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/26/malala-fund-invests-7-8-million-in-girl-child-education-programs-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 494465 UNICEF allocates N110 million for healthcare access to 10,200 women and children in Kebbi https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/unicef-allocates-n110-million-for-healthcare-access-to-10200-women-and-children-in-kebbi/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/unicef-allocates-n110-million-for-healthcare-access-to-10200-women-and-children-in-kebbi/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:46:10 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494368 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has earmarked N110 million to support 10,200 underprivileged women and children in Kebbi State, facilitating their access to free healthcare services.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/unicef-allocates-n110-million-for-healthcare-access-to-10200-women-and-children-in-kebbi/feed/ 0 494368 10 most expensive private medical schools in Nigeria 2024 https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/10-most-expensive-private-medical-schools-in-nigeria-2024/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/10-most-expensive-private-medical-schools-in-nigeria-2024/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 07:54:32 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494343 With the increasing demand for quality healthcare, there has been a corresponding rise in the need for highly skilled medical professionals.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/25/10-most-expensive-private-medical-schools-in-nigeria-2024/feed/ 0 494343 President Tinubu appoints Prof. Oladapo Obafunwa as DG of Nigerian Institute of Medical Research   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/president-tinubu-appoints-prof-oladapo-obafunwa-as-dg-of-nigerian-institute-of-medical-research/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/president-tinubu-appoints-prof-oladapo-obafunwa-as-dg-of-nigerian-institute-of-medical-research/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:52:03 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494107 President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/president-tinubu-appoints-prof-oladapo-obafunwa-as-dg-of-nigerian-institute-of-medical-research/feed/ 0 494107 UNAIDS solicits $29 billion fund for Nigeria, other low-income countries to end HIV epidemic   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/unaids-solicits-29-billion-fund-for-nigeria-other-low-income-countries-to-end-hiv-epidemic/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/unaids-solicits-29-billion-fund-for-nigeria-other-low-income-countries-to-end-hiv-epidemic/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:11:35 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=494090 The Joint United Nations Programme on AIDS (UNAIDS) has solicited for an increase in annual investments in HIV responses to $29 billion for Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries to end the HIV epidemic.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/22/unaids-solicits-29-billion-fund-for-nigeria-other-low-income-countries-to-end-hiv-epidemic/feed/ 0 494090 FG unveils climate change on healthcare policy in Nigeria   https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/fg-unveils-climate-change-on-healthcare-policy-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/fg-unveils-climate-change-on-healthcare-policy-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:48:19 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493996 The Federal Government, alongside key stakeholders, unveiled a climate change on healthcare policy document in a move to address the growing impact of climate change on healthcare delivery in Nigeria.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/21/fg-unveils-climate-change-on-healthcare-policy-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 493996 How Nigerians can earn up to £115,000 as nurses in the United Kingdom https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/20/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-115000-as-nurses-in-the-united-kingdom/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/20/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-115000-as-nurses-in-the-united-kingdom/#comments Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:28:01 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493893 The dream of a prosperous career in nursing is becoming a reality for many Nigerians who are setting their sights on the United Kingdom.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/20/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-115000-as-nurses-in-the-united-kingdom/feed/ 1 493893 How Nigerians can earn up to $150,000 as nurses in the United States https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-150000-as-nurses-in-the-united-states/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-150000-as-nurses-in-the-united-states/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:15:04 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=492697 The nursing profession in Nigeria is a vital component of the healthcare system, providing essential services and care across various medical settings.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/how-nigerians-can-earn-up-to-150000-as-nurses-in-the-united-states/feed/ 1 492697 Over 100 Psychiatric doctors left Nigeria for practice abroad in 2023 – Association President  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/over-100-psychiatric-doctors-left-nigeria-for-practice-abroad-in-2023-association-president/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/over-100-psychiatric-doctors-left-nigeria-for-practice-abroad-in-2023-association-president/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:10:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493843 Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), disclosed that no fewer than 100 psychiatric doctors have left the country to practice abroad in the past year.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/19/over-100-psychiatric-doctors-left-nigeria-for-practice-abroad-in-2023-association-president/feed/ 0 493843 UNICEF, NPC integrate NIN into Nigeria’s digital birth registration system  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/unicef-npc-integrate-nin-into-nigerias-digital-birth-registration-system/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/unicef-npc-integrate-nin-into-nigerias-digital-birth-registration-system/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:52:21 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493770 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered with the National Population Commission (NPC) to incorporate the National Identification Number (NIN) into the country’s digital birth registration system in an initiative aimed at enhancing child identity and citizenship in Nigeria. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/unicef-npc-integrate-nin-into-nigerias-digital-birth-registration-system/feed/ 0 493770 National Council on Nutrition approves national nutrition dashboard to address food, health concerns in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/national-council-on-nutrition-approves-national-nutrition-dashboard-to-address-food-health-concerns-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/national-council-on-nutrition-approves-national-nutrition-dashboard-to-address-food-health-concerns-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:26:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493747 National Council on Nutrition has approved a series of new measures aimed at tackling malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria including the creation of a national nutrition dashboard.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/national-council-on-nutrition-approves-national-nutrition-dashboard-to-address-food-health-concerns-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 493747 Nigerian Doctor-Patient ratio worsens by 1000% against WHO recommendation – NMA  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/nigerian-doctor-patient-ratio-worsens-by-1000-against-who-recommendation-nma/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/nigerian-doctor-patient-ratio-worsens-by-1000-against-who-recommendation-nma/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:20:40 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493739 The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Bala Audu, has revealed the deterioration of Nigeria's doctor-patient ratio, significantly lagging behind the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendations. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/18/nigerian-doctor-patient-ratio-worsens-by-1000-against-who-recommendation-nma/feed/ 0 493739 LASG launches N15,000, N80,000 yearly Ilera Eko standard Jaara health insurance plan  https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/lasg-launches-n15000-n80000-yearly-ilera-eko-standard-jaara-health-insurance-plan/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/07/17/lasg-launches-n15000-n80000-yearly-ilera-eko-standard-jaara-health-insurance-plan/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:52:47 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=493595 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos state, has launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance scheme, offering annual plans ranging from N15,000 to N80,000.  

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