Ripple Sets Sights on Africa: XRP Eyes Expansion in $2.7 Trillion Market
Ripple is making strategic moves to tap into Africa's burgeoning fintech market, eyeing a substantial $2.7 trillion opportunity. This vision has led to a recent collaboration between Ripple and Onafriq, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions and overcome challenges associated with outdated…#africa #rippleandonafriq #ripple #onafriq #african #southafrica #nigeria #kenya #ghana #egypt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple Cites XRP Role in Estimated $2.7 Trillion Market Opportunity in African Fintech Space
The renowned American crypto payment firm Ripple has highlighted the role of XRP in the estimated $2.7 trillion fintech market opportunity in the African continent. Ripple spotlighted XRP’s place in the projected market in a recent study assessing fresh revenue streams via efficient payment…#ripple #xrp #african #africa #unitednations #nigeria #southafrica #kenya #egypt #ghana (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigerians Tasked On Collective Action Towards Ending Aids By 2030
[Daily Trust] The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa has enjoined Nigerians and stakeholders working in the health sector to redouble efforts towards stopping the spread of HIV, and ending AIDS in the country by the year 2030. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 5, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: HIV-Aids and STDs Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: Why Drug Abuse Is Prevalent in Nigeria - Group
[Premium Times] The group charged parents to act as friends rather than authority figures to their teenage children. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 5, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: Antibiotics Prices Increase By Over 1,000% in Four Years in Nigeria - Report
[Premium Times] The report notes that the high cost of drugs in Nigeria is already forcing patients to skip doses or forgo treatment altogether "based on anecdotal observations." (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 5, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration
[1/2] A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/files Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Britain announced plans to slash the number of migrants arriving by legal routes on Monday,…#heathrowairport #reuterstobymelville #rishisunak #conservativeparty #labourparty #unitedkingdom #nigeria #jamescleverly #rwanda #cleverly (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Women complain of unfulfilled promises to tackle gender disparity
DUBAI: As Gender Day was observed on Dec. 4 at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, female participants advocated for increased awareness regarding climate change’s acute impact on women, especially in the developing world. Despite the extensive ongoing discussions surrounding the…#dubai #vinitaapte #terrepolicycentre #ngo #arabnews #nalibamamman #nigeria #rachelmulholland #saudiarabia #habonadenawaleh (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Lagos Doctors Beg for Improved Welfare As 15 Die in Six Months
[Premium Times] The Medical Guild in Lagos State noted that the past years things have been particularly challenging for the guild due to ongoing co-morbidities exacerbated by manpower bleed and the attendant severe overwork among members at service points and some members' deaths. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 4, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Governance Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
[Vanguard] The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 4, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Climate Environment Health and Medicine Malaria Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Africa: Gift of the Givers Founder Imtiaz Sooliman Named 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year
[Daily Trust] A South African doctor, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, has been declared winner of the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year Award (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 2, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Health and Medicine NGOs and Civil Society Nigeria South Africa Southern Africa West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria: The Silent Struggle - Hidden Tales of Aspiring Doctors
[Leadership] Marked by trials that often go unnoticed, HENRY TYOHEMBA in this report delves into the journey of medical students, exploring the fortitude required to navigate the demanding terrain of their educationthat often lead some to quit. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 2, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
Nigeria naira hits record low near unofficial market rate
Nigeria's naira dropped to a record low against the dollar on Friday on the official market, close to the rate at which it trades on the unofficial parallel market. The currency of Africa's biggest economy fell as low as 1,160 naira to the dollar, LSEG data showed, before recovering to around 800…#nigeria #naira #africa #olayemicardoso (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigerian Supreme Court Extends Old Banknote Demonetization Deadline Again
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has again extended the lifespan of the N1000, N500, and N200 naira notes. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) also reiterated that all banknotes, including the previously demonetized naira, remain legal tender “ad infinitum, even beyond the initial 31 December 2023,…#n500 #n200 #centralbankofnigeria #cbn #federalgovernments #naira #nigerian #supremecourt #muhammadubuhari #buhari (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nigeria: Govts Needs to Make More Progress to Meet HIV Prevention Targets
[Frontline Aids] A new HIV prevention and accountability report developed by Frontline AIDSand community partners, reveals that while the Nigerian government has made important progress in HIV prevention approaches, a lot more progress needs to be made in order to meet its targets. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - December 1, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: External Relations Health and Medicine International Organizations and Africa Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news
How climate negotiators turn national self-interest into global collective action
Global heat has seared to new extremes in recent months, and devastating climate disasters are providing powerful reminders of the costs of climate change, as governments around the world prepare for the 2023 United Nations climate summit that starts on Nov. 30. While a small window of hope…#unitednations #dubai #ukraine #middleeast #brazil #indonesia #nigeria #g20 #linguistic #cop28 (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
