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New mosquito species 'Steve' threatens malaria fight in Nigeria, others
News

New mosquito species ‘Steve’ threatens malaria fight in Nigeria, others

Nigeria and other African countries are at risk of malaria over the discovery of a mosquito species known as “Steve” (scientifically named Anopheles stephensi) which can be responsible for an increase in malaria cases and is raising serious public health concerns. According to the World Health Organization, the “Steve” mosquito, which is found in South […]

Google Maps, others to restrict route options during Paris Olympics Games
Tech

Google Maps, others to restrict route options during Paris Olympics Games

The chief executive of Paris’s public transport organization stated that navigation apps like Google Maps have been directed to limit recommended routes to those made available to travelers during the 2024 Olympic Games. According to Laurent Probst, head of Ile-de-France Mobilites, the body that oversees public transport network operators in Paris and the surrounding area, […]

UK urges Nigeria to boost internet access for digital growth
Telecommunications

FG to increase internet speed in Ogun, Edo, others 

Nigeria plans to undertake a broadband development and adoption effort in Edo, Ogun, Kwara, Katsina, Imo, Abia, Borno, and Nasarawa in the first quarter of 2024. The PUNCH reported that the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria program was created by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to address the country’s low-fiber infrastructure rollout. The minister’s office, Dr. […]

CBN clears $64.44m forex backlog for airlines
Business News

CBN appoints new CEOs, MD for Union, Keystone, others

Following the Wednesday dissolution of the former board members, the Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed new board members for Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Banks. The Central Bank of Nigeria attributed the dissolution to corporate governance shortcomings and regulatory non-compliance. Additionally, the apex bank admitted to engaging in acts that put its financial […]

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