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Concerned about Nigeria’s persistent challenges in emergency healthcare response, CareOne Digital Hospitals, has launched Port Harcourt’s first-ever free emergency ambulance service, designed to ensure that no patient is denied life-saving help due to cost or delay. Project Director, Dr. Segun Ebitanmi, said the initiative is to make healthcare more accessible and responsive to Nigerians. “Our goal is to make sure patients get proper medical care quickly, safely, and without worrying about payment first. Every second counts in an emergency.” He added  that the service, operating operates 24 hours daily under CareOne’s ongoing transformation of Rehoboth Specialist Hospital, is GPS-enabled and…

During the European session, Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,802, showing mild gains as traders weigh whether the next move will be a breakout or a pullback. With a market cap of $467.7 billion, ETH remains the second-largest cryptocurrency, but its price action has tightened notably inside a symmetrical triangle pattern that’s been forming since mid-October.This setup reflects growing indecision as volatility compresses between key resistance at $4,255 and support around $3,680–$3,750. Buyers continue to defend the lower boundary, while sellers maintain control near the top. For now, the market is at a standstill, and traders are watching closely to…

Chima Azubuike   Health experts have called for renewed investment, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s health sector, urging government and stakeholders to prioritise health financing as a national development and security issue. They made the call on Wednesday during a webinar jointly organised by PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Nigeria Health Watch, and Premium Times, with the theme: “Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space.” The panellists included Country Director, Results for Development, Felix Obi; Chief Executive Officer, African Business Coalition for Health, Dr Mories Atoki; and Head of Strengthening Health Systems at BudgIT Nigeria, Dr Biobele Davidson. The experts collectively…

In SummaryRecent mobility studies show that more than 90% of passenger and freight movement in Africa still relies on road transport, placing sustained pressure on urban corridors and increasing congestion intensity as cities expand.Urban population growth and informal transport reliance continue to influence travel time, access cost, and commute reliability across the continent.Regional mobility reforms show increasing investment in rail, BRT systems, and digital transport regulation as governments push to modernize movement.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, October 29 – Urban traffic has become one of Africa’s most persistent development tests, shaping how cities trade, and expand. Congestion data for mid-2025 shows…

A visiting Professor at Taraba State University, Jalingo, Professor Jonah Onuoha, said the ongoing wave of defections by politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is driven by fear of losing in the 2027 general elections and a desire to evade anti-graft scrutiny. Speaking in Jalingo, Onuoha described the defections as evidence that many Nigerian politicians lack genuine political ideology and are guided mainly by personal interests.“These politicians are looking for a platform where they can win elections in 2027 and also where agencies like the EFCC will not come after them during or after their tenures. The defections…

At just 17, Honest Ahanor has become one of Serie A’s most fascinating young stories. A prodigious, poised, left-footed defender, Ahanor has burst into Europe’s elite football with the grace and confidence of a veteran. His rise has been meteoric and magical; from Genoa’s youth ranks to Atalanta’s Champions League starting XI, all before his 18th birthday. Honest Ahanor of Atalanta BC play the ball during Atalanta BC vs SS Lazio. Copyright: xDavidexCasentini/IMAGO Yet, while his football speaks volumes, it is the tug-of-war over his international future that has set the stage for another intriguing football sagas. It is a…

The Founder and Group Managing Director of Sujimoto Holdings, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, has urged African entrepreneurs to abandon imitation and embrace originality that can compete on a global scale. Speaking in Lagos, Ogundele criticised what he described as “microwave entrepreneurship” — ventures built for applause rather than legacy. “We cannot afford to do me-too projects,” he said. “All these copy-and-paste businesses are killing originality. Imitation is not innovation, and imitation always leads to limitation.” He emphasised that African entrepreneurs must measure themselves not by local standards but by global excellence. “Dangote isn’t competing with anyone in Nigeria,” he declared. “He’s…

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $110,150, gaining around 0.72% over the past 24 hours. Traders seems to weigh mixed market signals heading into November. Despite short-term uncertainty, BTC’s long-term trajectory remains strong. It’s bolstered by institutional accumulation and corporate confidence. However, analysts caution that a dip below $100,000 could test market sentiment and shake investor confidence.Market momentum remains supported by corporate balance sheet expansion and institutional optimism. Strategy, the largest Bitcoin-holding company, confirmed it won’t pursue mergers or acquisitions for now, signaling focus on its core Bitcoin strategy. This clarity reassured investors, reflecting commitment to sustainable growth and transparent operations, two…

Esha Aliku   Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has on Friday launched an e-Birth registration exercise in the state aimed at ensuring that every child is registered, protected, and empowered. Speaking during the launching of the exercise in Katsina, the governor said it marked a decisive step in his administration’s unwavering resolve to ensure that no child in the state remains invisible, legally, socially and statistically. “Birth registration is far more than a bureaucratic procedure, it is the first legal affirmation of a child’s identity, the foundational document that unlocks their right to education, health care, inheritance, social protection, and…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a place in the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff following a two-match victory against Lesotho and the Republic of Benin… Former KAA Gent defender Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence in Super Eagles of Nigeria’s chances ahead of next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs, Soccernet.ng reports. The 60-year-old tactician insists the team will approach the clash against Gabon with renewed belief and determination to qualify for the World Cup. Nigeria secured their place in the play-offs after finishing as one of the best runners-up in the CAF qualifying series. Victor Osimhen, Semi Ajayi and…