Author: Joy Ananias

Drinking water first thing in the morning provides your body with essential hydration. After hours of sleep, your body becomes naturally dehydrated and needs replenishment. Water kickstarts your metabolism, helping your body burn calories more efficiently throughout the day. It also flushes out toxins accumulated overnight, supporting kidney and liver health effectively. Hydration upon waking improves digestion, preparing your stomach for the day’s meals. Drinking water first thing can help reduce morning headaches and fatigue while boosting energy levels naturally. It supports brain function, enhancing concentration, memory, and mental clarity. Water also maintains healthy skin by keeping it moisturized and…

Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo joyfully marked her son’s six-month milestone with heartfelt celebrations. She shared beautiful photos and an emotional message across social media platforms. The proud mother described the past months as life-changing and deeply fulfilling. She reflected on precious bonding moments, growth, and the joy of watching her son thrive. Moreover, she expressed sincere gratitude for every smile and new achievement along the way. Priscilla Ojo celebrated the special day alongside her husband, Juma Jux, who proudly embraced the milestone. Together, they highlighted the beauty of parenthood through playful and intimate family moments. The couple shared adorable visuals…

Renowned fashion designer Prudent Gabriel has marked her son Keon’s seventh month. The style entrepreneur shared the milestone with heartfelt gratitude and joy. She described her son as a blessing who continues to thrive daily. Prudent, widely recognized for her influence in the fashion industry, expressed deep love for Keon. She declared that he would grow in good health and strength. Furthermore, she affirmed that his life would reflect divine purpose. The designer, who is married to gospel artist Okopi Peterson, highlighted faith in her message. She noted that every stage of her son’s growth carries meaning. In addition, she…

Researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Lagos warn about rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Recent surveillance in Lagos State shows severe infections are increasingly resistant to potent antibiotics. Dr. Emelda Chukwu, lead researcher at NIMR, highlighted concerning trends during a February media briefing. She explained that four sentinel healthcare facilities were monitored to track antibiotic resistance patterns among hospitalized patients. The findings revealed alarming resistance to third-generation cephalosporins, drugs typically reserved for severe infections. “These reserve antibiotics are losing effectiveness across multiple facilities,” Chukwu said, describing the situation as critical. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics, she added,…

Dr Efunbo Dosekun, paediatrician and CEO of Outreach Hospital Group, urges urgent action to reduce Nigeria’s high infant mortality rate. She emphasised early hospital referral, coordinated emergency care, and sustained community awareness as critical interventions. Preventable conditions like sepsis, jaundice, birth asphyxia, and prematurity complications continue to claim thousands of newborn lives annually. Delays in accessing proper care worsen outcomes. “With prompt hospital presentation, babies can be saved from death, brain damage, or lifelong disability,” Dosekun said. She highlighted infections, trauma, and anaemia as major threats that timely care can prevent. Nigeria records over 280,000 newborn deaths yearly, while pneumonia…

MEA Energy Limited has officially entered Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector with its first filling station in Bwari, Abuja. The company plans to expand to 250 retail stations nationwide, targeting strategic urban and commercial corridors. The CEO, Chinenye Atanda, described the project as a demonstration of MEA Energy’s long-term commitment to Nigeria’s energy industry. She said the rollout will support mobility, commerce, and job creation across host communities. The station marks the company’s entry into direct retail fuel service delivery. “At MEA Energy, this station is more than infrastructure. It represents trust, safety, and professional service for every customer,” Atanda added.…

Universal exchange Bitget has updated its peer-to-peer fee structure for Naira trades. The platform now charges zero fees for takers, while makers pay a 0.1% fee. This change targets enhanced liquidity and smoother trading activity for NGN users. Bitget’s P2P marketplace allows direct cryptocurrency trading without relying on traditional banking rails. The fee update simplifies access for users filling existing orders, while balancing costs for liquidity providers. Bitget will continue monitoring market conditions to introduce further adjustments as necessary. The marketplace supports buying and selling of supported fiat currencies with local settlement options. Chief Marketing Officer Ignacio Franco explained that…

Fintech company Grey has expanded its business banking solutions with USD corporate accounts. The platform now supports bulk payments and USDC stablecoin for cross-border transactions. This move aims to reduce foreign exchange costs and settlement delays for international businesses. Businesses can now receive payments from global clients within minutes using Grey’s unified platform. The solution enables high-volume cross-border transactions and payouts to over 170 countries seamlessly. Grey operates under a Money Service Business license from FINTRAC in Canada and FinCEN in the USA. International payments often remain slow and costly, with fees ranging between six and seven percent. Settlement delays…

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Chery vehicles, has unveiled the new Chery Himla pickup. The truck is designed to support Nigeria’s commercial, agricultural, and logistics sectors efficiently. The launch event took place in Lagos, attracting fleet operators, entrepreneurs, and automobile enthusiasts. Guests experienced firsthand the pickup’s capability through simulated terrain test drives. Managing Director Sola Adigun described the Himla as a milestone product empowering Nigerian businesses. He explained the pickup boosts efficiency for security outfits, farmers, logistics operators, and entrepreneurs. The truck features a 1,276-litre cargo bed, optimised chassis, and minimal wheel arch intrusion for larger loads. Integrated side…

KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa have officially bid farewell to Ignatius Sehoole. The firms celebrated the conclusion of his impactful tenure as Chief Executive Officer. They hosted a farewell event in Johannesburg attended by business and government leaders. Regulators, academics, clients, and media executives also honoured his leadership. The evening carried the theme, “From Leadership to Legacy.” It highlighted Sehoole’s role in restoring institutional credibility. Moreover, the ceremony marked a smooth transition to incoming CEO Joelene Pierce. The handover reinforced stakeholder confidence in the firm’s direction. Sehoole assumed leadership in 2019 during a challenging period. At that time,…