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Peter Obi Donates N10m To Anambra Nursing School
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has donated the sum of N10m to the College of Nursing Sciences, St Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu in the Anaocha local government area of Anambra state.
He made this known via his X handle on Tuesday, May 21, stating he supported them with the sum to enable them to train more nurses.
According to Obi, the college, one of the oldest, has produced qualified nurses and midwives, while contributing to the growth of the health sector.
Sharing pictures, Obi wrote: “In continuation of my commitment to contributing to building a better society through investments in critical areas of human development, I visited the College of Nursing Sciences, St Joseph Hospital Adazi-Nnukwu, and gave them my support of N10 million, for the training of more nurses.
The college which is one of the oldest, have over the decades of produced qualified nurses and midwives, and it has contributed immeasurably to the growth of our health sector and the development of our human infrastructure.
“I have remained consistent in my advocacy for more aggressive investments in the critical areas of education and health, especially for the training of health care workers.
Different health organizations have continued to warn about the impending shortage of healthcare workers, especially nurses, on the global level. By investing in their training, we will be able to produce enough to meet our needs and contribute to managing the global shortage.
“I extend my appreciation to the proprietor of the College, the management and the staff of the College for their dedication and hard work in contributing to the growth of our health sector. I reminded the student nurses that nursing is a noble profession in which they will find fulfilment, by serving society. I wished them well and enjoined them to continue to work hard as nurses, as we unite our efforts in building a New Nigeria.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Prince Funso Ayeni, an Ikole born philanthropist and politician has donated the sum of N1,000,000 for the support of one Esther Fisayo Aluko Medical needs.
Fisayo Aluko, an Indigene of Ikole LGA part of Ekiti State is currently in need of fund running to millions of Naira to carry out a kidney transplant.
Prince Funso Ayeni made his support known via a Whatsapp platform created for the Indigenes of the LG.
“Good afternoon great citizens,
I am Prince Funso Ayeni (PhD)
I am deeply touched by the condition of Esther Fisayo Aluko, a young lady from Ikole Ekiti, battling kidney issue.
On behalf of myself, my family, and the entire Funso Ayeni Foundation (FAF), I have donated ₦1,000,000 (one million naira) towards her medical treatment ( receipt attached).
“I also appeal to our brothers and sisters from Ikole Local Government, both in and out of government, to rally their contacts and resources to support this urgent cause.
“Together, we can give Esther a chance to live a healthy life again.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The naira is exchanging for ₦1,498 to 1 US Dollar at the parallel market (black market) in Nigeria.
This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,498 on February 26, 2025.
The black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.
Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government
Today’s February 26 exchange shows that the naira has improved against the dollar, as it strengthened compared to what it traded on Tuesday, February 25, when the naira exchanged ₦1,499.
The value of any nation’s currency is determined by aggregate supply and demand.
The forces of supply and demand are themselves influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply.
The most common method to value currency is through exchange rates. The two main exchange rate systems are fixed rate and floating rate systems.
Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Chairman of FBN Holdings, Femi Otedola, has hosted music icons Burna Boy and Wizkid at his Lagos residence.
Otedola disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Wednesday.
Sharing a photo from the gathering, Otedola described the meeting as a privilege, expressing admiration for the impact of Afrobeats on the global stage.
He wrote, “A true privilege to host some of our biggest music icons @wizkidayo @burnaboy at my Lagos home. Always inspiring to share ideas and celebrate the global movement that is Afrobeats …F.Ote”.
Reacting to the post, Netizens applauded the gathering, describing it as a gathering of talent and vision
An X user, Ken Giami, who tweets as #ken_giami, “An incredible gathering of talent and vision! Afrobeats continues to shape global culture, and it’s always inspiring to see icons like #wizkidayo and #burnaboy leading the movement. Here’s to more growth and global impact!
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