By: Dr Katlego Lekganyane, GP at Platinum Health Medical Scheme HIV care is no longer just about viral suppression – it’s about future-proofing patient health, reducing long-term risk and creating a more sustainable healthcare system. As the life expectancy for people living with HIV continues to rise, the focus for healthcare systems has shifted towards managing comorbidities, medication-related risks and long-term organ health. We aim to transition members to safer and more advanced therapies, to prevent chronic kidney disease, bone density loss and other downstream complications – while still reducing long-term healthcare costs and disability burdens. Our HIV management programme…
Author: Orientalnews Staff
Dorcus Kamotho- Mureithi, Head of Communication, BasiGo As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettle global oil markets, their effects are felt far beyond producing regions. In cities such as Nairobi and Johannesburg, the consequences arrive quickly: higher fuel prices, weaker currencies, and rising inflation. For many African economies, this is not a temporary disruption but a recurring structural problem. Heavy reliance on imported fuel, priced in dollars, means external shocks are rapidly transmitted into domestic economies. Transport systems, which underpin both urban mobility and the movement of goods, sit at the centre of this exposure. In some markets,…
Tunde Bakare The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is conducting a one-time nationwide Online Verification and Enrolment Exercise for all active employees of treasury-funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who were employed before 30 June 2004. The exercise, which commenced on 2 February 2026 and will end on 31 July 2026, is aimed at capturing accurate and complete data on eligible workers. This will support the timely payment of their accrued pension rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The initiative is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to settle pension obligations carried over from the old Defined Benefit Scheme…
Yemisi Izuora All arrangements have been concluded for the 2026 Ecobank National Schools’ Team Chess Championship, organised in partnership with the Nigeria Chess Federation (NCF) and SchoolMate. The championship will hold from 7–8 May 2026 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Lagos, and is expected to feature about 1,500 pupils and students from 300 schools nationwide. Speaking ahead of the third edition of the tournament, Ecobank’s Segment Head for Education, Faith and Social Services, Adekunle Adewuyi, said the bank remains committed to scaling the championship as a pathway for developing Nigeria’s next generation of intellectual and strategic leaders. According…
Joseph Bakare The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has congratulated all the workers in the country on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration, commending their resilience, patriotism, and unwavering contributions to Nigeria’s growth and development. In a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, to mark the celebration, Professor Yilwatda paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers across all sectors of the economy, noting that their sacrifices, diligence, and commitment remain the backbone of national progress. He particularly acknowledged the endurance and understanding demonstrated by…
Tunde Bakare President Tinubu’s first stop will be in France, after which he will depart for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa-France Summit scheduled to begin next week. Co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and President William Ruto, the summit focuses on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, restructuring of global financing architecture, and climate action. President Tinubu’s participation at the summit from May 11th to May 12th. will underscore Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with African nations and the French Republic. The summit, with the theme – “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation…
Yemisi Izuora Foremost underwriting firm, Guinea Insurance Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the period ended 31 March 2026, reflecting a resilient top line performance, a strengthened asset base, and a deliberate strategic response to industry wide claims pressure. Net Expenses on Reinsurance Contracts stood at ₦109.3 million, representing a decline of approximately 162.6% from ₦174.7 million recorded in March 2025. This movement reflects a more conservative risk transfer approach, as the Company strengthened its reinsurance cover to mitigate exposure to emerging risks and high value claims within the market. Insurance Service Expenses rose significantly…
Joseph Bakare The Lagos Green Line Rail, Kano State Metro Rail, and the Kaduna State Rail project each designed to ease urban congestion, enhance mobility, and stimulate regional economic activity have been approved to proceed by the Federal Government. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) gave the approval of three major rail infrastructure projects valued at $2.99 billion. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, who confirmed this noted that the projects have already been captured in the extended 2025 budget and are expected to strengthen the capital component of the overall investment framework. According…
Yemisi Izuora Access Holdings has demonstrated significant growth as its earnings at the end of 2025 shows strong results surpassing market expectations and forecasts. Its Profit Before Tax (PAT) crossed the ₦1 trillion mark for the first time, rising to ₦1.01 trillion, a 16.2 per cent increase compared to the previous year as contained in its audited results for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. This which marks a significant turning point in its corporate journey as it shifts from a growth model defined by scale to one increasingly anchored on value creation, efficiency, and earnings quality. The…
Joyce Onwuka Yango Group has selected 24 participants from more than 600 applicants across six African countries to take part in its 2026 cohort Yango Fellowship programme. Over 12 weeks, fellows will develop science and technology based projects using technical skills and present them at a final Demo Day in Abidjan. The selected fellows come from Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mozambique and Ghana, expanding the programme’s reach from two countries last year to six in 2026. This year’s program focuses on the applied use of artificial intelligence. Participants will build solutions such as tools for health literacy, energy…