WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town to assess the impact of increasing health taxes in Mauritius. Using a simulation tool, the study examined how tax hikes affect tobacco use, government revenues, and premature deaths. 📊 A 15% annual cigarette tax increase could: Boost excise revenue by 55% Reduce
Ursula and Emmanuel had their beautiful white wedding, and every moment would have you falling in love again. From serene wedding morning prep to the lit wedding reception, their day was nothing short of magical. Ursula walked down the aisle looking stunning in her white dress, and Emmanuel couldn’t hide the joy on his face
When it comes to selecting the perfect look for your Nikkah wedding, one major factor to consider is elegance. Today, we’ve got the perfect inspo for brides who want to keep it simple yet stunning! This beautiful dress by Kira X Brand strikes the ideal balance between modesty and style. The soft lace details and
Founders are racing one another to build solutions that allow crypto to work like real money. This has led to the rise of stablecoin off-ramp solutions—apps that allow individuals and businesses to convert dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT and USDC into local African currencies—seeking to replace peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchanges, which are often targets for scams. Some
Love is such a beautiful thing, and you’ll always find us right where it blooms. Chidera and Dumebi are set to spend the rest of their lives together, and the joy they radiate is simply contagious! You know how they say love makes you glow differently? Well, that’s exactly the case with these two. Their
There have been a lot of talks that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will leave Atalanta this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. The speculations did not just start this year though, as he was linked to some top European clubs last summer, but La Dea held on to him even though he expressed his desire to leave.
Southampton and Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is on the verge of completing a dazzling return to Turkish giants Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. It's been a wild goose chase in the transfer market for both the Turkish and English clubs as they attempt to lure the towering striker back to Papara Park after his impressive stint.
The World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD) was observed in Nigeria and several other parts of the world last week, on June 19. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a heritable blood disorder that affects mostly people of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. It was formally acknowledged as a global health problem by the
In many parts of Nigeria, when night falls, darkness takes over. Millions of families still rely on candles, kerosene lamps, or even firewood for lighting and cooking. For businesses, power cuts are so common that many rely on noisy, expensive generators to keep going. The lack of reliable electricity is more than an inconvenience; it’s