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     Critics of Ghana's healthcare administration have renewed calls for greater transparency, accountability, and accelerated reforms within the country's health sector, while raising concerns about the leadership of the Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The calls come amid ongoing public discussions about challenges facing the healthcare system, including access to quality medical services, inadequate infrastructure, shortages of healthcare personnel, and the availability of essential medicines and equipment. While acknowledging efforts by the Ministry of Health to address these issues, some healthcare stakeholders and civil society advocates argue that reforms have not progressed quickly enough. They have urged the ministry to improve communication with the public and provide clearer updates on policies, priorities, and measurable outcomes. A healthcare stakeholder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, "Ghanaians deserve a healthcare system that is...

   By Grace Halimah What began as a lockdown hobby in early 2020 has grown into a thriving real estate company helping Nigerians achieve home ownership and build wealth. The founder of Adifua Real Estate and Construction started his journey during the COVID-19 lockdown, frequently viewing properties across the capital. With guidance from a supportive boss, real estate quickly became more than a side interest. While still operating without a formal team, he also ventured into the hospitality sector, successfully establishing Flenjo, a popular restaurant and grill. Today, the company has built a reputation for helping individuals grow their wealth through strategic real estate investments. Many clients have reportedly become millionaires thanks to well-chosen properties. Adifua Real Estate and Construction is particularly focused on affordability and long-term value. The company only promotes properties with strong appreciation potential and currently offers FCDA-approved lands ...

     A Nigerian environmental scientist,  Julius Odemi Brown  – The CEO of Ecofrost Solutions Limited, has led the successful implementation of an innovative in-situ remediation programme that restored crude oil-contaminated soil and groundwater at an oil and gas facility in the Niger Delta, highlighting the growing role of indigenous expertise in environmental restoration within Nigeria's energy sector. The remediation project employed two complementary treatment technologies:  enhanced bioremediation  for hydrocarbon-contaminated soil and  in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO)  for contaminated groundwater. The integrated approach enabled the remediation team to address pollution at its source while minimizing excavation, reducing waste generation, and limiting disruption to surrounding ecosystems. Environmental specialists describe the project as an example of the industry's gradual transition from conventional "dig-and-dump" remediation pract...