Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation, has advised the Federal Government to continue its longstanding commitment to end polio transmission in the country. Gates said this during a media roundtable with selected journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. He emphasised that with the tightening of global funding, it’s more important than ever that Nigeria keeps up…
The Gates Foundation has agreed to support the Federal Government with $7.5 million for Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub, a new initiative. This would accelerate the development and scale-up AI-driven solutions to improve lives and expand opportunities across key sectors such as health, agriculture, and education. The Special Adviser of Media and Communications, Ministry…
Billionaire philanthropist and Chair of the Gates Foundation, Mr Bill Gates, has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Africa. Gates also announced that the majority of his $200 billion pledge will be invested in the continent over the next 20 years. This is contained in a statement made available by to the News Agency of Nigeria…
Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has appealed to Nigerian leaders to put citizens first, saying this will enable leaders build a better future for all. Gates said this during a meeting with members of the National Economic Council (NEC), on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was…
The co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for strengthening the economy and improving maternal and child health. Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this at the end of the National Economic Council (NEC), held at the Presidential Villa Abuja on…
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is meeting with Nigerian leaders, youth, and partners on Wednesday to foster ways of addressing health challenges, spearheading innovation, and boosting nutrition in Africa. The foundation said it is part of their ongoing commitment to Africa’s development. News gathered that Gates will meet with national…
