Mr Salako attributed the progress to strategic expansion of diagnostic networks, especially the GeneXpert network, which has increased from 32 machines in 2012 to 527 in 2026, and TB-TrueNAT capacity, which grew from 39 units in 2013 to 372 units.
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Mr Aborisade noted that while significant gains have been made in HIV treatment, sustaining them will depend on increased collaboration between governments, civil society, and implementing partners.
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The platform integrates government agencies into a single digital system, streamlining import and export processes, reducing delays, and lowering the cost of doing business.
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Nollywood actress, Uche Montana has spoken candidly about the impact of fame on her romantic life, noting that fame might scare some potential suitors away.
In a recent interview with Uncut Xtra podcast, Montana said it would take “a special kind of man” to approach her for a relationship and accept her for who she is.
The mother of one, however, noted that she is grateful for fame, stressing that fame gave her fortune and comfort.
“It is going to take a special kind of man to have all of me. It is going to take a very special kind of man. Fame has done amazing things for me. I can’t take that away.
“It might not make dating very easy, but being able to provide for my family and live comfortably is a big win.
“So, a man who feels intimidated by my fame can’t even be in the conversation of having a relationship with me. Fame is not supposed to make love difficult but it might because of the kind of world that we are in,” she said.
Montana added that a lot of pretty ladies are single because men often assume that the most beautiful women are in relationships.
‘It will take special man to have all of me’ – Actress, Uche Montana
Popular Nigerian singer, Chike has revealed the marital advice his mother gave to him, sharing that she told him not to marry someone who doesn’t adds value to his life regardless of love.
Speaking in a recent interview with Ada’s Room podcast, Chike disclosed that his mother advised him never to marry from a poor family or settle with an unemployed lady.
The 33-year-old explained that according to his mother, marrying from a poor family or marrying a lady whose family members are financially dependent on is a financial burden.
“I think everybody should look for a partner that has value. Personally, my mum advised me never to settle down with a woman who doesn’t have a source of livelihood regardless of love,” he said.
The singer added, “She also told me never to marry someone with the baggage of family responsibilities, especially a firstborn that is not productive.”
Chike said he often interrogates ladies to see if they are from comfortable families and are productive before proposing relationship.
He advised men to think beyond sex and consider other factors before entering into relationships, especially ones with marriage potentials.
My mum told me never to marry unemployed woman – Singer Chike
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