Breastfeeding Week: Health experts call for more awareness

Medical experts in Nigeria have raised concerns over the impact and coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), according to the experts; the scheme has covered less than two percent of Nigerians.

Egie Akpata, Director Union Capital Markets joins CNBC Africa to discuss the importance of budget cycles at the national and sub-national level.

Lassa fever - Health experts discuss effective preventive measures.

Mental health experts educate media on suicide prevention awareness.

The Listing of Dangote Cement’s N50 billion Commercial Papers has been described as one of the largest commercial paper notes issuances by a non-financial institution in Nigeria.

Sam Ocheho, President of the Financial Markets Dealers Association says the financial market plays a vital role in any economy as it unlocks the capital for economic growth.

On the side-lines of the African Oil Week in Cape Town, Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo spoke to CNBC Africa’s Jill De Villiers on the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the opportunities available to the domestic investors in the development of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

Hello Sunshine Chief Executive Officer Sarah Harden, actress and activist Jameela Jamil (“The Good Place”), Will Packer Media founder Will Packer, and P&G Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard speak with Bloomberg’s Viviana Hurtado at the Bloomberg Equality Summit in New York.

Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is important for the private sector as it would help to achieve the post-2015 and 2063 agenda. He discussed this with CNBC Africa’s Michael Mugisha.

Exclusive breastfeeding means that the infant receives only breast milk. No other liquids or solids are given – not even water – with the exception of oral rehydration solution, or drops/syrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines.

Promoting gender equality: The importance of sending girls to school.

Critically-acclaimed actress Michelle Rodriguez sits down with Bloomberg’s Jackie Simmons at the Bloomberg Equality Summit in London for a wide-ranging conversation on driving gender equality in entertainment, business and the importance of conscious capitalism.