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Month: May 2023

Nigerian Idol S8: How to vote for your favourite contestants on the show

#FeatureByNigerianIdol: You have 100 votes on the Africa Magic website and another 100 votes on the mobile site to vote for your favourite Nigerian Idol season 8 contestant. The stage lights shone brightly on the top 10 contestants of Nigerian Idol season 8 on Sunday, as they commenced their potentially life-changing journey on the live…

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Go behind the scenes of ‘Hijack 93: The Mad Men & The Aircraft’

The new photos offer a closer look at the cast. Charles Okpaleke has shared new behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos from the set of Hijack 93: The Mad Men & The Aircraft. The new images offer a closer look at the cast of the upcoming project which recently kicked off principal photography. Produced by Rogers Ofime and…

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Kenya’s development efforts get a $1 billion boost from the World Bank

Kenya secures a Ksh138.45 billion ($1.0 billion) budget assistance loan from the World Bank to support fiscal sustainability and inclusive green growth. The loan is increased by 33% due to global financing challenges, leading to the postponement of a planned Eurobond sale. The International Development Association (IDA) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will…

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Innoson produces parade vehicle for Gombe governor within 24 hours

IVM assembled its best hands who worked morning, afternoon and evening to produce the vehicle. In its effort to support local manufacturers, the government of Gombe State patronised Innoson Vehicle, an indigenous vehicle manufacturing company situated in Anambra State. Ahead of the inauguration of his second term in office on Monday, May 29, 2023, Governor…

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Pepsodent deepens consumers engagement, activates schools to promote oral health education

#FeatureByPepsodent: …targets 2 million children with oral health education The leading global toothpaste brand, in collaboration with Nigeria Dental Association, NDA and FDA, has kicked off its school activation program in primary schools across the nation to promote oral health education in Nigeria. The school activation program titled ‘Pepsodent Brush Day and Night School Program’…

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Uganda’s pension sector witnesses impressive growth in assets and benefit payments

Uganda’s pension market experiences significant growth with total assets climbing from Ush17.8 trillion ($4.8 billion) to Ush19.9 trillion ($5.2 billion) in just one year. National Social Security Fund (NSSF) dominates the industry, handling over Ush17 trillion ($4.5 billion) of the industry’s assets, while private fund managers control assets worth less than Ush3 trillion ($801 million). The increase…

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Mercy Chinwo celebrates husband’s birthday, calls him special gift from God

The couple has never shied away from openly expressing their love. Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, has showered praise on her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, as he marks his birthday today, May 31, 2023. Taking to her Instagram page, the proud wife expressed admiration for her spouse, lauding him for his unmatched character and integrity. In…

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NNPC announces new nationwide fuel prices, ends scarcity scare

In a significant development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has officially revealed the new price range for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as fuel or petrol. Effective immediately, the prices have been set at ₦488 and ₦555 per litre at the peak, signaling the end of the fuel subsidy era. The decision…

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5 ministries Tinubu should consider scrapping

Some ministries do not meet the country’s needs and priorities, and may have overlapping responsibilities As President Bola Tinubu takes over the affairs of Nigeria, we expect to see many changes in the style and structure of his cabinet, in contrast to that of Muhammadu Buhari, the previous president of Nigeria. Currently, Nigeria has been…

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Air travelers urge Tinubu to transform aviation industry

Sarkin-Adar, who served for 16 years as member of the House of Representatives, pointed out that Nigerians ought to have leveraged on the potentials in the aviation sector. Nigerians, especially air travelers, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to transform the nation’s aviation sector by making it compete with its equals across the globe by…

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