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Month: July 2023

4 storey building under construction collapses in Abuja

Rescue operations are ongoing. A four-storey building has reportedly collapsed in the Lifecamp area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The building which is under construction came down around 4pm on Monday, July 3, 2023, and some of the workers on the construction site were trapped under its rubbles. According to ThePunch, officials of the…

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Concerns mount as Kenya’s sliding Shilling forces borrowing

Auditor-General calls for hedging to protect taxpayers from increased debt service requirements due to the devaluation of the shilling against the US dollar.  Kenya borrows Sh3.43 billion to cover deficits in payments on external debt caused by changes in foreign currency rates.  Growing concerns over the impact of the sliding shilling on Kenya’s debt profile…

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FCTA announces outbreak of diphtheria infection as 4-yr-old dies in Abuja

The outbreak of the infection in the FCT was confirmed after one of the results from the samples taken from suspected cases in a village close to Dei-Dei area, returned positive. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced the outbreak of diphtheria infection in some parts of the capital city. The Director, FCT Public…

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10 years of Tiwa Savage’s debut album ‘Once Upon A Time’

Ten years ago, Tiwa Savage released her debut album ‘Once Upon A Time’ and the album would usher her into the mainstream. When she made her entrance in the scene with her hit single ‘Kele Kele Love,’ Tiwa Savage would bring an incredible superstar aura that redefined the female arm of the Nigerian music industry….

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Goldberg Premium Lager Beer promotes cultural heritage at 2023 Ojude Oba festival

Goldberg Premium Lager Beer, from the stables of Nigerian Breweries Plc, is thrilled to celebrate its successful sponsorship of the prestigious Ojude Oba Festival 2023 held in Ijebu Ode. As a brand deeply committed to preserving and promoting Yoruba cultural heritage, Goldberg Premium Lager Beer showcased its unwavering support for this iconic event, leaving an…

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Pernod Ricard Nigeria provides sustainable water for community as part of its global initiatives

In partnership with Teach for Nigeria, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, a subsidiary of the Pernod Ricard Group, a leading producer of wines and spirits, has shown its commitment to supporting the well-being of communities as the Company commissions a water sanitation and health project in Imosan Town in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. The…

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CBN urges FUTA to adopt e-naira for all financial transactions

The apex bank says the digital currency is safe, efficient, robust and user friendly. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged the management and students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), to adopt the e-naira platform for all their financial transactions. Mr Samuel Giwa, the Acting Branch Controller of the CBN in…

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Here’s why a man fell in love with a crocodile and married it

You may now kiss the bride, except you can’t because this ‘bride’ turns out to be a crocodile. The mayor of San Pedro Huamelula in Mexico, Victor Hugo Sosa, recently got bonded in holy matrimony with a female crocodile named Alicia Adriana. “What? A man married a crocodile? How is that even possible? That’s insane!”…

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Davido speaks amid pregnancy allegations

OBO has broken his silence, but it’s not what you were expecting. Davido has taken to social media to thank his fans for their support via his latest tweet. David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, expressed his gratitude to his fans for supporting him. This happened amid the baby mama and pregnancy scandal that took…

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Harde Business school launches expert-led courses to reimagine the future of learning

Harde Business School (hardeverse.org), a global online campus driving innovation in learning and capacity development in Africa and emerging markets, is thrilled to announce the launch of its novel Expert-Led Courses (ELC) from Saturday, July 1, 2023. These courses are designed to provide strategic insights for entrepreneurs and creatives looking for a winning edge in…

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