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Month: July 2023

Health agencies set to distribute 2m doses of NTDs drug in Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa

Aliyu, Coordinator of NTDs addeed that about 441 health workers had been trained on detection and treatment of NTDs across 11 LGAs of Gombe State. Health agencies in Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa have announced plans to distribute over two million doses of drugs to stem spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The states also scaled…

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On the journey to global impact with the 2022 Rise Global Winners from Nigeria

#FeaturebyRise Nigeria The world’s most important problems will be solved by the next generation of leaders. Yet too often, the most exceptional people never realize their full potential for global impact. Either they are never discovered, become isolated at a young age, lack access to opportunities to develop their ideas, or face social and economic…

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‘Strategic leadership, compulsory in the digital age’ – Former UK Minister for Africa

Duddridge stated that Business and political leaders need to understand that all their utterances can be sent worldwide with a click of a mouse and the need for them to be consistent in communications. Sir. James Duddridge (Member of the UK Parliament and former Minister who has served in the cabinet of three Prime Ministers)…

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America’s decision to tighten its monetary policy may add pressure to Tanzania’s economy

America’s tightening of monetary policy raises concerns about scarcity of the US dollar and puts pressure on exchange rates with other currencies. Tanzania already faces a shortage of US dollars, impacting imports, including vital commodities like machinery and cooking oil. Tanzanian experts call for boosting local output and tapping into the nation’s gas reserves to reduce reliance…

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Man bags 12 months jail for impersonating a solider in Abuja

The 30 year old man was arraigned on a two-count charge of personating as a public servant and giving false information in order to mislead the police. A Grade 1 Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Monday, July 31, 2023 sentenced a 30-year old man, Kennedy Elijah, to 12 months imprisonment for impersonating as…

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Wike arrives National Assembly for ministerial screening

Wike’s nomination was among the first batch of candidates forwarded to the Senate by President Tinubu. The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his wife and supporters, made a notable appearance at the National Assembly today to undergo his ministerial screening. Wike is among the distinguished nominees set to be screened…

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NBA mourns late Supreme Court Justice Nweze

NBA president expressed his condolences to the family of Nweze and the Chief Justice of Nigeria as well as the entire legal community. President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr Yakubu Maikyau SAN on Monday, July 31, 2023 described the death of Supreme Court Justice, Gentus Nweze, as a huge loss to the Nigerian…

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Sokoto students praises Gov. Aliyu over payment of scholarship grants

According to reports, the governor directed the state Scholarship Board to pay the students grants of over ₦500 million on assumption of office. The Sokoto State Students Association of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (SOSSA-UDUS), has lauded Gov. Ahmed Aliyu over the recent payment of scholarship grants to 7,477 indigenes of the state. The News Agency of…

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‘Katsina govt set to establish Zakkat commission’ – Radda

The governor added that state government and 34 local government councils will contribute ₦100 million to facilitate its smooth execution and that it would accommodate orphans and displaced persons across the state. Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State, on Monday, July 31, 2023 said that he would transmit a bill to the state House of…

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Top 5 most common thoughts on people’s minds during sex

What most people think about during sex might surprise you. It’s common for our minds to wander during sex, but what are we mostly thinking about? Sexual wellness brand Lovehoney conducted research to find out what people are really thinking about when they have sex. They surveyed over 2,000 adults to find out their most…

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