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Month: August 2023

Brazil’s president calls for a renewed relationship with Africa

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlights Africa’s vast potential and calls for Brazil’s renewed engagement with the continent during his address at the BRICS conference in South Africa.Lula’s remarks subtly criticize former President Jair Bolsonaro for neglecting Africa during his tenure, contrasting his own history of multiple African excursions while advocating for a more…

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Sen. Manu donates food items to his constituents to mark his 50th birthday

The immediate past Deputy Gov. of Taraba stated that with the current harsh economic realities, every stakeholder should endeavour to contribute something, no matter how small, to alleviate the suffering of the people. Sen. Haruna Manu, (PDP-Taraba) has donated food items to his constituents to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal to celebrate his…

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What we know so far about Jade Osiberu’s upcoming movie ‘Everything Scatter’

Another ground-shaking rebel story from Nollywood is coming our way. Nigerian writer, producer and director Jade Osiberu is set to release another Nigerian crime story. Everything Scatter is a crime-thriller that delves into the protests that happened in October 2020 based on the consistent occurrence of police brutality in Nigeria against the youths. Osiberu is…

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The importance of harnessing youth collaboration in creating social impact and advancing sustainable solutions – Mumbi Keega

The youth are often called the “future of the world” because they represent the potential for positive change and progress. They are the ones who will be living in the world of tomorrow, and they will be responsible for shaping the future. Africa has the world’s youngest population with a median age of 18.8 as…

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Umahi says roads I built in Ebonyi will last 50 years without maintenance 

Umahi said some of the road projects by the FG were poorly constructed. The Minister of Works, David Umahi said when he was Governor of Ebonyi State, he constructed roads that would last 50 years without maintenance. The minister said this on Thursday, August 24, 2023, while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. Comparing his…

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They are so far off – Burna Boy on reports that he is worth $22 million

He did not clarify if the estimate is higher or lower than the actual figure. Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has laughed at reports that claim that he is worth is $22 million. Appearing as a celebrity guest on Complex, the singer was asked about his net worth noting that a quick Google search places…

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw wants the NYSC program to be scrapped

It seems like the perks that she had as a corps member are nonexistent today. Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has called for the annual National Youths Service Corps program to be shut down for the inability to protect the corps members. Following news of the abduction of eight corps members in Zamfara State, she took…

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Release our promotion arrears or else  —  ASUU threatens FG

The union also rejected all “illegal appointments” sponsored by the IPPIS and its agents in Nigerian public universities. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may embark on another round of industrial action if the Federal Government fails to release its members’ promotion arrears. Following the union’s National Executive Council meeting at the University of…

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Kaduna Govt pays ₦205m to tertiary institutions as scholarship for indigenes

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in early August 2023, the board also paid ₦27m to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and increased the amount paid to Kaduna State University to ₦88.6m. The Kaduna State Government through the Kaduna State Loans and Scholarship Board has released ₦205 million to various tertiary institutions in the country…

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Nigeria’s leading brands of 2023: Dangote, MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, take the lead

Dangote Group, MTN, Airtel, and Globacom were among the top performers.Dangote Group emerged as Nigeria’s most valuable brand for a sixth consecutive time.Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Coca-Cola, GTCO, First Bank, and BUA Group rounded up the top 10. The recently released 2023 brand perception assessment conducted by Top 50 Brands Nigeria has unveiled the most…

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