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Month: October 2023

How I went from earning ₦8,000 to becoming a tech founder earning millions – John Adebayo

John Adebayo shares the lows and highs of his journey into tech. Growing up in Ilora, Oyo State, I defied the norm by leaving home right after high school. While unsure of my next steps, I held onto the following principles: learn as much as I could, make an impact, and earn money ethically. I…

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Don Jazzy sends ₦8 million to 2 Nigerians with urgent medical needs

It is always heartwarming to see people in need get the help required. Popular music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, best known as Don Jazzy, has donated a total of ₦8 million to ailing Nigerians seeking aid on Twitter. The record producer responded to the call of two different Nigerians on Twitter, requesting donations for their…

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Amaechi knocks Tinubu’s aide Hadiza Usman, says her book full of lies

Amaechi insisted that Bala Usman was guilty of the allegations levelled against her, which led to the termination of her appointment by former President Buhari. The immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has knocked President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, for allegedly presenting false narratives in her book titled:…

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A Pulse review of ‘RAVAGE’ EP by Rema

On ‘RAVAGE’ EP, Rema wants the industry to know that he’s the chosen one. When Rema released his eponymous debut EP in 2019, it rubbed off on listeners as a curious one that explores Western elements at a level never attempted by an Afrobeats act. If his early avant-garde approach to Afrobeats came in the…

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World Cup of Hip Hop: Elajoe 1st African Global Senior Executive Committee

World Cup of Hip Hop celebrates the global culture and talent of Hip Hop. Ambassador Elajoe is an award winning rapper/producer, African peace ambassador and entrepreneur amongst other things. He is regarded as one of the pioneer figures who helped structure & project the Nigerian/African Hip Hop industry to the world at large. World Cup…

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INEC, not the judiciary, should determine election winners – Falana

Falana said it amounts to usurpation of INEC’s authority for courts to determine winners of elections. Legal luminary and human rights activist Femi Falana has once again said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) retains the exclusive rights to determine winners of elections and not the judiciary. The revered lawyer said this while reacting to…

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AfDB, partners inject $1bn to fund Nigeria’s SAPZs in 24 states

Adesina said that the bank was deploying effective partnerships at scale, adding that currently, it is implementing 25 Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones in 13 countries. African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have voted $ 1 billion to deliver special agro-industrial processing zones in 24 States of…

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FG launches ENSAND project to expand school feeding programme

She explained that the project had identified Small Holder Farmers (SHF) as a key linkage and strategy to foster easier and cheaper access to food produced by the cooks/vendors. Anjor Obande, National Programme Manager of Renewed Hope National Home Grown School Feeding and End Hunger Programme (RH-NHGSFEHP) says, the introduction of the GAIN ENSAND Project…

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Insecurity affecting healthcare, justice delivery in Anambra – Experts

Onwuka said Anambra was the second state with the highest concentration of nursing colleges, producing an average of 1,000 nurses annually. Witnesses who appeared before the Anambra Truth, Justice and Peace Commission (ATJPC) on Friday, have decried the negative impact of insecurity in Anambra, saying it is affecting the service delivery in the health sector…

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Tinubu appoints new chairman, leadership team for civil service commission

Jide Jimoh is appointed to represent Lagos and Ogun States while Dr. Festus Oyebade will represent Osun and Oyo. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the Federal Civil Service (FCSC). The team is subject to the confirmation of the Senate. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on…

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