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Month: October 2023

Victor Okpala restates the need to build the Nigerian music ecosystem

Victor Okpala makes calls for the need to build the local Afrobeats ecosystem. There have been increasing calls for the need for Nigeria to grow its music ecosystem if the country plans to properly harness the potential of Afrobeats’ global commercial appeal. In a TED X talk delivered at the University of Leeds, Victor Okpala…

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Mr Ibu has had 5 surgeries and is in the intensive care unit – Family

They still hope to fly him out of the country for further treatment soon to avoid amputating his leg. The family of renowned Nigerian actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, have provided an update regarding his ailment. In the latest post on the actor’s Instagram page, Okafor’s daughter stressed that he had undergone five different…

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Plateau Govt partners with AFDB to boost State’s agricultural processing

Mutfwang added that the initiative is aimed at creating employment opportunities for its teeming unemployed youths. The Plateau Government is partnering with the African Development Bank (AFDB) to develop agricultural processing in the state. The parties reached an agreement during a bilateral meeting between Gov. Caleb Mutfwang and AfDB’s President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, on the…

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Nigeria, Canada implements education project for girl-child

The project is aimed at improving the realisation of girls’ rights to inclusive, protective and gender-responsive quality education in Borno and Yobe states. Plan International Nigeria in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has implemented an education project in the conflict-affected states to strengthen girl-child enrollment, retention and completion. The project was also aimed at…

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Captain Morgan’s fun-filled Captains’ link up steals the show at LCW 2023

#FeatureByCaptainMorgan Captain Morgan, the world’s most desired rum was a part of the recently concluded Lagos Cocktail Week, a two-day cocktail extravaganza held from October 19 to 20 2023 at the Balmoral Hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island. Themed “Captains’ Link Up”, the brand provided an unforgettable experience, taking attendees on a…

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MetaMask adds privacy-preserving security alerts, to prevent money theft

#FeatureByConsensys MetaMask, in collaboration with Blockaid, a leading web3 security provider, launches security alerts that help stop malicious transactions before they happen, protecting users from scams, phishing, and hacks. MetaMask and Blockaid developed a privacy-preserving module to simulate transactions while removing the need for users to share data with third parties.Blockaid was recently able to…

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Onesimus shows Africa’s oneness on Afrobeats song ‘My Woman’

This Afrobeats masterpiece showcases the artists’ extraordinary talents while celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity and the universal language of music. Onesimus, the acclaimed Malawian artist, has joined forces with award-winning musicians Malome Vector from Lesotho, Lizwi Wokuqala from South Africa, and Janta MW from Malawi to create a powerful and multilingual collaboration titled ‘My…

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Zabira & GRIP: Supporting excellence at LASU with generous rewards

#FeatureByZabira&GRIP In a display of unwavering commitment to financial education and community engagement, Zabira Technologies and GRIP, a leading cryptocurrency and gift card exchange company, recently took center stage at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. Their remarkable support and generous rewards to students left a lasting impact on the campus, as they played a…

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Benue Police warns against false alarm over cases of missing genital organs

The police also called on traditional rulers, parents and other stakeholders to warn their children/wards against mob actions that has caused innocent people so much pain. The Police Command in Benue has warned against false alarm and mob actions over cases of purported missing genital organs in the state. This is contained in a statement…

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Repair your car’s lighting defects to stay alive – FRSC advises motorists

FRSC also admonished motorists against overloading and travelling at night to prevent avoidable crashes. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command on Tuesday advised motorists to ensure that they had functional lighting system in their cars during the ember months. Anthony Uga, the Ogun Sector Commander, FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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