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Month: October 2023

10 ‘Lagos Fashion Week’ designers take over Spotify’s playlist

Spotify’s official noted that the curated playlist featured tracks would complement their runway exhibitions, providing a seamless fusion of music and fashion. Spotify, a global online streaming platform says no fewer than ten designers from the 2023 edition of Lagos Fashion Week have taken over its flagship playlist, “Fashion Forward”, for October. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s…

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How Tech is reshaping the ‘Future of Flower Delivery’

#FeatureByTheFlowerShop Few things in life possess the charm and allure of a bouquet of fresh flowers. They appeal to the discerning palate of the connoisseur, the tender sentiments of the lover, and the weary disposition of the afflicted. Flowers convey love, sympathy, and celebration – they’re perfect for any occasion. And for many centuries, giving…

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How the #EndSARS movement influenced digital activism in Nigeria

The #EndSARS movement is a testament to the resilience of the generation that is unafraid to soro soke. In the wake of the #EndSARS movement, Nigeria found itself amidst a digital revolution, where the sparks of online protest accentuated the spirit of digital activism in Nigerian youth after years of bottled-up anger on the activities…

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How a video sparked the final downfall of SARS

October 2020’s protest was sparked in part by a video that miscommunicated facts. On October 3, 2020, Prince Nicholas Makolomi was driving from Ughelli to a wedding party in Warri when he saw a young man thrown out of a moving police vehicle. Believing he knew enough of what was going on, he switched on…

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Nigeria, others to get £150bn for infrastructure by 2027 – EU

The commissioner stated that EU would support Nigeria to achieve enhanced infrastructure connectivity, including transport, energy, agriculture, health and education. The European Union (EU) is to disburse 150 billion Euros in four years by 2027 through its Global Gateway Initiative to Nigeria and other African countries to enhance infrastructure in over eight sectors. The EU…

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PTAD issues urgent call for police pensioners to confirm aliveness

PTAD urgent announcement for police pensioners. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has issued a crucial announcement for Police Pensioners enrolled under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). PTAD urges all pensioners who have not yet confirmed their aliveness through the “I Am Alive” confirmation solution to take immediate action. This urgent confirmation is vital to…

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How people are using AI technology to watch pornography

How would you feel if someone were watching pornographic videos using your face as the image without your consent? Deepfakes are artificial media that have been digitally altered to successfully swap out one person’s appearance for that of another. The term “deepfakes” is a combination of “deep learning” and “fake”. In 2023, Home Security Heroes…

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Lupita Nyong’o confirms break-up with South African boyfriend Selema Masekela after 1 year

Lupita Nyong’o and her boyfriend, Selema Masekela, have ended their relationship after approximately one year together. Oscar Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and her boyfriend, Selema Masekela, have ended their relationship after approximately one year together, the actress confirmed on October 19. Lupita shared the news on her Instagram without explicitly naming her former partner, expressing…

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Tinubu reappoints Ejikeme as PTAD executive secretary

Ensuring timely pension payments to retirees remains top priority. Now focusing on of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Chioma Ejikeme as the PTAD Executive Secretary for an additional four-year term. The decision, which became effective on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, was confirmed through an official announcement from…

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We are winning drug war in FCT – NDLEA Commander

The commander added that FG has been doing a lot to ensure the country was free of illicit drug abuse and trafficking through all the three arms of Government. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, says the war against illicit drugs and trafficking in Nigeria was yielding positive results….

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