The Tony Elumelu Foundation, the leading African-funded and founded philanthropy committed to empowering African entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications for the 2019 cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme. The Programme is a 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train, mentor and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs. Its objective is to generate …
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When Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi tweeted that ”from now till the foreseeable future, l am an Independent Services Provider. God help Nigeria 2019 elections on my mind”, many people did not understand what he meant. But facts emerging show that Afikuyomi has broken ranks with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, APC National Leader. …
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BY ABUSATAR IDOWU HAMED Silicon Valley Chief of Protocol, Deanna Tryon has said that major Silicon Valley corporations, such as Facebook and Twitter are already working to help “level the playing field” for developing nations through improved educational opportunities. Deanna Tryon made this observation recently at the United Nations Headquarters …
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Servant of God at INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Ejigbo Lagos State, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has prophesied that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) would not be able to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election if certain terms sanctioned by God are not followed by him (Atiku). The …
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The US government has finally accepted that cholesterol is not a nutrient of concern. Doing a U-turn on their warnings to us to stay away from high-cholesterol foods since the 1970s to avoid heart disease and clogged arteries. This means eggs, butter, full-fat dairy products, nuts, coconut oil and meat have …
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The United Bank for Africa Plc. (UBA) has promised its customers that it will continually strive through innovative ways to enhance its service delivery. The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, said this in a New Year message to customers of the bank recently. Uzoka …
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Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr is not leaving any stone unturned as regards picking the best players to prosecute both the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations inconsequential last group qualifying match against Seychelles slated for Late Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, and also a friendly match against 2019 AFCON bound …
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BY ANGELA ATABO The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called for the review of the process of registration of political parties to curb abuse of the political system. The Executive Director, CASER, Mr. Frank Tietie, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …
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Anti-riot policemen and an Armoured Personal Carrier have been stationed to restore peace at Ojota Motor Park in Lagos following bloody clash by transport union members on the evening of Thursday December 27, 2018. Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a suspended factional leader of a …
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A fuel-laden tanker Friday December 28, 2018 exploded at the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, opposite Biogas Industries, Lagos state. According to an eyewitness, the 4000-litre tanker filled with diesel was heading towards the Mile 2 area of Lagos before it got flamed up. Consequently, the accident has caused gridlock within …
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