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LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Angela Eneze Omeiza as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective July 17, 2024. LAPO, in a statement on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, said Omeiza brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Board, further strengthening the bank's commitment to excellence in Governance and Social Responsibility. Ms…
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The Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) has said the issues around oil theft and other circumstances surrounding oil production need to be addressed if the country can meet its energy needs at a sustainable cost. The chamber also said that to be able to achieve this, there must be local crude supply…
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Eight people were stabbed and police arrested hundreds during last weekend's Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world's largest street festivals held annually in west London. READ ALSO:Emir Sanusi completes PhD in Islamic Law at University of London Updating on their policing operation late Monday, the capital's Metropolitan Police said five people…
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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has intensified enforcement of environmental regulations with a series of shutdowns targeting various establishments in Lagos. On Tuesday, August 27, LASEPA conducted an operation in Ojo, Lagos, resulting in the closure of several businesses and religious institutions for non-compliance with the State Environmental Laws of 2017. The affected…
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The United Kingdom has expanded its list of approved companies licensed to sponsor foreign workers on the worker and temporary worker immigration routes. This development presents new opportunities for interested Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking employment in the UK. The updated list, released on Friday, August 23, now includes 119,195 companies across various sectors.…
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From the Spice Girls to The Stooges and the Sex Pistols, British rock legends Oasis have joined a long list of groups that put past fall-outs behind them to reform for reunion tours. Here are a few notable comebacks: - Spice Girls, without Posh - The British 1990s girl band featuring Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm,…
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A Consultant Psychiatrist, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, has called on government at all levels, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to really consider mental health as a priority. Obindo, also the President, Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN), made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According…
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Learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences in life. It can open up countless opportunities and even lead to personal growth. There are so many benefits that come with learning a new language, from improved communication skills to increased job prospects. Here are some of the ways how…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a draft Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for Mpox, covering the six-month period from September 2024 to February 2025. The response plan, which stresses surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community empowerment to respond to this global emergency, provides a framework for public health…
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Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the ongoing harassment of journalists in Nigeria by government authorities. Obi warned that the country risks becoming a “Banana Republic” where journalists are “silenced or simply disappear for simply doing their job.” In a related development, investigative journalist David Hundeyin revealed that the…
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British rock legends Oasis announced on Tuesday they will reunite for a worldwide tour starting in the UK next year, as brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher ended an infamous 15-year feud. The band, which helped create the Britpop era of the 1990s with hit songs "Wonderwall", "Don't Look Back In Anger" and "Champagne Supernova", announced…