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General news5 days agoFG reiterates commitment towards return of looted funds
By Ebere Agozie The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards return of looted Nigerian assets kept outside the country. The Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, made this known in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations on Monday in Abuja. “Any moment from now, Nigeria will get the return of the 4.2 million pounds seized from the associates of convicted former Governor of Delta, James Ibori. “Sometimes when a country transfers funds, it may take a little more time than expected due to some documentations. “My office and other relevant government agencies will keep the public informed once the Ibori loot is received and confirmed’’. He said the federal government is in touch with the government of the United Kingdom on the matter. “Documentations with the banks in different countries often take longer than expected. We anticipated two weeks.
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APO1 week agoZambian President and Professor Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp inaugurate 8th edition of Merck Foundation 2021 conference
The Merck Foundation Annual Conference (www.Merck-Foundation.com) was inaugurated by the President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Dr EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU and Prof. and the board of directors of the Merck Foundation; The 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” was co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; African First Ladies from Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia were the guests of honor of the Luminaire; Over 75,000 participants, healthcare providers, policy makers and academics from 70 countries attended Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA launched the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” at April 27, 2021, via an online videoconference. It was co-chaired by HE Mrs. ESTHER LUNGU, The First Lady of the Republic.
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AMA2 weeks agoGurus & Griots – Launch Announcement
NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 – / African Media Agency (AMA) / – IE University has announced the inaugural cohort of its flagship Gurus and Griots scholarship program, an academic accelerator organized by the IE Africa Center that brings African leaders and Afro-descendants front and center as educators and representatives of IE University. The fellows for 2021 are: · Akinkunmi Akinnola – Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications – Canadian Center for Diversity and Inclusion – Canada · Ayuli jemide – Lead Partner – Business Detail Lawyers – Nigeria · David harlley – Founder, Managing Partner – Third Way Capital – Canada · Kosi Yankey-Ayeh – Executive Director – Ghana Business Agency (formerly National Small Industry Board) – Ghana · Raphael ani – former Head of External Marketing – Wayra UK / Telefonica – United Kingdom · Tayo akinyemi – Consultant – Query Insights – USA The Fellowship for African and.
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Defence/Security2 weeks agoNDLEA seizes N10bn heroin, Khat at Lagos, Kano airports
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted and seized consignments of heroin and khat with a street value of over N10billion, according to a statement by the agency. The statement by the agency’s Director Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday, in Abuja, said the seizures were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, respectively. According to him, during cargo examination at Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) Import Shed, at the MMIA, a freight agent had presented a cargo from South Africa. This, he said, was with an Ethiopian Airline flight ET 3901 and an Airway Bill no: 071-40689003, for examination by NDLEA operatives attached to the beat. “The officers subsequently conducted a search of the cargo, during which a suspected brownish substance was.
- Business2 weeks ago
Experts seek bank support for investment clubs
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Investment experts on Friday urged commercial banks and financial institutions to support investment clubs to curb Ponzi schemes in the country. They gave advice to the parliament of the Green Investment Club (TGIC) in Lagos on the topic: “The money movements of the young Nigerian of today”. TGIC Founder Ms. Tomie Balogun said the economic fallout from investments from events such as the global market crash, economic recession and COVID-19 pandemic have pushed young Nigerians to fall into the Ponzi camp. Balogun said the economic situation and the high incidence of these fraudulent schemes show an urgent need for financial education. According to her, TGIC is working to bridge the financial literacy gap among young people in Nigeria through its products and services. She said the club, from 35 members at its inception to over 1,700 members in three years, is targeting 10,000 members over the next.
- APO2 weeks ago
19 African First Ladies to attend the Merck Foundation Annual Online Conference on April 27, 2021
The 8th edition of the Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of the Executive Board of Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp to officially launch the online “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”; 19 African First Ladies will be the guests of honor and ministers of health, gender, information, education and science and technology from 25 African countries to participate; Over 2,000 healthcare providers, policy makers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will organize its annual conference, the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” of April 27 to April 29, 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia..
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Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2021, 8th edition which will take place from April 27 to 29, 2021, with 19 African first ladies as guests of honor
The 8th edition of the Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) Africa Asia Luminary will be co-chaired by HE ESTHER LUNGU, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation; The President of the Republic of Zambia, HE Mr. EDGAR LUNGU and Chairman of the Executive Board of Merck KG, Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp to officially launch the online “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”; 19 African First Ladies will be the guests of honor and ministers of health, gender, information, education and science and technology from 25 African countries to participate; Over 2,000 healthcare providers, policy makers and media from over 70 countries will benefit from Luminary. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will organize its annual conference, the 8th edition of “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary” of April 27 to April 29, 2021 in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia..
- General news3 weeks ago
COVID-19: NPHCDA crosses 1m vaccination threshold
By Abujah Racheal The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said 30,452 Nigerian residents received COVID-19 vaccine injections on Friday, bringing the number of vaccines so far to 1.08 million. The NPHCDA revealed this on its official Twitter account on Friday. The agency said 30,452 people took the first dose of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine. “As of April 16, some 1,081,548 representing 53.8% of eligible people targeted by the AstraZeneca vaccine have received their first dose during this phase of vaccination. “The 1,081,548 were eligible Nigerians who were vaccinated in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),” he said. The agency said that figure was more than half of the percentage of the goal achieved with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the country. The vaccination agency revealed that of the 1,081,548 people who received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the country, 8,439 people suffered mild adverse.
- General news3 weeks ago
COVID-19: Nigeria vaccinates more than a million people, according to NPHCDA
By Abujah Racheal The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that Nigeria has so far vaccinated more than one million eligible people out of its target of 70 percent of the country’s population. The NPHCDA revealed this on its official Twitter account on Thursday. The Nigeria News Agency (NAN) reports that in order for the country to achieve collective immunity against COVID-19, it had set an ambitious goal of vaccinating 40% of its more than 200 million people before the end of 2021 and 70% by the end of 2021. end of 2022. The country launched vaccination on March 5, 2021, starting with health workers who are most at risk of infections, being the first responders. He noted that the vaccine deployment would take place in four phases, starting with health workers, frontline workers, the COVID-19 rapid response team, the laboratory network, police officers, staff of service.
- General news3 weeks ago
COVID-19: Nigeria vaccinated more than a million people – NPHCDA
By Abujah Racheal The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that Nigeria has so far vaccinated more than one million eligible people out of its target of 70 percent of the country’s population. The NPHCDA revealed this on its official Twitter account on Thursday. The Nigeria News Agency (NAN) reports that in order for the country to achieve collective immunity against COVID-19, it had set an ambitious goal of vaccinating 40% of its more than 200 million people before the end of 2021 and 70% by the end of 2021. end of 2022. The country launched vaccination on March 5, 2021, starting with health workers who are most at risk of infections, being the first responders. He noted that the vaccine deployment would take place in four phases, starting with health workers, frontline workers, the COVID-19 rapid response team, the laboratory network, police officers, staff of service.
