September 8, 2022

[GIST] Lagos trains law enforcement agents in sign language

[GIST] Lagos trains law enforcement agents in sign language

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The Lagos State government has said as part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in the state, it has trained some of its workers, law enforcement agents, and other stakeholders in sign language communication. The General Manager of the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, Mr Oluwadamilare Ogundairo, stated this on Wednesday, during the 2022


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[GIST] Privileges of children born into wealth

[GIST] Privileges of children born into wealth

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How do kids born into wealth outcompete their peers from poor backgrounds? An obvious answer is that they go to elite schools and benefit from their parents’ network of influential friends. However, there are other factors that help ‘silver spoon’ kids get ahead in life – sometimes, at the expense of their less privileged peers.


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[GIST] Non-payment of charges responsible for vehicles abandonment

[GIST] Non-payment of charges responsible for vehicles abandonment

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The General Manager of Clarion Bonded Terminal, Mr Frank Okocha, has said that the inability of importers to pay for freight charges before bringing in vehicles is partly responsible for abandonment of vehicles at the ports. Okocha said lack of freight payment often made it difficult for importers to get the original bill of lading,


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[GIST] Nigeria imports $5.26bn generators, others

[GIST] Nigeria imports $5.26bn generators, others

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Nigeria spent $5.26bn importing electric generating sets, electric transformers, vacuum cleaners, hair clippers, and other electrical machinery and equipment in 2020 and 2021, according to data from the International Trade Centre. In a recent report, the National Bureau of Statistics disclosed that Nigeria gets 48.6 per cent of its electricity needs from generators powered by


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[GIST] Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Plzen

[GIST] Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Plzen

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Robert Lewandowski marked his first Champions League game for Barcelona with a hat-trick as Xavi Hernandez’s side thrashed Viktoria Plzen 5-1 at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Barca, who failed to get past the group stage last season, also saw Franck Kessie and Ferran Torres score in an accomplished display. Lewandowski has now scored eight


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September 7, 2022

 Popular Media executive Akeju applauds headies award organisers for celebrating Afrobeat artists

Popular Media executive Akeju applauds headies award organisers for celebrating Afrobeat artists

      


*Popular Media executive Akeju applauds headies award organisers for celebrating Afrobeat artists

American-based Nigerian Multimedia executive, founder prime music partners (pmp) and campaign director for Faces of Afrobeats, Akeju Abass has commend the organisers of the headies award for honouring some of Nigeria and Africa's singers at the event held on Sunday, Sept 4 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.


The 15th edition of the popular award show saw some heavy weight singers including Wizkid, Diamond Platnumz, Patoranking, Buju and many others gather to receive recognition for their hard work, creativity and talent for the year under review. 




Akeju who witnessed the live show, showers encomium on the organisers for staging the event in USA, stressing that it will give African stars an extra exposure in the international market, "First, i like to really commend my big brother Ayo Animashaun for the success of the event. Its a welcomed development bringing such huge event in the United States and allowing emerging stars soak in the international wave".


Akeju further revealed his partnership with the brand; assisting in distribution of the event advert materials across Times Square and other Billboards in Usa.