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‘Your waist can not waste’ – Nigerians react as actress, Destiny Etiko adds an extra ‘Baby’ to her garage
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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‘Your waist can not waste’ – Nigerians react as actress, Destiny Etiko adds an extra ‘Baby’ to her garage

Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko took to Instagram to announce that she has added an extra ‘Baby’ to her garage. According to the 31 year old, the new toy she just acquired is a multiple increase for her. She however used the opportunity to appreciate God for the new car. In a video Destiny shared, she was seen happily taking a tour in her garage and showering her new jeep, a land cruiser Prado with lots of kisses. Captioning the video, the fast-rising actress wrote; “An extra baby added to my garage… MULTIPLE INCREASE ONLY…Thank your lord …WWUDD” Watch the video below; See some of the comments this generated on Instagram; @futballpunter wrote “Congratulations my dear… that waist cannot waste for nothing” @valentino_eggz wrote “The male actors are just there for ...
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Nigerians spend over N12.8 trillion in mobile transactions in 9 months
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Nigerians spend over N12.8 trillion in mobile transactions in 9 months

Nigerians executed N12.8 trillion in mobile transactions from January to September 2022, more than doubling the figure recorded during the same timeframe last year and significantly surpassing what was noted in 2020. Evidence from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) for the years 2018 to 2022 verifies this trend. The NIBSS indicates that in the initial nine months of 2022, mobile inter-scheme transactions recorded in Nigeria surged by an astonishing 153% year-on-year from the N5.07 trillion noted in the equivalent period of 2021. When juxtaposed with the same timeframe in 2020 (N1.89 trillion), 2019 (N461.4 billion), and 2018, the total transaction volume for the current year exemplifies an even more considerable increase (N216.4 billion). Since the COVID-19 outbreak, ...
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AfriSAFE set to reward prominent Nigerians for outstanding performance
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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AfriSAFE set to reward prominent Nigerians for outstanding performance

Brig-Gen Buba Marwa (retired), Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and Mr. Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, are set to be honored at the 4th Africa Safety Award for Excellence (AfriSAFE) today. The AfriSAFE Banquet at the Lagos Continental Hotel, located in Victoria Island, Lagos, is hosting a ceremony today aimed at acknowledging outstanding professionalism, rewarding superiority, and fostering awareness on risk prevention. Together with other individuals, Mr. Marwa and Mr. Adesina will be acknowledged for their roles in the health and safety field by ensuring a secure and healthy work environment for the benefit of individuals and nature. Additional honorees consist of Captain Musa Nuhu, Director-General of ...
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Over 10m Nigerians suffer from diabetes- Group warns
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Over 10m Nigerians suffer from diabetes- Group warns

The Endocrinology and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) has issued a caution as Nigerians participate with the global community in observing World Diabetes Day (WDD), highlighting that over 10 million Nigerians currently live with the condition, with projections indicating that this figure could double by 2030 unless prompt measures are undertaken. The Society also expressed concern regarding the scarcity of endocrinologists, noting that there are merely 150 professionals available to address this health issue within a populace exceeding 220 million individuals. They pointed out that diabetes significantly contributes to kidney failures, heart attacks, strokes, limb amputations, blindness, and various other ailments. Endocrinologists and diabetologists are tasked with diagnosin...
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UNFPA says 250 million Nigerians may fall into poverty
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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UNFPA says 250 million Nigerians may fall into poverty

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has forecasted that nearly 250 million Nigerians will endure poverty if the Federal Government of Nigeria fails to invest in healthcare and education. This insight was shared on Monday in Abuja during a parliamentary summit aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s demographic shift by Ms. Ulla Mueller, the UNFPA Country Representative. She emphasized that in a world of 8 billion individuals, in a nation poised to become the third most populous globally, there could be 250 million individuals who could feel a sense of opportunity and potential. She contended that immediate action is crucial. As per her observations, 250 million individuals could face heightened poverty and insecurity if incorrect investments are made. The Country Representative remarked...
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Petrol, electricity subsidies hurting poor Nigerians- World Bank
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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Petrol, electricity subsidies hurting poor Nigerians- World Bank

According to the World Bank, subsidies reduce government expenditures aimed at assisting impoverished Nigerians and predominantly aid affluent families. This data was shared in a declaration published on the bank’s website to commemorate the release of the most recent Nigeria Public Finance Review report. The bank asserted that Nigeria's resources had been allocated by ineffective and outdated subsidiaries for the acquisition of fuel, electricity, and foreign currency. It further stated that the subsidies were considerably greater than the total amount spent in 2021 on social assistance, healthcare, and education collectively. The statement mentioned, “For many years, a significant portion of Nigeria’s resources has supported inefficient and regressive subsidies for petrol, e...
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US announces availability of no-interview student visa renewals for Nigerians
16Mar By Emeka OkaforNo Comments
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US announces availability of no-interview student visa renewals for Nigerians

Nigerian scholars pursuing studies in the US on an F1 or academic J1 visa who wish to travel back to Nigeria during the holiday or winter recess may have the chance to renew their student visas without needing to attend an interview, as per the United States of America. In a declaration released publicly on Wednesday, the US Embassy in Nigeria shared this information. What is F-1 student visa A non-immigrant visa referred to as the F-1 student visa allows international students to enter the US and enroll in institutions accredited by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Conversely, the J-1 exchange visitor visa is designed for educational and cultural exchange programs that have received authorization from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Departm...
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