November 30, 2019

Buhari Approves Salt Development Project In Ebonyi

November 30, 2019 7:01 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the development of salt deposits in Ebonyi State.

The project was part of efforts to ensure that Nigeria starts the production of salt in commercial quantities.

The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah disclosed this during courtesy call on Governor David Umahi and inspection of some salt lakes in the state.

He noted that the federal government had brought consultants to look at how they could develop the salt project which is the first in the history of the country, coming to the South-east and being driven by the Ebonyi …

War Over ₦130bn Textile Fund

November 30, 2019 7:00 am

Cotton farmers in the North have tasked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to immediately release ₦130 billion meant for the nation’s cotton and textile industries. This position was one of the highlights of their meeting at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State. They deliberated on the ways and means of reviving cotton farming and textile industry in Nigeria.

Chairman of the conference, Alhaji Saidu Dattijo Adahama, said the withheld fund created doubt over the intention of government to promote the production of cotton and recycle the ailing textile sector in Nigeria. He

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Nnewi Receives Muoghalu, Hail Buhari For Appointment

November 30, 2019 6:59 am

Captains of industries, business moguls, professionals and a host of others in Nnewi, Anambra State have expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing one of their own, Chief George Muoghalu as the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).

Making their feelings known in a grand reception organized for Muoghalu in his hometown, Nnewi people saw the appointment as a great thing and honour to the Igbo from President Buhari’s administration.

In his welcome address, the former Anambra State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon Ezeakukwu Emma Nsoedo on behalf of the organizers of the reception congratulated the …

Oprah Winfrey: Your Job Ends The Day Your Calling Begins

November 30, 2019 5:23 am

To discover your calling in life, you would first need to find and follow your path. One of the most fascinating stories that support the fact that everybody has a path to follow in life is that of screen goddess and media giant, Oprah Winfrey. Oprah’s path to stardom and prominence was smeared with rejections, abuse and self-esteem struggles, but she held tenaciously to her path. She said: “Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.”

Born on January 29, 1954 and raised in poverty on a farm in Mississippi, …

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Facebook Corrects Post Under Singapore Disinformation Law

November 30, 2019 5:21 am
Facebook published a correction on a user’s post-Saturday following demand from Singapore, the first time a tech giant has complied with the city-state’s law against misinformation.
Authorities had ordered the social media giant to correct a post promoting an article on a fringe news site containing “scurrilous accusations” of election rigging, ramping up their use of a controversial law against misinformation.

The law gives ministers powers to tell platforms to put warnings next to posts they deem false, but that activists fear could be used to curb free speech.

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Plaqad’s Sogbaike Named Among 100 Young Leaders In Tech

November 30, 2019 5:19 am

The CEO of Nigeria’s leading influencer marketing and content trading platform, Plaqad.com, Gbenga Sogbaike, has been named one of Nigeria’s 100 young leaders in Tech.The recognition comes from The Future Project, organisers of the prestigious Future Awards, and the #YTech100.

The #YTech100 is a yearly list compiled by The Future Project to recognize 100 of the brightest and best Nigerian tech entrepreneurs, professionals and stakeholders for their outstanding work in the Nigerian tech space.#YTech100 honours the best young Nigerians in the tech space, thus unleashing their potentials for more creativity to push the boundary of tech in Nigeria.

“I’m …

Race For New Japan Prime Minister Starts After Resignation

North Korea Blasts Abe, Warns Of ‘Real Ballistic Missile’

November 30, 2019 5:16 am
North Korea on Saturday warned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that he could soon see a “real ballistic missile” while excoriating him as the “most stupid man ever known in history”.
The colourful condemnation comes two days after the isolated state tested what it called a “super-large multiple launch rocket system”, with South Korea reporting that two projectiles came down in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

In the wake of the launch, which was supervised by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Abe termed the fired weapons “ballistic missiles” that violated UN resolutions.

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BET, MTV Base, Nickelodeon, Others To Remain On Multichoice

November 30, 2019 5:14 am
MultiChoice Group, Africa’s leading video entertainment company, has announced the renewal of its distribution partnership with Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa).
The renewal guarantees the continuous broadcast of a host of VIMN Africa’s channels such as BET, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV Base, MTV Music 24, Nickelodeon, NickToons and Nick Jr. on MultiChoice’s platforms, DStv and GOtv. It also highlights the investment in local content, bringing programming that showcases the best of Africa’s creativity and talent and offers a broad range of original entertainment content across every age demographic.

Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Chief Executive Officer, General Entertainment, said, “As

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NFVCB Destroys Unclassified, Other Prohibited Films, Videos

November 30, 2019 5:10 am

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) on Friday destroyed unclassified and other prohibited films and videos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the officials of the NFVCB, Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Fire Service were among stakeholders present at the exercise, which was held in Abuja.

The items destroyed included DVDs, CDs, copies of 20 in 1 video films, unclassified foreign and local films, as well as pornographic materials.

Mr Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director of the board, said that the items were confiscated during raid operations and enforcement drive in markets in the Federal Capital …

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