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Eco: Nigeria Govt Speaks On Single Currency For ECOWAS

December 31, 2019 12:49 pm
The Federal Government says it is studying the situation on change of West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) currency, Eco, to be used as ECOWAS single currency.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed,made this known in a statement by Yunusa Abdullahi, her Special Adviser, Media and Communication, in Abuja on Monday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that eight West African countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to Eco, thereby effectively severing the CFA franc’s links to former colonial ruler France.

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2020 ECOWAS Single Currency Takeoff Shaky – Ahmed

December 7, 2019 8:05 am

Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed yesterday expressed skepticism over the possibility of the single currency regime of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) taking off next year. According to her, this is because only the Republic of Togo out of other ECOWAS nations has met the set criteria for achieving the target. Speaking at the ECOWAS Ministerial Committee of Ministers of Finance on the ECOWAS single currency regime in Abuja, Ahmed said with only one country meeting the criteria means it would be a very tall order to beat the 2020 takeoff deadline …

China’s Single Women Seek Sperm Donors Overseas

December 6, 2019 3:53 pm

Looking at page after page of childhood photos, Xiaogunzhu was drawn to an image of a French-Irish boy with smiling dark blue eyes.

But she was not admiring her lover’s family album, she was browsing a catalogue of potential sperm donors — the 39-year-old is one of an increasing number of affluent single women in China that are seeking a child, but not a husband.

Unmarried women in China are largely barred from accessing sperm banks and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, forcing them to seek options abroad.

Her choice made — donor #14471 on the website of a Californian …

Miss Ukraine Banned By Miss World For Being Single Mum

December 3, 2019 9:28 am

A BEAUTY queen is taking legal action against the Miss World contest after she was banned for being a mum.

Veronika Didusenko, 24, was crowned Miss Ukraine in 2018 but stripped of her title four days later when it was revealed she was divorced with a son.

She should have gone on to represent her country in the Miss World finals but was banned from taking part and replaced by another contestant.

Veronika claims bosses of the UK-owned Miss World franchise are in breach of the Equalities Act 2010 and has demanded they change their “outdated” entry rules.

She …

Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021

Canada to ban single-use plastics from 2021

June 11, 2019 8:31 am

Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, declaring it a “global challenge” to phase out the plastic bags, straws and cutlery clogging the world’s oceans.

“I am very pleased to announce that as early as 2021, Canada will ban harmful, single-use plastics from coast to coast,” Trudeau said, arguing Canada has a unique chance to lead the fight against plastic pollution as the country with the world’s longest coastlines.

Less than 10 percent of plastics used in Canada are currently recycled, he said.

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I don’t know why I’m single – Omoye Uzamere

April 27, 2019 10:33 am

After studying Law, former Rhythm 93.7 FM On-Air-Personality, Omoye Uzamere, obtained diplomas in Performing Arts, French and a certificate in Production Training at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London. And for the love of acting, she left broadcasting to focus on stage productions. She has since worked on productions such as Subterfuge, Put A Ring On It, Aduke Hotel, Jamestown, Oluronbi and Second Chance, among others. Omoye, who recently staged The Mistress of Wholesome at the Lagos Theatre Festival,speaks to DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI, on her passion for the arts, among other issues. Excerpts:

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Pasuma features Davido in new single ‘Amen’

March 7, 2019 12:38 pm
Wasiu Alabi Ajibola,  a Nigerian  Fuji musician, popularly called ‘Pasuma’ has featured a pop star artist David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido in his new single ‘Amen.’

Pasuma, who is known for his pleasurable music, is back again and this time he is collaborating with pop star Davido on his new release.

According to him, years back, he has consistently flirted with the Pop/Hip-pop community as he has always tried to make his brand of Fuji more diversified.

He added that he also tried to make it more appealing to the younger generation who are non-Fuji fans.

The song ‘Amen’ , produced …

Wizkid’s new single “Jah Bless Me” debuts on online

March 5, 2019 10:49 am

Popular Nigeria pop artist, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid has released a new single entitled “Jah Bless Me’’.

The track was produced by Ghanaian beat-maker, KillBeatz

The new song is now trending online, especially on YouTube.

The afrobeat artist had officially released the song, which emerged on his Starboy Youtube page.

The song “Jah Bless Me’’ which was reportedly recorded during his recent vacation in Ghana is a mellow conscious record dedicated to people in the Ghetto.

The song was released few hours after making a return to social media with a message on his Instagram page, alerting his fans

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Central banks in ECOWAS meeting on single currency

February 22, 2019 1:33 am

Central banks of members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting to take stock of the progress made so far on a single currency for the region by 2020.

The 53rd meeting of the Committee of Governors of Central Banks opened on Thursday in Dakar.

The meeting is organized by the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and the West African Monetary Agency (AMAO).

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Why most beautiful ladies are single – Juliet Ibrahim

February 10, 2019 10:20 am

f there’s anyone who should know what love lives of beautiful women are like, Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim not only qualifies, she has been there and done almost everything in the book.

She must have broken a few hearts just as she must have had her own broken a few times too. So, when she talks about love, as she does so often these days, people listen.

In her recent post, she gave her opinion on why most beautiful girls are single. It wasn’t a long epistle, or literature but simple clip statement of fact which many of her fans …

Why most beautiful ladies are single – Juliet Ibrahim

February 10, 2019 3:16 am

If there’s anyone who should know what love lives of beautiful women are like, Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim not only qualifies, she has been there and done almost everything in the book.

She must have broken a few hearts just as she must have had her own broken a few times too. So, when she talks about love, as she does so often these days, people listen.

In her recent post, she gave her opinion on why most beautiful girls are single. It wasn’t a long epistle, or literature but simple clip statement of fact which many of her fans …

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