Month: April 2016

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Another Great Feat For Africa as Zimbabwe’s Ngwenya named IFOA’s President- Elect

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By; Wazobia Staff Another  great feat for Africa with the announcement of Zimbabwe’s Marjorie Ngwenya  as the president-elect  of the institute and faculty of Actuaries(IFoA), the first African woman to hold the post and the first holder of the position outside United Kingdom. Based in South Africa, Ngwenya, an overseas member of the IFoA Council will take up her position as President-elect in June 2016, and ascend to  the role of president of the institute in June 2017. “I am proud to be the first IFoA President-elect to be based outside the UK,I am looking forward to continuing the important … Continue reading Another Great Feat For Africa as Zimbabwe’s Ngwenya named IFOA’s President- Elect

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3,000 Women Benefit From Aisha Buhari’s Free Health Care Initiative in Oyo

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By : Dayo Fasasi About  3,000 women across 33 Local Governments areas in Oyo State has harnessed from the Wife of the president Aisha Buhari, free healthcare initiative. Free Healthcare program, which was held on Thursday at the Loyola College Ibadan Oyo State, Western  Nigeria  under the aegis of the Future Assured Initiative. Participants were screened for diabetes, hypertension, cervical and breast cancers. Those with minor health issues were treated on the spot and given drugs, while those with serious ailments were referred to tertiary health institutions for comprehensive examination, our correspondent learnt . The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola … Continue reading 3,000 Women Benefit From Aisha Buhari’s Free Health Care Initiative in Oyo

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Oba of Benin Passes On

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The Edo State Government announced today that the Great Benin monarch Oba of Benin – Erediauwa, reportedly went to be with his ancestors. Reports do not say when and how the monarch died, but this statement was issued by Adams Oshiomhole-Governor, Edo State. “Our hearts are heavy, laden with pains and grief, at the announcement of the passing on to glory of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of Benin, our highly revered Oba, a distinguished Edo numero uno, an accomplished Nigerian, a seasoned bureaucrat, quintessential unifier, unique personage and exemplary Omo N’Oba, whose reign brought distinction, immense class, … Continue reading Oba of Benin Passes On

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WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencemen

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BY: JEANNE BARON WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than 2,600 students during four commencement ceremoniesSaturday, April 30, in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the spring 2016 graduation exercises. In all, the University will confer 2,615 degrees: 2,004 at the bachelor’s level, 571 at the master’s level, one at the specialist level and 39 at the doctoral level. Special note to graduates and families: Only a few extra tickets for the four April 30 commencement ceremonies are available. The only way to secure those tickets is though the … Continue reading WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencemen

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OAU Student Wins World Union of Poet’s Top Prize

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By; Dayo Fasasi A 23year old Nigerian student Abegunde Sunday, has emerged as the winner of the world union of poet prize,  2016 edition. Abegunde Sunday, a student of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile – Ife, was on April 25th, 2016 announced the winner of the World Poetic Union Contest in India. Silvano Bortolazzi, the President of the World Union of Poets, listed out winners of this year’s edition of the WUP contest on  the official website of the union. Abegunde Sunday was announced the winner of the WUP, followed by Reena Prasad, who took second position and Maribelle Genova … Continue reading OAU Student Wins World Union of Poet’s Top Prize

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Meet The Nigerian Professor Who Breaks All Time Record at King’s College London

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By : Dayo Fasasi, A Nigerian Professor Abiodun Alao, is set to break 187 year old world record, as he will today deliver an inaugural lecture at King’s College, University of London. The professor of African Studies, Abiodun Alao, alongside his colleague Prof. Funmi Olonisakin was two years ago conferred with a professorship title at the King’s College African Leadership Centre . The confinement was done in a letter by the institution’s  President and Principal, Prof. Edward Byrne AC, justifying their elevations based on their contributions to African peace and security. Prof. Alao would be the first ever black African … Continue reading Meet The Nigerian Professor Who Breaks All Time Record at King’s College London

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Lautech To Partner With University Of Wisconsin

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By : Dayo Fasasi, The Authority of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, has announced its partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA in processing mangoes and cashew. Prof. Adeniyi Gbadegesin, the Lautech  vice chancellor, in his welcome address at the convocation lecture of the university in Ogbomoso  stated that the institution is ready to partner with the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the United States of America  on processing of mangoes and cashew which are produced in large quantities in Ogbomoso, where the lautech is located. Prof. Gbadegesin, said that the University like to give back to the Ogbomoso … Continue reading Lautech To Partner With University Of Wisconsin

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Why Tinubu Was Named Silverbird’s Man Of The Year

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By : Dayo Fasasi, The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, despite the differences in ideology have been honoured by Senator Ben Bruce’s Silverbird Group. Tinubu, was yesterday awarded the Silverbird Extraordinary Man of The Year in Lagos. Recall that Ben Bruce, a senator representing Bayelsa State is the owner of Silverbird Group and a key stakeholder in the opposition party – People’s Democratic Party PDP. Tinubu, while receiving his Silverbird Extraordinary Man of the Year Awards on Sunday night said that a Nation cannot achieve progress, unless its leaders plan meticulously for it … Continue reading Why Tinubu Was Named Silverbird’s Man Of The Year

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Gov.Okowa Offers Delta State University’s Best Graduating Student Automatic Employment at Convocation

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By: Temitope Omotayo Good things have started happening in the life of Ossaiugbo Marcus Ifeanyi , the best graduating student of Delta State University , Abraka .   Ifeanyi who graduated with a First Class Degree in Mathematics from the institution  met with the Governor of Delta State , Sen.Ifeanyi Okowa during the 10th Convocation ceremony of  Delta State University.  The Governor offered him automatic employment. Congrats to Ifeanyi.   Handwork has reward. Continue reading Gov.Okowa Offers Delta State University’s Best Graduating Student Automatic Employment at Convocation

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Networking Tips You Can Use Today

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By: Dayo Fasasi Networking is one of the most important keys to being a success entrepreneur. With technology today you can do a bit of this virtually, but studies have revealed that attending social engagement in your industry or profession is the best way to grow a network. Here are six networking tips you can implement today: Cheer Up You walk into a room full of faces, not sure who to talk to first. Chances are that you would consider the people with big smiles on their faces. While this is often overlooked, you can never go wrong with a … Continue reading Networking Tips You Can Use Today