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By Kareen Goulding We inhabit a media landscape where falsehoods are skillfully manipulated to masquerade as verifiable facts, unchecked propaganda is employed as a tool for character assassination, and opportunistic individuals like Jackson Ude, notorious for peddling fake news, resort to unscrupulous tactics such as blackmail, mischief, and propaganda to secure financial gain and satiate their self-interest. These actions undermine the fundamental objective of effective communication, which is to convey accurate information and achieve a desired outcome based on verifiable facts. Instead, they create a false narrative and distorted history, perpetuating misinformation that is ingested as fact by an unsuspecting…

Amo Byng Nig Limited, a leading producer of poultry feed and concentrates, has commenced a strategic partnership with the Kwara State Government to bolster local soybean production, addressing the current shortage that is impacting poultry feed production across Nigeria. This collaboration was formally launched on July 16, 2024, and marks a significant step towards revitalizing the soybean industry. The soybean shortage has led to increased feed production costs for poultry farming, as much of Nigeria’s soybeans are being exported. In response, Amo Byng Nig Ltd. is stepping in to support local farmers by providing essential farming inputs and committing to purchase…

Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions, has added to its growing list of qualified personnel with the recent graduation of the 2024 set of Management Trainees. The ceremony, which was held at the Bank’s multiple-purpose sports complex, ‘The Stable, ’ in Surulere, Lagos, included the financial institution’s senior management officials and other staff, as well as the 166 Management Trainees graduates who successfully concluded their training programme. After collecting their certificates, the newly graduated Management Trainees were encouraged to imbibe the technical and soft skills they learned to help them settle quickly into their new roles…

…Launches Ekiti-Wema MSME Empowerment Programme for Youth and Businesses. Launched on Monday, August 5th, 2024, the Ekiti-Wema MSME Empowerment Programme is an initiative designed to train and empower 100,000 youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating within Ekiti State with business management, digital empowerment and finance management skills for success. Leveraging the immense potential of Nigerian youth and the economic opportunities presented by MSMEs, the Ekiti-Wema MSME Empowerment Programme is strategically curated to help the youth of Ekiti State maximise their potential while equipping businesses for sustainable growth and productivity, towards boosting the state’s macroeconomic conditions. The Ekiti-Wema…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, said the establishment of farm labs (settlements) across the country is the only panacea to ensure food sufficiency for the people. The governor stated that with the current situation in the country, it is time for Nigerians to embrace agriculture and form the habit of eating what they grow and growing what they eat. Prince Abiodun spoke during a visit to the Soilless Farm Lab, located at Awowo in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state. While relating the Farm Lab to a similar initiative he saw some years ago…

Nestlé Nigeria underscored its commitment to youth empowerment and skill development at the recent graduation ceremony of ten young trainees from its Technical Training Centre (TTC) in Agbara. Since the program’s inception in 2011, the company has invested over six billion naira in upskilling young Nigerians, demonstrating its dedication to fostering the next generation of skilled professionals. Graduating in the second stream of the seventh batch of the program, these young men and women completed an intensive 18-month program that blends theoretical and practical engineering education. This rigorous training, which culminates in the City and Guilds of London Technicians’ Certification,…

The first week of Big Brother Naija No Loose Guard season has been intense. A full house with 28 housemates is a first of its kind on the show. With the housemates in pairs, this is expected to be a game of alliance and betrayal. After the first seven days, We have picked developing scenarios and activities that could shape events in the house this week: The Custodian Tag: The duo became the first Custodian of the season after winning the first house challenge on the opening night. They deployed their veto power to crown the Mbadiwe Twins as Head…

In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, Primate Ayodele is currently making a significant impact in Ekiti State with a three-day program that started on Monday, 5th of August 2024, dedicated to outreach and support for local residents. This visit marks the third time Primate Ayodele has engaged with the state, reaffirming his commitment to its people through a series of impactful activities. The program kicked off yesterday with an extensive evangelism initiative. Primate Ayodele, accompanied by members of his church, embarked on a comprehensive outreach mission across the state. Their goal was to spread a message of…

The death of High Chief Moses Ade Akinmade, the Obamoluwa of Idanre Kingdom, has been announced. The late Obamoluwa is the father of the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Ogun State governor, Hon. Kayode Akinmade. Announcing the passing of the nonagenarian in a statement issued on behalf of the Akinmade family of Idanre, Ondo State, on Tuesday, Hon. Akinmade, who served as Special Adviser on Media to the then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, stated that the sad event took place on Monday evening. The statement said that even though the family…

The Spiritual Director of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Evangelist Chukwuebuka Anozie Obi, has announced the venue for the 2024 World Conference. Speaking at the Sunday Fellowship at Zion Ground in Okota, Lagos, last week, Evangelist Ebuka announced that the 3-day crusade will be held at Ngor Okpala, Imo State, from Friday, August 23, to Sunday, August 25. It is the first time the annual conference will be held outside Lagos. He explained that, going by last year’s experience, Zion ground in Lagos would not be able to accommodate the huge crowd expected to attend this year’s edition, necessitating the need…