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Jan 7, 2025 | 
mondaq.com | Vivian Okafor
Financial inclusion represents a fundamental pillar of economicdevelopment, ensuring that all segments of the population canaccess affordable formal financial services, including payments,credit, and savings products.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The inspector General of Police, IGP Kayofe Egbetokun has ordered all police personnel to wear black bands for seven days in honour of late General Taoreed, the Chief of Army Staff of the Nigeria Armed Forces. The general whose death was confirmed on Wednesday was commended to have shown gallantry, dedication and passion to service thereby warranting the tribute in his honour. The IGP’s statement read in part: “Following the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Peace Akpobome |James Ogbomo |Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed that its current Director-General, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is the sole candidate for the position and is now poised to serve a second four-year term when he current term ends August 31, 2025. According to a statement from the organization on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala had earlier confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term in a letter to the chair on September 16.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | James Ogbomo |Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
Edo State is facing significant challenges due to the condition of roads, driving up food costs and threatening the livelihoods of farmers, who are lamenting the difficulty in transporting their produce to the market, resulting in spoilage and reduced income. A sizable portion of the population in Edo State are involved in farming and food production.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Abdul-Kadir Abdullah |Vivian Okafor |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Oluwatunmise Omoseyin
The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) from the Netherlands, a non-government organisation in collaboration with the Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP) is targeting to support 10,500 smallholder oil palm farmers under its National Initiatives for sustainable and Climate- Smart Oil Palm NISCOPS 2 in Edo State.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Vivian Okafor |Kelly Odaro |Okwudili Ojukwu-Enendu
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has sacked the board and management of African Alliance Insurance Plc, one of Nigeria’s oldest life assurance companies, and went ahead to appoint an interim management to oversee the affairs of the company. This announcement was made by Segun Omesehin who is the Commissioner for Insurance/CEO.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Peace Akpobome |Vivian Okafor |Edward Oseghe |Chidinma Kalu
…Iredia, Momoh, Obaigbena, others inducted into Hall of FameThe noble vision of the founders of the Edo State-owned The Nigerian Observer and the resolve by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to revamp the newspaper and make the state a formidable media hub were the key talking points at the commissioning of The Nigerian Observer new office complex and Edo Printing Centre in Benin City, Tuesday.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Vivian Okafor
The telecommunications industry in Nigeria has experienced
significant growth and transformation over the years, playing a
pivotal role in the country's socio-economic development. As a
matter of necessity, it has become expedient that the regulatory
framework which governs the industry be reviewed regularly to
ensure the continued protection of consumer rights, promotion of
fair competition, and facilitation of innovation.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
amodrn.com | Vivian Okafor
In our fast-paced world, getting caught up in the never-ending cycle of emails, social media notifications, and constant connectivity is easy. You know you have a problem if you feel a strong compulsion to check your phone multiple times every hour, even when it’s not appropriate or safe such as when you’re driving, during conversations or meetings, at the movies, or during dinner. If your phone addiction gets out of hand, breaking the habit and ditching your device might be necessary.
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Mar 30, 2023 | 
amodrn.com | Vivian Okafor
When it comes to our health, many myths and misconceptions can lead us astray. Some myths may be harmless, but others can have serious consequences. This article will discuss some of the most common health myths and why we must avoid them. Myth: You need to drink eight glasses of water a day.Fact: While staying hydrated is important for our health, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to how much water we need to drink. Our water needs vary depending on age, weight, and activity level.
