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FORBES RELEASES 2019 LIST OF RICHEST MEN IN AFRICA

Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote has retained his place as the richest man in Africa. He remained number one on the newly released Forbes’ list of African billionaires. He, however, lost almost $2bn compared to his last year’s worth. The list was released on Wednesday. Dangote’s estimated $10.3 billion net worth is nearly $2 billion less than a year ago. Another Nigerian, Folorunsho Alakija was one of the billionaires, who suffered a drop in their net worth between last year and this…

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MEDICAL STUDENTS IN DOUBLE TROUBLE

The mental health of university students is becoming a major concern, and there are good reasons to be alarmed. In reference to Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development, adolescents between the ages of 13 and 21 may undergo identity crisis and role confusion, and young adults between the ages of 21 and 39 often have intimacy and isolation issues. Most university students belong to one of these two age groups, and thus have to contend with these peculiar challenges. While…

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5 TIPS TO BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER

A leader is not a team of one, but one whose job it is to guide and inspire those around him or her. As the person who drives the purpose and action of the group, some organizations thrive when key skills are engaged effectively, based on knowing where we are heading and how to leverage those on the road to get there. Whether leading a small team or thousands of people, here are the five key skills we believe make an…

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7 WAYS TO REDUCE UNNECESSARY BANK CHARGES

With many people struggling to pay debts, the need to watch their bank accounts closely for unnecessary charges arise. Even some bank charges could push a person deeper into debt, making it difficult or almost impossible to recover financially. Follow these seven important tips to avoid unnecessary bank charges and keep your money. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR BANK CAN CHARGE The government sets regulations that prevent banks from charging outlandish fees. Despite some regulations, banks still get to charge relatively high…

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JAPANESE PASSPORT TOPS LIST AS WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL PASSPORT.

Once again, Japan made it to the top position of the World’s Most Powerful Passport! This is according to the rankings by Henley Passport Index – an organization that periodically measures the access each country’s travel document affords. This will be the second time in succession that Japan has held that position. The ranking is revised quarterly. According to Henley Passport Index report, Japan retains its top spot as the world’s most travel-friendly passport thanks to the document’s access to…

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AMAZON BOSS SET TO DIVORCE WIFE

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are to divorce after a 25-year marriage.Amazon. This is happening a little more than a year after he became the world’s richest person. The pair announced the move in a joint statement on Wednesday on Twitter. “After a long period of loving exploration and trial separation, we have decided to divorce and continue our shared lives as friends,” the couple said in the statement. Amazon, formed 25 years ago, this week eclipsed…

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THE 76th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS: HIGHLIGHTS

It was never a doubt that the 76th annual Golden globe awards would be nothing short of captivating and it certainly lived up to it’s supertar billing, as Hollywood royalty gathered once again to recognize the exceptional works of actors and cinematographers alike. Hailed as one of the most prestigious awards in Hollywood, only second to the likes of the Oscars and the Academy awards, this year’s event was held at the Beverly Hilton hotels, Beverly hills on Sunday January…

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SIMI WEDS ADEKUNLE GOLD.

It’s raining weddings and our popular musicians Simi and Adekunle Gold have finally being added to the list of those tying the knot this year. We recall that in December, 2018, the couple got secretly engaged, and rumour has it that they had ‘secret wedding introduction’ about 3 weeks ago. The gist currently trending on various social media platforms and news outlets has it that the traditional wedding took place on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Victoria Island, Lagos which…

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EGYPT TO HOST AFCON 2019

The African football governing body announced on Tuesday, the 8th of January 2019, that Egypt has now been granted hosting rights to the biggest African football tournament after Cameroon were stripped of the hosting rights December last year. Worries over infrastructure and security culminated in the decision to remove Cameroon from the enviable position of tournament hosts in what CAF perceived as a lack of preparedness for a tournament set to kick-off in June this year. South Africa and Egypt…

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DETAILS OF ASUU MEETING WITH FG

The Federal Government (FG), on Monday reached an agreement with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made this known after the meeting with the union in Abuja. Ngige said the majority of their demands have been met, including the release of N15.4 billion for payment of salary shortfalls. He said, “On the issue of salaries in tertiary institutions, especially in universities, the Ministry of Finance and the Office of…

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