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“Thank you for applying for Code for Africa’s Climate Change Fact Checker Fellowship. We reviewed your application and are delighted to let you know that you have been selected to participate in the fellowship. Congratulations!”

Receiving this congratulatory email three days before my 30th birthday was so amazing, and I couldn’t keep my excitement to myself. I began to reflect on the application process, and how competitive it was. I recalled that the spot was for eight fact-checkers from Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. My selection meant that I was one of the eight, and my excitement grew again.

The fellowship is my first, in many regards. It was the longest fellowship I ever won, it was the most financially rewarding fellowship in my over 8 years of journalism career, and it was the first fact-checking fellowship I ever had.


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NASS- Member of the House of Representatives from Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, Tajudeen Abbas has been elected Speaker of the Green Chamber.

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POLITICS- An aide to the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Mallam Abdulmalik Suleiman has urged the immediate past governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje to leave Kwankwaso out of his present frustration occasioned by his (Ganduje’s) misrule.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Abdulmalik described Ganduje as dishonorable, uncivilized, and uncouth.

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OPINION- I am an angry Nigerian and those who know me must know why I have to be! As the pioneer Administrative Secretary of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), one of the major organizers of the famous ‘Occupy Nigeria’ in 2012, you sincerely can conveniently align his thoughts with a parody in Yoruba which explains the situation Nigeria has found herself in the last 60 years. It is called ‘subu-sere’. Translated literally, it means ‘instability’. Of course, that’s why Godwin Emefiele could imagine himself being a future president of Nigeria. It also defines the miraculous emergence and imposition of the so-called transport unions and their dreaded and untouchable leaders on a supposed Omoluabi society. But then, all these cataclysmic events and the possibility of different backlashes are what society must watch out for.

If we may ask, what’s really going on with the fuel subsidy regime? Well, this is a very big question but how the owners of Nigeria respond to it is the issue. Talking seriously, it requires sincerity, tact and straightforwardness, without which the country cannot move forward.

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SPORT- At last Manchester City tasted Champions League glory, a second-half Rodri strike gave the favorites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola’s side to complete a remarkable treble.

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Agrolearn is an innovative capacity-building and job-creation platform. Agrolearn launched its eLearning platform to further ensure that more people can access quality education which is a major gap in the African agricultural sector. Agrolearn is focused on drastically reducing unemployment starting in Nigeria by equipping the next generation of agrarian leaders in Africa with relevant knowledge, skills, training, etc. Agrolearn also helps facilitate internship opportunities for top learners and fresh graduates to help them soft launch their careers.

The launch event, themed “Cultivating Prosperity: Setting the Pace for Food Security and Continuous Growth in the Agricultural Sector,” brought together industry experts, government representatives, and stakeholders committed to driving sustainable development in agriculture.

The launch of Agrolearn’s transformative platform marks a significant milestone in addressing the critical challenges faced by the agricultural sector. Founder Ms. Tolulope Aina emphasized the platform’s mission to change the narrative of agriculture practice and increase food security across Nigeria. Drawing from her experience as an agriculture graduate, Tolulope recognized the need for more access to accurate and timely information as a significant impediment to progress. Agrolearn aims to bridge this gap by providing quality courses created by global experts, enabling agriprenuers and farmers to thrive.


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CBN- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in a recent update has suspended Godwin Emefiele as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor.

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect,” the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Willie Bassey said in a Friday statement.

“This is a sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy.

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NIGERIA- President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation at the council chamber on Wednesday.

SGF Akume took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office in the presence of government officials.

Among those present at the swearing-in are Vice President Kashim Shettima; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan; Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr FolasadeYemi-Esan and the spouse of the new SGF, Mrs. Regina Akume.

Recall that the President had last Friday Akume as the SGF. He also appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as his new Chief of Staff while the former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, was appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff.

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FIDELITY BANK- Building on the resounding success of the maiden edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) in London, UK last November, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced plans to host the second edition of the trade expo in Houston, Texas in the United States of America.

Tagged FITCC Houston, the event would hold on Wednesday, 18th, and Thursday, 19th October 2023 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010.

Situating the critical role FITCC plays in the bank’s export trade strategy, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe stated that, “Fidelity Bank is very much invested in supporting export trade and has consistently demonstrated this by the interventions and innovations that we bring to the space. Beyond the instrument of financing, some of our key interventions in the space revolve around business management capacity development with initiatives like the Export Management Programme (EMP) which we host in partnership with the Lagos Business School and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and market access development initiatives like FITCC.”


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AGRICULTURE- Agrolearn, a pioneering platform revolutionizing agricultural education, is set to unveil its highly anticipated launch event on June 9th, 2023. With a mission to empower agripreneurs and drive sustainable agricultural practices, Agrolearn is poised to transform the industry by providing access to quality education, practical skills, and employment opportunities.

The hybrid launch event, themed “Theme: Cultivating Prosperity: Setting the pace for food security and continuous growth in the Agricultural sector” will take place at the prestigious Rostal Suite, Press House, 27 Acme Road, Agindigbi, Ikeja, Lagos. This event will gather industry leaders, experts, and aspiring agripreneurs who are committed to shaping the future of agriculture.

Attendees can expect an immersive experience designed to provide valuable insights, networking opportunities, and exclusive benefits. The event will feature engaging panel discussions, informative keynote presentations, and interactive workshops led by renowned experts in the field. Participants will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, gain invaluable industry knowledge, and forge partnerships that can drive their agribusiness ventures to new heights...

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NIGERIA- Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Monday night suspended their strike scheduled for Wednesday.

The decision followed a meeting by the representatives of the Federal Government and Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa on Monday night over fuel subsidy removal.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who disclosed the outcome of the meeting to State House correspondents, read a communique stating that the agreement struck between the NLC, TUC, and the team set up by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issues arising from the subsidy removal.

https://itrybe.com/subsidy-removal-nlc-tuc-suspends-planned-strike/

SUJIMOTO RUBS SHOULDERS WITH WORLD GIANTS

Porcelanosa Group, the 50-year-old iconic Spanish conglomerate renowned for manufacturing, distributing, and retailing luxury building materials, among a wide range of other products, through its annual ritual of searching for the best companies in the world with exceptional project designs, has chosen Sujimoto’s audacious project, LucreziaBySujimoto, the 15-floor architectural masterpiece deemed “the curves of Banana Island,” as an incredible edifice worthy of attention.

Sujimoto’s inclusion in this esteemed list is a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, scattering all rules and setting new standards for unrivaled luxury in the Nigerian real estate sector. With an unwavering dedication to extreme opulence and unmatched quality, Sujimoto’s current masterpiece, the Lucrezia de Medici, emerges as a symbol of architectural brilliance.

The ‘Talk of the Town’ project serves as a testament to an exceptional team of designers and architects, both local and international, who meticulously studied how the Nigerian elites desire to live in their own villas, understanding their expectations and creating their desires through a first-of-its-kind architectural prowess of stacking villas on top of each other, creating a vertical estate that houses magnificent maisonettes and two of Africa’s best penthouses in the skies of Lagos.


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NIGERIA- On Friday, Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) quizzed the immediate past Minister of Women Affairs Mrs. Pauline Tallen over N2b fraud.

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SPORT- Nigeria’s foremost Real Estate Company, Adron Homes and Property Limited, has built an ultra-modern sports complex for the use of residents of one of numerous estates, the City of David, in Shimawa town.

The sports complex which comprises a hybrid synthetic pitch, running track, basketball court, and Disney-like children’s play park, is the first in any modern-day estate in Nigeria.

Renowned for its several impactful Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), particularly, the grassroots sports programmes held in different parts of Nigeria, and that includes the fast-growing Adron Homes Sports Festival.

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SUBSIDY REMOVAL- Nigeria Labour Congess (NLC) has declared a nationwide strike from next Wednesday.

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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has kicked against what it described as the deceptive move of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.

The spokesperson of the group, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, in a statement issued Thursday, said it observed that on every occasion, the NLC would deceive the public into believing they are protecting their interests, only to betray the course and negotiate with the government at the expense of the suffering masses.

It said the first instance was the NLC protests over the harsh economic policies of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s government in February 2017 which came to an abrupt end without achieving any results and no convincing explanation to the public.

It said, “Then came the September 2018 strike, which was also terminated after the NLC met with government officials and compromised the effort with no effect.

“The worst scenario was the October 2020 organised labour plan to shut down the entire economy in protest over the increase in the pump price of petrol and a hike in electricity tariff.”

The group noted the strike was called off at the last minute after a meeting between government officials and labour leaders in Abuja.

The group stressed that it took exception to the move by labour at that time, describing it as a huge trade-off and compromise in its strongly worded letter of October 6, 2021, to the former President of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, expressing disappointment in the labour leadership, for deliberately suspending an action meant to check the arbitrary hike in fuel prices by the Buhari administration.

“Now that NLC wants to take the nation for granted once more, we demand that it should first of all explain its whereabouts at the time the budget was prepared, presented, defended by the government of the former president Muhammadu Buhari and passed by the 9th National Assembly without the provision for subsidy,” it said.

According to Abdul Azeez,”We call on the new administration of President Bola Tinubu to handle this obviously dicey situation with utmost wisdom and compassion so that the innocent public is not made victim.

“We call the attention of the Tinubu administration to be vigilant over the latent trap set for it with the subsidy issue by the outgone government aiming to set it on a collision course with the public early in the day.

“We therefore advise government to deploy maximum wisdom, and caution to chart a workable means of dealing with the bad situation deliberately thrown on its laps in such a way that no one gets

NIGERIA- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday in Abuja announced the appointment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff (COS).

Tinubu also appointed Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff....

https://itrybe.com/president-tinubu-appoints-cos-sgf-official/

Fashion, An Evolving Industry Of The World

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