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The Gen-Z protesters in Nigeria have outlined several key demands for their upcoming protest on August 1st which has been going viral on social media across the country.  They demand for the following; 1. **Better Governance**: They are calling for more transparent and accountable leadership. 2. **Free Education**: They want access to free and quality education for all. 3. **Combatting Food Insecurity**: They are demanding measures to address food shortages and high prices. 4. **Tackling Inflation**: They seek effective policies to curb the rising inflation affecting the economy. These demands reflect the broader concerns of young Nigerians about their future and the current state of the nation. Is there a particular aspect of these demands that interests you the most? Let's hear you in the comment section. 

Today has been a great day witnessing the graduation ceremony of pupils graduating from Basic five to college and students passing out to attend higher learning. Parents expressed gratitude towards God, who has enabled them to finance their children's school fees despite the present economic downturn in Nigeria. Parents also appreciated the school staff and management of Moral Esteem Schools, who have been diligent in their duties to impart knowledge and a high standard of good morals to the children. In Nigeria today, parents are forced to be up and going to support their children 's education. One mother said, "It is important for mothers to also support with financing the family's needs and stated that it is important not to rely totally on their spouses for each of their needs." The gradians were parted with much love and advice from parents and the School's management team,  On the other hand, Moral Esteem Schools celebrated the School...

  The Chairman, Engr. Ezeani Emeka Augustine owner of Moral Esteem Schools, on Tuesday during a media chat with GBI&I Media expressed his joy over the School being able to have prepared 12 students academically and of good moral standard for graduation in this 2023/2024 academic year-end of the school session. He said, “These sets of students were inherited from other schools and they came along with their various influences. Hence, it took much effort to try inculcating our core values into them, as our School is poised to impact good morals and values into the children, not withholding thorough discipline, which they all well-deserved”. Engr. Emeka Augustine, formally announced the graduation and prize-given party would be on the school premises on July 17, 2024. In his other statement, Engr. Emeka said Moral Esteem Schools give strong capacity and moral standards well above the number of years it has been in operation. He added, “Moral Esteem Schools are government approved....

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Edo State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday with LAPO  Microfinance Bank for the disbursement of N300 million to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) across the state. The loan according to the SSG, will be implemented by Edo State Skill Development Agency (Edojobs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie, signed the MoU on behalf of the State government while Gloria Bako, Executive Director, Corporate Services signed for LAPO MfB. Commending the board of Edo MSME funds, the management of Edojob, and LAPO Microfinance Bank, Ogie said that microfinance schemes all over the world were the engine room of any economy, he appealed to all beneficiaries to make use of the loan. He added that it was not a grant but a revolving loan that must be paid back. Peter Obaseki the chairman of the Advisory Board MSME Fund, had earlier commended the government for its sustained support for small bu...

By: Abigail Iyade Mrs. Comfort Ronke Ogunsanya, CEO and Proprietress of First Option School marked her 70 th birthday in style. Her children, loved ones, friends, and well-wishers rolled out the drums and their dancing shoes to celebrate her with style.  The proprietress was described as an impactful woman with grace who still sows goodness in the lives of others. A woman of due diligence in her duties. The celebration took place at her school premises in Lekki, Lagos to the delight of everyone in attendance. In her vote of thanks, she thanked God and appreciated everyone present to honour her and prayed for everyone to enjoy good health and soundness of mind as herself, even at 70 and more.

Mr. Olugbile Holloway's appointment as the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments has been approved by President Bola Tinubu. His appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.’ He is now the 8th Indigenous Director-General/CEO of the Commission. Up until his appointment, Holloway served as the Managing Director of a creative brand/consultancy agency. He is certified with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and International Relations and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Holloway succeeds Prof. Abba Tijani who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August 26, 2020 Ngelale, further stated that the President expects that the new Director-General will “bring life into this important agency and ensure the preservation, promotion, and development o...

  The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti said, his government is set to secure loans to implement the 2024 Budget adding that already the Islamic Development Bank has approved $125m for the state.   The governor disclosed this on Monday during a Media chat with journalists in Umuahia, the State Capital.   He also said that the African Development Bank approved the sum of $125m for the State under AB seed, as well as the African Development Bank, AFDB, all are yet to be drawn after perfection.   He further added, “we have received offers of loan from commercial banks, but we have not drawn on any of them. We do not want to draw loans until we need them and will repay when we have liquidity, and we will pay later”.   Dr. Alex also spoke on wage and salary increases, he assured workers that his administration is poised to keep its promise, stating that there is already a committee in place to see it through. “We had promised that by the end of this mo...