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Nwobi Hails Dumo-Lulu Briggs At 60

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Ms. Rosemary Nwobi, the Corporate Affairs Officer of Platform Petroleum, recently conveyed her warm wishes for Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs, the Chairman of Platform Petroleum, on his 60th birthday. Her heartfelt message highlighted Chief Lulu-Briggs’s tremendous philanthropic endeavors and his unwavering commitment to improving his community and the people around him. She described him as a remarkable individual, accentuating his selfless nature and willingness to assist anyone in need, regardless of their background.

Ms Rosemary Nwobi also lauded Chief Lulu-Briggs for his significant impact on the lives of many, noting his generosity and dedication to nurturing talent and empowering others. She added that the Rivers State High Chief and the Chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited is a remarkable person whose impact can be felt by all sundry, especially those whose paths have crossed his. She further divulges that he is one of the few detribalised men who does not care about your background before taking a chance to assist when anyone is in need. She writes, “On the occasion of your birthday, I celebrate the millions of lives you have impacted through your generosity and your heart of gold. I want to celebrate you for making yourself readily available and making sure that those around you tap from your affluent repertoire of knowledge and wealth of experience. Chairman sir, you have created a platform for men and women to grow and you have given us your wings to fly and soar on which shows how selfless of a man you are. Your sheer generosity and your ability to spot talents have made many grow from influence to influence. As you celebrate today may you continue to grow in good health and wealth. I celebrate God’s grace and greatness in your life.”

It was gathered that the Celebrant Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs who is also the paramount head, of Oruwari Briggs War Canoe Houses of Abonnema, the Chairman of Petroleum Limited and the CEO of DLB Group of Companies is set to begin a sequel of activities to mark his 60th birthday as he will be celebrated to the high heavens by friends, family and associates in the coming weeks.

 

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Wema Bank Launches #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to Celebrate Exceptional Educators in Nigeria

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As the world celebrates the invaluable contributions of teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Wema Bank proudly joins this global recognition by launching the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to honor and reward exceptional educators in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.”

Abimbola Agbejule, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, shares her thoughts on this initiative: “At Wema Bank, our dedication to education extends far beyond providing financial services. It’s about celebrating the educators who light the path of knowledge for our future leaders.” She added, “Through the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge, we aim to honor these remarkable teachers while reinforcing our commitment to corporate sustainability. We believe that investing in education is essential for fostering a sustainable future for our communities.”

Wema Bank has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering educational engagement, making a positive impact on society, and promoting personal development through education. This year, the bank is determined to make World Teachers’ Day unforgettable by celebrating the educators who have made a lasting impact on their students’ lives.

The #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge encourages students, alumni, and parents to nominate the teachers who have left an indelible mark on their lives. These teachers deserve to be recognized and celebrated for their outstanding contributions to education and personal development.
Participation is Simple:
1. Follow @WemaBank on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
2. Upload a 1-minute video sharing the story of your most cherished teacher. Explain why they are special and how they have positively impacted your life.
3. Tag @WemaBank and use the hashtag #MyTeacherMyHeroByWema.
The call for entries opened on Monday, 7th October, and closes on Friday, 18th October 2024. The Top 3 teacher nominations will be announced and unveiled on October 25th, 2024, creating excitement and marking a significant moment in the teaching profession.

This initiative reflects Wema Bank’s dedication to education, personal growth, and the individuals who inspire and mold our nation’s future. We invite everyone to participate in.

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ITF disassociates self from fraudulent training scheme

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The Director General of the Industrial Training Funds ITF Dr Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun has disassociated his agency from a fake advertisement circulating on the Internet of a fraudulent program titled “Boys Industrial Training Initiative 2024 Undergraduate Technical Internship.”

Despite the website’s professional appearance and use of the ITF logo and Name, authorities confirm that no legitimate internship or scholarship program exists under this initiative. The organisation behind the posting is falsely promoting opportunities that do not exist. While the site provides detailed information including deadlines, Application procedures, and the Use of The ITF logo and Name, it is entirely fabricated and Misleading with no association to the Industrial training fund or any recognised company or Educational institution.

Note that the industrial training fund runs programs and services that include research and Development, Direct Training, Curriculum design and development, student industrial work experience schemes (Siwes), Technical and vocational Skills Development, ICT training and Service, MSME development and Support Services, and bespoke and special intervention programs.

The industrial training fund is currently engaged in training Nigerians, to register, upskill, license, and empower 10 million Nigerian Artisans with skills and certification in 20 different trades under the Skill Up Artisan (Supa) program, which will enable them to work both locally and internationally.

The people behind the fake advertisement are inviting unsuspecting individuals to apply for a Non Existing program,

The industrial training fund hereby dissociates itself from such online advertorials. Members of the public and individuals are urged to avoid applying for this program as there are no real opportunities or benefits offered, it is important to verify the legitimacy of any internship or scholarship before submitting personal information to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

Please kindly
channel all enquiries regarding activities of the ITF to the industrial training fund official Website https://www.itf.gov.ng/ for any update or clarification, or call 08097772103, 08097772104, 08097772105,
08097772106.

 

Anyone who deals with these touts does so at his or her own risk.

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Access Corporation, MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn gain

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The Nigerian equity market gained N607bn in market capitalisation in the past week, on the back of buying interest in large-cap stocks like Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index appreciated by 1.06 per cent to close at 97,456.62, while the market capitalisation rose by 1.10 per cent to N56tn.

All other indices closed higher, except for the Growth Index, which saw a depreciation of 0.03 per cent, while the Alternative Securities Market Index remained flat. The upward trend was driven by investor interest in major stocks, such as Access Corporation, which gained 2.39 per cent, and MTN Nigeria, which rose by 7.37 per
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Across various sectors, the performance was bullish, with gains recorded in consumer goods (1.47 per cent), insurance (1.59), industrial (0.17 per cent), banking (5.12 per cent), and oil & gas (two per cent). In terms of activity, the financial services industry led the charts, accounting for 1.71 billion shares valued at N26.99bn traded in 19,277 deals, contributing 66.05 per cent and 52.71 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively.
Following closely was the oil and gas industry, which saw 332.83 million shares worth N12bn traded in 9,956 deals.
The services industry ranked third with 146.189m shares valued at N530.544m traded in 3,404 deals.

During the week, 43,535 units valued at N13.476m were traded in 122 deals, up from the 23,881 units valued at N8.240m transacted in the previous week. Overall, 52 equities appreciated, an increase from the 36 equities recorded in the the previous week, as 31 equities saw price declines, compared to 46 in the prior week, while 68 remained unchanged, slightly lower than the 69 recorded earlier. Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s savings bonds were listed on the Nigerian Exchange on September 12.

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