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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Wapic Insurance Plc has introduced yet another ground breaking insurance product under the umbrella SMART Plan known as the Wapic Smart Wealth Plan. The company said the move is part of its vision to ensure financially smart citizens among Nigerians. Speaking at the launch of the product, Ms. Oroma Ovunda-Nsirim of the Corporate Communications Unit noted that the product is an insurance solution that provides one the opportunity of investment and embedded insurance protection against the risks of demise. According to Ovunda-Nsirim, the insurance premium is deducted within the period of investment but insurance cover is for life even when one has taken the maturity proceed. “Wapic Smart Wealth Plan provides you, in addition, the benefit of an insurance cover for life even when premium is deducted from your contribution only within the investment period. “Other benefits of the product include enjoying life cover beyond duration of the policy; return on investme...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Charles Kumolu FORMER Chief of Defense Staff, Lt Gen Theophilus Danjuma, retd; Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi would be among those to be honoured by the Organization for Global Youth Peace Empowerment and Development (OGYPEDI) for their efforts at peacemaking and youth empowerment. The group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Japhet Omene, who said this during the organisation’s Bia annual Peace Conference in Kaduna said the nominees had through their actions supported the promotion of peace in Nigeria. The statement reads: ‘’ Those nominated for the award were nominated based on their achievements in the area of peace building and youth empowerment across the country. Others nominated for the award include,  Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Dr.  Ibe Kachikwu Mr.  Dakuku Peterside,Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, Imam of Abuja Central Mosque, Ustadz Musa Muhammed, Dein of Agbor,HRM Benjamin Ikenchuku,...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ahead of the 2017 children’s day celebration, the Federal Government in partnership with USAID is set to launch a document to stop violence and all forms of abuse against children. The Acting Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mrs Irene Elegbede said this in Abuja on Thursday at the pre-launch campaign to end Violence Against Children (VAC). The programme is organised by the FCT Social Development Secretariat and the Vulnerable Children Technical Steering Committee. The theme of this year’s celebration is “ Child Protection and Sustainable Development Goals: Issues and Challenges’’. Elegbede, who was represented by Mrs Agnes Hart, Acting Director of Gender Department, FCTA, said that this became necessary following high prevalence of violence against children across the country. She said that report had shown that 60 per cent of children often experience one or more types of violence before age 18. “It...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Amidst successes recorded in the fight against insurgency in the country, Nigeria Air Force commanders are meeting in Kaduna to review strategies ahead of new challenges during the year. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadique Abubakar said while opening the meeting on Wednesday that the Nigerian Air Force would continue to add value to the fight against all forms of security challenges in the country. He told the commanders that the air personnel have made very significant contributions to the successes recorded in the war against insurgency across the country. Abubakar said the meeting was to review what tranpared in the first and second quarter and make suggestions on ways to enhance the professional efficiency of the service. The Chief of Air Staff stressed that the meeting was to appraise the activities of the air force in terms of operations, logistics and other activities, so as to articulates a road map for the second quarter. “Since the beginnin...

http://ift.tt/2pIlBkO Former South African president Thabo Mbeki speaks during the National Foundations Dialogue initiative on May 5, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The National Dialogue is intended to bring all South Africa together to engage purposefully and cogently about the state of their country and how they might contribute to the renewal of South Africa. / AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA Three former South African presidents for the first time issued a joint call for action Friday to end the nation’s “worsening” political crisis, the latest campaign targeting President Jacob Zuma. In an unprecedented move, the country’s living former heads of state — Thabo Mbeki, F.W. de Klerk and Kgalema Motlanthe, joined by former deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka — announced a national dialogue to try to end the “destructive” crisis. “Practically it is impossible for anyone in our country to argue against this reality of national sickness in our politics, in our economy,” Mbek...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Ecobank plans to close branches and cut jobs as the Pan-African lender steps up investments in digital platforms, its chief executive said on Wednesday. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum for Africa in Durban, Chief Executive Officer Ade Ayeyemi said the bank’s plans to expand its mobile platforms would help deliver profits. “This means reducing our branch network, using technology to deliver to customers and processing transactions centrally,” said Ayeyemi. “We believe that this business model can deliver profitability to our shareholders.” Ayeyemi, a former Citigroup executive in Africa, who took over at Ecobank in 2015, said the expansion into online platforms would lead to lay-offs. The bank employs more than 17,000 people. He also said a recovery in oil prices in 2017, which would result in higher import revenues for African economies dependent on crude sales, was a positive policy for the bank. Ecobank’s operations in near...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J It’s safe to say that there isn’t a student in the world that hasn’t had to grapple with studying. For most, studying is almost a form of punishment they have to endure. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency shares 6 smart ways to help you study without it feeling like some cruel and unusual form of punishment. Be Mindful of How You Approach Studying Researchers have found that ‘how’ you approach something matters almost as much as what you do. Having the right mindset is important in helping you study smarter and more effectively. Too many people see studying as a task or some form of punishment rather than an opportunity to learn and better themselves. You can think of it this way: people say intelligence is sexy right? Well studying is one of the easiest ways to build that intelligence. Be Mindful of Where You Study Avoid studying in a place that isn’t conducive or is too distracting for you. Some people can study with music and some need absolute ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said the party would pay reasonable minimum wage to workers if it returned to power in 2019. In a statement signed by his deputy, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, on Monday in Abuja, Sherriff congratulated the workers on the 2017 Workers’ Day, and urged them to put in more efforts in making Nigeria great. He said that the appeal was important as the country needed everyone to be involved in the rebuilding process that would take it to greater heights. “When we take over power, we shall address minimum wage that will ensure workers’ pay will not only take them home, but will be able to also cater for the families and pay school fees. “We understand the difficulties the nation is going through at the moment, but a government can only be changed through the ballots. “2019 will be another opportunity to change power; then, the workers will know what it means to have PDP back in power,” Sheriff said...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Pedro’s sublime strike fired Chelsea a step closer to the Premier League title as the ruthless leaders swept to a 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday. Antonio Conte’s side had to work hard to break down Everton’s stubborn resistence, but Pedro’s majestic second-half goal put Chelsea on course for a fourth win in their last five league games. Late goals from Gary Cahill and Willian wrapped up the victory as the Blues opened up a seven-point lead at the top, piling pressure on second-placed Tottenham ahead of their derby against Arsenal later on Sunday. Regardless of the result at White Hart Lane, Chelsea’s steely display ensured the destiny of the title remains in their hands with four matches left against Middlesbrough, West Bromwich Albion, Watford and Sunderland. Chelsea need nine points to be assured of being crowned English champions in Conte’s first season in charge. After defeats against Manchester United and Crystal Palace raised questions about their ability...