Yoruba

The Elephant Project Expands to Protect Big Cats, Introduces Oba

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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Oba, whose name translates to Ruler in in the Yoruba and Bini languages of West Africa, represents the next step in The Elephant Projects mission, said Kristina McKean, The Elephant Projects founder.

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  • Oba, whose name translates to Ruler in in the Yoruba and Bini languages of West Africa, represents the next step in The Elephant Projects mission, said Kristina McKean, The Elephant Projects founder.
  • Like the elephants that inspired me to begin The Elephant Project, big cats face a worldwide crisis due to habitat loss, poaching and the illegal wildlife entertainment trade.
  • The Elephant Project began in 2001when Ms. McKean first witnessedthecasual abuse of a babyelephantwhile on her honeymoon in Thailand.
  • Through its partners, which include Sheldrick Wildlife Trust , ElephantNature Park and Elephant Cooperation , The Elephant Project has helped rescue and protect over300elephants.

Yoruba One Voice International Press Conference at the National Press Club on the issue of Insecurity, Terrorism, Genocide in Yorubaland, and Nigeria

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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If these problems are not resolved they would impact global economy, immigration, and lead to global humanitarian crises.

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  • If these problems are not resolved they would impact global economy, immigration, and lead to global humanitarian crises.
  • The Conference will include reporters from major international news organizations including CNN, etc.
  • A new civil war will grossly affect all the international industries in Nigeria which are in Yorubaland.
  • Insecurity, terrorism, genocide, and disintegration of Yorubaland and Nigeria will likely continue, and this is why we want our Yoruba Nation Self-determination.

Valsoft Enters the Automotive Space with ASE Automotive Solutions

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Rob Jones, CEO, stated "We are very excited about partnering with Valsoft to bring their software expertise and investment into ASE.

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  • Rob Jones, CEO, stated "We are very excited about partnering with Valsoft to bring their software expertise and investment into ASE.
  • This partnership will enable us to further develop our global technical solutions, helping our clients to maximise profitability from their automotive retail operations.
  • We intend to consolidate this market with ASE, and we are planning to continue investing heavily in the space.
  • The ASE and Valsoft team wish to thank the founding shareholders Trevor, Beryl and Mike Jones for their dedication and contributions to building a premier name in the automotive space.

Polaris Bank Partners Ikoyi Club Golf Section, Sponsors Unity Golf Tournament

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Sunday, March 21, 2021
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LAGOS, Nigeria, March 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Unity Golf Tournament organised by the Golf Section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, March 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Unity Golf Tournament organised by the Golf Section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938.
  • The Unity Golf Tournament is an Open Amateur Golf tournament is expected to parade about 350 golfers who are members of registered Golf Clubs across the country.
  • According to the Polaris Bank CEO, "We are excited to partner with the Golf section and, by extension, the Ikoyi Club 1938 in hosting this tournament.
  • Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section originally existed as two clubs: European Club and The Lagos Golf Club.

Polaris Bank Partners Ikoyi Club Golf Section, Sponsors Unity Golf Tournament

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Sunday, March 21, 2021
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LAGOS, Nigeria, March 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Unity Golf Tournament organised by the Golf Section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938.

Key Points: 
  • LAGOS, Nigeria, March 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Polaris Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Unity Golf Tournament organised by the Golf Section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938.
  • The Unity Golf Tournament is an Open Amateur Golf tournament is expected to parade about 350 golfers who are members of registered Golf Clubs across the country.
  • According to the Polaris Bank CEO, "We are excited to partner with the Golf section and, by extension, the Ikoyi Club 1938 in hosting this tournament.
  • Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section originally existed as two clubs: European Club and The Lagos Golf Club.

DGAP-News: MDXi, West Africa's Largest Carrier Neutral Data Centre Leads Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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LAGOS, Nigeria, February 22, 2021 MDXi (www.MDX-i.com) - West Africa's largest carrier-neutral data centre and a fully owned subsidiary of MainOne is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emission in its quest to promote sustainable development.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, February 22, 2021 MDXi (www.MDX-i.com) - West Africa's largest carrier-neutral data centre and a fully owned subsidiary of MainOne is leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emission in its quest to promote sustainable development.
  • In addition, even before construction commenced, the organization ensured that the Data Centre was positioned in a location with ease of access to the national grid.
  • MDXi Data Centre (www.MDX-i.com) is a MainOne Company registered in Nigeria as MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi).
  • MDXi's Lekki data centre is currently the largest purpose-built commercial data centre in West Africa.

Unity Homes and Rendeavour expand partnership from Kenya to Nigeria

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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ALARO CITY, Nigeria, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Homes, a developer of inclusive residential communities, and Rendeavour , Africa's largest new city builder, are expanding their partnership from Kenya to Nigeria with a 576-unit apartment complex in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos.

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  • ALARO CITY, Nigeria, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Homes, a developer of inclusive residential communities, and Rendeavour , Africa's largest new city builder, are expanding their partnership from Kenya to Nigeria with a 576-unit apartment complex in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos.
  • Building on the success of Unity Homes' 1,100-unit development in Tatu City , Rendeavour's 5,000-acre development in Nairobi, the two companies selected Alaro City in Lagos for their expansion drive.
  • Alaro City is a partnership between Rendeavour and the Lagos State Government.
  • Stephen Jennings, Founder and CEO of Rendeavour, said: "The success of Unity Homes in Kenya has been nothing short of phenomenal, and we are proud to grow our business together with Unity Homes across Africa."

Unity Homes and Rendeavour expand partnership from Kenya to Nigeria

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Monday, February 15, 2021
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ALARO CITY, Nigeria, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Homes, a developer of inclusive residential communities, and Rendeavour , Africa's largest new city builder, are expanding their partnership from Kenya to Nigeria with a 576-unit apartment complex in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos.

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  • ALARO CITY, Nigeria, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unity Homes, a developer of inclusive residential communities, and Rendeavour , Africa's largest new city builder, are expanding their partnership from Kenya to Nigeria with a 576-unit apartment complex in the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos.
  • Building on the success of Unity Homes' 1,100-unit development in Tatu City , Rendeavour's 5,000-acre development in Nairobi, the two companies selected Alaro City in Lagos for their expansion drive.
  • Alaro City is a partnership between Rendeavour and the Lagos State Government.
  • Stephen Jennings, Founder and CEO of Rendeavour, said: "The success of Unity Homes in Kenya has been nothing short of phenomenal, and we are proud to grow our business together with Unity Homes across Africa."

Innovation For Equity Announces Winners for 2020 IFE Awards

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation For Equity, Inc. (IFE), a nonprofit organization committed to promoting innovative ways to improve life outcomes for Black learners of all ages, today announced the winners of its 2020 IFE Awards.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation For Equity, Inc. (IFE), a nonprofit organization committed to promoting innovative ways to improve life outcomes for Black learners of all ages, today announced the winners of its 2020 IFE Awards.
  • Presented annually, the IFE Awards honor leaders who are working to disrupt educational inequities and create greater opportunities for Black learners cradle through career.
  • The IFE Awards represents the culmination of this year's IFE free Summer Virtual Events series.
  • This year's IFE Awards Ceremony and Reception will be a highly interactive virtual event on Thursday, August 6 at 4:00pm ET.

Reddington Hospital Refutes Closure Story

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Friday, April 24, 2020
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LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The management of Reddington Hospital, Lagos has described the story making the rounds on social media that its Lekki branch has been shut down due to a COVID-19 case as fake news.It is said that Oando Plc which erroneously listed Reddington Hospital, Lekki in a leaked internal memo as one of the private hospitals closed in the state has since retracted the story and regretted the error.
  • A press statement signed by the Group Medical Director of the hospital, Dr. Olutunde Lalude, said: "We would like to make it categorically clear that this information is completely false, remains fake news and should be completely disregarded," adding that at no time did the Lekki branch of the hospital suspend its operation due to an incidence of COVID-19 at the hospital.
  • To show that the hospital was never closed, Lalude said that an Access Bank staff had delivered a baby through caesarean section on the morning of April 23rd, 2020, when the hospital she had antenatal care was closed due to aCOVID-19 incident.
  • The Reddington Hospital Group Medical Director lamented the insidious nature of fake news saying that, "It is dangerous and can have serious adverse consequences for patients who require emergency care in medical facilities nearer to them that are open for business but portrayed as closed by fake news."Dr.