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Charms and rituals are used by criminals in Nigeria – should police deploy spiritual security too?

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Rape, Weapon, Technology, Religion, Crime, Gun, Criminology, Law enforcement, Special, Nigeria Police Force, Homicide, Intelligence, Research, Directorate of Military Intelligence, Muslims, Oyo, Decision-making, Police, State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Knowledge, Efficiency, Safety, Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Drug, Private investigator, Nursing

The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force.

Key Points: 
  • The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force.
  • Many told us that they believed criminals used spiritual security for power and protection.
  • Nigerians use spiritual security mechanisms in other areas of social life such as healthcare delivery, conflict resolution and household crime control.

Traditional belief systems

    • Spiritual security is a traditional knowledge system that dates from precolonial times.
    • The knowledge system of most African societies is generally predicated on a belief system that’s divided into the physical (visible and seen) and the spiritual (mysterious and unobservable).

The study

    • We interviewed 35 police officers belonging to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
    • We wanted to know to what extent the police were aware of criminals using spiritual security mechanisms.
    • Most police officers acknowledged that the system of spiritual security mechanisms was part of a cultural heritage which many Africans employed.
    • Participants said that their professional experiences in the field showed that criminals routinely used spiritual security mechanisms.
    • They did so to strengthen and protect themselves when perpetrating crime such as armed robbery, kidnapping, rape and homicide.

Physical security and spiritual security

    • The work experiences of police officers, however, generally demonstrated the importance of a knowledge system that recognises a connection between physical security and spiritual security.
    • We recommend that Nigeria’s police force should explore any potential advantages that the system of spiritual security mechanisms might offer.

Crown Luxury Properties to Deliver 550 Residential Units

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Monday, April 3, 2023
Amos, BTS, Housing, Gwagwalada, Internet, HNI Corporation, Electricity, Tax, Movement, Oyo, Adama Stadium, Water, Construction, Typesetting, Film industry

Abuja, Nigeria--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2023) - Crown Luxury Properties, the build-to-sell (BTS) assets unit of Nigeria master-developer Crown Allied Global Reality Limited, has announced that over 8,500 residential units are currently under construction across its various masterplans and is set to deliver around 500 units later this year.

Key Points: 
  • Abuja, Nigeria--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2023) - Crown Luxury Properties, the build-to-sell (BTS) assets unit of Nigeria master-developer Crown Allied Global Reality Limited, has announced that over 8,500 residential units are currently under construction across its various masterplans and is set to deliver around 500 units later this year.
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    Announcing this at the media session with Dotmount Communications on March 21, Crown Luxury said it has already delivered more than 600 residential units in 2022 across prime locations, including Signature Apartments Surulere Lagos, Crown Legacy City Phase 1, Epe, Opp Lekki Int'l Airport, Crown Oakland City, Lugbe, Abuja, Crown Elevation City, Lugbe, Abuja and Crown Heritage City, Osun state amongst others.
  • Crown Luxury Properties is helmed by group CEO Dr. Gbadewole Amos Kayode and his wife Olubunmi Amos, the Managing director of the company.
  • We also have commercial properties like the 600 units in Crown Mall around Adama Stadium in Ibadan for business people.

Fujifilm and Qure.ai Join Hands With IHVN to Accelerate TB Screening in Rural Nigerian Communities

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Friday, August 12, 2022
Technology, Health, Radiology, Artificial Intelligence, Philanthropy, Other Science, Research, Medical Devices, Software, Infectious Diseases, General Health, Foundation, Hardware, Science, Death, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Heart failure, Oyo, Pneumonia, CEO, X-ray, Algorithm, Diagnosis, Technology, AI, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, Leprosy, Leadership, Triage, Research, Tuberculosis, Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Founder, Health, Contact tracing, United States Agency for International Development, Federal Ministry of Health (Nigeria), International development, Partnership, National Tuberculosis Institute, Infection, COPD, Electricity, WHO, Virology, USAID, HIV, Solution, Party, TB, Medical imaging, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry, Fujifilm

The partnership has enabled USAID funded IHVN to deploy ultra-portable X-ray machines embedded with AI for active case finding in Nigerian rural communities.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership has enabled USAID funded IHVN to deploy ultra-portable X-ray machines embedded with AI for active case finding in Nigerian rural communities.
  • Through our efforts (rural dwellers in communities with difficult terrains have been reached with TB care).
  • Our partnership with Fujifilm and Qure.ai for AI enabled TB screening is our most recent initiatives towards community outreach.
  • Together IHVN, Fujifilm and Qure.ai aim to strengthen the systems and structures for tuberculosis detection, treatment, and notification in rural Nigeria.

Slice Commits to Investing An Additional $15 Million Into Small Businesses Over The Next Year

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Chandarana Food Plus Supermarkets, Uber, Fast Company, Acceleration, Marketing, Mentorship, Program, City, General manager, Small business, Technology, COVID-19, Oyo, Restaurant, Pharmaceutical industry, Fast food

One year later, the company is announcing its commitment to invest an additional $15 million into the program over the next year adding 1,000 independent pizzerias across the United States to the Slice Accelerate roster.

Key Points: 
  • One year later, the company is announcing its commitment to invest an additional $15 million into the program over the next year adding 1,000 independent pizzerias across the United States to the Slice Accelerate roster.
  • Slice's core mission is to keep local businesses thriving by offering the same specialized technology, marketing, shared services, and guidance that pizza franchises offer franchisees.
  • Inspired by the added stress offline small businesses were experiencing as a result of COVID-19, Slice launched Slice Accelerate in September 2020.
  • After seeing such strong results within the first year, Slice Accelerate is here to stay," said Ilir Sela, Slice CEO and Founder.

OYO raises $660 mn through its maiden TLB funding from leading institutional investors, Oversubscribed 1.7 times

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Oyo, OYO Rooms

The offer was oversubscribed by 1.7 times and the company received commitments of close to $1 bn from leading institutional investors.

Key Points: 
  • The offer was oversubscribed by 1.7 times and the company received commitments of close to $1 bn from leading institutional investors.
  • OYO is the first Indian startup to be publicly rated by Moody's and Fitch, two of the leading international rating agencies.
  • Commenting on the financing, Abhishek Gupta, Group Chief Financial Officer, OYO, said "We are delighted by the response to OYO's maiden TLB capital raise that was oversubscribed by leading global institutional investors.
  • These products include CO-OYO, OYO OS, OYO YO!, OYO Tariff Manager, OYO Secure, OYO Wizard, and the consumer-facing OYO App, among others.

OYO UK hotels go live on Sabre's SynXis platform to grow reach and focus recovery

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Travel technology, Oyo, Travel, Sabre, OYO Rooms

More than 80 OYO hotels in the UK, representing more than 2,500 rooms, are now connected to all major GDSs through Sabre's advanced hospitality solutions.

Key Points: 
  • More than 80 OYO hotels in the UK, representing more than 2,500 rooms, are now connected to all major GDSs through Sabre's advanced hospitality solutions.
  • The intention is to make further UK OYO properties available to book via Sabre's SynXis Platform, as the portfolio continues to grow and as more hotels reopen following lockdown restrictions.
  • About OYO Hotels & Homes: Opening its doors in 2013, OYO Hotels & Homes, a young hotel startup, is today the world's leading chain of hotels, homes, and spaces.
  • OYO today operates in over 800 cities in 80 countries, including the U.S., Europe, U.K., India, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Japan.

OYO Announces The Launch Of Its Partner Prosperity Campaign

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Oyo, Hotels, OYO Rooms

DALLAS and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OYO, the leading technology and revenue growth brand for owners and operators of hotels and homes, today announced its Partner Prosperity campaign in the US.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OYO, the leading technology and revenue growth brand for owners and operators of hotels and homes, today announced its Partner Prosperity campaign in the US.
  • With a focus on directly addressing its asset partners' feedback and requests, OYO will launch technology-based tools and features each month through July 2021.
  • Smart Pricing V2, which will be available to all OYO partners byMarch 1, is designed with updates that solve for OYO partner's top request: more flexibility and control.
  • We take the feedback of our partners seriously and the Partner Prosperity campaign is just one example of our commitment to their long-term success.

SmartHop Continues Expansion with Two Key Hires

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Supply chain management, Trucking, Retail, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Other Technology, OYO Rooms, Ogren, Oyo, Restrepo, Tourism, Hotels, Hospitality industry

SmartHop, an innovative technology company built by experienced trucking professionals thats solving the industrys most perplexing problems, announced two new key hires: Juan Pablo (JP) Restrepo, general manager and Jeff Ogren, head of marketing.

Key Points: 
  • SmartHop, an innovative technology company built by experienced trucking professionals thats solving the industrys most perplexing problems, announced two new key hires: Juan Pablo (JP) Restrepo, general manager and Jeff Ogren, head of marketing.
  • The announcement comes as the company continues its expansion following a $4M seed round led by Equal Ventures in July.
  • SmartHop has grown rapidly since its debut in February to meet rising demands driven by spot market expansion.
  • Before joining SmartHop, JP led the expansion of the Indian startup OYO Rooms in Florida.

OYO Hotels reiterates its commitment to the US; Elevates Kasra Moshkani to lead business as it shows stable signs of recovery

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Hotels, Hooters, Oyo Hotel & Casino, Travel, Oyo, Hospitality industry, OYO Rooms

In over a year, OYO has established its footprint across 37 states in the US with 300+ hotels and nearly 20,000 rooms.

Key Points: 
  • In over a year, OYO has established its footprint across 37 states in the US with 300+ hotels and nearly 20,000 rooms.
  • It also operates OYO Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and OYO Hotel Times Square in New York.
  • Moshkani's appointment comes as a positive move as OYO reiterates its commitment to the US hospitality industry and chalks its path to recovery in the coming months.
  • A native of Miami, Kasra is an alumnus of Harvard University and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

OYO Fitness' NOVA Gym Becomes Highest Funded Fitness Product Ever on Kickstarter

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OYO NOVA Gym shattered records within two weeks to become the most funded fitness product in Kickstarter history, raising more than $1,750,000 to date.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OYO NOVA Gym shattered records within two weeks to become the most funded fitness product in Kickstarter history, raising more than $1,750,000 to date.
  • Building upon the success of the original OYO Personal Gym, the NOVA Gym offers higher resistance with the same patented SpiraFlex resistance technology used by NASA astronauts for almost 10 years in space.
  • "The OYO team has worked hard to develop fitness devices that fit in anyone's lifestyle," said Paul Francis, founder, inventor and CEO of OYO Fitness.
  • OYO Fitness has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the health and fitness industry, with a deep pipeline of new products.