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How to Stop Unsolicited Messages from MTN, Airtel, Glo, Others

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‎Following a Direction to the telecommunications service providers in the country, the operators, will from July 1, 2016, activate the DO NOT DISTURB facility which gives subscribers the freedom to choose what messages to receive from the various networks. With this Direction the operators have been mandated to dedicate a common Short Code (2442) which will enable subscribers take informed decisions. Mr. Tony Ojobo, Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a statement, said this action was taken in order to protect subscribers from the nuisance of unsolicited texts, and therefore a direct

A History of the Forest Kingdom of Benin.

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With artwork to rival that of renaissance Italy, structures comparable to the Great Wall of China, and a ruthlessly disciplined army, the Forest Kingdom of Benin is one of the highlights in Africa’s great history. It derives its name from the lush rainforests in which the Edo people first settled in the 900s. The people called their kingdom the igodomigodo and the head went by the name of Ogiso, the ‘ruler of the sky’. This dynasty of rulers came to an end in the 1100s, and the

Facebook, Whatapp & Instagram Progress Stated By Mark Zuckerberg

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We just shared our quarterly results and gave an update on our community's progress to connect the world. Our community now has 1.7 billion people. We hit milestones of 1 billion people on Messenger and 500 million on Instagram each month. We successfully flew Aquila -- our solar-powered plane designed to beam

How To Have a Great Day (Saturday 23rd July 2016)

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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES **Our Responsibility In Divinity** Saturday 23rd July . Pastor Chris   That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus (Philemon 1:6). Sometimes, you find Christians who, out of ignorance, always pray and hope that God will do something about their situation. Such people are still functioning in the human nature,

Creating Value for Lagosians remains my Top Priority - Ambode

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...Says State'll witness massive transformation in six months ...Tourism, transport, environment sectors to experience quantum leap Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday expressed total commitment to the actualization of the various initiatives put in place by his administration towards making life better, simpler and more prosperous for the people, just as he assured that the State would witness massive transformation in critical sectors in the next six months.

LASG Advises Widows and Retiring Pubilc Servants to Take Advantange of Skill Acquisition Training

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Lola Akande has advised widows and retiring public servants in the State to take advantage of Skill Acquisition Training to improve their sources of income for their families during this period of economic recession. This advice was given at the Women Development Centre, Agege, Lagos, on Thursday at the closing ceremony of a Four Weeks short term skills acquisition training programme for widows and retiring public servants in the State. The Commissioner, represented by the

EXPLOSIVE HISTORY: Who Sold Nigeria To Britain For £865k in 1899?

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File Photo  Today we will be discussing the first oil war, which was fought in the 19th century, in the area that became Nigeria. All through the 19th century, palm oil was highly sought-after by the British, for use as an industrial lubricant for machinery. Remember that Britain was the world’s first industrialised nation, so they needed resources such as palm oil to maintain that. Palm oil of course, is a tropical plant, which is native to the Niger Delta. Malaysia’s dominance came a century later.

A PROMISE MADE, A PROMISE KEPT.

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I promised Badagrians that as the Executive Chairman (God willing, Insha Allah), part of my educational development agenda for A NEW BADAGRY is to help secure ADMISSIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND VISAS for 10 STUDENTS (yearly) from Badagry to study in best Universities overseas, making a total of 40 students in 4 years. We have established partnerships to make this happen without using the Local Government’s allocation or limited financial resources. I am happy to inform you that on July 13, 2016 we secured U.S. Visa, admission

Vacancy in Lagos State Civil Service

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Suitable applicants are advised to apply for the positions in the attached advert . Lagos State Government: Application invitation from qualified candidates

Lagos Earmarks N20bn to Revamp Health, Education Sectors

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...Spends N115bn on capital projects in six months ...Says State will activate Badagry Tourism potentials ...As governor holds 4th Town Hall Meeting In Badagry Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said his administration has concluded plans to massively revamp the health sector, just as he among other things, revealed that the sum of N10bn has been earmarked to upgrade the health facilities across the State. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 4th Quarterly Town Hall Meeting held at

Brand Integrity Matters. (By Dr Strive Masiyiwa)

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During the last few weeks, I have blogged on the importance of sales and marketing skills. We’ve also begun to discuss the importance of building, nurturing, and sustaining a brand. I’ve tried to show you that behind the sales campaigns, promotions, and advertising you see on TV and in newspapers is a highly complex business tool which you must appreciate and master if you want to develop a profitable business. This series has been one of the most successful ever, with reach sometimes

RHAPSODY OF REALITIES THURSDAY, 7TH JULY.

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By Pastor Chris PhD ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU'RE SPECIAL. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it (Matthew 13:45-46). There’re people who like to tell us that we’re not very special. Even sometimes in the church, there’re those who, when they’re called to give a testimony, would say, “God did such-and-such for me, not because I’m special.” But you’re special. People make such statements out of ignorance, and a seeming show of humility. You’re peculiar. You’re special to God. You’re His pearl of inestimable value. It’s not pride to acknowledge and affirm that you’re special.

The Third Most Important Skill in Business – The Ability to Sell to a Customer (Part 6) by Dr Strive Masiyiwa

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__Your marketing strategy. When I first got started, I sure knew how to sell, but I didn't know how to market… I must have been in business for about five years when I first really got into marketing. It happened during a particularly difficult time in our economy, when things were really down and business wasn’t really moving. I tried to run some adverts in a local newspaper to create awareness of the