Dangote advises Nigeria to transit to knowledge-based economy

Africa’s richest man and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has recommended that Nigeria moves from resource-based to knowledge-based economy. Dangote made the recommendation in a pre-convocation lecture he delivered as part of activities lined up for the 38th convocation of the Bayero University, Kano, at the weekend. “Given the tremendous benefits … Continue reading Dangote advises Nigeria to transit to knowledge-based economy

FIFA president speaks on introduction of blue card

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected the proposed plan to introduce blue card in football. Reports emerged last week that the International Football Association Board had signed off on the trials. It would have been the first time since the introduction of the classic yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup that a … Continue reading FIFA president speaks on introduction of blue card

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COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT: OpenAI alleges NY Times ‘hacked’ ChatGPT to build case

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss parts of the New York Times' copyright lawsuit against it, arguing that the newspaper "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT and other artificial-intelligence systems to generate misleading evidence for the case. OpenAI said in a filing in Manhattan federal court on Monday (Feb 26) that the Times caused the technology … Continue reading COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT: OpenAI alleges NY Times ‘hacked’ ChatGPT to build case

Mel B admits ‘shutting the door’ on Spice Girls during marriage crisis

Mel B has apologized to her fellow Spice Girls for "shutting the door" on them during her turbulent marriage to Stephen Belafonte. The 48-year-old pop star claims to have suffered physical and mental abuse at the hands of Belafonte — who denies her allegations — during their decade-long marriage which crumbled in 2016 and Mel … Continue reading Mel B admits ‘shutting the door’ on Spice Girls during marriage crisis

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70-year-old Chinese man sues Citibank for depositing over $1m in joint account with ex-wife

A tyre workshop owner who handed more than $1 million in cheques to his Citibank relationship manager has sued the bank for not following his instructions on what to do with the money. In court papers obtained by The Straits Times, Yeo Choon Meng, 70, alleged that he wanted to put the money into fixed … Continue reading 70-year-old Chinese man sues Citibank for depositing over $1m in joint account with ex-wife

Jose Peseiro bids goodbye to Super Eagles, NFF – which way forward?

It always felt as if Jose Peseiro’s days in charge of the Super Eagles were numbered. Ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, gave the Portuguese an ultimatum to reach the semi-final. By a combination of sheer will, emergency tactics and luck, the three-time African champions played the final, … Continue reading Jose Peseiro bids goodbye to Super Eagles, NFF – which way forward?

Edwin Tong reveals how Singapore sealed ‘Eras Tour’ deal with Taylor Swift

Ready for it? Taylor Swift's in town with her highly coveted Eras Tour, and Singapore's her only stop in Southeast Asia. Ahead of the six sold-out concerts that kicks off today (March 2), Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong shared with AsiaOne how Singapore sealed the deal. Speaking to AsiaOne at the National Stadium, … Continue reading Edwin Tong reveals how Singapore sealed ‘Eras Tour’ deal with Taylor Swift

Woman in tears after 3 children suffocated in borrowed car

Shade Silifat Abdulkadir, mother of the three children who suffocated to death in a parked car in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, last week Sunday, has broken her silence on the tragic incident. In an interview with journalists on the last moments of the deceased children, 37-year-old Shade appealed to Nigerians to come to her aid. … Continue reading Woman in tears after 3 children suffocated in borrowed car

News update from Nigeria today 2/03/2024

Good morning from MEZIESBLOG! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Over 70 million bank customers are at risk of losing access to their accounts when the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive on restricting accounts without Bank Verification Numbers and National Identification Numbers goes into effect. The CBN had on December 1, 2023, in a … Continue reading News update from Nigeria today 2/03/2024

How animal rights protesters disrupted Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week

Animal rights activists have disrupted Victoria Beckham's catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week. PETA campaigners stormed the runway at Paris Fashion Week as the 49-year-old designer, who found fame in pop group the Spice Girls, showcased her autumn/winter 2024 collection on Friday. Protesters walked alongside the models holding up signs saying "viva vegan leather". Their T-shirts … Continue reading How animal rights protesters disrupted Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week

WAKE UP: Baltic states on NATO’s frontline with Russia calling for action

The Baltic states have an urgent message for the UK and other NATO allies about the threat posed by Russia: "Wake up! It won't stop in Ukraine." Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are teaching more of their citizens how to fight and have even announced plans to build a defensive line, including bunkers, along hundreds of miles of border that … Continue reading WAKE UP: Baltic states on NATO’s frontline with Russia calling for action

Biden twice confuses Gaza with Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden twice confused Gaza with Ukraine as he announced the US would provide desperately needed aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. Mr Biden, 81, confirmed on Friday that humanitarian assistance would be airdropped into Gaza - a day after the Hamas-run health ministry said 30,000 Palestinians have died since the war began … Continue reading Biden twice confuses Gaza with Ukraine

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Tips for choosing MBA dissertation topics

What is a Business Management Dissertation? A business management dissertation is a long-form research paper that students in master's or PhD programs in business management are required to write. It is a capstone project that requires students to demonstrate their mastery of the field and their ability to conduct original research. A business management dissertation … Continue reading Tips for choosing MBA dissertation topics

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Academic writing rules for beginners and professionals

Academic writing is a formal style of writing used in universities and scholarly publications. Whether you are a student working on essays, research papers, or your dissertation, following these rules will help you communicate effectively: a. Use Formal Language: Write in a clear, plain” style. Avoid flowery” language; prioritize clarity over complexity. Use jargon common … Continue reading Academic writing rules for beginners and professionals