World Hunger Again On the Rise, Driven by Conflict and Climate Change - New UN Report

World Hunger Again On the Rise, Driven by Conflict and Climate Change - New UN Report

GENEVA, 15 September 2017 / PRN Africa / -- After steadily declining for over a decade, global hunger is on the rise again, affecting 815 million people in 2016, or 11 per cent of the global population, says a new edition of the annual United Nations report on world food security and nutrition released today. At the same time, multiple forms of malnutrition are threatening the health of millions worldwide.

The increase – 38 million more people than the previous year – is largely due to the proliferation of violent conflicts and climate-related shocks, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2017.

Program Started by Dickinson College President Margee Ensign Now an Educational Haven for Escaped Boko Haram Refugees

Program Started by Dickinson College President Margee Ensign Now an Educational Haven for Escaped Boko Haram Refugees

CARLISLE, Pa., Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A program established inNigeria by Dickinson President Margee Ensign today welcomed more than 100 young women who until recently had been held captive by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Ensign started the New Foundation School (NFS) in 2014 at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola where she served as president during the height of Boko Haram's terrorist insurgency.

Inclusive and Sustainable Development Key To Prevent Violent Extremism – Deputy UN Chief

Inclusive and Sustainable Development Key To Prevent Violent Extremism – Deputy UN Chief

NEW YORK, 18 September 2017 / PRN Africa / -- Noting that sustainable development and sustainable peace mutually reinforce one another, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed called for greater investments in basic services and in building equitable societies.

Speaking at the event, 'Rebuilding Shattered Lives and Communities: Chibok and Yazidi Girls and Women,' Ms. Mohammed said the atrocities against them require immediate and compassionate care, and comprehensive services.

New Case Study Details How to Deploy Successful Agency Banking in Africa

New Case Study Details How to Deploy Successful Agency Banking in Africa 

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, FINCA International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, released a case studyto highlight FINCA's journey in deploying agency banking in Africa over the past four years.  The case study outlines ten strategic, operational and technical learnings that other finance and microfinance institutions can consider when creating or building upon a similar program.

David Oyelowo, Warren Moon and Kevin K.O. Olusola To Headline GEANCO Foundation Hollywood Gala

David Oyelowo.

Acclaimed Actor David Oyelowo, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon and Pentatonix's Kevin K.O. Olusola To Headline GEANCO Foundation Hollywood Gala 

GEANCO's annual Hollywood benefit will raise money for urgent health and education programs in Nigeria

 Warren Moon.

Kevin K.O. Olusola.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The GEANCO Foundation, which saves and transforms lives in Africa, will hold its annual star-studded Hollywood fundraiser on Tuesday, October 3, at Spectra in the Pacific Design Center. Each year, GEANCO hosts this benefit to rally support for vulnerable women and children in Nigeria. Golden Globe nominee and GEANCO's 2015 Global Promise Award recipient David Oyelowo (Selma, Interstellar, Queen of Katwe) will host the event alongside NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. Three-time Grammy winner Kevin K.O. Olusola of the multi-platinum musical group Pentatonix will open the program with a special musical performance.

Orthodox Jews to Protest TODAY Against Netanyahu in Front of the United Nations

Orthodox Jews to Protest TODAY Against Netanyahu in Front of the United Nations 

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of members ofNew York's Orthodox Jewish community, organized by the Rabbinical Alliance of the USA, plan to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who arrived to address the UN General Assembly this week. The demonstration will be held in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Manhattan, 47th Street between 1st and 2ndAvenues, TODAY Tuesday September 19 at 4:30 PM. The entrance to the park will be from 2nd Avenue only and their will by a designated tent for the members of the press.

The Incorruptible Nigerian Senator Who Had No Car

"I Was Ridiculed For Returning Home A Poor Senator."
~ Prof. Wande Abimbola

I was the Senate leader between November 1992 and November 1993 when the late Sanni Abacha ousted us. But the Senate I led was not paid. Only N5,000 was paid to each of us to visit our constituency once in a month. We were all lodged and fed free at the Hilton Hotel. I have said it many times that we were not paid a dime.

Our problems are the people and not the politicians. We vote them to go and steal and bring home the loot. When Abacha drove us out, I came to my house in Oyo. That is my only house in Nigeria. I had no car, so I took a bus and arrived home at 2am. I actually had two Mercedes Benz cars that were at home for 15 years before I gave them out. I was using taxis to go out.

I went to Lagos twice in danfo (commercial bus) as a senator. On one occasion, I sat in the front seat. We entered Lagos at 5.30am. In the bus, people were talking about me. They said that I went to Abuja and I returned a poor man taking taxis each time I went out. One of them said that people like me who could not steal should not be voted for.

When the bus stopped, I looked back and greeted them. I introduced myself to them and they were shocked. The people make the politicians thieves. I don’t cherish material things. My father built the house I live in in 1918 after he returned from the World War. I only built more houses in the compound to be comfortable. That is all I have.

Source
http://punchng.com/i-was-ridiculed-for-returning-home-a-poor-senator-prof-wande-abimbola/.

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12 Countries in the Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Project To Meet in Casablanca

Moroccan Minister of Energy, Mines, and Sustainable Development to Welcome African Energy Leaders to Casablanca This November

LONDON, September 13, 2017  /PRNewswire/ --

Two energy forums focusing on gas and renewable energy in Casablanca this November have secured the endorsement of the Honourable Minister Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Energy, Mines, Sustainable Development in Morocco.

The Africa Renewable Energy Forum (ARF) and the preceding Gas Options: North & West Africa meeting will take place from 29th November - 1st December 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Casablanca.

Former President Barack Obama To Join Bill and Melinda Gates and Other Leaders at Goalkeepers Event in New York

Former President Barack Obama To Join Bill and Melinda Gates and Other Leaders at Goalkeepers Event in New York

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New MINISO Lifestyle Store Opens with Cheers in Lagos

New MINISO Lifestyle Store Opens with Cheers in Lagos

Star power of #Nollywood diva and philanthropist Stephanie Linus, the brand ambassador of #MINISO in Nigeria with top Nollywood stars, Uti Nwachukwu and Bryan Okwara, Mr. Nigeria 2007; beauty queen, Unoaku Anyadike, winner of the 2015 edition of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant and the mesmerizing foremost female talking drummer in the world, Aralola Olumuyiwa, aka "Ara" thrilled hundreds of people Sunday afternoon at the opening of JAPANESE retail giant, MINISO in Lagos city at the Circle Mall in Lekki Peninsula 2.

The excitement of the first shoppers at the new MINISO lifestyle store was increased by more unforgettable moments of entertainment in the fantastic free style choreography by a group of energetic young male and female dancers who took over the premises in the mall. There were other side attractions of a painted clown and performers on stilts towering over the crowd. Lucky people, including yours sincerely won free shopping vouchers to purchase any of the attractive products in the MINISO lifestyle store. We had cocktails with cakes and shopping continued. Atane Colette, the Marketing Communications Manager of MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria must be a very happy lady for organizing the most entertaining event to launch MINISO in Africa's largest megacity.