From Myanmar To the Middle East, from Vienna to Nigeria, Support Pours in for KAICIID After Austrian Vote

From Myanmar To the Middle East, from Vienna to Nigeria, Support Pours in for KAICIID After Austrian Vote

Jun 14, 2019, 19:15 WAT
VIENNA, June 15, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- Following a motion passed on Wednesday in Parliament seeking Austria's  withdrawal from the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID)'s Council of Parties, messages of support for the Centre have poured in from all areas of its operations across the world.

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Newly Elected Nigerian UN General Assembly President Pledges Focus on ‘Peace and Prosperity' for the Most Vulnerable

UN Photo/Evan Schneider
Ambassador Tijjani Mohammad Bande, newly-elected President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (4 June 2019).

Newly Elected Nigerian UN General Assembly President Pledges Focus on ‘Peace and Prosperity' for the Most Vulnerable


NEW YORK, 04 June 2019 / PRN Africa / -- Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria's current UN Permanent Representative, was elected to head the world body by acclamation on Tuesday in the General Assembly Hall in New York  and will succeed Ecuador's Maria Fernanda Espinosa.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Vacates Senate Seat; Expands Silverbird Group

Dream Magic Studios Dream Team: L-R (Jesse Combs, Jonathan Murray-Bruce, Davina Douthard, and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce)

Nigerian Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Vacates Senate Seat; Expands Silverbird Group Film Ventures
Greenlights Production of Nigerian Comedic Drama DNA in Association with LA's Dream Magic Studios

LOS ANGELES, June 7, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- Nigerian business magnate and politician, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, announced the expansion of Silverbird Group  ventures in association with Los Angeles-based production house Dream Magic Studios. With his June 6 departure from the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Murray-Bruce returns to his roots in entertainment, greenlighting several film productions. The first film slated is Nigerian-based comedy, DNA, with an anticipated worldwide 2019 holiday release.

A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders

Research Report:
A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders
2019 Global Cities Report
The Global Cities Index and Outlook reveal the world’s top-performing cities and those with the most potential.

CREATING THE FUTURE - Femi Odugbemi

CREATING THE FUTURE:
Keynote address presented by Femi Odugbemi, at the Lagos International Animation Festival on 6th June 2019 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos.

Let me begin by offering my hearty congratulations to my brother Muyiwa Kayode and the organizing team of the Lagos International Festival of Animation. Its a herculean task to run a creative festival. I should know. I am a Co-Founder of the IREP International Film Festival we have held for 9 years. I understand the vision to create but it takes character and toughness to organize a festival of creativity every year successfully. Especially in a dynamic industry of young creatives like Nollywood. Well-done to the team.

Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang

Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang
From start-up to criminal business email compromise enterprise, a mastermind 'CEO' staffs up to defraud more people

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A West African-based scammer gang dubbed "Scattered Canary" has evolved from a one-man, start-up operation to a multi-faceted, scalable, "corporation" with 35 "employees" targeting individuals, businesses, and government agencies, according to the new Threat Actor Dossier published today by Agari, the next-generation Secure Email Cloud that restores trust to the inbox.

The Nigerian Government was More Competent and Efficient During the Military Administrations

The Nigerian government was more competent and efficient during the military administrations.
The most competent and efficient military administrations in the political history of Nigeria since independence were the regimes of Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

We Welcome The New Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

This is the official portrait of newly sworn-in Governor  of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He shared the photo with the caption, 'to God, we give all the Glory, Honour and Praise. Kindly allow me re-introduce myself to you'.

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge
Committing to Give at Least Half Their Wealth to Charitable Causes

International philanthropy group reaches 204 total signatories from 23 countries


SEATTLE, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ -- Today the Giving Pledge  announced that 19 philanthropists have joined the Giving Pledge since the previous year, bringing the total number of Giving Pledge signatories to 204 from 23 countries.

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

May 23, 2019, 10am – 2pm, Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos

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Good morning and welcome. It is an honour to host you here today at the Nigerian premiere of the award-winning film, “In the Name of Your Daughter.” The film is an inspiring story of strength and courage, in which young girls stand up for their health and rights, and fight to end female genital mutilation / cutting in their community.

 We are also honoured to welcome Canadian filmmaker, Giselle Portenier, who created this important documentary and is joining via live feed. (To the screen). Thank you Giselle for making it possible to screen this pertinent film in Lagos today.