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Daily Rendezvous The Social Investment Programme has launched another phase of the School Feeding Program in Adamawa, engaging Trained Independent Monitors, about 2400 vendors in over 1047 schools in Adamawa state alone. The ripple effect is that no fewer than 168,692 pupils in 1,047 primary schools in Adamawa, in addition to 2,400 vendors, are benefiting from the Federal Government’s School Feeding Programme, a federal government official has said. Mary Yuwadi, Adamawa state Focal Person, National Social Investment Program (NSIP) made this known on at the flag off of the distribution ceremony in Yola, Adamawa state. The event was also witnessed the presentation of engagement letters and tablets to trained independent monitors of the programme I order to accountability and probity in thr implementation of the feeding Programme. Yuwadi said that the home-grown programme was designed to improve school enrollment and completion, good nutrition for children and to s...

Daily Rendezvous The Community Led Collective Action for Girls' Education (C-CAGE) says, an urgent intervention is needed in schools in the northeast for the provision of water, hygiene and toilet facilities in order to mitigate the girl-child's chances of dropping out of school. The group says there are chances that over 20 million girls might drop out of school due to the impact of Covid-19, hence all stakeholders need to work together to address the social, cultural and systemic factors inhibiting the girl-child's access to esucation in the north east, Nigeria. The group says, it has worked with relevant bodies to train 275 Education stakeholders, and that it has created 16 safe spaces for girls in Adamawa which has led to about 960 enrollments of girls to school saying these safe spaces have made it possible for about 606 in-school and out-of-school girls to be engaged in peer Learning and experience sharing. This was made known in a press statem...

Daily Rendezvous Report by Antonia Clement The recently launched social media streaming service Palm TV (PalmTV.store) is capturing the attention of audiences with their ground-breaking, entertaining influencer podcasts and live tv shows. The brainchild of successful African Marketing and Tech Media entrepreneur Patrick Palmi, Palm TV showcases leading African influencers connecting with their fans through trending content and an insider look into their lives.    Patrick is no stranger to the digital space. Prior to Palm TV, Patrick founded Multi-Awards Digital Agency Justpalm which he successfully grew from ground to a multi-million-rand agency with presence in five key markets namely South Africa, Kenya, DRC, Emirates, and India. His business acumen and creativity in the digital space has been recognised amongst the top innovators at various local and global awards including Mobile Marketing Smarties Awards (US, EMEA and South Africa), CEO Magazine Awards, Adfocu...

Daily Rendezvous As he awaits the official ceremony of the presentation of the letter of credence to the President of Czech Republic, Melos Zeman, the Ambassador of Nigeria to Czech, Kevin Peter has continued to widen his Diplomatic consultations within the country. At a brief meeting with the Ambassador of Algeria to Czech, Hamid Boukrif, the two African Diplomats stressed the need for cordiality and finding ways of making Africa benefit from relationships with Europe and Czech Republic in particular. Ambassador Boukrif said Nigeria and Algeria have a very close and brotherly relationship for decades. Boukrif expressed his happiness for the hand of friendship extended to him by Ambassador Kevin.  Responding, Ambassador Kevin stressed the need for Unity in promoting pecaeful coexistence. Kevin underscored the fact that   it is expedient for African representatives to unite because Africans easily connect with one another anywhere they find themselves in the wo...

Daily Rendezvous By Aliyu Wakiu In our 27-year history as a Chamber of Business, the latest range of risk insurance instruments from the African Trade Insurance (ATI) Agency is a major leap forward for Canadian institutional investors and African countries – standing to unlock billions in investment capital. ATI facilitates inward investment in Africa by providing insurance against trade and investment risks.  This month the organization joined The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. ‘ATI is a game-changer. From discussions with private equity and pension fund representatives, ATI has the potential to ensure both the perceived and real risks on the continent are well-managed; ensuring investment committees can proceed on deals that until recently may have been deemed too risky,’ says Sebastian Spio-Garbrah, Chair of the Board, Chair of the Board at The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.  The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business invites interested parties to...

Daily Rendezvous By Ayuba kukorimam Speedaf express, a leading China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, officially announced the completion of its Round A+ financing.  This round of financing was led by TRUSTBRIDGE, followed by northern light VENTURE CAPITAL, and VISION+CAPITAL on the basis of Round A.  The tens of millions of dollars raised in this round will be mainly used for logistics network expansion in emerging markets, IT system construction and talent team structuring, to build the No.1 brand for China-Africa logistics. Speedaf express was founded in 2019, with ZTO Express as one of the original shareholders. Speedaf express focuses on cross-border door-to-door logistics services between China and emerging markets such as Africa, the Middle East and South Asia, and provides domestic express services, LTL, warehouse and other value-added services covering the whole region. Relying on a self-built service network and information systems, Speedaf e...

Daily Rendezvous His Excellency,  Governor  Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle of the Adamawa State Executive Council.  Six Commissioners are to swap positions.  They include Sanusi Farouk Jauro who until now was Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development. He moves  to Special Duties, Mohammed Umar moves from Local Government Affairs to Ministry of Land and Survey, while Ibrahim Mijinyawa replaces him at the Ministry of Local Government Affairs.  Others are Alloysious Babadoke who moves from Special Duties to Youth and Sport Development. Umar Daware and Dr Dishi Khobe are to swap positions with Umar Daware taking over the Ministry of Agriculture, while Dr Dishi Khobe takes over Ministry of Tertiary and Professional Education as Commissioner.  The redeployment are intended to create a new vigour and vitality for service delivery which has been the hallmark of the Government of the Rt.Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. ...

Daily Rendezvous By Eric Jesse Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 to take place from 9-11 September, 2022; New striking RWC Sevens 2022 brand and RWCSevens.com website unveiled; RWC Sevens 2022 will be contested by 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams; New qualification process will see non-qualified teams qualify only through regional competitions; 16 men’s places and 11 women’s places available for non-qualified teams; South Africa’s women secure automatic qualification as tournament hosts. World Rugby (www.World.rugby) and hosts South Africa Rugby today confirmed Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place from 9-11 September, 2022. The eighth edition is the first to be hosted in Africa with organisers anticipating a very special and record-breaking event at the iconic 57,654 capacity Cape Town Stadium. Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 will be contested by 24 men’s and 16 women’s teams.   The top eight men’s teams and top four women’s teams from the hugely...

Daily Rendezvous RE-MR. SOLOMON KUMANGAR'S PERSONAL ATTACK ON OUR STATE CHAIRMAN. We observe that in an attempt to respond to the issues of dividends of democracy raised by our State Chairman during the democracy day celebration Program held at Muna Hotel on June 12, 2021, one Mr. Solomon Kumangar defied the ethics of the media profession and resorted to personal attack of our State Chairman ALH. IBRAHIM BILAL. In the program which was organized to showcase projects and dividends of democracy brought to Adamawa State by the APC controlled Federal Government and our elected/appointed representatives, the state Chairman in his speech stated that the projects/ dividends of democracy brought to the State by the Federal Government, APC elected and appointed representatives combined surpassed that of the State Government. Mr. Kumangar in his attempt to counter the chairman's statement failed to reel out facts as showcased by the APC during the Program as a counter but set...

Daily Rendezvous The Caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Adamawa state, Ibrahim Bilal, said the collective elected officials from APC in the state have brought in more development to the state than the state government has done in the last two years. Bilal said, the elected Senators, member of the House of Representatives, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF) FCT minister and the First Lady have brought more development to Adamawa than the Fintiri-led PDP state government. Bilal made the remarks at a stakeholders meeting marking democracy day in Yola, Adamawa state. Bilal who showered praises on the elected representatives of the party said that they have out-performed the state government in terms of providing democratic dividends to the people. The democracy day program, which was aimed at showcasing the achievements of the party in the state by members of the national assembly and the intervention of the president thr...

Daily Rendezvous The Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) with its 42 affiliate groups, has endorsed, the Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, of Bauchi state as its preferred candidate foe 2023 presidency. The Forum, led by its national chairman, Afiyo Elliot, said it voted for the first time to endorse Mohammed, who scored 116 votes to beat his closest challenger, Raymond Dokpesi, who scored 28 votes, saying it is time for Nigeria's restoration and that after careful consideration and investigation, the group has confidence, Bala Mohammed, has the capacity and competence to address Nigeria's economic, political and security challenges. The national chairman of the forum, Eliot Afiyo, made the declaration at the groups, 27th national delegates conference, Wednesday in Yola. The group who for the first time in its history, voted to decide who it would endorse come 2023 said, it would throw the weight of its support in 2023 on Bala Mohammed, who emerged winner, scori...

Daily Rendezvous Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for calm as security operatives have taken control of the situation in Igangan, where gunmen suspected to be criminal herdsmen killed about 20 persons, burnt the palace of the village head and rain destruction on igangan community in the early hours of Sunday, June 6, 2021. The governor gave the assurance in a message posted on his Facebook wall on Sunday. Makinde said: "I have received the shocking news of the attacks on residents of Igangan, Ibarapaland, in the early hours of this morning. "I am currently being briefed on the incidents. I urge residents to remain calm as security operatives are now in control of the situation."

Daily Rendezvous Controversial Nigerian prophet, TB Joshua dies six days to his 58th birthday. The Founder of the Synagogue, Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua, better known as Prophet TB Joshua, is dead. Joshua reportedly died on Saturday night in Lagos after concluding a programme at his church. TB Joshua The church and his family have not officially announced his death. He was 57. Plans were underway for his 58th birthday. Joshua was born on June 12, 1963. News of his demise became a trend on Twitter in the early hours of Saturday as many Nigerians took turns to mourn the late prophet. The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed, but sources told Saharareporters he fell ill two days ago. His body is believed to have been deposited at General Hospital in Isolo, Lagos.  TB Joshua's megachurch runs the popular Emmanuel TV television station from Lagos, followed by many Christians worldwide. Joshua is famous across Africa, Europe and America. His YouTube cha...

Daily Rendezvous Nigeria and Czech Republic are set to take advantage of the investment opportunities available to both countries, especially in the area of Technology transfer. This stand was reiterated at the sendforth dinner of Ambassador Kevin Peter, Nigeria Ambassador to Czech Republic.  The dinner was organized by, Mr. Muhammed Dahiru Chairman, Presidential implementation committee on Technology transfer/Chairman, Nigeria - Czech Republic trade investment council.  Mr. Muhammed Dahiru thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing him to head the committee saddled with the responsibility to implement the Memorandum of understanding signed by both countries. The signed document covers vast areas of interest such as Agriculture, Security, education, pharmaceuticals etc, Dahiru encourage Ambassador Kevin Peter to work hard because Nigerians and president Buhari are expecting so much from him as he assumes duty. In his remark, Ambassador Marek Skrolil, the Amb...

Daily Rendezvous According to reports from Nigerian publications who have made inquiries from Twitter, the company has responded to the government' s action to suspend their operation in Nigeria. Sarah Hart, who is Twitter' s Senior Policy, Communications Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said in a statement that they are looking deep into the matter. "The announcement made by the Nigerian Government that they have suspended Twitter' s operations in Nigeria is deeply concerning," she said.  Adding, "We' re investigating and will provide updates when we know more. " Earlier on, Nigerians slammed and condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for making such decision of suspending Twitter operations in the country because his post was deleted about four days ago.  His post, according the microblogging company, violated their rules. Amnesty International also joined in condemning the move claiming that Nigerians widely use Tw...