Day: August 3, 2023

Canada Welcomes Skilled Workers from Nigeria and Others in Critical Trades

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Canada has extended an invitation to skilled workers, including carpenters, plumbers, and welders from Nigeria and other countries. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established an immigration pathway for individuals with expertise in carpentry, plumbing, and welding. The country aims to meet the increasing demand for talent in these crucial positions to support its economic growth and development. The Canadian Express Entry (EE) system has been tailored to provide a streamlined pathway for skilled workers in critical fields. The selection rounds for these categories will continue alongside general…

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Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment

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                      The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious ‘Providers & Enablers’ Award in recognition of the Bank’s remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as undertaken by the IWS . The award ceremony was held at a special graduation ceremony last Thursday, July 27, 2023, at IWS Skills Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Esteemed representatives from various organizations, community leaders, and women who have benefitted from the vocational…

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Edo-born Medical Doctor Dies in Faulty Elevator Crash at Lagos Hospital

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Tragedy struck when Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a young medical doctor from Edo State, lost her life due to an elevator crash at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. The incident occurred just weeks before she was set to complete her internship. The faulty elevator, which had been in a bad condition since 2011, malfunctioned, causing a crane to fall from the 10th floor where Dr. Diaso was, resulting in her severe injuries and eventual passing. Before the unfortunate incident, doctors and staff at the hospital had repeatedly reported the elevator’s issues,…

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Police Rescue Abducted 16-Year-Old Girl in Imo

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The Imo State Police Command rescued a 16-year-old girl named Khadizat Labran from Kogi State. She was kidnapped by gunmen at Ganaja Junction in Lokoja, blindfolded, and taken into a vehicle. Fortunately, she managed to escape and was found by a good samaritan wandering on the road in Nkwerre, Imo State. She speaks Pidgin English fluently, has no tribal marks, and claims to be from Lokoja. The police are urging anyone who knows her or her parents to contact them at 08148024755 to help reunite her with her family. Share…

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