“PINK Pearl Foundation continued its campaign to create awareness and enlighten the nation about Breast Cancer; after feeding over three thousand women and riding bicycles between two States in commemoration of the 25th World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it was time for another spectacular event, the ‘Ball Out’. The day was 22nd October, 2011 and …
Nigeria has Highest Number of People, 80 Million, in Africa Without Access to Financial Services says Survey
“Nigeria has the highest number of unbanked people in Africa, a survey has shown. In a report jointly released by the Microfinance Information Exchange (MIX) and MasterCard Foundation, over 80 million Nigerians do not have access to financial services. The report tagged: “Chart for countries with financial inclusion in Africa,” listed Democratic Republic of Congo …
Cashless Economy Suffers Setback As Kalahari Quits Nigeria
“The cashless economy project of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has received a blow with the pulling out of Nigerian economy by MIH Internet, owners of Kalahari e-ecommerce website. The company, a digital arm of South Africa media giant, Naspers, shut down due to lack of profitability from the website launched in January 2010. …
10 Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer
There is no fireproof way to prevent breast cancer. However, our lifestyle and the choices we make can help in greatly reducing our chances of having breast cancer. Below are 10 options recommended by numerous health organizations including the Susan G. Komen Foundation for averting the risks of cancers, especially breast cancer. Stay physically active. …
Pink Pearl Foundation’s Pink Ride for Breast Cancer- Pictures & Review
Pink Pearl Foundation has been active this month in raising awareness for breast cancer. Their latest event “involved members of the Lifestyle Cycling Club, bringing together over sixty cyclers drawn from all over the country to ride from Asaba in Delta State to Benin City in Edo State.” Read all about it and see pictures …
Kenya’s Wilson Kosgei Kipketer Attends Peace and Sport International Forum 2011, Building Peace Through Sport Together
The appeal to use sport as a tool for peace has been thrown open to leaders throughout the world. Heads of State are becoming increasingly determined to work for peace through sport. 500 leaders who were gathered yesterday in Monaco for 5th Peace and Sport International Forum demonstrated this common wish when four Heads of …