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Hilda Baci can now apply for an O-1 Visa in recognition of her achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record!

Hilda Baci can now apply for an O-1 Visa in recognition of her achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record!

 

 

It is no more news that the delectable Hilda Baci the winner of the longest cooking hour who is from Nigeria is the rave of the moment and the sensation and acceptance is high, but that is not enough! I read on Twitter today that Hilda Baci can now apply for an O-1 Visa in recognition of her achievement in setting a new Guinness World Record.

I don’t know if that’s 100% accurate but it made me do a quick research into what the O-1 Visa is all about. What I found blew my mind! 🤯

So what is this visa?

The O-1 visa allows people with extraordinary abilities to work in the U.S. for a temporary time. It is open to people who are top of their field in the arts, sciences, education, business, or sports, and they are interested in traveling to the United States for work. People who win awards like Grammy, Oscars and co are eligible for this kind of visa.

But to get the O-1 visa, you must prove your extraordinary ability in some way. And I believe that’s what Hilda has done with the Guinness World Record achievement. The certificate is all the proof she needs.

What makes this visa special?

The O-1 visa comes with many advantages. One benefit is you can apply for an O-1 visa and a green card at the same time. So if you hope to settle permanently in the United States in the future, an O-1 visa won’t affect your plans.

– The process is fairly quick
– You don’t need to keep a foreign residence
– You don’t have to show intent to return to your home country
– You can keep “dual intent” with an application for permanent residency

Here is the best part!

As long as your O-1 visa is valid:
– You can work in the U.S. in your visa-related field
– You can travel freely in and out of the U.S.
– Your assistants can join you with O-2 visas
– Your spouse and family can join you with O-3 visas
– Your children or other dependents can go to school

The O-1 visa lasts for three years and is open to unlimited extensions as long as your work continues. Each extension renews your visa for another year.

For a long time I have wondered what else is special about GWR beyond getting recognized in the annual book. If GWR truly makes this visa possible, then it is truly special to set records! 😂

The access you get with that global recognition beyond the shores of your country is truly golden. It opens you to a world of opportunities. 👏

Congratulations once again to Hilda Baci. 🎉 🍾

Credit Olumide Gloville

BREAKDOWN OF THE NEW STUDENTS’ LOAN

BREAKDOWN OF THE NEW STUDENTS’ LOAN

 

President Tinubu signs the student’s loan bill into law which seeks to provide financial solution to Nigerian Students for the purpose of Tertiary Education.

Here are few things you need to know about the bill;

*_PURPOSE OF THE LOAN_*

The loan can be accessed for the purpose of paying school fees, accommodation, textbooks, research, education materials or any other purpose that’s justified by the institutions. The amount will differ from student to student and department to department. Technical Courses will require more funding than Non-technical.

*_ELIGIBILITY_*

Students applying for the loan must;
1. Have secured an admission into any Tertiary Institution (Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Collages of Education or any other Tertiary Institutions)
2. Come from a family with an annual income of less than N500,000.
3. Provide at least 2 guarantors (Civil Servant above Level 12 or Lawyer with at least 10 years post-call experience)

*_DISQUALIFICATION_*

Students are disqualified from applying if;
1. They have defaulted in any loan before (go to your banks and check your credit history ooh before you come online and be insulting government on top of loan you refused to pay from Kuda, Palmpay or NIRSAL)
2. They have proven case of exam malpractice
3. They have ever been convicted for any offense of dishonesty or fraud (yahoo boys una weldon ooh)
4. They have ever been convicted of drug abuse
5. Their parents defaulted on any loan before (ask your parents to also check their credit history)

*_METHOD OF APPLICATION_*

Applications will be submitted to the Students Affairs Offices of the respective institutions alongside relevant documents and qualified applications will be forwarded officially by the institution to the Chairman of the Education Bank in their territory.

*_WHAT IS EDUCATION BANK AGAIN?_*

The Student Loan Bill will also establish an Education Bank with the purpose of facilitating the mobilization of funds to provide the students loan and also ensure constant supply of the loans to Nigerians for better Tertiary Education in Nigeria. The Bank will start with a share capital of N1billion at N1/share with FG holding 100% of the shares.

*_SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THE BANK_*

The bill also establishs a Fund called “Students Loan Fund” which will serve as the fund in the bank to be accessible by students. All monies or any contributions to the fund will be managed by the education bank. The fund will get supply from the following sources;

1. Education Bonds
2. All interests arising from deposits of the bank
3. Education endowment fund schems
4. 1% of taxes, levels and duties to FG through FIRS, NIS and Customs.
5. 1% of profits from Oil and Other Natural Resources.
6. Grants, Gifts, and any other endowments.

By the signing of the bill today, legally all profits and taxes due to the fund under the bill will start counting.

*_DISBURSEMENT AND REPAYMENT_*

The Loan application will be forwarded to the Minister of Education for approval within 30 days of submission to the Bank. And disbursement will be made immediately after Minister’s approval.

The loan repayment will start 2 years after NYSC. Payments will be 10% direct deductions from beneficiaries salary account. If for example you are working with INGAWA Nig Limited and your salary is N100k. Then Ingawa Nigeria Limited will be deducting N10k and remit same on your behalf to the Education Bank being repayment for your loan.

Self employed gradautes will have only 60 days to document their income for deductions. They will also remit 10% of their monthly profits or face penalty.

The bill did not provide assumption of not getting a job or self employment after 2 years when we have graduates of 5-10years without jobs. Even though thats a way of pushing them to be self employed and produce for the nation.

*_DEFAULTERS_*

Whoever benefits and refuses to pay back for his younger ones to benefit is liable to 2 years imprisonment or a fine of N500,000.

Choosing a cloud provider that lifts your business  

Choosing a cloud provider that lifts your business  

 

Cloud adoption is rapidly increasing in Africa, with no slow-down in sight. World Wide Worx research indicates that 69% of companies in eight African countries plan to increase their cloud spend in 2023.

 

Andrew Cruise, Managing Director of Routed, local VMware Cloud Verified provider and VMware Principal Partner, says this is due to a number of factors that started with the pandemic and the increase in remote work. “Now, load shedding is further fuelling this shift. Data centre colocation providers are obliged to offer a guarantee of continuous power to their tenants and can address power cuts more efficiently than a smaller enterprise’s data centre or server room.”

 

As the urgency to move increases, it’s clear that decision-makers need guidance in terms of what to look for when moving to the cloud. Cruise says that to ensure cloud success, it’s critical to choose the right provider. Here’s what to consider:

 

  1. Specialisation

If you’re going to trust someone with your critical data, you should make sure they are experts in the field. Your cloud provider should be a specialist with a dedicated, experienced, certified team. “If it’s not a provider’s sole focus, their ability to deliver a secure, well-performing product and to be available to support you will be diluted,” says Cruise.

 

  1. Data centre choice

Just as your cloud provider should be a specialist, you should make sure they use a colocation facility that is also a true expert in its field. Cruise urges decision-makers to check up on the appropriate certifications and a proven track record of security, redundancy, and resilience across power (dual UPS, dual generators), CRAC (computer room air conditioning) and fire risk mitigation. “An open access, vendor-neutral site at one of the main peering points for internet connectivity is preferable, so that connectivity is not restricted or charged at a premium due to vendor lock-ins. For best performance and minimal latency, it should also be located in-country.”

 

  1. Guarantees

With load shedding reaching unprecedented levels, a cloud provider’s reliability is essential to ensure that your business operations are not disrupted by system failures or downtime. “Look for a provider that offers a robust service level agreement (SLA), including uptime guarantees and penalties for failure to meet the SLA. A minimum n+1 redundancy is a given, though n+2 or 2n is preferable,” says Cruise.

 

  1. Interface

If your business relies on various software applications, it’s essential to choose a cloud provider that can integrate with these applications seamlessly. But although there is a host of tools and features available from cloud providers these days, not every enterprise needs all the bells and whistles. Choose a provider that uses proven, reliable, easy-to-use management and orchestration tools. “Most enterprises don’t have the need for complicated, cutting-edge open-source software. Rather opt for a purpose-built, upgradeable and well-supported stack from a trusted vendor and ensure that the provider offers APIs that allow for easy integration with other software applications,” says Cruise.

 

  1. Security

Data can be worth more than gold. Besides redundancy and fault tolerance measures as well as backup and disaster recovery services, find out how your data will be protected. Will it be kept in a single instance only, snapshotted locally, or replicated across failure domains? What additional security options are available? “You should make sure your cloud provider cares as much about your data as you do and has a proven track record of top-notch security,” warns Cruise.

 

  1. Location

Even global software and hardware vendors are starting to cater to the unique requirements of African markets, but none will understand it as well as a local vendor. The benefits of local providers include data sovereignty and POPIA compliance, an understanding of fibre and undersea cable rollouts (and the importance of reliable internet connectivity in cloud services), and knowledge of the state of the cloud market in Africa and how it is evolving. Most important, says Cruise, is the availability of support. “Though some international providers also offer reliable support, interacting with people who are in the same country and speak the same language, in all senses, is a quicker route to good support.”

 

  1. Cost

Cost is a critical factor for businesses operating in Africa, where cost-efficiency is crucial for survival. But be careful of choosing cheap over efficient, warns Cruise. Your cloud provider should offer competitive pricing models that align with your business needs and budget, as well as scalability and various pricing models on that scale. Keep in mind that costs are increasing or likely to increase soon due to factors such as load shedding (which affects operating costs at local data centres) and the current economic squeeze (which affects the exchange rate for international packages).

 

By carefully evaluating these criteria, businesses can select a cloud provider that not only lifts their operations but also propels them towards a future of efficiency, scalability, and growth in the digital age.

PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA EMBARKS ON GEO-STRATEGIC STUDY TOUR

PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA EMBARKS ON GEO-STRATEGIC STUDY TOUR

 

Participants of Course 7/2023 Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) have embarked on a Geo-strategic Study Tour (GSST) to Uganda, Morocco, Togo and Algeria.
The objective of the tour with the theme “ Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure of National Defence”* is to expose participants to the sphere of influence Nigeria has within its geo-strategic environment.

The tour which commenced on June 10, 2023, will also enable the participants to understand the nexus between geo-political mechanisms and foreign policy posture of Nigeria with countries within and outside the sub-region.

Study tour is a vital component of the participants’ training curriculum as it provides them with practical exposure to real-life military operations, tactics, and decision-making processes. The tour will also make the participants appreciate the security implication of Nigeria being the regional power and what should be done to maintain the status.

Additionally, it broadens their perspectives, enhance their critical thinking skills, and enable them to apply strategic principles in practical settings.

During the tour, participants will visit different military formations, including training centres, command headquarters, and other nations’ critical infrastructures. They will also have the opportunity to interact with senior military officers, engage in discussions on operational challenges, and learn from their experiences. The participants will also visit historical sites that hold significant importance to the country’s military history.

The Exercise Director for the entire tour is the Commandant of the College Major General Bamidele Alabi while other senior staff officers are appointed to lead participants to particular country as follows:

Team 1 led led by Brigadier General TJ Mackintosh would be visiting Uganda. Team 2 leader visiting Morocco is Brigadier General UM Alkali, the Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies AWCN. However, Team 3 visiting Togo would be led by Brigadier General UG Yusuf and team 4 visiting Algeria would be led by Brigadier General FO Onu.

AWCN remains committed to providing high-quality education and training to military officers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles as strategic leaders. The strategic study tour is just one aspect of the comprehensive curriculum offered by the College, which includes theoretical and practical modules on national security, defence management, leadership and strategic planning.

Investors will ensure Africa’s urban future leads the world in best practice

Investors will ensure Africa’s urban future leads the world in best practice

The African Union and a unit of Temasek Holdings Pte (SMEC) are considering backing a plan to develop as many as 123 new cities across Africa, as reported (https://apo-opa.info/3Nq2831) by Bloomberg. The plan has been developed by Africa123 (https://apo-opa.info/3NbnXlM).

 

The Africa Foresight Fund is proud to be participating in a very exciting multigenerational Pan-African development vision

”The Africa Foresight Fund is proud to be participating in a very exciting multigenerational Pan-African development vision. The company is pleased to have been able to assist in bringing together industry players – Africa123 and SMEC – for this exciting opportunity, with the ultimate goal of leading in green urbanism for African generations to come,” says Jacques NdoutouMvé, co-founder and director of the Africa Foresight Fund (AFF). ”For investors, from institutional funds to family offices, the African continent is globally significant and will be a centre of gravity in the very near future”.

SMEC is a global infrastructure advisory firm that’s owned by a unit of Singapore’s Temasek, which holds a portfolio of roughly $300 billion.

The Africa Foresight Fund (AFF) is currently presenting investors with Milkwood City (https://apo-opa.info/3N57OOx), just north of Cape Town, a major project in the Africa123 portfolio: ”A green city of the future in beautiful South Africa,” says NdoutouMvé. ‘’The land opportunity underpins an incredible new urban centre.’’

AFF is a South African-based private equity fund company with a representative office in Toronto, Canada. Email jacquesn@africaforesight.fund

MultiChoice Africa Holdings (“MultiChoice Africa”) (www.MultiChoice.com) has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achieved profitability, solidifying its position as a leader in African entertainment.

MultiChoice Africa Holdings (“MultiChoice Africa”) (www.MultiChoice.com) has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achieved profitability, solidifying its position as a leader in African entertainment.

 

 

With the release of MultiChoice Group’s (MCG) FY2023 financial results, MultiChoice Africa proudly announces its return to profitability, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey.

Despite challenging market conditions, MultiChoice Africa’s unwavering dedication to telling African stories and its ongoing investment in local content has been a driving force behind its success in a highly competitive sector. It has demonstrated its commitment to growing, amplifying and multiplying Africa through the power of entertainment, the power of its stakeholders and the power of its people, evident through this promising set of results.

“Our industry has faced numerous challenges in recent times,” says Fhulufhelo Badugela, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Africa. “However, we have risen above these challenges, leveraging our strengths to overcome them, and that is something we take great pride in.”

Over the past financial year, MultiChoice’s Rest of Africa business not only returned to profitability but also expanded its consumer services ecosystem. With the FIFA World Cup and popular local content such as Big Brother Naija, the Rest of Africa business witnessed substantial growth, adding 1.4 million 90-day active subscribers and reaching over 14 million households across the continent.

Driven by its commitment to local storytelling, the broader MultiChoice Group invested in local content, empowering African talent and fostering a thriving creative industry. In its financial year 2023, local content accounted for 50% of the Group’s total general entertainment spend, surpassing this target one year earlier than expected. The group’s local content library now boasts over 76,000 hours, with local content production delivering a 9% year-on-year increase to 6,587 hours.

With the investments made over the past year, we are on track to transform from a traditional pay-TV platform to a broader ecosystem underpinned by technology

Despite liquidity challenges in Nigeria, MultiChoice Africa successfully repatriated cash throughout the year. The company also launched five additional local channels across the continent, including Uganda, Ethiopia, and Ghana, while popular shows continued to achieve record viewership across various platforms.

As Africa’s unrivalled champion in sports entertainment, MultiChoice Africa delivered the best action from across the globe to its fans through SuperSport. The company’s highlights included the live broadcast of all 64 FIFA World Cup matches, accompanied by local language commentary in 11 languages across eight markets.

Furthermore, the MultiChoice Group has partnered with Comcast’s NBC Universal and Sky to drive Showmax’s market leadership in streaming on the continent. This partnership will ensure customers have access to a more diverse range of local and international content, supported by Peacock’s world-class, scalable platform.

In May MultiChoice announced a joint venture called Moment, which will be offering expanded payment infrastructure across Africa. Moment aims to transform the African payments landscape by making digital payments more accessible and reliable for domestic, cross-border and global payments.

“With the investments made over the past year, we are on track to transform from a traditional pay-TV platform to a broader ecosystem underpinned by technology.”

By continuing to invest in African stories, MultiChoice Africa is committed to cementing its position as a platform for local storytellers, celebrating and sharing the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of the continent with the world.

“As we navigate this ever-evolving industry, we stand strong, ready to deliver compelling African content that captures the hearts and minds of audiences across the continent,” concludes Badugela. “We are excited about our prospects and remain dedicated to making significant strides toward a profitable future as Africa’s most loved storyteller.”

Maximising a Network Motivates Growth

Maximising a Network Motivates Growth

Frustrated as a student, already under pressure from higher education fees, a young Richmond Arthur found that the high costs, and unreliable connectivity at his university were the catalyst to his career.

 

Richmond is the Founder and CEO of Maxinet (www.MaxinetGh.com), one of Ghana’s leading Internet Service Providers. Richmond’s exasperation with costs and inferior connectivity fuelled his vision to build quality, reliable and affordable internet solutions for his fellow Ghanaian students. The growth in internet penetration in Ghana has steadily grown over the past period, with an estimated 53% of households having Internet access by January 2022. However, access to quality internet is challenging, for both businesses and households.

Richmond started Maxinet in 2018, just a year before graduating from Ghana Technology University with a B Degree in Information Technology. Less than five years on, Maxinet has certainly lived up to its name and its founding vision.

Challenges of a start-up

Along the way, Richmond explains there were some key business lessons in establishing his own ISP. “It didn’t come on a silver platter,” he says. “I had to go through a process of starting up a business – and one of the challenges was the capital. I underestimated the amount of startup capital for sure, and ultimately required more than ten times my initial estimation. Every time I revised it, I needed more – and more.”

The second challenge faced was to build the right infrastructure.

“I had knowledge but not all the expertise to build everything. I found it hard to find the right engineers, and to be able to afford them. I learnt that creating the right team is a process, and that finance and human resource go hand in hand in the beginning.”

Finding partnerships

Maxinet uses the upstream services of Workonline Communications (www.Workonline.Africa) to connect to the global Internet. Workonline is one of the largest IP transit providers in Africa and has a large footprint across West, East and Southern Africa.

When first introduced to Workonline, Richmond and the team hit it off immediately.

“They were the most experienced of all the providers we had considered, and had a very mature, long-term approach to collaborative market growth,” says Richmond. “The Workonline ecosystem is robust and they introduced me to many others already making use of their services. We also tested their services thoroughly and found that they were able to offer the best and fastest routes from and to Ghana, offering the benefits of improved latency while keeping the traffic on the continent instead of sending it to London or Europe for example.”

Without the experience and assistance of the Workonline team, we would have struggled to establish the quality service we are able to provide

The partnership between Workonline and Maxinet has grown from strength to strength. Workonline business development manager, Daniel Duah, attributes this to open communications and collaboration between Maxinet and Workonline teams.

Richmond agrees and echoes Daniel’s views. “Since we signed up, we’ve had reliable service, great partnerships, and a deep personal connection. In fact, now we are friends, it’s not just business any more. Once I get that kind of service, it flows downwards to my customers and everyone benefits”

“This collaborative approach has helped me build a better and stronger customer base.”

Independence rules

Being an independent ISP was a significant milestone for Maxinet. Workonline supports and guides their customers through the process of establishing an independent ISP.

Independence in the Internet industry refers to having your own block of unique addresses, issued by Afrinic the African Internet registry, and can be a complex process. The benefits of this are important to downstream customers but often not understood or appreciated. The impact of independence is control over quality – Maxinet can provide the same quality service and speed but at a lesser fee than the larger telco’s charge.

“Without the experience and assistance of the Workonline team, we would have struggled to establish the quality service we are able to provide. Their engineers are world-class and always there when we need them,” adds Richmond.

He adds a story of the early days in the business where Workonline helped negotiate a lower monthly service cost for his base station, protecting Maxinet’s cashflow and helping to grow the long-term viability of the business.

Starting an ISP in a growing and vibrant market like Ghana is often seen as a great business opportunity and with low barriers to entry. Maxinet’s story shows that it can be done if you have the right partners on your side and an appetite for collaboration and independence.

PREMIUM TIMES Books Unveils New Title on Cyber Politics, Nigerian Elections

PREMIUM TIMES Books Unveils New Title on Cyber Politics, Nigerian Elections

 

 

Premium Times Books, the book publishing arm of the Premium Times Group, is pleased to announce the release of a new title, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria.

The book, written by Omoniyi P. Ibietan, is officially making its way to physical and online bookshop Monday morning in a unique alignment with the symbolic rituals of June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections.

Like June 12, which created a watershed in the country as Nigerians sought to rupture the yoke of military rule through the ballot, this book by Omoniyi P. Ibietan engages with another national watershed moment, as the nascent digital culture involving Internet use, and particularly the social media, converges with the articulation of voter choice, ultimately impacting Nigeria’s electoral fortunes in the process.

Nigeria’s 2015 presidential election is utilised as the sounding board from which analyses that offer great insights into the future of voting behaviour in the country are made in this new title, that is both skilful in its rendition and ground-cutting in its intellectual approach.

In an Introduction he wrote for the book, Dapo Olorunyomi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Premium Times Group, said “The universe of this new book is intriguing in its exploration of the “digital effect on elections.”

He also pointed out how Mr Ibietan’s work demonstrates “clearly that social media systems do enrich electoral democracy by expanding access to registration, participation, voting and organising at a scale we have never contemplated.”

He further observed that, “In the context of the Nigerian market framework, we also get to appreciate, through his lenses, the comparative appeal of each of the social channels. WhatsApp is the battle axe, while Twitter, hysterical though it is, remains limited.” Also, “Ibietan demonstrates how Facebook appeals to age and its abstract commitment to attention and community makes its credentials for advancing democracy a suspect.”

Equally, in his Foreword to the book, Umar Danbatta, a professor and executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, noted that: “the author situates the historical context of Nigerian politics and democracy” and more so “…the nexus between social media and voting behaviour, and the influence of the social media ecosystem among others in the electoral process.”

Importantly, as Professor Danbatta put it: “The book is a compelling narrative, a scholar’s guide and companion on the various political communication themes it interprets. It is difficult to put down this work once you are drawn by its alluring and free-flowing prose and incisive analysis.”

For a prominent commentator, who is also a former Minister of Information and Communication in Nigeria, Frank Nweke II, “the book represents an uncommon body of work by an intellectual visionary”, and he is of the conviction that the “extrapolation of the lessons and recommendations of this book will find perfect expression in other climes beyond the 2015 Nigerian general elections scenario.” Nweke thus commends “Dr Ibietan for this remarkable work, and…recommend(s) this book for practitioners and academics in the fields of strategic communications, new technologies, and social change.”

The author of this new book, Omoniyi P. Ibietan, holds a doctorate in Political Communication from North-West University in South Africa, and earlier degrees in Communication Arts from the Universities of Uyo and Ibadan.

With a career spanning journalism, stints in the civil society and academia, he is presently a directorate cadre staff in the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), where he heads the media relations management unit.

Over the past two decades, Mr Ibietan has researched deeply in the emergent interface between communication studies and psephology, which explains his richly nuanced understanding and far sight into issues involved.

Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria is available as physical copies both in the hard back and soft back versions in bookstores across the country from today, 12 June.

The electronic copies of the book can also be purchased on online platforms, including Amazon.

Techline Communications Revolutionizing Businesses with LLM Powered Chatbots

Techline Communications Revolutionizing Businesses with LLM Powered Chatbots

 

Techline Communications, an indigenous information technology (IT) firm based in Surulere Lagos has added an innovative solution that will help corporate organisations in the area of customer relations and engagement. Known as LLM Powered Chatbot Building Service powered by ChatGPT. This solution is harnessing the potential of machine learning algorithms, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence, this solution empowers businesses to unlock the full potential of their data and revolutionize their operations. The solution has been lauded by the industry watchers

Speaking to the media Bamidele Gbekele Iyanu, the head, Media and Corporate Communications of Techline Communications said “Are you seeking a solution to enhance your company’s decision-making processes? Look no further than our LLM Powered Chatbot Building Service.With our expertise in language processing and machine learning, we offer a comprehensive solution that enables your organization to build custom Large Language Models (LLMs) powered chatbot tailored to your specific needs. Our LLM Powered Chatbots can transform your business and drive its success”

He added that ” Our software eliminates the time-consuming onboarding processes for new employees. Our LLM Powered Chatbot Building Service allows you to create an intelligent chatbot that seamlessly integrates with your intranet portal. This virtual assistant provides instant access to vital information about your products, services, and policies, empowering new hires to become productive team members from day one.”

“With exceptional customer service which is paramount to any successful business. Our LLM Powered Chatbot Building Service enables you to develop a robust language model that understands and responds to customer inquiries promptly and accurately. By leveraging your company’s unique data, the language model becomes well-versed in your offerings, allowing your customer support team to address queries swiftly and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. “

“There are various key Benefits of LLM Chatbot Building Services such as Tailored Solutions;Every business is unique, and our LLM Powered Chatbot is designed with that in mind. We offer a highly tailor-made solution that allows you to train the language model using your specific industry, domain, and company data. This ensures that the generated responses are accurate,relevant, and aligned with your business objectives.”

In the area of Data-Driven Insights, the news LLM Powered Chatbots provides valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and trends. These insights empower organisations to make data-driven decisions, refine their business strategies, and identify growth opportunities. There is also the aspect of scalability and flexibility; the solution Powered Chatbots are built to scale effortlessly as any business grows from a small startup or a multinational corporation, our solution can accommodate your needs. Companies can easily expand the capabilities of their language model as new data becomes available or as their business requirements evolve.

Techline Communications has deployed a robust expert Support system, Bamidele Gbekele Iyanu talked about this when he opined that “At Techline Communications, we pride ourselves on our industry expertise and exceptional customer service. Our team of experienced professionals will guide you through the entire process,from data preparation to model training and deployment. We are committed to ensuring that you derive maximum value from our LLM Powered Chatbots…Unleash the power of Large Language Models and stay one step ahead of the competition. It’s time to embrace the future of data-driven decision-making with

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in partnership with African First Ladies announce Winners of their SONG AWARDS 2022 to prevent Diabetes & Hypertension and promote healthy lifestyle

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in partnership with African First Ladies announce Winners of their SONG AWARDS 2022 to prevent Diabetes & Hypertension and promote healthy lifestyle

Merck Foundation CEO (Merck-Foundation.com), African First Ladies also announce winners of their ‘More Than Mother’ SONG Awards 2022 to Empower Women & Girls in Education; Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2023 for two Merck Foundation SONG Awards in partnership with African First Ladies – apply now at submit@merck-foundation.com; Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV; Merck Foundation Song Awards “Diabetes and Hypertension” to promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention of Diabetes and Hypertension and healthy lifestyle promotion in Africa.

 

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, in partnership with the African First Ladies, announced the winners of Merck Foundation’s two SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” 2022.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, President of “More than a Mother” campaign emphasized, “I am extremely happy to announce today the winners of our Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” and “Diabetes and Hypertension” in partnership with my dear sisters, African First Ladies. Congratulations to all 15 winners. We received several entries from talented singers and musicians from across Africa. I appreciate all the work created by the young talents, their efforts are visible in the quality of music they have produced and the lyrics have beautifully conveyed important social messages on the theme of the awards.”

The theme of “More Than a Mother” Song Awards was to raise awareness on any of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/or Stopping GBV at all levels and the theme of “Diabetes and Hypertension” Song Awards was to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension in the African countries.

“I have always believed that that through music and art, problems can be felt, which further stimulates feelings and leads to engagement and action. Hence, we introduced our Song Awards. We have also produced over 30 Songs and Music videos to address many of these critical and sensitive issues in Africa” added Senator Rasha.

Click here to listen to Merck Foundation Songs: https://apo-opa.info/42qcWCE

Here is the list of Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” 2022 Winners:

FIRST POSITION:

  • Precious Udeorah, NIGERIA

(English Language)

Theme: Stopping Gender-based Violence

 

  • Téné Bénédicte Ouedraogo, BURKINA FASO

(French Language)

Theme: Supporting Girl Education

 

 

  • Titus Mbela (Basthma), KENYA

(Local Language)

Theme: Supporting Girl Education

 

SECOND POSITION:

  • Muga Kelly Angila, KENYA

(English Language)

Theme: Stopping Gender-based Violence

 

  • Katia Vanessa, MOZAMBIQUE

(Portuguese Language)

Theme: Women Empowerment

 

 

THIRD POSITION:

  • Senzo Clive Mavayeya, SOUTH AFRICA

(English Language)

Theme: Supporting Girl Education

 

  • Lynn Chipendo , ZIMBABWE

(Local Language)

Theme: Breaking Infertility Stigma

 

 

FOURTH POSITION:

  • Kalam, BURKINA FASO

(French Language)

Theme: Ending Female Genital Mutilation

We have also produced over 30 Songs and Music videos to address many of these critical and sensitive issues in Africa

 

Here is the Winner of Merck Foundation SONG Awards “Diabetes & Hypertension”  2022:

FIRST POSITION:

  • Samantha Mogwe, BOTSWANA

(English Language)

Theme: Hypertension Awareness

 

  • VITA NKANZA Dep’s, DRC

(French Language)

Theme: Adapting a Healthy Lifestyle

 

 

SECOND POSITION:

  • Fouad Sarpong (eftii), GHANA

(English Language)

Theme: Diabetes & Hypertension

 

  • ANDRIAMORASATA NANTENAINA JOSEPH, MADAGASCAR

(French Language)

Theme: Diabetes & Hypertension

 

 

THIRD POSITION:

  • Christianah Adebimpe Dare, NIGERIA

(English Language)

Theme: Diabetes Awareness

 

  • Johannes Medard Tairo, TANZANIA

(English Language)

Theme: Promoting healthy Lifestyle

 

 

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej further added, “I would also like to announce the Call for Applications for the 2023 Edition of the two Merck Foundation Song Awards ‘More Than a Mother’ and ‘Diabetes & Hypertension’, in partnership with African First Ladies.

“I invite entries from all Singers, Musicians and young talents of Africa, to contribute towards making a difference in society with their inspiring songs with strong and relevant messages about critical and sensitive issues we face in our continent. Be the voice of the voiceless, break the silence and let’s all join hands to create a cultural shift”, Senator Kelej added.

Details of Merck Foundation SONG Awards 2023:

1. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2023 “More Than a Mother”

 

Theme for the awards: Address one or more of the following social issues: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV.

 

Who can apply: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a song with the aim to address one or more of the above mentioned social issues.

Categories: ENGLISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE AND ARABIC LANGUAGE

 

Submission deadline: 30th September 2023.

 

Click here (https://apo-opa.info/3ZKyUi9) to view more details.

 

 

2. Merck Foundation SONG Awards 2023 “Diabetes & Hypertension”

 

Theme for the awards: Promote healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

 

Who can apply: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a song with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

 

Categories: ENGLISH, FRENCH, PORTUGUESE AND ARABIC LANGUAGE

 

Submission deadline: 30th October 2023.