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Agencies Unveil App To Protect Workers From Sunlight

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4 years ago

June 22, 2022

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In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal aimed at ensuring healthy livesaaaaa andp wellbeing by 2030 globally, the World Health Organisation; the World Meteorological Organisation; the United Nations Environment Programme, and the International Labour Organisation have launched a new app for mobile phones that provides localised information on ultraviolet radiation levels and helps protect outdoor workers from eye damage and skin cancer.

In a release by the WHO and the ILO on Tuesday, the agencies unveiled the SunSmart Global UV app which provides a five-day UV and weather forecasts at searchable locations and helps people around the world know when to use sun protection, in the bid to douse the global menace of skin cancer and UV-related eye damage.

According to the WHO, it is estimated that over 1.5 million cases of skin cancer were diagnosed globally in 2020 when more than 120,000 persons across the world had lost their lives due to the preventable disease.

The agencies noted that although everyone needs some sun, which is rich in vitamin D and helps to prevent the development of bone diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis, too much of it, however, could be lethal.

In her remark, the WHO Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, Dr Maria Neira, stated, “Evidence shows that overexposure to UV is the major cause of skin cancer. So it’s vital for people to know when and how to protect themselves.

‘‘We encourage everyone to use the application to protect themselves and their children, and to make this a daily habit.”

Also, the Director of the ILO’s Governance and Tripartism Department, Vera Paquete-Perdigão appraised the app as a ‘‘useful tool to assist companies and workers in identifying hazardous work and planning safety and health measures.”

The SunSmart Global UV app is currently available in Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, Dutch, and Spanish and is available free of charge at both the Apple App and Google Play stores.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.

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N5m, N10m Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures Opens Applications For Women Entrepreneurs

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May 6, 2026

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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million to women entrepreneurs to ease access to working capital and support business growth.

The facility provides loans ranging from ₦500,000 to ₦5 million under a general category, and ₦5 million to ₦10 million for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50% of an applicant’s average monthly turnover.

At the centre of the offering is a 0% interest rate, with all charges embedded in a transparent structure.

Repayment is structured over four or six months, allowing businesses to match obligations with their cash flow cycles.

Yemisi Edun, Managing Director and Chief Executive of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), said the initiative reflects a deliberate approach to inclusive growth.

“Inclusive growth requires access to capital and the right conditions for businesses to deploy that capital effectively.

“Women-led enterprises are critical to economic activity, yet they face structural barriers.

This intervention aims to help close that gap by providing financing that supports job creation, business expansion, and long-term sustainability for women entrepreneurs.”

“Access to affordable finance remains a major constraint for women entrepreneurs,” said Nnenna Jacob-Ogogo, Group Head, SheVentures and Impact Segments at First City Monument Bank (FCMB).

“By removing the cost barrier and offering quick, flexible funding, this zero-interest loan is designed to safeguard existing jobs, enable businesses to invest in growth initiatives, and foster resilience in challenging economic conditions.”

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

Through these efforts, SheVentures tackles persistent financing gaps facing women-led businesses, combining targeted funding with broader support to empower women entrepreneurs, encourage business innovation, and enhance their ability to compete on a national scale.

Applications for the zero-interest loan are now open.Apply now.