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Bryan Morel sets to represent Uganda as a special envoy to UN Best Diplomats in Bangkok, Thailand – Lifestyle

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Glamsquad reports that renowned publicist and philanthropist Muhumuza Brian alias Bryan Morel has been appointed as a special envoy to the United Nations (UN) Best Diplomats Simulation Conference Themed Crafting Future Leaders in .-Pandemic Era, which will take place on November 4, 2022, at the Prince Palace Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Best Diplomats is a New York-based organization that provides a forum for Young Leaders and Changemakers to exchange ideas and solve the world’s most difficult problems.

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Premier League: Arsenal Extends Lead At The Top After Cruising Past Bournemouth – Lifestyle Nigeria

Arsenal cruised past Bournemouth to go four points clear at the top of the Premier League before Saturday’s later games.

The Gunners dominated the opening 45 minutes and took the lead just before half-time from the penalty spot.

Kai Havertz was brought down by Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers and Bukayo Saka coolly rolled the ball into the net from the resulting spot-kick.

Arsenal doubled their lead in the 70th minute when Declan Rice won the ball on the edge of the box and teed up Leandro Trossard, who curled the ball home from inside the area, before Rice scored in added time to boost the Gunners’ goal difference.

Bournemouth threatened a lot more in the second period and Dominic Solanke forced David Raya into a save in the second half before Justin Kluivert flashed a shot wide.

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GTBank records largest ever 1st quarter profit in Nigerian banking history

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), one of Nigeria’s most efficiently run bank, has just announced the largest ever pre-tax profits in Nigerian banking history.

According to information contained in its first-quarter earnings, the bank posted a pre-tax profit of N509.3 billion, more than six times the profits it made in the same period in 2023.

Profit after tax for the period under review printed N457.1 billion while the bank’s total assets rose to N13 trillion from N9.6 trillion at the end of 2023.

GTCO entire profit after tax for 2023 was N539.6 billion underscoring how significant this result is for the bank and its shareholders.

The Holding Company, which includes its flagship Nigerian bank and its fledgling subsidiaries, reported a net interest income of N213.8 billion after deducting loan losses.

Net interest income was three times its prior year figure, highlighting the substantial profits banks are generating from loans and advances to their customers.

In a season of high interest rates and exchange rate weakness, commercial banks tend to deliver impressive numbers.

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Former Education Minister Kenneth Gbagi Is Dead

Kenneth Gbagi, a prominent industrialist and former Minister of Education, is dead.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that Gbagi, who was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election held in Delta State, Gbagi died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He aged 62.

The statement, signed by his eldest son, Chief Emuoboh Gbagi, read, “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and brother.

“Olorogun Kenneth Omemavwa Gbagi, former Minister of Education, departed this life on the 4th of May 2024 at the age of 62.

“We take comfort in the fond memories of his life, his achievements, and the impact he made on the lives of countless individuals and communities.

“We kindly request your thoughts and prayers for our family during this challenging time of loss.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi was born on September 22, 1961, in Sapele, Delta State. He attended Bishop Johnson Memory Primary School in Sapele and later proceeded to Kosofe Secondary School, Mile 12 in Lagos for his secondary education.