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ConnexUs: Matthew Tegha trains professionals on addressing fake news #Influencer4Change

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November 2, 2021

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Citizens should be deliberate in addressing issues that set the tone for conflict within our various communities and must also be wary of persons who spread fake news or misinformation to undermine government efforts in responding to the emerging global and local challenges, enforcing poor compliance attitude, curbing misconceptions and myths, addressing inadequate health facilities and building social cohesion.

Popular Blogger and Influencer for change, Matthew Tegha made this known as part of activities for Connexus Influencer for Change, One-Day Training on Understanding Fake News, Misinformation and Disinformation with various work professionals at Vintage Hall, Domkat Bali Road Jos South Plateau State on Saturday 30th October 2021.

Participants were drawn from various professional fields and were introduced to the ConnexUs Network as a global platform that is amplifying the voices of influencers around the World and a coordination platform for various professionals to connect with practitioners in conflict-affected contexts who are seeking to promote positive change in their society.

While also talking about how misinformation has distorted COVID policies and behaviors, Matthew Tegha noted that the world is faced with a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenge of an overabundance of information related to the virus has therefore led to the rise of a lot of fake news peddlers.

“The discovery of Social media has given rise to various free platforms which are gaining prominence worldwide over the past decade. Easy use of texts, images, recordings/podcasts, videos and innovations of all sorts have been created for positive use but has also generated a wide increase in disseminating fake news in all of its dimensions.” Matthew Tegha Said

He shared some useful tips on Understanding Fake News and what to do when faced with misinformation as inaccurate information spreads widely and at speed, making it more difficult for the public to identify verified facts and advice from trusted sources, such as the NCDC or WHO.

“There is a need to ameliorate the adverse effects of the challenges around us especially as we battle COVID-19. We must encourage more collaboration through evidence-based campaigns using confirmed sources of information of which we as citizens must be front drivers” He said

The program is part of activities for ConnexUs Influencer for Change Network and ConnexUs is partnering with Blogger and Middle belt Nigeria Influencer, Matthew Tegha to amplify his activities, towards Responding to Global & Local Challenges also in amplifying the Voices of other Influencers Around the World with the support of the European Union Instrument for Promoting Peace and Stability.

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Retirees Earning ₦150,000 or Less to get Free Health Insurance-PenCom

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November 6, 2026

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BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigerian retirees aged 60 and above who receive a monthly pension of ₦150,000 or less are to get free health insurance, according to the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

The commission disclosed this in a notice posted on its X account, titled “Something big is coming for Nigeria’s retirees.” The notice says the development “concerns you directly” for pensioners in that category and names November 10, 2026 as the date to mark.

The free healthcare initiative is expected to enhance the well-being of retirees and strengthen their retirement security.

According to PenCom, the initiative is meant to reward retirees for the years they spent in active service.

“You gave Nigeria your best. Now, it’s your turn to be cared for,” the notice says.

The commission also directed retirees and other interested persons to visit its official website, pencom.gov.ng, or the websites of any Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) for more information.

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Afrinvest CEO recalls how Elumelu’s $1 million loan helped salvage firm from crisis

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November 6, 2026

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Tony Elumelu played a supreme role in getting investment bank Afrinvest back on track in 2011 after the global financial meltdown pushed the investment bank to the brink, its chief executive recalled in a letter to the tycoon seen by PREMIUM TIMES.

The multisectoral magnate, who is the top shareholder of United Bank for Africa, the Transcorp Group, and Seplat Energy, granted a soft loan of $1 million to Ike Chioke, the CEO of the financial institution, as a mark of urgent support when the firm direly needed the cash to recapitalise, the latter said.

“Fifteen years ago, Afrinvest was navigating one of the most challenging periods in its history, as we struggled to rebuild and recapitalise the business in the aftermath of the global financial crisis,” Mr Chioke said.

“At that critical juncture, when the future was far from certain, you made the remarkable decision to lend me US$1 million of your personal funds. You placed your confidence not simply in the prospects of a business but in me as an individual, my integrity, my determination and my conviction that Afrinvest could emerge stronger from adversity.”

This June, Mr Chioke eventually completed the repayment of the credit, according to the letter, describing the gesture as an extraordinary act of friendship, generosity and trust.

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Mr Elumelu, whose economic vision is anchored on what he calls “Africapitalism” – an investment philosophy that prioritises the private sector’s role in democratising the wealth Africa needs to power large-scale growth, has been involved in active philanthropic initiatives on the continent.

In March, his foremost charity project, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, turned sixteen, and he said the initiative had disbursed over $100 million in seed capital to 24,000 entrepreneurs in Africa and created more than 1.5 million jobs over the period.

The foundation expects to fund an additional 3,200 entrepreneurs this year, it said in September.

Mr Chioke applauded the profound impact Mr Elumelu’s financial assistance has had on Afrinvest, notably transforming it into a diversified regional financial services group with an expanding universe of clients and operations in asset management, investment banking, research & consulting, and securities trading.