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Blue Box: Lagos Launches Single Stream Sorting Initiative in Sorting Waste

In line with the United Nation’s 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Initiative, the Lagos State Government has launched the BlueBox Programme.

This is aimed at encouraging sorting of waste from source and also serve as a catalyst for waste recycling in Lagos State.

With the BlueBox Programme, waste will be collected in single stream that is, you will have to sort your waste accordingly; plastics go into plastics bin, paper into paper bin, nylons into nylon bins, etc

While noting further that the target of the programme was for the state to capture 50 percent of recyclable waste by 2021, as well as create green economy and income for the people.

Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State, expressed concerns that despite Lagos generating 10,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, about 50% of these could be recycled to generate revenue for the populace.

Mr. Tunji Bello, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, while speaking at the event noted that the government main aim is to attain waste conversion and waste buyback initiatives hence turning waste in resources.

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The programme would kick-off on Saturday with two pilot schemes in Surulere and Victoria Island, as well as some designated/organised estates in the state.

While noting this to be a laudable initiative, greater importance is educating the public to key into this project as a way of life.

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How to Pay Tithe Using USSD Code at Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel)

The Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel has created USSD Code for which members can pay their offerings and tithes.

The USSD platform gives you option to pay offering, Tithes, thanksgiving, Shiloh offering Transportation seed among others.

To pay, you are to dial *389*30*1#.

What an idea!

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Corona Virus: US Seeks Medical Professionals for Visa Appointment

The United States has asked medical professionals around the world who want to work in America to reach out for visa appointment.

On Thursday, the United States overtook China as the country with the highest number of novel coronavirus patients anywhere in the world.

To further tame the spread of the virus and treatment of those infected, the US is calling out to medical professionals to apply to work in the North American country.

“We encourage medical professionals seeking to work in the United States on a work or exchange visitor, particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19, to reach out to the nearest embassy or consulate to request a visa appointment,” the statement read.

The US is also extending visas for medical professionals in the country.

“For those foreign medical professionals already in the United States: J-1 Alien Physicians (medical residents) may consult with their program sponsor, ECFMG, to extend their programs in the United States.

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“Generally, a J-1 program for a foreign medical resident can be extended one year at a time for up to seven years.

Note that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long one can be in the United States.”

– The Cable

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